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Swift Notes: Gyllenhaal’s reaction to “All Too Well,” why Taylor’s skipping the AMAs and more

November 17, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Think Taylor Swift has taken over the news? You’re not alone. The headlines have been seemingly nonstop since she released Red (Taylor’s Version). Here’s the three latest updates about what’s going on in Taylor’s world.

First up: Fans widely believe the song “All Too Well” is about Taylor’s old flame, actor Jake Gyllenhaal, especially after the singer added this new and somewhat telling lyric to the 10-minute version of the song: “You said if we had been closer in age maybe it would have been fine/ And that made me want to die.” Well, Jake might have finally weighed in — though his rumored cat, Ms. Fluffle Stilt Skin. Ms. Fluffle has her own Instagram page, believed to be run by Jake but never confirmed, and referenced another Taylor song when telling her followers, “MEOUCH – y’all need to clam [sic] down and stop cyber bullying.” Shortly after that, someone in Jake’s camp told E! News the actor has “no interest” in the drama and is “living his life and focused on himself. He’s ignoring all of the noise.”

Next: If you want to recreate Taylor’s look from her “I Bet You Think About Me” music video, better kiss all your free time goodbye. Nicole + Felicia Couture created Taylor’s attention-grabbing white wedding dress and its red replica, which took “approximately 1,200 hours to complete,” reports Page Six. That’s 50 days. The dressmaker reveals there are 2,500 flowers on each gown and all the petals were handmade.

Lastly: Taylor is reportedly skipping Sunday’s American Music Awards. A source tells Hollywood Life Taylor’s “taking a break” from public appearances and instead, will let her recent SNL performance “speak for itself.” Taylor’s up for three big awards this year — artist of the year and favorite pop/rock female artist and album.

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Ellen posts preview of her sit-down with Meghan Markle

November 17, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Ellen DeGeneres welcomed Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, to her chat show, in a sit down that will air Thursday.

In a preview of their visit, Meghan expressed how she felt returning to the Los Angeles Warner Bros. lot on which The Ellen DeGeneres Show is shot, and how the former Suits star used to audition there “all the time.”

In fact, the Duchess joked about her old Ford Explorer that she used to drive while trying to make it as an actor — and how her busted driver’s-side door lock required she used to have to climb in through the trunk.

Clearly, the former Deal or No Deal suitcase model has come a long way. “The security guards here used to say, ‘Break a leg, I hope you get it!’ Markle recalled with a laugh. “So the drive in today was very different.”

Check your local listings for when The Ellen DeGeneres Show airs in your market.

Iconic Staples Center changing its name to Crypto.com Arena in reflection of changing times

November 17, 2021 by WDNY Radio

(LOS ANGELES) — The iconic Staples Center in Los Angeles will change its name to the Crypto.com Arena this Christmas, marking the end of an era for the stadium and becoming perhaps the latest signpost of cryptocurrency’s push toward the mainstream.

The name change is “recognizing these technologies will be at the forefront of powering the future of culture, creativity and entertainment in Los Angeles,” stadium operators said in a statement Wednesday, as cryptocurrency trading has surged among individual investors throughout the pandemic.

The 20,000-seat venue has been called the Staples Center, after the office supply chain, since opening its doors in 1999.

The venue has gained national prominence after hosting major events such as the 2000 Democratic National Convention, 19 of the last 21 Grammy Awards shows and concerts from global superstars including Beyonce and Taylor Swift. It is also home to the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, as well as the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks.

Details on how much Crypto.com, a Singapore-based crypto trading platform and non-fungible token marketplace, paid for its new namesake stadium in Los Angeles were not released. The deal was brokered by sports and live entertainment giant AEG Global Partnerships, which owns and operates the arena.

Starting on Christmas Day, when the Lakers host the Brooklyn Nets, the stadium will unveil its new logo and internal signage. All external signage will be replaced by June.

“Known as the Creative Capital of the World, the city of Los Angeles and the people who call it home have always been pioneers, pushing the boundaries and innovating as the undeniable global leaders of culture and entertainment,” Crypto.com co-founder and CEO Kris Marszalek, said in a statement Wednesday. “We’re very excited about partnering with AEG and investing long term in this city, starting with Crypto.com Arena in the heart of downtown, and using our platform in new and creative ways so that cryptocurrency can power the future of world class sports, entertainment and technology for fans in LA and around the world.”

Crypto.com also recently added actor Matt Damon as a spokesperson as it seeks to ramp up brand recognition in the U.S.

“This partnership represents the fastest-growing cryptocurrency platform and the biggest sports and live entertainment company in the world converging to drive the future of sports and live entertainment,” said Todd Goldstein, the chief revenue officer at AEG. Goldstein added that it marks “an exciting new chapter in the history of our company and our respective industries.”

The name change echoes trends seen elsewhere in the U.S., as earlier this year Venmo and PayPal announced they would start letting users buy and sell crypto on their apps.

Tom Morello announces second solo album of 2021, ’The Atlas Underground Flood’

November 17, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Tom Morello is making it a double for 2021.

The Rage Against the Machine guitarist has announced his second solo album of the year. The Atlas Underground Flood, the follow-up to this past October’s The Atlas Underground Fire, will arrive December 3.

Just like its predecessor, which boasted features from Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder, Bruce Springsteen, Bring Me the Horizon, Phantogram and grandson, The Atlas Underground Flood includes a stacked guest-list, as well. Among the collaborators you’ll find on the album are Metallica‘s Kirk Hammett, Rush‘s Alex Lifeson, Nathaniel Rateliff, X Ambassadors, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, My Morning Jacket‘s Jim James, and Manchester Orchestra.

“Fire and Flood are my London Calling,” Morello says. “Admiring The Clash at their apex moment, I sought to make a double album where artistic intent supersedes genre.”

“I aimed to forge a central curated vision to tie together a sonically fearless, wild, and wide-ranging musical ambition with a tremendous cast of collaborators,” he adds. “And of course, there are many guitar solos.”

Ahead of the album’s arrival, you can check out three new songs available now via digital outlets: “Hard Times,” featuring Rateliff, Jim Jones and Chipotle Joe; “Raising Hell,” featuring Ben Harper; and “Human,” featuring Barns Courtney.

In related news, Morello has signed an open letter protesting the use of Amazon’s palm scanning devices as a method for ticketless entry into the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. The letter argues that the technology, which was sold under the guise of convenience, is “an example of biometric data collection, and could turn Red Rocks into the site of ICE raids, police violence, and false arrests.”

Others who’ve signed include Kathleen Hanna, Anti-Flag, and various human rights organizations. For more info, visit AmazonDoesntRock.com.

Here’s The Atlas Underground Flood track list:

“A Radical in the Family” feat. San Holo
“Human” feat. Barns Courtney
“Hard Times” feat. Nathaniel Rateliff, Jim Jones, and Chipotle Joe
“You’ll Get Yours” feat. X Ambassadors
“I Have Seen the Way” feat. Alex Lifeson, Kirk Hammett, and Dr. Fresch
“The Lost Cause” feat. Manchester Orchestra
“The Maze” feat. Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
“Ride At Dawn” feat. BreakCode
“Raising Hell” feat. Ben Harper
“The Bachelor” feat. IDLES
“Parallels” feat. Jim James
“Warrior Spirit” feat. Rodrigo y Gabriela

(“Hard Times” video contains uncensored profanity.)

All Daughtry shows postponed to 2022 following family tragedy

November 17, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Following the death of Chris Daughtry‘s daughter, Hannah, Daughtry has now postponed all the remaining dates on their current tour to next year.

A statement on the band’s Instagram says that the band’s Dearly Beloved tour will be “rescheduling the remainder of this year’s shows into early 2022.” It adds that fans should hold onto their tickets because the new dates will be announced “in the coming days.”

“Chris and his family appreciate all the love and support our fans have shown during this difficult time,” the statement concludes. “We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing you again on the road.”

As previously reported, Hannah, 25, was found dead in her Tennessee home. While TMZ claimed the death was being investigated as a homicide, the district attorney handling the case said, “This is a death investigation and any attempt to classify it as a homicide investigation at this time is premature and irresponsible.”

Hannah and her brother, Griffin, are the children of Chris Daughtry’s wife, Deanna, from a previous relationship, though he eventually adopted them. The couple, who married in 2000, also share 10-year-old twins Adalyn and Noah.

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King Richard will tell the “deeply inspiring” story about Venus and Serena Williams, says star Tony Goldwyn

November 17, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Venus and Serena Williams‘ true and powerful story about how they became tennis stars is about to hit the big screen. King Richard takes a deep dive into the major role their father, Richard Williams, played in their success.

Tony Goldwyn, who plays Paul Cohen aka the Williams sisters’ first tennis coach, was touched by their story and told ABC Audio, “It’s deeply inspiring about family and the power of family.”

The movie focuses on how Richard, played by Will Smith, labored to make his girls’ “dreams come true” and, while Goldwyn admits he knew the basics of the story, he didn’t know the details.

“I had no idea that Richard Williams had a vision and wrote, I think a 75 or 80 page manifesto before Venus and Serena were even born,” remarks the 61-year-old. “He literally envisioned this and wrote a plan and then implemented it in the most extraordinary way. You just couldn’t make this stuff up!”

Goldwyn also notes that, despite his ambition, Richard nor the girls’ mother, Oracene, were brutal taskmasters.

“It was something borne out of love and passion. And if the girls ever didn’t want to do it, they didn’t have to,” he explains. “Tennis became this metaphor for them, for building their character as human beings.”

The Scandal alum also salutes the parents for ensuring the sport didn’t “rob [Venus and Serena] of their childhood” nor allowing them to become spoiled by “the pressures of competitive tennis.”

Goldwyn also reserved some high praise for Smith, saying he was “super fun” to work with and made people “feel relaxed in his presence.”

Additionally, he teased, “In this movie, [Will] just brings his A-plus game.”

King Richard premieres Friday in theaters and on HBO Max.

Billie Eilish & FINNEAS writing new music for upcoming Disney/Pixar film ‘Turning Red’

November 17, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Following their James Bond theme song, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS‘ next film project will be a bit more family-friendly.

The sister-brother duo are writing new music for the upcoming Disney/Pixar film Turning Red. The movie tells the story of Mei, a 13-year-old girl who spontaneously transforms into a giant red panda whenever she feels strong emotions.

Mei is also obsessed with a fictional boy band called 4*Town, whose songs are written by Billie and FINNEAS. The movie features three new tracks composed by the pair, one of which, called “Nobody Like U,” can be heard briefly in the new Turning Red trailer.

“When we first started talking about Billie Eilish and FINNEAS — back before they’d won a billion Grammys — we could see then how they had their finger on the pulse,” says Turning Red producer Lindsey Collins. “We were big fans. We met with them and pitched this crazy idea of a boy band, asking if they’d be interested in writing and producing the songs. They were!”

Turning Red will premiere March 11, 2022.

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Disney+ unveils preview of The Beatles’ ‘Get Backl docuseries in London attended by McCartney & more stars

November 17, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Paul McCartney and friends walked the red carpet outside London’s Cineworld Leicester Square on Tuesday, ahead of the U.K.’s exclusive 100-minute preview of the highly anticipated three-part Disney+ documentary series, The Beatles: Get Back.

Other VIP guests on hand for the U.K. preview included Oasis‘ Noel Gallagher, Elvis Costello, James Bay, Spandau Ballet‘s Gary Kemp, Pet Shop Boys‘ Neil Tennant, Arctic Monkeys‘ Jamie Cook, Simply Red‘s Mick Hucknall, and director and Monty Python’s Flying Circus alum Terry Gilliam.

McCartney attended the event with his daughter Mary, while a number of other Beatles‘ family members also were on hand, according to the Daily Mail. They included the late George Harrison‘s son, Dhani, Ringo Starr‘s son Zak Starkey and Harrison’s first wife, Pattie Boyd.

The Beatles: Get Back, directed by Lord of the Rings filmmaker Peter Jackson, includes dozens of hours of unseen footage and audio recorded in January 1969 during sessions that yielded songs for Let It Be and the band’s next-to-last album, Abbey Road. The three episodes premiere November 25, 26 and 27 on Disney+.

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Staples Center to change name to Crypto.com Arena

November 17, 2021 by WDNY Radio

(LOS ANGELES) — The Staples Center is getting a new name before the new year.

Arena owner AEG announced Tuesday a new 20-year partnership with Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform, Crypto.com. Beginning December 25, the Staples Center will be known as Crypto.com Arena.

The arena first opened in 1999 and has been called the Staples Center ever since. It is home to several professional sports teams including the NBA’s Lakers and Clippers, the WNBA’s Sparks, and the NHL’s Kings.

The name change comes just in time for the NBA’s annual Christmas showcase between the Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets.

Crypto.com says the December name change will unveil a new logo and interior signage but fans can expect to see the exterior sings to change by June 2022.

To the ‘Afterlife’: Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head Vodka suggests spooky cocktails to toast new ‘Ghostbusters’ movie

November 17, 2021 by WDNY Radio

In addition to co-creating one of the most beloved film franchises of all time in Ghostbusters, fan of the paranormal Dan Aykroyd is committed to being in the spirits business: he has a pretty good side hustle as the founder of the award-winning vodka brand Crystal Head.

And for his return Friday as Dr. Ray Stanz in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, his company has come up with some spooky cocktails to help you celebrate.

Afterlife also and pays tribute to Dan’s Ghostbusters co-creator and star Harold Ramis, who died in 2014: Finn Wolfhard and Mckenna Grace play his character Egon Spengler’s grandkids, who find themselves getting into the family business when their town gets haunted.

The film will see Akyroyd reuniting with Bill Murray‘s Dr. Peter Venkman and Ernie Hudson‘s Winston Zeddemore, along with original cast members Sigourney Weaver and Annie Potts.

So strap on your proton packs and get that shaker out, for these signature drinks:

Stay Puft
2 oz.Crystal Head Vodka
1 tsp. Marshmallow Syrup
4 Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream
1 Marshmallow
Sprinkle of Sea Salt

Directions: Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend. Pour into a glass. Garnish with a marshmallow and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Slimer’s Revenge
2 oz. Crystal Head Onyx
1 1⁄2 oz. Pineapple Juice
3⁄4 oz. Lemon Juice
3⁄4 oz. Honey Simple Syrup
1 tsp. Matcha Powder
Fresh Mint Sprig

Directions: Combine all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain over ice in a Collins glass. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

Gozer the Destroyer
1 oz. Crystal Head Onyx
2 oz. Grapefruit Juice
4 oz. Guava Gose Beer
1⁄2 oz. Vanilla Syrup
5-6 Fresh Basil Leaves

Directions: Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and gently muddle. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Double strain into a Collins glass with a salted rim and ice. Garnish with a fresh basil crown.

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