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Liam Gallagher claims ‘reverse psychology vibes’ as Oasis inducted into Rock Hall

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Judging by Liam Gallagher’s past comments on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, you might expect him to be equally dismissive now that Oasis has been inducted. Turns out, you’d be wrong.

Following the news that the reunited “Wonderwall” outfit is included in the Rock Hall’s list of 2026 inductees, Liam posted on social media, “Reverse psychology vibes in the area Oasis RnR hall of farmers I mean famers.”

In a follow-up post that seemingly starts sincere before maybe taking a turn into more familiar and sarcastic waters, Liam adds, “I wanna thank all the people who voted for us it’s a real honour ever since I was a little kid and singing in the shower I’d dream about 1 day being in the RnR hall of fame it’s true what they say anything is possible if you have a dream.”

As for his change of heart regarding the Rock Hall, Liam credits his mother.

“I was speaking to my mummy last night when the news broke and she thinks I may have been a little hasty with my perception of the organization,” Liam says. “She’s told me to stop being a d*** and go to the awards and behave and you never know you might enjoy it.”

Liam also says that he and his brother Noel Gallagher, with whom he reunited in 2024 after a long and public feud, will be attending the induction ceremony, which takes place Nov. 14 in Los Angeles.

“We’re both going we’re soooooo proud and humble,” Liam says.

Of course, anything Liam says on social media should be taken with a “Champagne Supernova”-sized grain of salt. You may recall when he said Oasis had recorded a new album after announcing their reunion, only to later say he was kidding.

Billy Idol calls Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction a ‘tremendous honor’

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Billy Idol is reacting to the news that he is a member of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of inductees.

Idol was chosen on his second nomination to the Rock Hall, and will be inducted with his longtime guitarist and collaborator Steve Stevens.

“Being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside so many of my heroes and influences is a tremendous honor,” Idol says in a statement provided to ABC Audio. “And to be inducted alongside my longtime compatriot Steve Stevens makes this all even more special.”

“When I first started playing with Generation X 50 years ago, it was purely out of love for the music we were making and the scene that we were lucky enough to be a part of,” he continues. “Nobody, especially me, thought it would take me to where I am today.”

Idol says he’s “incredibly grateful” to those who have supported him over the years, adding, “This honor is for my fans, and everyone who has been on this journey with me, as much as it is for me.”

In his own statement Stevens shares that he’s “deeply honored” to be getting inducted into the Rock Hall with Idol.

“If there’s anyone that deserves to be in the HOF it’s Billy,” he says. “For more than four decades, we have shared a remarkable journey full of music, creativity and unforgettable experiences. Thank you to the Rock Hall, to the fans, and to everyone who’s been part of the story!”

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Nov. 14 in Los Angeles. It will air on ABC and stream on Disney+ in December.

Disney is the parent company of ABC News.

Billy Idol calls Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction a ‘tremendous honor’

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Billy Idol is reacting to the news that he is a member of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of inductees.

Idol was chosen on his second nomination to the Rock Hall, and will be inducted with his longtime guitarist and collaborator Steve Stevens.

In his own statement Stevens shares that he’s “deeply honored” to be getting inducted into the Rock Hall with Idol.

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Nov. 14 in Los Angeles. It will air on ABC and stream on Disney+ in December.

Disney is the parent company of ABC News.

Husband of woman missing in Bahamas tells ABC News his ‘sole focus’ is finding his wife

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Brian Hooker, whose wife was reported missing in the Bahamas after going overboard on a dinghy, told ABC News he is staying on the island with his “sole focus” on finding her.

Lynette Hooker, 55, of Michigan, has been missing for over a week. She and Brian Hooker, 58, had departed Hope Town on the Abaco Islands for their yacht, Soulmate, in Elbow Cay around 7:30 p.m. on April 4, when bad weather caused Lynette Hooker to fall overboard, her husband told authorities.

Brian Hooker was arrested on Wednesday and questioned by police. He was released on Monday without charges.

Hooker described being in police custody as “hell.”

“It was a little different chapter of hell in a giant hell that I’m in,” he said, overcome with emotion.

He told ABC News on Tuesday morning that he will stay in the Bahamas until his visa runs out.

He said his “only focus is to go back to the boat, and then hire or beg people to help me go find some areas to search.”

“I want you to know Lynette and I loved each other the most — we’ve been together almost half our lives,” Brian Hooker said. “My sole focus is finding Lynette, no matter how likely or unlikely that is. This search for Lynette has been interrupted by the investigation. I understand that investigations have to take place, but I’m going as soon as I can to start finding Lynette.”

Brian Hooker’s attorney did not allow him to answer questions about what happened the night his wife went overboard due to the pending investigation.

When asked if there was anything he wishes he’d done differently, Brian Hooker was emotional, saying, “I will always think there was something I could have done differently. My one job, my one job was to look out for her, and that has not happened. And I’m gonna keep looking out for her now, the best I can.”

“I’m going to keep going. I’m not leaving until I’m told to leave or convinced that it’s fruitless,” he said.

Taylor Swift leads 2026 American Music Award nominees

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Nominees for the 52nd annual American Music Awards have been announced, with Taylor Swift, the winningest artist in AMA history, leading the 2026 pack with eight nods, including artist of the year, album of the year for The Life of a Showgirl, and song of the year for “The Fate of Ophelia.”

Coming in just behind Taylor with seven nominations each are Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean and SOMBR. Carpenter will compete with Taylor for artist of the year, alongside Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, BTS, Harry Styles, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Morgan Wallen.

Dean and SOMBR, both first-time nominees, are both up for new artist of the year, song of the year and breakthrough album of the year. Other first-time nominees include Alex Warren, KATSEYE, RAYE, Tate McRae, Role Model, PinkPantheress, SIENNA SPIRO, Leon Thomas and BigXthaPlug.

Queen Latifah will host the show live from Las Vegas on Monday, May 25, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

The winners are chosen entirely by the fans. Voting is now open via VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAs Instagram profile.

In brief: ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ season 2 starts production and more

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The second season of Mr. & Mrs. Smith has started production. Amazon MGM Studios and New Regency made the announcement that cameras have started rolling on season 2 of the Prime Video show on Monday. Season 1 star Maya Erskine is joining the show as an executive producer, while Donald Glover returns as an executive producer and its co-creator …

World premieres? For spring? Groundbreaking. The Devil Wears Prada 2 world premiere will be livestreamed on Disney+ and Hulu. The star-studded event takes place on April 20 at Lincoln Center in New York City, with the livestream starting at 5:30 p.m. ET. Fans can expect Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley and more to walk the carpet. The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives in theaters on May 1 …

War Machine star Alan Ritchson is bringing a new survival competition series to Netflix. The premise follows what happens when a group of high-profile influencers and headline-makers get the luxuries of their everyday lives stripped away. They will have to rely on their instincts and determination to outlast their competition and figure out who they are without fame and followers. Ritchson will guide the contestants along the way as they push themselves beyond their limits …

Scoreboard roundup — 4/13/26

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Red Wings 3, Lightning 4 (OT)
Rangers 2, Panthers 3
Hurricanes 2, Flyers 3
Stars 6, Maples Leafs 5
Wild 3, Blues 6
Sharks 3, Predators 2
Sabres 5, Blackhawks 1
Avalanche 2, Oilers 1
Kings 5, Kraken 3
Jets 2, Golden Knights 6

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Diamondbacks 7, Orioles 9
Cubs 7, Phillies 13
Nationals 5, Pirates 16
Angels 10, Yankees 11
Marlins 10, Braves 4
Red Sox 6, Twins 13
Guardians 9, Cardinals 3
Rangers 8, Athletics 1
Mets 0, Dodgers 4
Astros 2, Mariners 6

HARDY and his wife have their hands full with their 1-year-old

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

When it comes to writing hit songs for himself and other artists, HARDY is an undeniable master of the craft, having penned close to 20 number ones.

When it comes to being the father of a 1-year-old, however, he’s finding there’s more of a learning curve.

“I’m just not a patient person — and that was a shock to the system for sure,” he reflects. “Like [when you’re] trying to feed this kid because you’re in a hurry and then she like takes the baby food, and then just as a joke, just spews it out of her mouth. You just have to stop and be like, ‘This is funny,’ or like ‘This is OK,’ like to not be impatient, because I don’t wanna teach her impatience.”

Rosie Ryan Hardy was born March 7, 2025, meaning she’s around the age to be picking up a major life skill right now.

“For anybody out there that has their first kid, and that kid is immobile, enjoy it, because the second that kid learns how to crawl, they’re gonna get into everything, and that’s where we’re at right now,” HARDY explains. “And it’s just constantly, constantly chasing her around and cleaning up her mess, which is amazing and cute, but golly, it’s a full-time job.”

Of course, it’s a job he shares with his wife of three years, Caleigh Ryan Hardy.

So does Rosie seem to take after her mom or her dad?

“She acts like Caleigh. She looks like me, but she acts like Caleigh. She has Caleigh’s demeanor 100%,” HARDY says.

See if you can spot the resemblance on HARDY’s socials, where the proud papa has posted at least three moments with her in the last couple weeks.

‘#SKYKING’ director hopes doc about man who stole a plane inspires people to check on their friends

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The documentary #SKYKING, now streaming on Hulu, tells the story of Richard “Beebo” Russell, who in 2018 stole a $33 million airplane — despite the fact that he’d never flown a plane — with tragic consequences. Director Patricia E. Gillespie tells ABC Audio why his family decided now was the time to tell his story.

“The family had initially been really media-averse, and part of that I think was because of just the pain of what had happened, but also the spin that got put on this story, the sensationalism,” Gillespie explained. The family agreed to the film after Gillespie corresponded with Beebo’s mother for nearly two years.

As for why Gillespie wanted to be the one to tell it, when she heard the cockpit recordings of Beebo’s flight on social media, she felt a kinship with him because of their similar backgrounds.

“He was expressing something that I think that a lot of people who come from where I come from feel,” she notes. “And that’s the impossibility of succeeding in the current American economic landscape and the difficulty of addressing the issue of mental health, particularly if you’re from the working class.”

“It just felt really urgent to me to bring that conversation to the fore,” she adds.

Gillespie structured the film around footage of Beebo’s family and friends listening to the entirety of the cockpit recordings for the first time, which she says was very brave of them.

“We knew it was really important to us to show the impact of the decision Bebo made, and that seemed like the most immediate way to do it,” she says.

While telling a “more complete and true story” about Beebo, Gillespie ultimately hopes the doc helps people.

“If I had a goal for this film or a wish for this film, it would be that after people watch it, they feel inspired to call their friend and ask if they’re OK.”

Disney is the parent company of ABC News and Hulu.

Katy Perry’s rep says claims of sexual assault leveled at singer by Ruby Rose are ‘categorically false’

April 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A spokesperson for Katy Perry is calling claims that the singer sexually assaulted actress and model Ruby Rose years ago “categorically false.”

On Sunday, Rose, 40, replied to a story on Threads posted by Complex about Katy’s reaction to Justin Bieber’s Coachella show. The actress, who’s known for her roles in Orange Is the New Black and John Wick: Chapter 2, wrote, “Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a s*** what she thinks.”

In another reply, she wrote, “I was only in my early 20s. I’m now 40. It has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly. Though I am so grateful to have made it long enough to find my voice, it just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault takes.”

In a separate post, Rose subsequently detailed what she claims Perry, 41, did to her.

In a statement to ABC News, a rep for Perry says, “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous reckless lies. Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named.”

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