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US local ambassador Charli XCX stars in ad for YSL Beauty

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Charli XCX has been wearing YSL Beauty products for her most recent appearances, and now we know why: She’s the brand’s new U.S. local ambassador.

To go along with her new role, she’s starring in a new ad for the brand that features its new product, Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation. The ad’s set to her latest song, “Rock Music,” and shows Charli getting ready in a dressing room. She applies lipstick before heading to a green room, showing off what’s described as a “modernized smoky eye” along with the foundation, lip color and other products.

“It’s been really special to collaborate and evolve how I express myself through beauty with YSL Beauty in the past months. Hope you enjoy what we’re making,” Charli says in a statement.

She tells NYLON, “I’m not that technical with it, which is why I like YSL Beauty. It’s easy and chill for me to use. I like to keep it effortless and natural.” She also reveals that her favorite makeup hack is brushing and sometimes putting hairspray on her eyebrows, which she says is “probably terrible for you.”

Meanwhile, Madonna seems to be taking issue with a line in “Rock Music,” in which Charli sings, “I think the dance floor is dead (It’s so dead)/ So now we’re making rock music.” Madonna posted a carousel of photos on Instagram Wednesday of herself all glammed up, with the caption, “If your Dance floor feels dead Maybe you’re playing the wrong music.”

One fan commented, “OH THE CHARLI SHADE.”

Cardi B named 2026 global brand ambassador for FASHIONPHILE

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Cardi B attends the 2026 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at Pier 48 on February 07, 2026, in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

Money moves continue for Cardi B, who has just been announced as the 2026 global brand ambassador for FASHIONPHILE, the ultraluxury accessories and bags resale brand.

She appears in its Get Your Bag campaign, which highlights the “long-term value” and demand for “pre-loved luxury” items via its shop-and-sell model. Cardi is curating a special collection featuring pieces from Hermès, Chanel, Goyard and other high-end brands.

“I love a good bag, but I love a smart buy too. I love Fashionphile because they really have it all. The rare pieces, the classics, and everything’s authentic,” Cardi said in a press release. “This partnership made sense because we both care about quality, style, and getting to the bag!”

“At FASHIONPHILE, we’ve always believed that ultra-luxury is an investment, not just a purchase,” added Sarah Davis, FASHIONPHILE founder and president. “Cardi embodies that mindset in a way that’s both aspirational and real. She understands the value behind these pieces and brings a level of visibility and energy that expands how people think about resale.”

Cardi’s curated FASHIONPHILE collection is available exclusively on FASHIONPHILE.com.

On This Day, May 20, 1991: Paul McCartney released ‘Unplugged (The Official Bootleg)’

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, May 20, 1991…

Paul McCartney released an album made up of performances from his January 25, 1991, MTV Unplugged broadcast.

Unplugged (The Official Bootleg) featured McCartney, backed by the band that joined him on his 1989–1990 world tour, performing acoustic takes on several Beatles songs, as well as some covers.

Among the Beatles songs performed were “Blackbird,” “Here, There and Everywhere,” “We Can Work it Out,” “I’ve Just Seen a Face” and “And I Love Her.”

McCartney was actually the first artist to release an album from his MTV Unplugged special. Several other artists followed in his footsteps including Eric Clapton, Nirvana, Bob Dylan and Neil Young.

Carly Pearce heads to Grammy Camp with Max McNown

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Carly Pearce is headed for musical summer camp in a matter of days, as she and Max McNown serve as guest artists for Grammy Camp in Nashville.

For the program’s 22nd year, 208 high school students from 163 cities and 35 states will get to chase their dreams.

“The most important bridge between a dream and reality is simply an open door,” Grammy Museum CEO Michael Sticka says. “For more than two decades, Grammy Camp has opened that door for high school students, offering access, mentorship and real-world experience that transforms potential into possibility.”

The Nashville edition will take place May 31 to June 6 at the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business that’s part of Belmont University.

Additional camps are set for Miami, New York and Los Angeles later this summer, with Richard Marx, Frankie Grande and more on board.

Jelly Roll’s also one of the artists who’s helping out Grammy Camp with scholarship and program support.

‘Burning Down the House’: David Byrne performs Talking Heads classic with Stephen Colbert on ‘The Late Show’

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

As Stephen Colbert gets ready to sign off The Late Show, he enlisted Talking Heads frontman David Byrne to help him with his sendoff.

Byrne appeared on Colbert’s Tuesday night show for a special performance of the Talking Heads classic “Burning Down the House.” Midway through the song, Byrne, dressed all in blue, was joined by musicians and dancers all dressed in similar blue outfits, while screens in the background projected a raging fire.

The song ended with Colbert coming out in the same blue outfit, dancing along with the performers.

Colbert is in his final week of The Late Show, with Bruce Springsteen set to perform on Wednesday. Colbert will sign off The Late Show on Thursday; no guests for the finale have been revealed.

CBS announced in July 2025 that it was canceling The Late Show, noting the decision to end the late-night talker was a financial one. David Letterman launched The Late Show in 1993, and Colbert took over when Letterman left in 2015.

2 officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to stop Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol in 2021 during the Jan. 6 attack are suing to stop the creation of President Donald Trump’s $1.7 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” calling it the “most brazen act of presidential corruption this century.”

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

The Hu announces new album, ’Hun’

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Hu has announced a new album called Hun.

The third studio effort from the Mongolian metallers is due out July 24. It’s the follow-up to 2022’s Rumble of Thunder.

Hun includes the previously released songs “Warrior Chant,” “The Men” and “The Real You.” A fourth cut, titled “Lost Soul” and featuring Nothing More frontman Jonny Hawkins, is out now.

“We have been unpacking our surprises one by one,” says Hu member Galaa. “Hunnu Rock transcends through culture and in that respect, we have made ‘Lost Soul’ with Jonny Hawkins.”

Galaa continues, “To be not lost on your life journey, not losing your values, and go through life and having a courage to face the life obstacles are messages we are sending our fans through this song ‘Lost Soul’ and in our next album, HUN.”

The Hu is currently touring the U.S. with Apocalyptica.

BTS to make full-circle appearance at American Music Awards

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

BTS is the latest act to be added to the lineup of the American Music Awards, taking place Memorial Day, May 25, in Las Vegas.

The K-pop superstars will make a special appearance on the telecast, their first on any awards show in four years. It’ll be a full-circle moment for the group, since their first-ever U.S. TV performance took place on the 2017 American Music Awards.

Since then, they’ve gone on to win 11 AMAs, and they’re up for three more this year: artist of the year, best male K-pop artist and song of the summer for “SWIM,” the first single from their current album, ARIRANG.

BTS’ appearance will come in the middle of their four shows at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, which kick off May 23.

Queen Latifah is set to host the AMAs, which will air live on CBS and on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. As previously reported, the lineup features performances from sombr, Teddy Swims, The Pussycat Dolls, Hootie & the Blowfish, KATSEYE, Twenty One Pilots and more. Newly minted Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Billy Idol will perform and receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Foo Fighters premiere video for ’Your Favorite Toy’ track ‘Of All People’

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Of all people you should watch the new Foo Fighters video, especially if you’re into extreme sports.

Dave Grohl and company have premiered the visual for “Of All People,” a track off the band’s new album, Your Favorite Toy. It features footage of the Swiss extreme skiing collective BPC, which endeavors to ski on surfaces other than snow, including grass and pavement.

“Just when I thought I’d seen it all, I discovered BPC and snowless skiing,” Grohl says in a statement. “It’s either the gnarliest extreme sport I’ve ever seen, the most fun anyone can have before a guaranteed trip to the hospital, or both. It’s an honor to be the soundtrack to this madness.”

You can watch the “Of All People” video streaming now on YouTube. Be warned, though: it includes footage of some pretty gnarly injuries, several of which are fingers pointing in the wrong direction.

Your Favorite Toy is out now. Foo Fighters will launch a North American stadium tour in support of the record in August.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Barney Frank, former Massachusetts congressman and gay rights advocate, dies at 86

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman who championed Wall Street reform and served as one of the first openly gay members of Congress, has died at 86, sources told ABC News.

The former U.S. representative served as chairman of the powerful House Financial Services Committee from 2007 to 2011 and was a leading co-sponsor of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, which was enacted in response to the 2008 financial crisis.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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