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Report: Faith Evans files motion to deny Stevie J’s request for spousal assistance

December 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

One month after Stevie J filed to divorce Faith Evans, the Grammy-winning artist has reportedly asked a judge to deny his request for spousal assistance

Faith is also seeking to retain “all property acquired before marriage, by gifts, inheritance, or ingenuity, and after the date of separation,” according to The Blast. In court documents, Evans states they’ve been officially separated since May 29, 2020, while Stevie J’s filing states the date is October 19, 2021.

In May 2020, Faith was arrested for felony domestic violence for allegedly attacking her husband at their home.

Stevie, birth name Steven Aaron Jordan, filed for divorce on November 8 at Los Angeles County Superior Court. No reason was provided for the separation.

Evans was previously married to The Notorious B.I.G., and they have a son, C.J. Wallace, 25. The “I’ll Be Missing You” singer was also married to Todd Russaw, a record executive, from 1998 to 2011. They share children Ryder Evan, 14, and Joshua, who is 21.

1883 stars Tim McGraw + Faith Hill try to keep their real marriage separate from their on-screen one

December 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill both have plenty of experience acting separately, but in 1883 — the new Paramount+ prequel to Yellowstone — they’re playing husband and wife.

However, there are some key differences between their on-screen marriage and their real-life marriage, the couple explain in a new People interview. They try to keep things separate between their life at home and their life on set.

“We have made it a point not to work on our scenes together until we’re on set,” says Faith. “It’s important that we react to each other naturally as characters, not as husband and wife.”

Of course, they can’t help but borrow some of their off-screen chemistry for their roles. One example, Tim says, is a scene in the show when Faith’s character slaps his.

“I was expecting a finger slap but it was a paw to the jaw,” the singer jokes. “There was 25 years of pent-up aggression going on! When you see it on screen, you realize it was a genuine hit.”

There have been other difficult moments, too, like the scene that appears in a new trailer for the show, where Tim and Faith’s characters take a bath together.

“It was really uncomfortable for me personally because I’m a very shy person in that type of situation,” Faith admits. “I obviously feel comfortable with my husband, but this is different. For intimate scenes, I feel like that belongs to us.”

Still, the couple agree that playing each other’s on-screen loves has been an exciting new project to work on together. “I’ve never had so much fun in my life,” Tim says, with Faith adding, “I don’t want to stop.”

1883 premieres on Dec. 19 on Paramount+.

Sevendust announces deluxe version of ‘Blood & Stone’ album

December 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Sevendust has announced a deluxe version of the band’s 2020 album, Blood & Stone.

The expanded set is due out this Friday, December 10. It includes a total of five bonus tracks: a trio of remixes, and a pair of newly recorded songs titled “All I Really Know” and “What You Are.”

You can check out the remix of the album cut “What You’ve Become” done by former Ice Nine Kills member Justin deBlieck streaming now on YouTube.

The original Blood & Stone was released October 2020. It includes the single “Dying to Live,” as well as a cover of the Soundgarden song “The Day I Tried to Live.”

Selena Gomez to produce her first-ever Spanish language series

December 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Selena Gomez just added an exciting new producing credit to her sprawling resume. For the first time in her career, she is set to take on a Spanish show. The 29-year-old singer has partnered with Univision to helm a true crime docuseries for its upcoming streaming service.

Selena, along with her July Moon Productions company, will produce the series Mi Vecino, El Cartel (The Cartel Among Us) with eOne’s Blackfin. The series explores the murder of Juan Guerrero Chapa, an attorney for a powerful cartel who lived a dangerous double double life as an informant for the U.S. government. His death not only rattled the town of Southlake, Texas, it also launched a years-long international investigation that exposed the dark underbelly of the drug-smuggling world.

“As a true crime fan, I was immediately captivated when I heard the story surrounding the homicide of Juan Guerrero Chapa. Not only did it take place close to my hometown in Texas, but it was also a story unlike anything I’ve ever heard,” Selena said in a press release. “I am excited to partner with Univision and really pull back the layers of his double life.”

Mi Vecino, El Cartel, as well as Univision’s global streaming platform, is set to launch in 2022.

Ohio’s Alrosa Villa venue, site of “Dimebag” Darrell’s murder, now demolished

December 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The Alrosa Villa music venue in Columbus, Ohio, the site of late Pantera guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott‘s murder in 2004, has now been demolished.

A fan posted footage of the remaining rubble in a YouTube video Tuesday, December 7. Today, December 8, marks the 17th anniversary of Dime’s death.

Dime had been playing Alrosa Villa with his band Damageplan on the night of December 8, 2004, when a man stormed the stage and shot him to death. Three other people were also killed, along with the gunman.

While Alrosa Villa is no more, the land it stood on will soon serve a new purpose as the site of an affordable housing project. As Columbus ABC affiliate WSYX reports, city and state leaders held a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for construction on the development last month.

Scheduled to open in 2023, the complex will include 180 units with rent as low as $350 a month.

Blake Shelton and John Legend console Ariana Grande following her loss on ‘The Voice’

December 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Although the three gave each other plenty of grief on The Voice, Blake Shelton and John Legend rushed to console Ariana Grande after she was knocked out of the singing competition.

Despite their coach’s passionate social media blitz begging fans for their vote on Tuesday, Team Ariana’s final two members — Jim and Sasha Allen — did not make it through to next week’s finals. Ariana burst into tears following the father-son duo’s elimination and declared, “Tuesdays are the worst days. Ever.”

Although the loss was devastating for the “Positions” singer, two other judges that know the sting of defeat all too well were there to comfort her.

Taking to her Instagram story, Ari shared a silent video of her, John and Blake toasting with black solo cups. “I love you guys,” she wrote and included a series of puppy-eyed emojis. “They came to celebrate and check on me i am crying.”

In a follow-up post, the first-time coach graciously conceded defeat and expressed gratitude for being part of the “insane and beautiful and incredibly challenging ride.”

“I am bursting with pride for jim and sasha and all of everyone from #teamariana…. to have met & worked with such brilliant artists is the greatest gift and honor of all of this,” she wrote, and assured her mentees that she will “always” be there for them. Ari also tagged everyone on her team and urged her fans to give them a follow because they’re “just getting started.”

Ariana grew very close with her Voice team and, according to a past story posted by Twitter user @grandeupdte, invited Jim, Sasha and Holly Forbes to spend Thanksgiving with her.

The Voice airs its finale next Monday and Tuesday, December 13 and 14 p.m. at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

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Jan. 6 committee to mull contempt charges after Meadows fails to appear before panel

December 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — Rep. Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the Jan. 6 committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol, says the committee will move to hold Mark Meadows in contempt after the former Trump chief of staff failed to appear before the panel for his scheduled appearance this morning.

On Tuesday, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News that Meadows had informed the committee that he is no longer cooperating with the probe, after Meadows had earlier agreed to appear before the panel.

Meadows’ attorney George J. Terwilliger II told committee members in a letter that they had made an appearance for a deposition untenable because they have “no intention of respecting boundaries concerning Executive Privilege.”

In response, Thompson told Terwilliger in a letter last night that the committee has “no choice” but to recommend the former chief of staff be held in contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate.

Rage Against the Machine, Arctic Monkeys, Bring Me the Horizon playing 2022 Reading & Leeds festival

December 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Rage Against the Machine, Arctic Monkeys and Bring Me the Horizon will be playing the U.K.’s 2022 Reading & Leeds festival.

Other artists on the bill include Glass Animals, Halsey, Måneskin, jxdn, Bastille, FEVER 333, Wolf Alice, Run the Jewels and Wallows. More names are set to be announced in the coming months.

Reading & Leeds, which consists of two different events happening concurrently over the same weekend, takes place next year August 26-28.

For the full announced lineup and all ticket info, visit ReadingandLeedsFestival.com.

Rolling Stones members performed at intimate London tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts

December 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The Rolling Stones‘ Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, along with members of the band’s touring lineup, took part in an intimate tribute show to late drummer Charlie Watts at famed London jazz club Ronnie Scott’s on Monday, NME reports.

The show was emceed by former Squeeze keyboardist and TV host Jools Holland, who also led the show’s house band, which featured the surviving members of Watts’ side group, The ABC&D of Boogie Woogie — upright bassist Dave Green, and piano players Ben Waters and Axel Zwingenberger.

Jagger, Richards and Wood all hit the stage during a jam session at the end of the concert that featured performances of the R&B standards “Shame Shame Shame” and “Down the Road Apiece.”

Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman was in attendance at the event, as were members of Charlie’s family.

Current Stones touring sax player Tim Ries and backing vocalist Bernard Fowler also performed, as did Lisa Fischer, who was a backing singer for the group’ for 26 years. Ries played an original tribute song called “Blues for Charlie,” while Fischer sang the blues standard “Trouble in Mind” and then was joined by Fowler for a rendition of the gospel tune “Up Above My Head.”

Watts died on August 24 at the age of 80. Prior to his passing, Charlie had chosen respected session drummer Steve Jordan to fill in for him on The Rolling Stones’ 2021 U.S. tour. The band dedicated the trek to Watts and played a video montage honoring him at the start of each show. The outing wrapped up with a November 23 concert in Hollywood, Florida.

Next year marks The Rolling Stones’ 60th anniversary, but it’s not known yet if the band plans to continue touring.

John Goodman’s fitness journey: A reported 200-pound weight loss

December 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The Conners‘ star John Goodman has been looking much thinner since his days on Roseanne, and now new red carpet photos on Page Six show the results: a reported 200 pounds down.

The 69-year-old actor posed with co-star Pete Davidson in New York City for the premiere of their new Tubi effort The Freak Brothers at the retailer Fred Segal on Monday, wearing jeans with a sports coat over an orange V-neck sweater.

Goodman revealed to ABC back in 2017 that he’d been embracing a healthier lifestyle for a decade. “In the old days, I would take three months out, lose 60 or 70 pounds, and then reward myself with a six-pack or whatever and just go back to my old habits,” he explained.

He decided to get healthy around 2007, when the 6′ 2″ actor tipped the scales at nearly 400 pounds.

“This time, I wanted to do it slowly,” Goodman told GMA. “Move, exercise. I’m getting to the age where I can’t afford to sit still anymore.”

The actor gave up booze completely, as he recently reminded ABC Audio, and in addition to being much more active, he adheres to a Mediterranean diet, which focuses on healthy fats and low carbohydrates. He also recruited the assistance of “sports performance manager” Mackie Shilstone, who has helped elite athletes like Serena Williams.

Ironically, Goodman’s character on the animated Tubi show he was promoting is named Fat Freddy Freekowski.

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