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HBO Max uses editing magic to fix ‘Harry Potter’ reunion goofs

January 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

HBO Max debuted its anticipated Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special on New Year’s Day, but the streaming service has just re-uploaded it, after some goofs led the streaming service to summon some editing magic.

Like any dedicated fan base, devotees of the Boy Who Lived and his spell-casting pals were quick to point out some mistakes that ran in the original documentary, which reunited Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and other cast members from the film series.

For one thing, viewers took to social media to point out that a photo of Emma Roberts as a child was mistakenly identified as Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the series.

Another error, misidentifying James Phelps as his brother Oliver, might be less obvious: the twin brothers played Fred and George Weasley, respectively, in the film franchise. Oliver noted the mix-up on his socials — although he took it in stride.

“I guess after all those pranks over the years somebody decided to get their revenge,” Oliver joked on Instagram about the sibling switch. He added, “It was fantastic to be part of the HP reunion. Hope you all enjoyed it.”

Their fellow cast members had a bit of fun with it, too.

“This is legit hilarious,” replied Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom in the series. “Dude. Wtf? Haha,” he added.

Tom Felton, who played the nefarious Draco Malfoy in the series, added in character, “It was my doing.”

HBO Max acknowledged the stir the situation was causing online, with a statement reading, “Well spotted Harry Potter fans!” and adding, “New version is up now.”

Mariah Carey keeps Christmas atop the ’Billboard’ Hot 100 for record-breaking 8th week

January 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The holidays may be over, but Christmas is still very much alive on the Billboard charts, thanks to Mariah Carey.

Her 1994 hit single, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” remains the number-one song in the country for a record-breaking eighth week. No other holiday track has come close to that number. The single sold nearly 5,000 copies and was streamed a jaw-dropping 35.4 million times between December 24 and December 30.

This is now Mariah’s fifth song to spend eight weeks at number one, which officially ties her with Drake, who is the only other artist to achieve such a feat.

“All I Want for Christmas Is You” now holds the record for enjoying the longest span atop the Hot 100, which is two years and 18 days, after first debuting atop the chart on December 21, 2019.

The single also gives Mariah a boost in becoming the artist with the longest time span on top of the prestigious chart, with “All I Want for Christmas Is You” granting her a streak that is 31 years, five months and one week long since “Vision of Love” first hit the Hot 100 on August 4, 1990. As previously reported, Mariah’s also the only artist in Billboard history to send a song to number one in four different decades.

Lastly, Mariah secures her 87th week atop the Hot 100, further leaving Rihanna in the dust with her second-place finish of 60 weeks atop the chart.

“All I Want for Christmas Is You” is Mariah’s 19th song to top the Billboard Hot 100, putting her right behind the Beatles, who saw 20 of their songs top the Hot 100 throughout their career.

Royal & the Serpent releasing new song this Friday

January 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

If 2022 already has you feeling “Overwhelmed,” maybe some fresh music will help.

Royal & the Serpent has announced a new single called “Phuckboi Rejects.” The tune is set to drop this Friday, January 7.

“Rejects” will follow Royal’s 2021 EP Searching for Nirvana, which includes her breakout single, “Overwhelmed.” Last year, Royal also released collaborations including “Sound the Alarm,” with The Knocks and Weezer‘s Rivers Cuomo, and a remix of GAYLE‘s “abcdefu.”

In addition to releasing new music, Royal’s 2022 plans include hitting the road opening for grandson‘s U.S. tour, which launches February 27 in Los Angeles.

Lady A to share “What a Song Can Do” as new single

January 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Lady A is showing fans “What a Song Can Do” with their new single.

The title track of their latest album serves as a tribute to their fans, and the years they’ve spent connecting with them touring across the globe. The lyrics detail the power of music and the various emotions it draws out of us, compelling us to laugh, cry, or even give one’s heart away.

“We have been overfilled with gratitude after releasing this album and we don’t take it lightly that after eight albums our music still resonates with so many people. This song is the summation of where our hearts are right now and how much music can really pull us through in times of need,” the trio’s Charles Kelley, who co-write the song, says in a statement. “We love writing songs about lost love and things like that, but I feel like our favorite material comes with a strong positive message.”

What a Song Can Do was released in October 2021. The title track will officially be shipped to country radio on January 31.

Snoop Dogg says Super Bowl halftime show will be “the greatest performance…in hip hop history”

January 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

As Super Bowl 56 approaches on February 13, Snoop Dogg is promising a historic halftime show.

The Doggfather appeared on Monday Night Football with NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning, and he told the brothers he’s grateful for the opportunity to perform with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige.

“We’re so thankful that NFL is accepting hip hop on stage and letting us do what we do. We plan on putting together a great show and giving the people something they’ve been waiting for,” the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper said. “They love to watch a great Super Bowl game and at halftime they love to see who’s gonna perform, so we’re gonna give you the greatest performance you’ve even seen in hip hop history.”

The five superstars, who have collectively earned 43 Grammys and have created 22 number-one Billboard albums, will be performing together for the first time. Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation is serving as the strategic entertainment advisor of the Super Bowl halftime show at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.

Snoop, Dre and Lamar all grew up in the Los Angeles area, making the performance even more special for them.

“The opportunity to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, and to do it in my own backyard, will be one of the biggest thrills of my career,” Dre previously said in a statement. “I’m grateful to Jay-Z, Roc Nation, the NFL, and Pepsi as well as Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar for joining me in what will be an unforgettable cultural moment.”

As Snoop prepares for the big show, he just dropped Algorithm: The Movie, an hour-long combination of music videos and artist interviews from his Algorithm album, featuring Fabolous, Dave East and more.

“We’re gonna give you the greatest performance you’ve ever seen in hip-hop history.”@SnoopDogg previews the upcoming #SBLVI #PepsiHalftime Show. pic.twitter.com/Pt2hrGucWd

— NFL (@NFL) January 4, 2022

Never gonna Frito-Lay you down: Rick Astley launches fun New Year’s resolution campaign

January 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Rick Astley is the man who launched 1,000 memes, thanks to his 1987 hit, “Never Gonna Give you Up.” Now he will be known for something else — a Frito-Lay spokesperson.

Announced Tuesday, the British pop singer is teaming up with the chip maker to launch a campaign centered around New Year’s resolutions, titled “New Year, New You.” Taking inspiration from his meme-worthy hit single, the campaign looks at what people want to give up in 2022, before giving them permission to indulge in the things they love.

The message challenges people to think about the intent behind their New Years resolutions and why giving up the things you love isn’t always the solution. Frito-Lay and Rick argue that resolutions about getting healthy shouldn’t mean going cold turkey on your favorite snack, but instead looking into smarter options.

“No one should start a new year with a list of things they’re giving up, so I’ve partnered again with Frito-Lay to continue encouraging people to do more of what they love,” the singer said in a press release. “The point of Frito-Lay’s ‘New Year, New You’ campaign is that we can still enjoy the things we love while also making choices we feel good about. That doesn’t just have to be about snacking, either. It’s an idea that can resonate across all areas of our lives.”

Rick wants you to tell Frito-Lay what YOU love on NeverGonnaGiveItUp.com for a chance to win $1,000. The deadline to enter is February 27.

David Lee Roth cancels remaining Las Vegas residency shows

January 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After canceling the first two shows of his nine-date Las Vegas residency at the House of Blues scheduled for New Year’s Eve and in January, David Lee Roth‘s entire run of performances at the venue has now been nixed.

According to a statement shared by the House of Blues with ABC Las Vegas affiliate KTNV a few days ago, the founding Van Halen frontman’s concerts on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day were canceled “[d]ue to unforeseen circumstances related to COVID and out of an abundance of caution for those working and attending the shows.” However, no reason for the cancellation of the remaining shows — scheduled for January 5, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 — has been announced.

The House of Blues website lists all of Roth’s upcoming gigs as canceled, and reports that refunds will be available “at point of purchase.” For more information, visit LiveNationEntertainment.com/ticketrefund.

For Roth’s part, he posted the image of a new painting on his official website and social media pages that includes the caption, “A funny thing happened on the way to Las Vegas…” The painting appears to be of a dirt road stretching out into a barren desert landscape.

As previously reported, Roth announced in an October 2021 interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal that the House of Blues shows would be his farewell performances.

“I am throwing in the shoes. I’m retiring,” Roth said in the interview.

According to KTNV, Nevada governor Steve Sisolak announced on Monday that the state has had an “alarming” surge of COVID-19 cases following the holidays. Last Thursday, the Southern Nevada region recorded its highest number of daily COVID-19 infections since the start of the pandemic in early 2020.

Andra Day and Keisha Knight Pulliam star in ‘Eggs Over Easy’ fertility documentary

January 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Golden Globe-winning singer/actress Andra Day stars with Keshia Knight Pulliam in the fertility documentary Eggs Over Easy, airing Tuesday night on OWN.

Pulliam is the narrator and executive producer of the film, which explores infertility in the Black community. Doctors and fertility advocates share their personal experiences with miscarriage, IVF, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids and many other reproductive issues.

The one-time star of The Cosby Show, now 41, has a four-year-old daughter, Ella, from her first marriage to former NFL player Ed Hartwell. She married Brad James in September, and in December, she announced that she decided to freeze her eggs because she wants another baby, but not now.

Day, who starred in the 2021 Billie Holiday biopic The United States vs. Billie Holiday, is not married and does not have children. The “Rise Up” singer does want to become a mother in the future. In the Eggs Over Easy trailer, she recalls that she was not prepared for the advice she received from a doctor.

“She said, ‘You know, you should probably freeze your eggs, because you’re gonna put your body through a lot of trauma, and you’re 34 years old,’ and so, that kind of shocked me,” Day remarks in the clip.

Eggs Over Easy premieres Tuesday, January 4, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OWN, and will also be available on Discovery+.

Old Abel: The Weeknd reveals ‘Dawn FM’ album cover

January 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

For his last album, After Hours, The Weeknd played a character with a beat-up and bruised face. And for the cover of his new album Dawn FM, he’s sporting yet another dramatic look.

As revealed on his Instagram, the cover of the album shows the star as an old man with grey hair and a beard. He also appears as an old man in the album trailer, which was released on Monday.

Dawn FM will arrive on Friday, but you can pre-order it now.

The Weeknd has also responded to his friend Jim Carrey‘s tweet about how the album, on which he appears, is “deep and elegant.”

“Thank you for being a part of this. It’s kismet. Full circle,” the singer wrote to Carry on Twitter. As previously reported, the two Canadians have been friends for a couple of years, after they discovered they lived a few buildings away from each other and were both telescope enthusiasts.

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“Best decision I’ve ever made”: Kane Brown’s wife shares why they kept their pregnancy a secret

January 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn shocked fans when they revealed on December 30 that they’d had another child. Now Katelyn is opening up about why the couple kept her pregnancy a secret.

Unlike her first pregnancy with eldest child Kingsley, the couple purposefully kept the news of the birth of new daughter Kodi Jane out of the public eye. Katelyn says this decision allowed her to form a special bond with the new baby and her husband.

“These past 9 months have been so sacred and special to me. Choosing to keep my pregnancy quiet was the best decision I’ve ever made,” Katelyn expresses in an Instagram post alongside a black-and-white photo of herself holding her baby bump. “Soaking in special moments with my daughter and husband without the influence of social media and outside world made this time that much more intimate and unforgettable.”

She goes on to thank fans for their kindness and support while also praising her superstar husband.

“I am so grateful and blessed to be these little girls mama and can not wait to raise strong, confident, sweet little ladies with you @kanebrown_music … you are the man we all look up to,” she professes.

Katelyn also shared a video of never-before-seen footage captured throughout her pregnancy that includes a sweet clip of Kingsley gently rubbing her belly, along with photos from the hospital that shows the couple smiling from ear-to-ear as Katelyn holds baby Kodi.

After Kodi’s birth, Kane shared a family photo of himself holding Kinsgley as his wife accentuated her baby bump in a pink tule dress. “Been holding on to these pics. I’ve always wanted a son until I had Kingsley and now I’m good with all my girls,” he reflected.

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