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Wisconsin Christmas parade victims: What we know about the five lives lost

November 23, 2021 by WDNY Radio

(WAUKESHA, Wis.) — Six people were killed after an SUV driver plowed into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Sunday afternoon.

The sixth death, a child, was announced by prosecutors Tuesday. The child’s age and identity have not been released.

The 39-year-old suspect is in custody.

Here is what we know about the lives lost:

Tamara Durand, 52

Tamara Durand was dancing for the first time with the Dancing Grannies group at the parade, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

A former elementary school teacher, Durand recently turned her focus to watching her grandson several days a week so her daughter could attend nursing school, the newspaper said.

Durand’s husband, Dave Durand, said in a statement, “Tammy was a vibrant, loving and warm woman who we all miss deeply already. Her memory will bring joy to all who knew her.”

Jane Kulich, 52

Jane Kulich is survived by her husband, three children and grandchildren, said her niece, Desiree Kulich.

Kulich was family-oriented, her niece said, and went to church each Sunday and held a family game night on the weekends.

“My aunt Jane was one of those people that could be described as an angel on Earth. She was one of those people that you could tell anything to and not fear to be judged,” Desiree Kulich told ABC News via email.

“Family was always first,” she said. “The whole family feels robbed.”

Virginia Sorenson, 79

Virginia Sorenson was dancing with the Dancing Grannies at the parade, a group she had been with for 19 years.

She loved to dance and helped choreograph the group’s routines, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

Sorenson was a registered nurse, grandmother and animal lover, caring at home for horses, chickens, dogs and cats, the Sentinel reported.

She leaves behind a husband of 56 years, the Sentinel reported.

Wilhelm Hospel, 81
LeAnna Owen, 71

ABC News’ Jessica Hornig contributed to this report.

Machine Gun Kelly wants to know “wtf is wrong with the Grammys”

November 23, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Machine Gun Kelly is not happy with the Grammy nominations.

Following Tuesday’s announcement of who will be competing for a gramophone trophy in 2022, the “Bloody Valentine” rocker tweeted, “wtf is wrong with the Grammys.”

Kelly was presumably reacting to his own lack of nominations for his 2020 album, Tickets to My Downfall, which was shut out of both the rock categories and the general field. He previously expressed a desire for Tickets to be recognized by the Recording Academy, telling Variety, “If we got an album of the year nom in a day and age where people can’t help themselves but to say that rock is dead? [That would] show them how alive it is.”

While Tickets will not compete for a Grammy, Kelly can take solace in the album’s number-one Billboard 200 debut and its RIAA Platinum status. He also just took home an American Music Award last weekend for Favorite Rock Artist.

Perhaps presciently, Kelly tweeted, “Winning a fan voted award >>>>” following his AMA victory.

wtf is wrong with the grammys

— blonde don (@machinegunkelly) November 23, 2021

Don McLean reacts to Taylor Swift breaking “American Pie’s” nearly-50-year record on the ’Billboard’ Hot 100

November 23, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Don McLean is tipping his hat to Taylor Swift after the 31-year-old pop superstar broke the record that the veteran singer-songwriter set on the Billboard Hot 100 almost 50 years ago.

Since 1972, Don’s eight-minute, 34-second classic “American Pie (Parts I & II)” held the title for the lengthiest song to hit number one. Well, that longstanding record was broken this week when Taylor’s 10-minute, 13-second song “All Too Well” bowed atop the Hot 100.

“There is something to be said for a great song that has staying power,” 76-year-old McLean said in a statement to ABC Audio. “‘American Pie’ remained on top for 50 years and now Taylor Swift has unseated such a historic piece of artistry. Let’s face it, nobody ever wants to lose that #1 spot, but if I had to lose it to somebody, I sure am glad it was another great singer/songwriter such as Taylor.”

Taylor’s 10-minute-plus recording of “All Too Well” is featured as a bonus track on Red (Taylor’s Version), which she released on November 12.

What’s it like to have a character balloon at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ author Jeff Kinney weighs in

November 23, 2021 by WDNY Radio

15 massive balloons will float through New York City when the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns on November 25. Among the prestigious crowd will be a jumbo-sized Greg Heffley, star of the Diary of a Wimpy Kids book series.

This year will mark Greg’s 12th appearance overall and author Jeff Kinney let ABC Audio know what it’s like to watch a massive, 62-foot tall version of his character parade through the Big Apple.

“It’s really cool. It’s something that is almost indescribable because it’s such a big presence,” the bestselling author marveled. “When you’re there and your balloon’s towering above you, it almost feels too big to take in all at once.”

While not many can say they’ve watched their creations fly through the streets of Manhattan, even fewer can boast having two balloons. The Greg Heffley balloon fans will see this Thanksgiving is the newest edition, which replaced the original in 2016.

Kinney said it is a “privilege” to be honored by the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and added, “I can’t lie. It’s something that’s been really, really fun and a great part of my life.”

So, what was it like for him to stand among the crowds and watch Greg float by?

“It’s really funny,” Kinney remarked. “The kids are always looking at what’s on the horizon, right? So, by the time you actually get to [Greg], they’ve been seeing [the balloon] for 15 minutes. They’re on to Smurfette five blocks down, rounding the corner. So, it really is this funny thing where people are like, ‘Yeah, all right. Gotcha. What’s next?'”

The 95th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off on Thursday, November 25, at 9 a.m. ET on NBC. To see a list of all the floats, balloons, marching bands and special appearances, visit the official website.

Thomas Rhett shares humorous photo of a candid moment between his two youngest daughters

November 23, 2021 by WDNY Radio

As a father to four young children, Thomas Rhett is well-versed in living with babies, but it looks like one of his daughters is adjusting to her new role as big sister.

The hit singer took to Twitter to share a humorous photo of he and wife Lauren‘s one-year-old daughter, Lennon, sitting next to their newest edition to the family, one-week-old Lillie. The photo shows the new baby in a state of distress, crying next to her big sister on the couch, Lennon giving a look to the camera that suggests she’s clueless on how to handle the situation.

“Lennon is taking this really well,” the “Country Again” singer captions the candid moment.

“lol! the look on her face is ‘what is that noise and what am i supposed to do about it?!!’ sweetie,” one fan writes in the comment section of Thomas’ Twitter post, while another shares, “Priceless! I would definitely get the picture framed. Precious babies!”

Thomas and Lauren welcomed Lillie on November 15. She is the couple’s fourth daughter, following six-year-old Willa, four-year-old Ada and Lennon, who was born in February 2020.

Here’s how ruthlessly Joe, Kevin and Nick Jonas’ wives mocked them in Netflix’s ‘Jonas Brothers Family Roast’

November 23, 2021 by WDNY Radio

(NOTE CONTENT) Netflix’s Jonas Brothers Family Roast is finally here and, although a slew of celebrities put the Jonas Brothers on blast — all in good fun, of course — their wives pulled no punches when taking Joe, Kevin and Nick Jonas down a few pegs.

Sophie Turner skewered Joe when joking about the band’s use of purity rings back in the day because, according to her, Joe was sticking his fingers into other places besides “some dumb metal rings.” She also likened the tale of the purity rings to Cinderella because, when the “the finger fit me,” it was only after he went through girls who “were under contract to Disney.”

Danielle Jonas, who lost her voice, tasked SNL star Kenan Thompson to read her roast Love Actually style, using cue cards. “I met Kevin on vacation, and before that, the only thing I’ve done on vacation that ruined my life was getting vacation braids,” Kenan read. “I basically ignored him the whole time, which he loved because he said it reminded him of his mom.”

Priyanka Chopra joked about the 10-year age gap between her and Nick in her speech. “He showed me how to use TikTok, for example,” the Quantico alum said, before adding, “I showed him what a successful acting career looks like.” She also remarked that she had no idea who Nick was when she first heard of him because “I’m from India, a country rich in culture, in music, and in entertainment. So, clearly, the Jonas Brothers didn’t make it over there.”

Pete Davidson, Lily Singh, Jack Whitehall and John Legend also appeared in the roast, with John composing an entire ballad that dragged the JoBros by pointing out all the ways they will never be The Beatles.

Jonas Brothers Family Roast is streaming now on Netflix.

T-Pain and Usher squash their Auto-Tune beef

November 23, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Following Kanye West and Drake ending their long time feud last week, it appears that T-Pain and Usher have finally squashed their beef as well.

T-Pain is famous for his use of Auto-Tune, and earlier this year, he revealed he became depressed in 2013 when Usher criticized his use of the audio processor. While filming the Netflix docuseries This Is Pop, the Grammy-winning rapper/producer recalled the “Burn” singer’s words. “He was like, ‘Man, you kind of f***ed up music,’” he recalled, adding, “I didn’t understand. Usher was my friend.”

But the two veteran stars met Sunday and hugged on stage at an event promoting Dave Chappelle‘s Live in Real Life documentary

“I love you, bro,” T-Pain said to Usher. “I’m telling you, we ain’t going through nothing, bro. We ain’t going through a Godd**n thing. It’s all love. In times when we’re divided the most, we need to be together the most. I love you, bro. I’m never not gonna love you, bro, trust me, my dawg.”

For his part, Usher posted an Instagram photo of them hugging and commented, “We got you homie. Thanx to all my bruthas & sistas … for making this an epic night! That Southern Hospitality.”

T-Pain’s credits include songs with Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, Nelly, and DJ Khaled, In 2007, T-Pain collaborated with Usher when he produced the R. Kelly “Same Girl” remix featuring the eight-time Grammy winner.

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LeVar Burton, Don Cheadle, Dave Chappelle among this year’s Spoken Word Grammy nominees

November 23, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Some Hollywood stars — and one former president — are among this year’s Grammy nominees in the Best Spoken Word Album categories.

Reading Rainbow icon and Star Trek: The Next Generation veteran LeVar Burton was recognized for his reading of the audiobook version of Aftermath.

Don Cheadle was nominated for his work on the spoken-word version of Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation from the late John Lewis, about the trailblazing congressman.

Dave Chappelle and Amir Sulaiman were jointly nominated for Dave’s moving musings on the George Floyd murder, 8:46, while former president Barack Obama was highlighted for reading his own book A Promised Land.

Poet J. Ivy rounded out the list for his album Catching Dreams: Live at Fort Knox Chicago.

Beyoncé, Rihanna, Pharrell, LeBron James and more pay tribute to Jay-Z

November 23, 2021 by WDNY Radio

In honor of Jay-Z being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on October 30, Questlove from The Roots brought together a who’s who of entertainment and sports to pay tribute to Hova. The video, titled The Times and Life of Shawn Carter, features over 35 famous admirers reciting lyrics, song and album titles from the Roc Nation founder’s iconic 26-year career.

Beyoncé kicks off the tribute, referring to her husband’s second studio album in 1997 by saying, “In my lifetime, more than a million rhymes, no joking.” It’s a family affair, as the “Run This Town” rapper’s mother, Dr. Gloria Carter, also makes an appearance, and the video ends with Bey and Jay’s nine-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, adorably reciting edited lyrics from 1998’s “Ride or Die.”

“Congrats S Carter, ghost writer. You paid the right price so we just made your hits tighter,” Blue says in a serious tone before erupting into laughter.

Music stars in The Times and Life of Shawn Carter include: Rihanna, Diddy, Pharrell, DJ Khaled, John Legend, Queen Latifah, Usher, Rick Ross, Alicia Keys, RZA, SZA, H.E.R., Common, Lenny Kravitz, Jermaine Dupri, MC Lyte, Ed Sheeran, and Chris Martin from Coldplay.

TV/Film stars in The Times and Life of Shawn Carter include: Regina King, Kevin Hart, Halle Berry, Naomi Campbell, Jamie Foxx, Trevor Noah, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Lupita Nyong’o, Tyler Perry, Chris Rock, Tracee Ellis Ross, Idris Elba, Lena Waithe, LeBron James, and David Letterman.

Zendaya announces her Emmy-winning HBO show ‘Euphoria’ returns January 9

November 23, 2021 by WDNY Radio

On her Instagram on Tuesday, Zendaya announced that Euphoria, the show that made her the youngest Emmy winner in the lead actress category, will be back January 9.

The preview of the second season of the HBO series shows Zendaya‘s Rue blissfully dancing by herself to a version of the standard “Call Me Irresponsible.”

But the good times quickly come to an end, with clips of domestic abuse, a convenience store holdup, and cops bashing down somebody’s door.

In voice-over, Rue notes, “When you’re younger, everything feels so permanent. But as you get older, you begin to realize nothing is, and everyone you love could drift away.”

At the end of the trailer, Storm Reid as Rue’s younger sister Gia asks her, “Are you high?”

Rue spits something she’s been drinking back into a glass, and then sheepishly replies, “I mean…”

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