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NYPD officers face discipline due to alleged Black Lives Matter protest misconduct

October 19, 2021 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — The NYPD’s oversight agency has recommended the department discipline 65 officers who are accused of misconduct during last year’s anti-racism protests.

The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board received over 750 complaints concerning alleged NYPD officer conduct following the Black Lives Matter demonstrations during summer 2020, according to the agency. Only 313 complaints fell within the board’s jurisdiction.

It found 42 substantiated complaints of misconduct concerning 65 officers.

The board recommended serving charges against officers in 37 complaints, Command Discipline B in 11 complaints, and Command Discipline A in 19 complaints.

The recommended disciplinary actions are the most severe forms of punishment against NYPD officers. According to the CCRB website, charges prompt an administrative trial that may lead to lost vacation time, suspension or termination.

Command disciplines are recommended for misconduct that does not rise to the level of charges, but is emblematic of an issue more severe than poor training, according to the board. An officer can lose up to 10 vacation days as a result of a Command Discipline — Schedule B is the more serious of the command disciplines.

CCRB review states that there have been challenges in the investigation “due to the failure to follow proper protocols, officers covering their names and shield, officers wearing protective equipment that did not belong to them, the lack of proper use of body-worn cameras, as well as incomplete and severely delayed paperwork.”

An NYPD spokesperson told ABC News that the department has assisted the CCRB in its investigations by providing body camera footage and “thousands of pages of records.”

“The NYPD has made significant strides and continues to work toward making our discipline processes transparent,” Deputy Commissioner Public Information spokesperson Sergeant Edward Riley said in a statement to ABC News. “Like any citizen, police officers should be afforded a presumption of innocence until and unless proven guilty.”

Any discipline as a result of an NYPD administrative trial will be made public in the NYPD’s online discipline database, according to Riley.

In January, New York Attorney General Letitia James also filed a lawsuit against the NYPD over its handling of anti-racism protests across New York City, accusing the department of failing to address issues of abuse of power against civilians.

NYPD Deputy Commissioner John Miller told reporters at the time that the lawsuit “doesn’t seem to meet the standard of a federal monitor. It doesn’t seem to illustrate a pattern of practice, which is required under the law … But we will, as with most civil lawsuits, address those assertions in court.”

Watch Duran Duran party with their younger selves — and tons of “celebs” — in “Anniversary” video

October 19, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Duran Duran come face to face with their younger selves in their new video for their recent single “Anniversary” — when they aren’t partying with what appears to be some of the world’s most famous people, that is.

The clip, filmed in a historic British castle that dates back to the 11th century, shows a massive party attended by the likes of Daniel Craig, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Pamela Anderson, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Brad Pitt, Vladimir Putin and Queen Elizabeth II — except it’s not really them at all: It’s a cast of celebrity lookalikes.

The party is also attended by actors dressed like Duran Duran circa 1983, who are seen meeting and posing for photographs will their present-day real-life counterparts. As the actual members of the group mingle with the guests, the ’80s version of Duran Duran takes the stage to lip-sync “Anniversary.”

The video was directed by artist, photographer and filmmaker Alison Jackson, who says in a statement, “I’m thrilled to have been asked by Duran Duran to make their music video — creating an iconic party for their 40th anniversary, bringing celebrities together from past and present.”

On October 21, Duran Duran and Jackson will appear in a livestream event that includes a live Q&A, followed by the global premiere of Double Take, a half-hour documentary that gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the “Anniversary” video. You can buy tickets via Dreamstage now.

“Anniversary” is from Duran Duran’s latest studio album, Future Past, which will be released this Friday, October 22.

“Things are looking UP”: Luke Bryan commemorates ‘American Idol’s upcoming 20th season

October 19, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Luke Bryan is ready for the new season of American Idol.

On Tuesday, the country superstar shared a selfie of him and fellow judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry and host Ryan Seacrest on the set as they film auditions for the show’s upcoming 20th season.

“Things are looking UP for our 20th year of @americanidol. Who’s ready?” Luke writes alongside the photo, which shows the foursome smiling while gathering around a cake celebrating the milestone season with a “20” topper. The caption also references his new single, “Up.”

The official AI Instagram account also shared a snap of the team posing around the cake, which bears the show’s famous logo.

“We’re filming on the Sunset Strip this week! Season 20’s gonna rock, no matter how you slice it,” the picture is captioned.

This marks Luke’s fifth season as a judge on the American Idol reboot. Season 20 will air in 2022 on ABC.

Beyoncé and JAY-Z enjoy a Tiffany’s “Date Night”

October 19, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Beyoncé and JAY-Z are continuing their Tiffany’s ABOUT LOVE campaign starring in a new short film, titled, “Date Night” featuring a cameo appearance by their nine-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy.

Inspired by the New York City backseat taxi scenes from the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the video begins with Queen Bey sitting in the back of a Rolls Royce, wearing an Ailsa diamond ring of over 10 carats, as well as a pair of Ribbon Fan earrings featuring diamonds of over six carats. Her husband joins her, wearing the Bird on a Rock brooch with a platinum and 18k gold bird perched on a morganite gemstone of over 44 carats.

After eating pizza in the car, a bottle of Armand de Brignac — the brand JAY owns — is delivered to them. They sip champagne, and Beyoncé holds a yellow daisy in her hand, playing a game of “he loves me, he loves me not.” Jay ends the game, saying, “He loves you,” and the video ends with their passionate kiss.

As a part of the ABOUT LOVE campaign, Tiffany has partnered with Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation, and JAY-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation, to create the Tiffany & Co. ABOUT LOVE Scholarship Program. Tiffany & Co. pledged $2 million in scholarship funding for students in the arts and creative fields at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Fifty students have received scholarships at Lincoln University, Norfolk State University, Bennett College, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and Central State University.

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Kane Brown shares sweet video of his daughter dancing to his song

October 19, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Cuteness overload! Before a recent show, Kane Brown captured a sweet moment of his two-year-old daughter Kingsley dancing around the stage, and by the looks of it, she takes after her dad’s love of music.

Donning a pair of noise-cancelling headphones and a pink fuzzy bunny-ear headband to match, Kingsley can be seen moving and shaking on stage along to the instrumental beat as the band rehearses one of her dad’s songs in the background.

The superstar himself gets in on the fun, too, swaying and shaking his hips alongside the infant. Kingsley gets particularly excited during the breakdown, running in circles around the stage.

“Adorable Katelyn and Kane love this,” a fan comments. “She is absolutely precious!! The love this family shows is beautiful. Thanks for sharing,” praises another, while yet another fan predicts, “She is too cute. They are going to come to see her sing soon.”

Kane and his wife Katelyn welcomed Kingsley in October 2019. Kane’s in the midst of his Blessed & Free Tour, which continues through early next year.

Watch WILLOW rock with Avril Lavigne in new “Grow” video

October 19, 2021 by WDNY Radio

WILLOW and Avril Lavigne have premiered the video for their collaborative song, “Grow.”

While the track is about emotional growth, the video takes that idea literally, with both WILLOW and Lavigne growing to the size of buildings as they walk through city streets.

While Travis Barker, who plays drums on “Grow,” isn’t included in the video, the clip does feature one of the Blink-182 drummer’s many other frequent collaborators: pop-punker Kennyhoopla.

You can watch the “Grow” video now on YouTube.

“Grow” is featured on WILLOW’s new album, lately I feel EVERYTHING, which was released in July. It also includes the Barker-featuring single “Transparent Soul,” which currently sits in the top 10 on Billboard‘s Alternative Airplay chart.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Watch WILLOW rock with Avril Lavigne in new “Grow” video

October 19, 2021 by WDNY Radio

WILLOW and Avril Lavigne have premiered the video for their collaborative song, “Grow.”

While the track is about emotional growth, the video takes that idea literally with both WILLOW and Avril growing to the size of buildings as they walk through city streets.

Blink-182‘s Travis Barker plays drums on the song, but is not featured in the video. You can watch the “Grow” video now on YouTube.

“Grow” is featured on WILLOW’s new album, lately I feel EVERYTHING, which was released in July. It also includes the Barker-featuring TikTok hit “Transparent Soul” and another TikTok fave, “Meet Me at Our Spot,” which is currently climbing the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Jamie Foxx reveals why he’ll never get married

October 19, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The “cookie cutter” lifestyle has never appealed to Jamie Foxx, and that includes marriage.

“The two-point-five children, the wood paneling on the station wagon and the cottage, I didn’t think that was for me,” Foxx told E! News on Monday, and he thinks his relationship with daughters Corrine Foxx, 27, and Annalise Bishop, 12, is better off because of it.

“A lot of those marriages ended up not doing well as the kids got older. Unfortunately, we saw the kids get fractured from their families,” said Foxx, pointing to some of his friends’ failed unions. “Us, we actually came together more. So I don’t know what that is, I just know that it is different but it’s a whole lot of love.”

The 53-year-old Soul star adds, “The pressure of being married, I don’t think we can have a conversation about it. I just keep moving.”

Foxx also revealed that he keeps his family close to him and revealed that both Corinne and Annalise helped him write his memoir, Act Like You Got Some Sense. In return, he served as the inspiration behind Corrine’s Netflix series, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!

“It was by design to have my whole family living with me, because I don’t want them living away from my circumstance. I want them to see and share the things that I go through,” he says. “There’s a lot of hard work, there’s a lot of disappointment, but there’s a lot of things to celebrate.”

Is Matthew McConaughey the next Batman?

October 19, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Will Matthew McConaughey be the next one to suit up and save Gotham City?

In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe during the Advertising Week New York event, the actor addressed the rumors that he’s about to become the next Batman.

“I am?” he said, surprised. “First I’ve heard of it, but it happens this way sometimes!”

If McConaughey truly is the next Caped Crusader, he would follow in the footsteps of George Clooney, Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck and, most recently, Robert Pattinson.

While McConaughey’s status as a superhero remains unknown, one thing you probably won’t see The Wolf of Wall Street alum doing is running for the governor of Texas.

Earlier this month on the New York Times‘ Sway podcast, when asked about his potential political bid, the 51-year-old hinted he won’t be on the ballot, responding, “Is politics an embassy for me to be of the most use to myself, to my family, to the most amount of people in my life moving forward?” The implied answer, was no.

Jennifer Love Hewitt announces hiatus from social media to “reset”

October 19, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Jennifer Love Hewitt is taking some time to “reset.”

The 42-year-old actress, who welcomed her son Aidan last month, took to social media over the weekend to announce that she’ll be taking a break from the platforms.

In screenshot of her Instagram Story, obtained by People, the 9-1-1 star shared some life updates, writing, “Today is my first day back in the sauna after being pregnant and having my baby. Two days ago was my first long bath since labor. Some things you can’t do till the doc says so and others you just stop taking time for. But self care, moments to breathe and feel yourself again. Even in small ways. So important.”

Hewitt then revealed that she’s “also starting at least a week maybe two away from social media [tomorrow]. I need to reset.”

“I need to take my scrolling time and make it active time. Workouts, breathing, manifesting, time with my kids and husband. All of it,” she continued.

The mom of three, who also shares daughter Autumn, and son, Atticus, with husband Brian Hallisay, added that social media “makes me feel bad sometimes. Like I’m not doing enough.”

Hewitt’s decision has already had a ripple effect on her children, who decided to “give up YouTube shows,” something she quipped is “one small miracle already lol.”

The actress wrapped up her announcement encouraging others to take time for themselves when needed.

“I only share this for that one person or maybe more today who need time. Just for them. And need to know it’s okay to take it. And in fact the taking of that time will make everything better. I promise,” she wrote. “Sending love!”

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