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Senate Democrats tee up likely doomed vote on protecting nationwide abortion access

May 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — The Senate will take a procedural vote to start debate on codifying abortion rights next week, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday.

Democrats have pledged to take swift action on the issue after a leaked draft opinion showed the Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision legalizing abortion in the U.S. The draft is not the final ruling, though the court confirmed its authenticity.

“I intend to file cloture on this vital legislation on Monday which will set up a vote for Wednesday,” Schumer, D-N.Y., said on the Senate floor.

Any effort to protect abortion access nationwide is likely to face an uphill battle in the 50-50 divided chamber, where Democrats don’t have the 60 votes needed to overcome an expected filibuster.

The party has already experienced this problem with the Women’s Health and Protection Act. The bill cleared the House of Representatives in September 2021, but in the Senate Schumer failed to get even the entire Democratic caucus on board when he tried to start debate on the bill back in February.

The legislation would codify Roe while also banning requirements some states have put into place related to abortion care, such as waiting periods and mandatory doctor’s visits before the procedure.

Republicans have taken issue with how broad the Women’s Health and Protection Act is, prompting Democrats to draft a modified version. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., changed some of the bill’s language but it still may not be enough to sway the GOP members.

GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine told ABC News’ Trish Turner that she would vote “no” on the proposal.

“My goal is to codify what is essentially existing law,” Collins said. “That means Roe v. Wade, it means Casey v. Planned Parenthood, which established the undue burden test, and it means keeping the “conscience” protections which appear to be wiped out by the Democrats’ version. So, I’m not trying to go beyond current law or, but rather to codify those Supreme Court decisions.”

Collins is one of the Democratic Party’s best chances of gaining a Republican vote on any potential bill. She and Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska are the sole Senate Republicans who support abortion rights.

Collins and Murkowski have their own proposal to codify Roe. Their bill — dubbed the Reproductive Choice Act — would prohibit states from imposing an “undue burden” on the ability of a woman to choose to terminate a pregnancy pre-viability but also allows states to keep other restrictions in place.

Senate Democrats held a news conference on Thursday afternoon to discuss next week’s vote.

“This is a life or death moment and we need to fight,” Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., told reporters.

Schumer said next week’s vote is intended to put on the record exactly where lawmakers stand on abortion rights.

“You will hear plenty from us,” Schumer said. “This is not just one vote and then this issue goes away. You will hear a lot from us through the next month all the way through November.”

Harry Styles announces Love on Tour 2022: 10 nights in NYC, 10 nights in LA and more

May 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Forget Harry’s House: for his Love On Tour 2022 trek, Harry Styles is going to be making some of the nation’s concert venues his home.

The tour will feature him setting up shop in major cities around the country for multiple nights. Kicking off Monday, August 15, Harry will play two shows in Toronto before he begins a whopping 10-night run at New York’s Madison Square Garden, from August 28 through September 21.

That will be followed by five nights in Austin, Texas; five nights in Chicago, and then 10 nights at LA’s Kia Forum. The tour concludes November 15.

In order to access tickets, you’ll need to register now through Thursday, May 19th at 10pm ET for the Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan presale. After you register, you may receive a code, and if you do, you’ll get access to purchase tickets before the general public on-sale on May 25 at noon local time at HStyles.co.uk/tour.

American Express Card Members can also register for American Express® Early Access powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan access. If you’re selected for the pre-sale, you can buy tickets starting May 24.

Each group of shows will have a different opening act; they include Blood Orange, Jessie Ware and Ben Harper.

These shows are in addition to the one-night-only performances Harry’s already announced in Queens, New York and London on May 20 and May 24, respectively.

Harry’s new album,, Harry’s House, is out May 20.

Miranda Lambert shares whimsical behind-the-scenes snaps from the making of ‘Palomino’

May 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Miranda Lambert’s new album, Palomino, has been out for just under a week. As fans get to know the project and pick out their favorite tracks, Miranda is reminiscing about the making of the album.

She shared some snapshots on social media this week, including multiple photos of her collaborators Luke Dick and Natalie Hemby. “SCENES from the making of Palomino,” Miranda jokes in the caption of her post, referencing the album’s track “Scenes” — which she, Luke and Natalie co-wrote.

Actually, that trio was responsible for writing the bulk of Palomino tracks. “Tourist,” “Music City Queen,” “Strange,” “I’ll Be Lovin’ You,” “That’s What Makes the Jukebox Play,” “Pursuit of Happiness” and “Carousel” are all also the product of co-writing sessions between Luke, Natalie and Miranda.

Speaking of “Carousel,” the photos Miranda posted seem to embody a loose carnival theme. One photo shows an old, defunct carousel horse, while another shows the songwriting trio seated beside a life-size knight in pink armor.

Palomino contains Miranda’s current single, “If I Was a Cowboy.”

New collection featuring Phil Lynott documentary and 1978 Thin Lizzy concert film and CD due in June

May 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A new Thin Lizzy-themed audio/video collection pairing the 2020 documentary Phil Lynott: Songs for While I’m Away with the archival concert film and album Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back in Town Live at the Sydney Opera House October 1978 will be released on June 24.

The release, which will be available either as a two-DVD/CD set or a Blu-ray/DVD/CD set, can be pre-ordered now.

Songs for While I’m Away presents a candid look at the life and music of late Thin Lizzy lead singer and bassist Phil Lynott. It tells the story of how a Black boy raised during the 1950s by a working-class family in Dublin went on to become one Ireland’s biggest rock stars, before he died in 1986 of drug-related health issues at the age of 36.

The movie features archival footage of and conversations with Lynott, as well as recent interviews with Thin Lizzy members and/or alums Scott Gorham, Eric Bell, Darren Wharton and Midge Ure, and with other notable music artists like U2‘s Adam Clayton, Metallica‘s James Hetfield, Huey Lewis and Suzi Quatro.

The film also includes conversations with Phil’s wife, Caroline Taraskevics, and his daughters Sarah and Catherine Lynott.

Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back in Town Live at the Sydney Opera House October 1978, which originally was released in 1988, captures a short-lived lineup of the band featuring Lynott, guitarists Gorham and Gary Moore, and drummer Mark Nauseef performing many of the group’s classic songs at the famed Australian venue. The footage has been restored for the new DVD release, while a companion CD of the show also is included in the package.

Here’s the The Boys Are Back in Town Live at the Sydney Opera House‘s CD track list:

“Jailbreak”
“Bad Reputation”
“Warriors”
“Don’t Believe a Word”
“Waiting for an Alibi”
“Still In Love with You”
“Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed”
“Cowboy Song”
“The Boys Are Back in Town”
“Suicide”
“Are You Ready”
“Baby Drives Me Crazy”
“Me and the Boys “

And here’s the track list for concert DVD:

“Jailbreak”
“Bad Reputation”
“Waiting for an Alibi”
“Cowboy Song”
“The Boys Are Back in Town”
“Are You Ready”
“Me and the Boys “
“Baby Drives Me Crazy”

Lost Sydney Performances
“Warriors”
“Don’t Believe a Word”
“Still In Love with You”
“Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed”
“Suicide”

Selena Gomez’s love interest in ‘Only Murders’ season two?…Cara Delevingne

May 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

We knew that Selena Gomez‘s pal Cara Delevingne would be one of the actors joining the cast for season two of Selena’s acclaimed Hulu series Only Murders in the Building. Now we know what part the model and actress will be playing.

Speaking to Vanity Fair, Only Murders showrunner and co-creator John Hoffman says Cara will portray Alice, a new love interest for Selena’s Mabel. Alice is an art-gallery owner who, as Vanity Fair reports, “puts Mabel in touch with a side of herself she’s been somewhat neglecting since the show began.”

Hoffman says Selena and Cara’s long friendship made their interaction onscreen “amazing,” adding, “It’s a little sparky in all the right ways that makes you feel like, ‘Oh, someone’s opening someone’s world.'” However, Steve Martin‘s Charles and Martin Short‘s Oliver aren’t very happy about Mabel’s new relationship, according to Hoffman.

But, of course, Mabel, Charles and Oliver have to focus on clearing their names after last season’s cliffhanger ending. Season two, which also feature guest stars Amy Schumer and Shirley MacLaine, debuts June 28.

In light of Mental Health Awareness month, Keyshia Cole opens up about her struggle with anxiety

May 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(NOTE LANGUAGE) Singer Keyshia Cole is no stranger to sharing her personal life stories, and after enduring a tumultuous last year with the losses of both her mother and father, the 40-year-old star recently opened up about finally getting answers to a mental health struggle.

On her Instagram story earlier this week, Cole explained how a recent visit to the emergency room revealed a diagnosis of severe anxiety.

“I’m so proud of getting a few hours sleep, literally have been getting None! So not ok. SMH,” she wrote, as shared by The Jasmine Brand. “And have been having the worst anxiety attacks. When I can literally feel my heart hurting. Had to to take my a** to the emergency room. They gave me damn medicine for anxiety. I didn’t KNOW wtf was happening to me.”

Cole’s frequent updates on the status of her mental health seem to be helpful for those who may experience the same struggles. Fans and fellow celebrities chimed in on Instagram to not only show support to the singer but to also share their own mental health stories.

“That’s happened to me before,” rapper/producer Rico Love said. “I went to the ER . You literally feel like your having a stroke or something (in your mind of course because if you’ve never had a stroke you have no way of knowing what it feels like).”

One fan detailed a similar experience, saying, “Yep. I’ve been exactly there. Once I thought I was having a heart attack.”

Many users extended grace to the star, who, in a series of re-tweets in 2019, hinted at a struggle with depression. One user asked if she’s ever dealt with depression, to which Cole responded, “Of course.”

For mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ website.

Kane Brown will head overseas for his fall 2022 Drunk or Dreaming Tour

May 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Kane Brown is putting an international tour on the books.

This September, he’ll launch his Drunk or Dreaming Tour, a string of dates that will take him to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the U.K. and Europe. It’s the first time that the country star has ever brought a tour to New Zealand or Australia.

Restless Road — the group that Kane signed to his own label, and duetted with on the 2020 release “Country Roads” — will join him on most of the overseas dates. Other opening acts appearing on the shows include Jessie James Decker, Chris Lane and Blanco Brown.

News of the overseas trek is part of an exciting few weeks for Kane, as the singer has been teasing the release of his new single, “Like I Love Country Music.” That song is due out Friday, and is expected to also appear on his much-anticipated, as-yet-unannounced third studio album.

Tickets for Kane’s Drunk or Dreaming Tour go on sale on Friday, May 13, but there’s a pre-sale going on now.

Sharon Osbourne shares photo of herself hooked up to IV amid COVID-19 bout

May 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Sharon Osbourne is getting assistance from an IV amid her bout with COVID-19.

On Wednesday, the wife of Ozzy Osbourne shared a photo of her hooked up to an IV drip while sitting up in bed next to two dogs and giving the peace sign. In the caption, she simply wrote the word “Covid” bookended by two profanity emojis.

As previously reported, Sharon, 69, tested positive for COVID-19 after returning home to care for her husband, 73, when he was diagnosed with the virus last week. In an interview with the U.K.’s The Talk this past Monday, Sharon said that she felt “OK,” while adding that Ozzy was “doing much better.”

Sharon previously caught COVID-19 in December 2020, and was briefly hospitalized.

Olivia Rodrigo condemns Supreme Court for wanting to overturn Roe v. Wade

May 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Olivia Rodrigo joined a growing list of artists condemning the recent leak from the Supreme Court that indicated the justices were set to overturn Roe V. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that made abortion a constitutional right.

Olivia performed in Washington D.C. on Wednesday and tore into anti-abortion sentiments. “Because we’re in D.C., I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to say how heartbroken I am over the Supreme Court’s potential decision,” she said, according to Billboard, which drew a strong response from the audience.

“Our bodies should never be in the hands of politicians,” the Grammy winner declared. “I hope we can raise our voices to protect our right to have a safe abortion, which is a right that so many people before us have worked so hard to get.”

The 19-year-old singer joins a string of pop stars who slammed the potential ruling, which includes Harry Styles, Mariah Carey, Adam Levine, Billie Eilish, Ava Max and many others.

Halsey penned a fiery letter to fans on Tuesday, which said in part, “I cannot stress enough the implications of this moment in history. This is a cruel attack on our fundamental right to choose if and when to have a child. I felt this way before I became a mother and I feel this way even more now after having my son.”

Ariana Grande also spoke out against the decision and said via her Instagram story, “It’s never been more necessary to make sure you and everyone you know and care about are registered to VOTE in ALL elections.”

Boldly Going: The cast of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ sounds off on ‘Trek’ legacy, pressure — and William Shatner

May 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Stardate: October 13th, 2021: Anson Mount is recording one of the most legendary monologues in pop culture: The opening to the original Star Trek series, famously voiced by William Shatner. The Star Trek: Strange New Worlds star, who plays Captain Kirk’s predecessor, Captain Christopher Pike, is having a moment.

“At one point, I said ‘Guys…we’re going to remember this moment for the rest of our lives,'” he tells ABC Audio. That’s when the date, and the Blue Origin launch come into the picture. “And I realized of course…William Shatner is in orbit right now! I was like, oh man. Don’t ever try to outdo Shatner!”

Talk about living up to expectations. The Paramount+ show, set a decade before Captain Kirk takes command of the Starship Enterprise, is rich in Star Trek history and lore, showcasing new and classic characters like Mister Spock, played by Ethan Peck.

“I feel a huge amount of pressure to do this properly,” Peck tells ABC Audio, referring to the legacy of Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock for almost 50 years. “Because it is such an iconic character not just in Star Trek, but I think in television history. It’s forced me to grow personally.”

Rebecca Romijn — who stars as Pike’s Number One, Una Chin-Riley — echoes the sentiment. “You feel that pressure, you want to make sure you’re not letting anybody down,” the X-Men star says, telling ABC Audio the Trek franchise is in good hands when it comes to this outing.

“We ask a lot of questions, we don’t want to get anything wrong,” she says. “Pronunciation is always a big thing with our dialogue! But yeah, I would say I feel like a caretaker first and foremost.”

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is now streaming on Paramount+.

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