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Critics Choice Awards 2026: ‘Sinners’ leads nominations with 17

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The 2026 Critics Choice Awards nominations have been revealed.

Sinners leads the pack of film nominees with 17, followed by One Battle After Another, which scored 14. Hamnet and Frankenstein come next with 11 nominations each.

Other movies that earned more than two nominations include Marty Supreme, which scored eight, and F1, Sentimental Value and Wicked: For Good, which all earned seven. Train Dreams came away with five nominations, while Jay Kelly and Weapons each earned four. The movie Bugonia scored three.

Over on the TV side of things, it was Adolescence that earned the most nominations with six. Nobody Wants This scored five nominations, while the following shows all earned four nominations each: All Her Fault, Death by Lightning, Ghosts, Hacks, Severance, The Diplomat and The Pitt.

The Critics Choice Association has also added four new categories this year. They include best variety series, stunt design, casting/ensemble and sound.

“We are so excited to kick off awards season in the new year, gathering hundreds of TV, film and streaming stars in one glamorous room for the first major awards show of 2026,” Critics Choice Awards CEO Joey Berlin said in a statement. “Our voters are the critics and entertainment reporters who help audiences find the best of the best every day, all year long. Their collective opinions are the most informed and reliable in the business.”

This year’s award ceremony will be hosted by Chelsea Handler. It will air live on Jan. 4 on E! and USA.

Gene Simmons to testify before the Senate in support of American Music Fairness Act

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Gene Simmons is headed to Washington.

The KISS founding member is set to testify on Tuesday before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Intellectual Property Subcommittee in support of the American Music Fairness Act. The bipartisan bill aims to ensure radio corporations pay performers for playing their music.

“Having spent my career in the music and entertainment industry, I understand the vital importance of this issue,” Simmons said in a statement. “The American Music Fairness Act represents sound public policy. Artists must be properly compensated for their creative work.”

He added, “I look forward to meeting with both Republican and Democratic Senators to discuss why this legislation is crucial for thousands of present and future American recording artists.”

This isn’t the only reason Simmons will be in DC. On Sunday, he and his KISS bandmates will receive the Kennedy Center Honors. The ceremony will be taped and air Dec. 23 on CBS.

In Simmons-related news … the sons of Simmons and his band mate Paul Stanley are making music together. Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, who go by Stanley Simmons, just released their debut single, “Body Down.” The song is now available via digital outlets.

‘The Voice’ finale to feature Riley Green and Zac Brown

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

This season of The Voice featured Zac Brown as a mentor for the teams coached by Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé. Now he’ll return to the show to perform on its season finale, along with Riley Green.

Billboard reports that during the Dec. 16 finale, Riley will perform the song “Jesus Saves” from his latest album, Don’t Mind If I Do. It also appeared on his 2024 EP, Way Out Here.

Zac will perform “Butterfly,” a song that was originally recorded as a duet with Dolly Parton. It appears on Zac Brown Band‘s new album, Love & Fear, which came out Friday. Standing in for Dolly on the song will be Noah Cyrus.

The two-night season finale starts Dec. 15 on NBC.

Violet Grohl, daughter of Dave Grohl, premieres debut singles

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Violet Grohl, the eldest of Dave Grohl‘s daughters, has premiered her debut singles.

The tracks are called “THUM” and “Applefish,” and are out now via Bandcamp.

“I’m beyond excited to finally share a little bit of what I’ve been working on over the last year,” Violet shares in an Instagram post. “I made these tracks with the most bada** group of musicians, so happy they’re finally yours.”

Violet, 19, previously sang on a cover of the X song “Nausea” with her dad, which was released in 2021. She’s also sung live with Foo Fighters and performed “All Apologies” during Nirvana‘s reunion performance at the FireAid benefit concert in January.

The Hollywood Reporter reported in 2024 that Violet was working on her debut album.

New Music Friday: The Game, GloRilla, Ice Spice and more

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The Game teamed with DJ Drama for Gangsta Grillz: Every Movie Needs a Trailer. There are 18 tracks on the project, with features from Eric Bellinger, Jeremih, Mozzy, O.T. Genasis, Hailey Williams and Latoiya Williams. He also worked with producing duo Mike & Keys.

GloRilla has released double the music, dropping singles “March” and “Special.” “March” is accompanied by a music video directed by Troy Rescue, which finds Glo as a member of a marching band. It’s an homage to the 2002 film Drumline. “Special” sees Glo getting personal and asking her man for a few affirmations.

Westside Gunn has released a new song about the sneaker brand he recently collaborated with. My Sauconys Glowin — a three-track EP featuring Stove God Cooks and Benny the Butcher — comes on the heels of his Saucony Progrid Triumph 4 Super FlyGods. Stove God also dropped “El Pueblo.”

Young Thug dances in the studio as he listens back to the song “Revenge” in its new music video, available to watch on YouTube. Features Lil Gotit and 1300Saint are also spotted busting out their dance moves and performing their respective verses for the visual.

Ice Spice released the song and video for “Thootie” featuring Tokischa. “It’s the [first time] people are actually hearing me speak or rap in Spanish, and it was fun to show another side of who I am, and it’s even more special that I got to do it with Toki,” Ice says in a statement, as per Uproxx. “We went to the Dominican Republic to shoot the video last month, and it was a vibe. I definitely felt at home.”

Big K.R.I.T., Dedicated to Cadalee Biarritz

Polo G & G Herbo, “Gangsta Graduation”

Erick Sermon, Dynamic Duos

Ludacris, “44 Bars”

Logic & Wiz Khalifa, “700 Club”

Mozzy, “Buick to Benz”

Watch video for P.O.D.’s cover of The Beatles’ ‘Don’t Let Me Down’

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

In case you didn’t believe it’s actually P.O.D. playing that cover of The Beatles‘ “Don’t Let Me Down,” we now have some visual evidence.

The “Youth of the Nation” rockers have premiered the video for their take on the 1969 single, featuring footage of Sonny Sandoval and company rocking out to the track. You can watch it on YouTube.

P.O.D. first released their “Don’t Let Me Down” cover in September.

“As cliché as it may sound, we’ve always admired The Beatles from the very beginning of our songwriting journey,” guitarist Marcos Curiel said at the time. “Their melodies, the hooks, and fearless experimentation inspired us to craft our own take on the classic ‘Don’t Let Me Down,’ with nothing but the utmost respect. Thank you for helping lay the foundation of what we all know today as rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and metal.”

P.O.D.’s most recent album is 2024’s VERITAS.

Squeeze releases second track from upcoming album, ‘Trixies’

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Squeeze has shared another track from their upcoming album, Trixies, which features some of the first songs the band’s Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook ever wrote together.

After previously releasing the first song, “Trixies Pt. 1,” they have now released “Trixies Pt. 2” to digital outlets.

The songs on Trixies, Squeeze’s first album in eight years, are described as a “collection of stories set in a fictional night club, Trixies.” They were written by the duo back in 1974 when recording was beyond their skill set.

“The songs that we wrote then astound me. I’m proud of them now, and I’m particularly proud that it was young us that did that,” Tilbrook said when the album was first announced. “The act of revisiting the Trixies songs had me in tears, partly because they’re so good, but also because I’m aware of all the stuff that I’ve still yet to hear and write.”

Difford added, “It really fills me with joy that at my age we can discover that we wrote such great songs when we were teenagers. I’m very proud of that.”

Trixies is being released March 6 and is available for preorder now.

‘Malcom in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair’ first look pays homage to original series

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The teaser for the Malcom in the Middle revival has arrived.

Hulu released the first teaser for Malcom in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair on Friday. The revival will consist of four episodes that will arrive to Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in 2026.

The new teaser pays homage to the original series’ pilot episode, which found Bryan Cranston‘s Hal getting his back shaved by Jane Kaczmarek’s Lois. We see someone’s back getting shaved, and then the hair forms the show’s logo.

“Some things never change,” the Instagram caption of the teaser reads. “#MalcolmInTheMiddle Life’s Still Unfair, a special four-part event, streams 2026.”

This new revival picks up after Malcom (Frankie Muniz) has spent over a decade shielding himself and his daughter from his family.

“Malcolm is dragged back into their orbit when Hal and Lois demand his presence at their 40th anniversary party,” according to its official synopsis.

Also starring in the revival are Chris Kennedy Masterson as Francis, Justin Berfield as Reese and Emy Coligado as Piama.

Joining the franchise for this new installment are Keeley Karsten as Leah, Malcolm’s daughter; Vaughan Murrae as Kelly, Malcolm’s youngest sibling; Kiana Madeira as Tristan, Malcolm’s girlfriend; and Caleb Ellsworth-Clark as Dewey.

Disney is the parent company of ABC News and Hulu.

Anna Kepner’s cruise ship death: Stepmom fights to keep custody of her younger child

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

(BREVARD COUNTY, Fla.) — Weeks after 18-year-old Anna Kepner mysteriously died on a cruise ship and her stepbrother was named a “suspect” by his parents in a court filing, the stepbrother’s mom appeared at a hearing, fighting to retain custody of her younger child.

Kepner died on the Carnival Horizon in November while on a Caribbean vacation with her grandparents, father, stepmother, siblings and stepsiblings.

A copy of the death certificate provided to ABC News by Kepner’s family showed the Florida high school cheerleader “was mechanically asphyxiated by other person(s).” An autopsy report has not been released and authorities have not announced whether they believe Kepner’s death was in fact a homicide.

The FBI and medical examiner’s office haven’t commented on the case.

The stepbrother’s parents, Thomas Hudson and Shauntel Hudson, are fighting over custody, and have in court documents referred to the stepbrother — who is a minor — as a suspect in Kepner’s death.

At a hearing in Brevard County, Florida, on Friday, the judge didn’t find that the Hudsons’ youngest child is in imminent danger of harm by continuing to live with Shauntel Hudson and her husband, Chris Kepner, who is Anna Kepner’s father.

The “suspect” stepbrother has been living with Shauntel Hudson’s relatives since the family returned from the cruise.

Shauntel Hudson’s attorney said she didn’t know how long he would remain with relatives, given that the family isn’t sure what the outcome will be of the FBI’s investigation into Anna Kepner’s death. Shauntel Hudson said she’s been informed it’s possible investigators could charge her son with a crime as officials await results from toxicology tests.

Her attorney also informed the court they’re waiting on “psychological and psychiatric testing.”

He’s ‘Feeling Good’ and country: Michael Bublé will release ‘a love letter to country music’

December 5, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Michael Bublé has duetted with quite a few country stars over the years, like Shania Twain, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Carly Pearce. But now he’s diving headfirst into the genre with a new country album.

Michael appeared on the latest episode of the Not Gonna Lie podcast, hosted by Kylie Kelce — Taylor Swift‘s future sister-in-law. He revealed, “I love country music, and I have loved country music my whole life. … I went to Nashville. I have a producer named Dan Huff … and I have made a love letter to country music. And it’s old school. It’s not, like, modern. It’s my interpretation.”

“I have never had an experience that has been better musically,” he raved. “I’m so excited to put out this record. I don’t know if 10 people are going to love it, but I don’t care because I feel like I earned the right to make a beautiful record.”

Michael listed some of his country bona fides, like those duets with Willie and Dolly; the fact that he’s recorded songs by Kris Kristofferson and Hank Williams; his friendship with Blake Shelton, who scored a huge country hit with Michael’s song “Home“; and the fact that the first song he ever recorded was one by Patsy Cline.

Michael said he has no idea when the record will come out because it isn’t finished yet.

Carly told ABC Audio in 2024, after she recorded a Christmas duet with Michael, that he was a true country fan. “I feel like a lot of people just come in [to country] because they’re like, ‘Country’s easy … put a banjo on it. It’s fine.’ And I take great offense to that,” she said. By contrast, she insisted that Michael “absolutely understands what the genre is [and] what these songs mean.”

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