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The Weeknd’s “Save Your Tears” is VEVO’s number-one video of the year

December 13, 2021 by WDNY Radio

In 2021, fans worldwide really, really wanted to see The Weeknd looking like the victim of a botched plastic surgery job.

VEVO has named The Weeknd’s video for “Save Your Tears” — which features the Canadian star wearing makeup and prosthetics to make his face appear grotesquely transformed — the number-one video of 2021. The clip tops both VEVO’s U.S. and Global charts, racking up 615 million views globally and just under 103 million views in the U.S.

The rest of the top-ten most viewed videos of 2021 in the U.S. include two by Olivia Rodrigo — “drivers license” and “good 4 U” — plus “Kiss Me More” by Doja Cat ft. SZA, Lil Nas X‘s “Montero,” Polo G‘s “RAPSTAR,” and Justin Bieber’s “Peaches.”

VEVO’s Global list also includes “Montero,” “Peaches” and “good 4 U,” but adds Justin and The Kid LAROI‘s “Stay,” as well as “Girl Like Me” by Shakira and the Black Eyed Peas.

Takin’ It to Las Vegas: The Doobie Brothers schedule Sin City residency in May 2022

December 13, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The Doobie Brothers had been scheduled to launch the 2022 leg of their 50th anniversary tour on June 2 in West Palm Beach, Florida, but now the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced plans to kick the trek of with a Las Vegas residency in May.

The eight-show engagement will take place at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and the dates are scheduled for May 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27 and 28. As with the band’s other 50th anniversary gigs, one-time Doobies singer/keyboardist Michael McDonald will join longtime core members Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons and John McFee and the rest of the group’s current lineup at the Vegas concerts.

Tickets for the Las Vegas shows go on sale to the general public this Friday, December 17 at 10 a.m. PT. Members of Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, and Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers, will be able to buy pre-sale tickets starting Wednesday, December 15, at 10 a.m. PT.

The first leg of The Doobie Brothers’ 50th anniversary tour wrapped up in late October. Earlier that month, the band released Liberté, their first studio album of new original material in 11 years.

The 2022 tour leg is scheduled through a July 14 show in Noblesville, Indiana.

‘And Just Like That…’ he’s alive: See Chris Noth in Peloton ad after shocking series surprise

December 13, 2021 by WDNY Radio

(SPOILERS AHEAD) Sex and the City fans were served a major surprise at the end of the first episode of the new sequel series, And Just Like That… — and Peloton was at the center of the plot point.

Now, the fitness company has responded with the help of Chris Noth in the form of a new ad.

In the revival, Noth’s Mr. Big, husband to Sarah Jessica Parker‘s Carrie Bradshaw, dies of a heart attack after his regular workout on a Peloton bike. Having suffered from heart-related issues throughout the series, Carrie finds him collapsed in the shower, and he dies in her arms.

In the newly released 30-second ad, which is narrated by actor Ryan Reynolds and created by his Maximum Effort company, Noth appears by the fire alongside real-life Peloton instructor Jess King, who appeared as a cycling instructor in the show.

“To new beginnings,” Noth beams. “I feel great — should we take another ride?”

In voiceover, Reynolds says, “And just like that, the world was reminded that regular cycling stimulates and improves your heart, lungs and circulation … Cycling strengthens your heart muscles, lowers resting pulse and reduces blood fat levels. He’s alive.”

Reynolds’ involvement is particularly clever. In 2019, Reynolds tapped actress Monica Ruiz for an ad for his Aviation American Gin, which came out shortly after she appeared in a Peloton commercial critics called sexist. In the Peloton ad, a husband gifted his wife one of the bikes, and she slavishly tracked her progress for him.

In Reynolds’ spot, Ruiz was seemingly still in character from the Peloton spot. She and her girlfriends sit wordlessly for a few beats, the implication is that she just told them about her “gift,” and made a big decision about her relationship.

“To new beginnings,” she toasts.

V from BTS smashes two Guinness World Records

December 13, 2021 by WDNY Radio

BTS is the proud owner of several impressive Guinness World Records but, for the first time, an individual member of the group was singled out for their history-making accomplishment. Congratulations are in order for V, who now has two Guinness World Records of his very own!

V, whose birth name is Kim Taehyung, unknowingly made history when he launched his personal Instagram account last week, because his new world records have everything to do with how quickly people followed his page.

According to Guinness, V set a new record for being the fastest to amass a million followers and then 10 million followers — and he broke both records on the same day. It took him a mere 43 minutes to amass over a million followers, and then just four hours and 52 minutes after launching his account, he crossed the 10 million mark.

As of Monday at noon ET, over 25 million fans are watching his Instagram page.

Future brings out Kanye West at Rolling Loud California

December 13, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Kanye West was a surprise guest during Future’s performance Sunday night at the Rolling Loud California festival in San Bernardino, CA.

In the middle of his set, Future stopped his music, and as “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” started to play, West emerged on stage to perform the song. Yeezy continued with “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1,” and freestyled over Future’s “F**k Up Some Commas.” He also joined the Atlanta MC for his “Way 2 Sexy” collabo recorded with Drake and Young Thug.

Prior to bringing out Kanye, Future was also joined on stage by Roddy Ricch. Ye’s surprise performance follows his “Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert” Thursday night with Drake at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

In other Kanye news, as previously reported, Kim Kardashian filed on Friday asking to be considered legally single amid her divorce from her estranged husband, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly. She also requested that her maiden name be restored and that West dropped from her last name.

The filing came just hours after West shouted-out Kim during the Free Larry Hoover concert. While performing, the Donda rapper pleaded for his wife to “run back” to him, singing, “I need you to run right back to me, more specifically, Kimberly.”

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Mariah Carey mesmerized by neighborhood’s synchronized Christmas light display

December 13, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Mariah Carey is largely considered the end-all of all things holiday related, so you can imagine one neighborhood’s delight when its synchronized light display earned a thumbs-up from the self-professed “Queen of Christmas.”

A Mariah fan captured a video of the twinkling lights that were choreographed to her holiday smash, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and asked their followers, “Have you ever seen anything more festive?!”

That video caught the Grammy winner’s attention, who agreed by revealing the video had her hitting the repeat button. “So festive,” she marveled and used a string of heart-eyed emojis. “I can’t stop watching!”

The neighborhood appeared to go all-out with their synchronized display. The lights across peoples’ homes and trees don’t appear to be synced during the song’s intro, but that quickly changes when the familiar drums and piano riff signal the first verse. The song is blasted loud enough for the entire street to hear as the decorations blink in unison to the beat.

Also not to be left out is the conga line of cars, showing just how many spectators roll through the neighborhood each night to catch a glimpse at the fantasy of lights that now have Mariah’s official seal of approval.

So festive 😍😍😍 I can’t stop watching! https://t.co/oUXBkArrLr

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) December 13, 2021

“Don’t ever give up!” Kim Kardashian announces she’s passed California’s “Baby Bar” exam

December 13, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Kim Kardashian has announced to her more than 269 million Instagram followers that she passed California’s “Baby Bar” exam on the fourth try.

The First-Year Law Students’ Examination helps assess the preparation of lawyers-to-be for a given state’s Bar exam. Despite its “baby” descriptive — it covers three subjects as opposed to the Bar’s full 15 — it’s a bear.

Kim broke the good news, naturally, with a stunning picture posted to social media.

“…I am really proud of the woman looking back today,” Kim posted. “For anyone who doesn’t know my law school journey, know this wasn’t easy or handed to me. I failed this exam 3 times in 2 years, but I got back up each time and studied harder and tried again until I did it!!!”

Her third attempt was hampered by having COVID and a 104-degree fever, Kim explained, adding she’s “not making excuses.”

“I was told by top lawyers that this was a close to impossible journey,” Kim said: “[I]t feels so so sooooo good to be…on my way to achieving my goals.”

The daughter of famed O.J. Simpson attorney Robert Kardashian also noted her dad “would be so proud” if “so shocked to know that this is my path now.”

“He would have been my best study partner,” Kim said. “I am told he was notorious for making fun of people who didn’t pass on their first attempt like he did, but he would have been my biggest cheerleader!”

Kim closed with, “Bottom line is don’t ever give up even when you are holding on by a thread, you can do it!!!!! Set your mind to it and get it done because it feels soooooo good once you get to the other side!”

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Papa Roach announces Kill the Noise tour with Bad Wolves & Hollywood Undead

December 13, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Papa Roach has announced a North American headlining tour for 2022.

The outing, dubbed the Kill the Noise tour, kicks off March 1 in Anaheim, California, and will wrap up March 30 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Bad Wolves and Hollywood Undead will also be on the bill.

“We’re really excited to be back on the road, joining up again with Hollywood Undead and Bad Wolves,” the “Last Resort” rockers say. “Both bands bring deep catalogues and killer live shows. It’ll be a non-stop Rock N Roll thrill ride start to finish.”

Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 17, at 10 a.m. local time. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit PapaRoachMerch.com.

“Kill the Noise” is the name of Papa Roach’s current single, which has sat at number one on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart for the past four weeks. It’s set to appear on the next Papa Roach album, due out next year.

Coldplay cancels UK Jingle Bell Ball performance due to COVID

December 13, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Fans hoping Coldplay at the U.K.’s 2021 Jingle Bell Ball were hit with some bad news over the weekend after Chris Martin and company withdrew due to members of the band’s touring party testing positive for COVID-19.

U.K. radio station Capital FM announced the news early Saturday morning, adding in a tweet, “Of course, everyone at Capital is absolutely gutted, but the show must go on.”

Coldplay also canceled a scheduled performance Sunday on The Voice of Germany reality competition series.

“We send love to the individuals affected and wish them a swift recovery,” Coldplay wrote. “We’re so sorry to cancel last minute and apologize to everyone concerned.”

Alana Haim, Jonny Greenwood, Billie Eilish nominated for Golden Globes

December 13, 2021 by WDNY Radio

HAIM‘s Alana Haim, Radiohead‘s Jonny Greenwood and Billie Eilish are among the nominees for the 2022 Golden Globe Awards.

Haim’s feature film acting debut role in the new Paul Thomas Anderson movie Licorice Pizza earned her a nom for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy. Licorice Pizza is nominated for a total of four Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy.

Greenwood will compete for the Best Original Score — Motion Picture prize for his work on the Western film The Power of the Dog. The guitarist was previously nominated for a Golden Globe for his score of the 2017 film Phantom Thread.

Eilish and her brother/collaborator FINNEAS are up for the Best Original Song — Motion Picture prize for their James Bond theme “No Time to Die,” which previously won the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media.

The 2022 Golden Globe Awards will take place January 9.

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