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Maxwell drops new single “Off” and announces 25-city NIGHT tour

November 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Maxwell dropped his first new single in three years Tuesday, and also announced a 25-city tour.

The sensual track “Off” is the first release from his upcoming blacksummers’NIGHT album, coming out spring of 2022.

“From announcing a new partnership with BMG for my label Musze, to receiving the Legend Award at the upcoming 2021 Soul Train Awards, I couldn’t be more excited to share this new single with loved ones offering a glimpse into NIGHT,” the three-time Grammy winner said in a statement.

blacksummers’NIGHT, which will be Maxwell’s first new album in five years, closes out the trilogy he began with the RIAA-Platinum BLACKsummers’night in 2009, followed by blackSUMMERS’night in 2016.

The “Fortunate” singer will headline the NIGHT tour in 2022 featuring Anthony Hamilton and Joe. They will perform 25 shows, beginning March 2 in Dallas. Cities will include New Orleans, Charlotte, Memphis, Chicago, Detroit, and Oakland, and the tour will wrap up in Miami on May 8.

Pre-sale starts Monday, November 22 on Maxwell’s website. Tickets go on-sale to the public on Monday, November 29.

Harry Styles’ mom spotted dancing with Olivia Wilde’s kids at recent concert

November 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Harry Styles‘ fans have come to expect seeing his mom, Anne Twist, at his concerts, and, on Monday night, they were treated to an adorable sight. According to those at Styles’ concert in San Diego, California, they saw the matriarch dancing up a storm with Olivia Wilde‘s two young children.

Wilde, who is believed to be dating the pop star, was also spotted at the recent concert. Page Six reports that the actress brought her five-year-old daughter, Daisy, and seven-year-old son Otis to the show.

According to eyewitnesses, Twist began dancing with the kids as Styles belted out his classic hit from his One Direction days, “What Makes You Beautiful.”

Wilde shares Otis and Daisy with ex-partner Jason Sudeikis, whom she dated and later became engaged to between 2013 and 2020.

The House actress and Styles first sparked dating rumors in January 2021, with reports that the two grew close while filming the upcoming movie Don’t Worry Darling. While the two have never publicly confirmed their relationship, they have often been spotted together.

In a recent interview with Dazed magazine, Styles explained why he doesn’t speak about his rumored relationships. “I’ve always tried to compartmentalize my personal life and my working life,” the Grammy winner simply said.

Watch Måneskin perform on the 2021 American Music Awards

November 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Måneskin is “Beggin'” you to watch the 2021 American Music Awards.

The Italian rockers are taking the AMA stage at this year’s ceremony, marking their first ever American awards show performance. They’ll be playing their hit single “Beggin’,” which is also nominated for the Favorite Trending Song award.

Other AMA nominees include Foo Fighters, Machine Gun Kelly, Glass Animals, AJR and All Time Low for the Favorite Rock Artist prize.

The 2021 American Music Awards will air live from Los Angeles this Sunday, November 21, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

Mayim Bialik’s ‘Call Me Kat’ will feature a ‘Blossom’ reunion

November 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The season two premiere of Mayim Bialik‘s Fox series Call Me Kat will reunite her with her co-stars from the beloved 1990s series Blossom.

Blossom stars Joey Lawrence, Jenna Von Oy, and Michael Stoyanov will appear as versions of themselves, making a stop at the Louisville cafe where Call Me Kat‘s titular character, played by Bialik, works.

A promo for the premiere shows Kat introducing delivery man Oscar — played by Christopher Rivas — to the stars of her “favorite show growing up.”

“This is Joey and Jenna and…,” says Bialik’s Kat, struggling to identify Stoyanov.

“Michael!” he says, to which Kat replies, “Right.”

Kat also grabs a photo with the trio, which Stoyanov quips he’ll be “cropped right out of.”

The Big Bang Theory alum and current Jeopardy! host also tweeted the news, captioning a picture of wearing one of Blossom’s trademark hats, “Whoa. This is some big fun news…. a Blossom cast reunion is coming! Are you as excited as I am?!” followed by the hashtags, #Blossom #Blossomcast #Blossomcastreunion.

Blossom ran on NBC for five seasons from 1991-1995 and starred Bialik as Blossom Russo, a teenager living with her dad and two older brothers, played by Lawrence and Stoyanov. Von Oy played Six Lemeure, Blossom’s best friend.

Call Me Kat season two premieres January 9 on Fox.

Whoa. This is some big fun news….a Blossom cast reunion is coming! Are you as excited as I am?! 🌸 🐈 #Blossom #Blossomcast #Blossomcastreunion pic.twitter.com/RSaXduOTjH

— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) November 15, 2021

Walker Hayes and Mickey Guyton to make American Music Awards debut

November 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Walker Hayes and Mickey Guyton have been tapped to perform at the 2021 American Music Awards.

Walker is ready to get “Fancy Like” with a performance of his wildly popular hit, which recently became his first number-one song. Mickey is set to perform “All American,” from her debut album, Remember Her Name. This marks both artists’ first appearance at the AMAs.

“Fancy Like” is also nominated for Favorite Country Song.

Walker and Mickey join previously announced country performers Kane Brown, who will deliver his current single “One Mississippi” from Tennessee State University in Nashville, and Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean, who’ll perform their chart-topping duet, “If I Didn’t Love You.”

The AMAs air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on November 21 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Ryan Reynolds hits ‘Antiques Roadshow’ in hilarious bit of ‘Red Notice’ promo

November 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Ryan Reynolds is already known for pulling off some viral promotional gags, and he’s done it again thanks to the folks at the PBS series Antiques Roadshow.

In a segment he posted to his socials, Reynolds appears in character as his Red Notice alter-ego, art thief Nolan Booth, looking for an appraisal for the movie’s MacGuffin — an ancient golden statue of an egg.

Antiques Roadshow expert Lark E. Mason does the honors, asking Booth the usual questions of provenance. “Is it a family heirloom?” he asks of the item Booth steals in the film’s open.

“This is not a family heirloom,” Ryan-as-Booth tells him with a nervous laugh. “My family disowned me years ago. This is more of an heirloom that my friend at the museum lent me — he’s not aware that he lent it to me,” he corrects himself.

“That sounds a little complicated,” Mason deadpans, “so that’s going to perhaps play into the value because of regulatory issues.”

“Yes, there will be a lot of issues,” Reynolds agrees.

Mason correctly assesses that the egg was one of three commissioned by Cleopatra in 30 B.C., but this one had gone missing in World War II.

“German soldiers had taken it to a secure hideaway,” Lark explains, “And there it remained up until recently.”

Lark even details the involvement of a “very muscular, talented FBI agent,” alluding to Dwayne Johnson‘s character in the movie, before Ryan cuts him off.

Lark then cuts to the chase, saying the egg’s worth over 100 million bucks, provided Booth can “clear up the complications” as to how he acquired it.

Red Notice, which also stars Gal Gadot, broke Netflix’s record for most single-day views on its debut this past Friday.

Dionne Warwick will pay for Jake Gyllenhaal to return Taylor Swift’s scarf

November 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Dionne Warwick wants Jake Gyllenhaal to return Taylor Swift‘s scarf — and she’s willing to pay to make it happen.

Following the release of Red (Taylor’s Version) on Friday, the talk surrounding the infamous scarf that Swift references in the fan favorite song, “All Too Well,” has reemerged, and the legendary singer, 80, has entered the chat.

“If that young man has Taylor’s scarf he should return it,” Dionne tweeted, adding in a follow-up, “It does not belong to you. Box it up and I will pay the cost of postage, Jake.”

Although Taylor never confirmed that “All Too Well” is about Gyllenhaal, many are convinced that it’s based on the three-month fling the two celebrities had in 2010. One major clue: The pair were allegedly photographed with the scarf on the way to visit Jake’s sister, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and the song’s lyrics go, “I left my scarf there at your sister’s house/And you’ve still got it in your drawer even now.”

The lyrics continue, “You keep my old scarf from that very first week/’cause it reminds you of innocence and it smells like me.”

In 2017, on Watch What Happens Live, Maggie Gyllenhaal was asked if she had the scarf, to which she replied, “I never understood why everybody asked me about this scarf. What is this?”

After host Andy Cohen explained, Maggie said, “I am in the dark about the scarf. It’s totally possible. I don’t know.”

Måneskin, Diplo, Walker Hayes & more added to American Music Awards

November 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Måneskin, Diplo and “Fancy Like” singer Walker Hayes have all joined the lineup for the American Music Awards, airing this Sunday night on ABC.

Måneskin will make their U.S. awards show debut performing their hit “Beggin’.” The Italian rockers have also been nominated for Favorite Trending Song, featuring nominees that went viral on TikTok. Walker Hayes will perform “Fancy Like” and Diplo will serve as the AMA’s “musical curator,” and provide the music for the night.

German singer/songwriter Zoe Wees, who broke out last year with “Control,” will be celebrated in a new segment: AMA Song of the Soul, spotlighting artists who use their voices to “inspire change and enable progress.” She’ll perform her song “Girls Like Us.”

Previously announced performers include Olivia Rodrigo, BTS with Megan Thee Stallion, New Edition and New Kids on the Block.

The 2021 American Music Awards, hosted by Cardi B, air live from Los Angeles on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and will stream the next day on Hulu.

Lil Nas X reveals Nicki Minaj and Drake declined collaborations

November 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Two months after the release of his debut album, Montero, Lil Nas X shared that two of the artists he really wanted on the project declined — Nicki Minaj and Drake.

During an interview with GQ, the “Industry Baby” rapper explained that while he doesn’t typically ask other artists for a feature, when it came to Montero, he was lucky enough to get most of the ones he wanted.

“I don’t usually ask for features like that,” he said. “But for every feature I did ask for on this album, like, every single one of them worked…besides Drake and Nicki [Minaj].”

Lil Nas, 22, went on to reveal that he wanted Nicki to appear on “Industry Baby” and Drake on “Dolla Sign Slime.” The songs currently feature Jack Harlow and Megan Thee Stallion, respectively.

In addition to Jack and Megan, Montero, which was released on September 17, also features assists from Miley Cyrus, Elton John, and Doja Cat.

Sylvester Stallone: ‘Rocky IV’ director’s cut is “more profound” with fewer “cheap shots”

November 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

It’s Rocky IV, reimagined. Sylvester Stallone has released a new director’s cut of the fourth Rocky film, now titled Rocky vs. Drago. It includes more than 40 new minutes, and Stallone tells ABC Audio that process gave him a “rude awakening.”

“As a young man, you’re more interested in, let’s get down there and rush and get it all done,” he explains. “And then as you get older, you get a little more pensive and you try to find the sensitive moments, pull back on the cheap shots and get the more profound moments.”

So how does this version differ from the original? Stallone says it has more heart and fewer laughs.

“I try to give even Drago some heart, give Adrienne a little bit more screen time, enhance the fight a little bit,” he offers. “But more than anything [I removed] what I would consider just the cheap laughs.”

There’s also a new version of the fight between Rocky and Ivan Drago, played by Dolph Lundgren — the one Stallone tells ABC Audio almost killed him.

“I said to Dolph…just come and try to knock me out. Just go for it. You know, don’t crush my temple, but really dig the body. Well, he did, and he damaged my heart,” he reveals.

“I didn’t feel it until that night. And then I had to get a low altitude flight into an emergency room, and I stayed in intensive care for about five or six days,” adds Stallone, who had “nuns coming in every five minutes” asking if he was alright.

“And I as like Oh my God. This is it. I’m done,” he continues. “An hour ago, I was in the ring with a six foot five guy. Now I’m being given giving last rites? I’m a little confused.”

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