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Watch another preview of Oprah’s chat with Adele: “It was just exhausting to keep going”

November 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Another preview clip of Oprah Winfrey‘s chat with Adele in Sunday’s CBS special One Night Only has been released, and in this one, Adele speaks about how she struggled to continue to live her life right after her divorce.

In the clip, Oprah asks her about the lyrics of one of the songs Adele will be performing, “Hold On,” in which she sings, “I am my own worst enemy/Right now, I truly hate being me/Every day feels like the road I’m on might just open up and swallow me whole.”

Asked how she felt during that time, Adele replies, “It was just exhausting trying to, like, keep going with it. It’s a process, the process of of a divorce, the process of, you know, being a single parent…not seeing your child every single day wasn’t really a plan that I had when I became a mom.”

“And the process of arriving for yourself every single day, turning up for yourself every single day and still running a home, running a business…so many people know what I’m talking about,” Adele adds. “And it just…I felt like not doing it anymore.“

By the way, you might notice in the chat that Adele’s wearing a white suit, and Oprah is dressed in cream. It turns out Oprah was going to wear apricot, but as she explains on OprahDaily.com, she was sent a picture of Adele’s suit in advance and thought, “Whoa, I’m going to look like a parrot next to her.” So she went through her closet and found something “more subdued.”

“It was the right choice for me,” notes Oprah. “In the end, our neutral suits looked perfect together.”

Adele One Night Only airs Sunday night at 8:30 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on CBS.

Justice Department charges Steve Bannon with criminal contempt of Congress

November 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department has charged former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon with two counts of criminal contempt of Congress over his defiance of a subpoena from the select committee investigating the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.

The indictment sets off what will likely be a contentious legal battle with significant ramifications for the Jan. 6 committee as it seeks to compel other witnesses to testify about the events leading up to the attempted insurrection, including any communications they may have had with former President Donald Trump.

The case also presents an extraordinary test for the Justice Department under Attorney General Merrick Garland, who has made restoring DOJ’s independence from politicization one of the top priorities of his tenure.

In a recent appearance in front of the House Judiciary Committee, Garland told lawmakers the department would follow “the facts and the law” in its consideration of the contempt referral voted on by the full House of Representatives last month.

Given Bannon was indicted on two counts, if he is convicted on both a judge could decide to stack the counts and he could potentially face a max sentence of two years in jail. His fine on each count could be between $100 and $1000.

While Bannon, if convicted, faces the prospect of a max sentence that could amount to up to 12 months in prison and fines of as much as $100,000 — such prosecutions are rare, and if history is any guide the legal fight could potentially drag on for years and face additional hurdles on appeal.

Reps. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., the chairman and co-chair of the House Jan. 6 select committee, issued a response to news of Bannon’s indictment Friday afternoon.

“Steve Bannon’s indictment should send a clear message to anyone who thinks they can ignore the Select Committee or try to stonewall our investigation: no one is above the law,” they sad in a joint statement. “We will not hesitate to use the tools at our disposal to get the information we need.”

The last time a criminal contempt case was brought by the Justice Department was in 1983 during the Reagan Administration against an EPA official who was eventually found not guilty by a jury at trial.

Committee members have sought Bannon’s testimony citing his comments leading up to the Jan. 6 attack, including his promotions of the so-called ‘Stop the Steal’ effort and the day before when he predicted on his podcast that “all hell is going to break loose” in Washington.

In its original letter to Bannon seeking his deposition, the committee also raised reports that Bannon and other allies held meetings at the Willard Hotel in Washington leading up Jan. 6, where they strategized about ways to stop or delay Congress’ certification of Biden’s election win.

An attorney for Bannon has repeatedly said his refusal to comply with the committee’s subpoena stems from an assertion of executive privilege made by Trump, though legal experts have cast doubt on the merits of that claim both due to Trump’s status a former president and the fact that Bannon was not a White House advisor at the time of the alleged communications.

Scotty McCreery sets his sights on a European tour, including his first-ever trip to the Netherlands

November 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

As he continues to ride the momentum of his latest album, Same Truck, Scotty McCreery has announced plans to head across the pond. In March of 2022, he’ll play a four-stop European run, including three dates in Germany and one show in Amsterdam.

The shows will take place after Scotty’s previously announced three main-stage appearances at C2C Festival, which will take place in Ireland and the U.K. on March 11, 12 and 13.

Scotty’s Amsterdam show will mark the first time he’s visited the Netherlands, and he says he’s excited to add some new stamps to his passport and see some audiences he’s never gotten a chance to play for before.

“Growing up in North Carolina, it was always a dream of mine to be able to perform my music around the globe,” the singer reflects. “I am looking forward to playing C2C in March in the UK and Ireland, but was also hoping we could return to Germany after we had such a great time there a couple of years ago.”

He continues, “I’m also very excited about visiting the Netherlands for the first time as I’ve heard such great things about Amsterdam. Can’t wait to see everyone!”

Tickets for all four newly announced dates are on sale now.

Oscar winner Melissa Leo gets “respect” as a crime boss in ‘Ida Red’

November 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The Fighter Oscar winner Melissa Leo stars in the new crime thriller Ida Red, in which she plays the incarcerated, terminally ill head of a family of criminals.

The actress explained to ABC Audio why she jumped at the chance to play the role for Body Brokers director John Swab [schwab], with whom she says she hopes to work with more in the future.

“It was a delight to play the titular role,” Leo says, explaining Ida is “a mysterious and uncommon kind of character.”

When the film begins, we learn that Ida’s been locked up for more than a decade, but her sons — Wyatt, played by Josh Hartnett, and Frank Grillo‘s Dallas — remain up to no good, at her direction.

“It was she that was in charge of this and the criminal family,” Melissa continues. “It’s really fun to play that.
There’s stores all over the place about men in prison still pulling strings. Real stories, and made-up stories. And a story about a woman in prison still pulling those strings, that’s not a common occurrence.”

Leo adds, “I think the thing that I really love the most…is that she’s a woman who is respected, and I so often play these women of a certain age these days who are not respected in the least. And the respect and the love of Ida was a big grounding piece of the story for me.”

Ida Red is now playing in select theaters and is streaming on demand.

Jennifer Garner says Ariana Grande looked “beautiful” in her ’13 Going on 30′ dress

November 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Jennifer Garner approves of Ariana Grande’s take on one of her most famous 13 Going on 30 looks.

On The Voice earlier this week, the singer paid homage to the 2004 rom-com by wearing the Versace dress Garner’s character, Jenna Rink, wears in the movie’s “Thriller” dance scene. In a new interview with People, Garner says she messaged Ari after seeing the tribute.

“I was actually DM’ing with Ms. Grande,” Jennifer says. “What a dear sweet person, she is. A beauty. She looks so beautiful in the dress.”

Ariana also paid tribute to the film in the video for her 2018 track, “thank u, next.” Garner says seeing how fans continue to show love for 13 Going on 30 all these years later has been a joy.

“It’s impossible to even tell you how warm and fuzzy it makes me to see that Jenna Rink still has a life,” she says.

Also this week in a full-circle moment, actress Christa B. Allen, who played the 13-year-old version of Jenna Rink in the film, officially turned 30 herself.

“Look who’s 30! The OG Jenna Rink!” Garner wrote on Instagram. “Happy birthday, @christaallen!”

Get out the Kleenex and watch the lyric video for Taylor Swift’s “Ronan (Taylor’s Version)”

November 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

One of the songs on Taylor Swift‘s new album Red (Taylor’s Version) is her re-recording of “Ronan,” a song she originally released as a charity single on iTunes in 2012. Now, she’s released a lyric video for the song featuring footage and photos of its real-life subject.

“Ronan” was written about a little boy by that name who died of cancer in 2011, just a few days before his fourth birthday. Taylor’s inspiration came from the blog his mother, Maya Thompson, wrote about Ronan and his battle with the disease, and Thompson is credited as a writer on the song. Taylor asked Thompson for permission to include “Ronan” on the re-recording of Red, and of course, she said yes.

The new lyric video for the song features a video of Ronan telling his mom “I love you,” and then features a series of photos of him and his family throughout his tragically brief life. It concludes with a link to the Ronan Thompson Foundation, which raises money for pediatric cancer.

Posting the video on Instagram, Thompson writes, “It is so painstakingly perfect. Thank you, @taylorswift, for your courageous heart, loyalty, and love. You truly are one of the most incredible human beings I’ve ever known, and there is no one I would rather have Ronan safe with than you.”

“You have given a voice to the voiceless by continuing to advocate for kids with cancer, bereaved parents, and anyone who is suffering,” she continued. “Thank you for taking my pain and turning it into poetry. You are magic, and I love you so much.”

Garbage opening for Tears for Fears on 2022 tour

November 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

If you’re “Head over Heels” for your “#1 Crush,” then do we have the tour for you.

Garbage is set to open for Tears for Fears on the English duo’s upcoming live U.S. run, set to kick off next year starting May 20 in Cincinnati. The tour is named after the upcoming Tears for Fears album, The Tipping Point, which marks their first new record in 18 years.

Tickets go on sale next Friday, November 19, at 10 a.m. local time. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit TearsforFears.com.

Garbage, meanwhile, released a new album called No Gods No Masters this past June. They just got off the road last month after opening for Alanis Morissette‘s Jagged Little Pill anniversary tour.

Kanye West admits he has mental health issues: “Okay, I’m crazy, but what y’all gonna do about it?”

November 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Kanye West is known for his enormous ego. However, in part two of his Drink Champs podcast appearance on Thursday, he humbled himself.

Ye’s mental health issues have been documented in the past, and he discussed both his bipolar diagnosis, and what he says is the excuse it gives some people to dismiss him or label his behavior.

“There’s a lot of people who will say, ‘I don’t believe that you are actually bipolar,’ Kanye said. “And anytime somebody wants to say that I’m wrong about something, hide the truth [or] lie, they say, ‘Ye’s crazy.’ It’s just the ultimate final cut-off to not have to listen.”

Kanye admitted, “Okay, I’m crazy, but what y’all gonna do about it?”

West also touched upon one of his wildest antics, his infamous stage rush of Taylor Swift at the MTV VMAs in 2009.

“All of America hate me,” he said, and remembered the comments. “You was wrong! You wrong for this one! You won’t win this! Everybody telling me, ‘you shouldn’t have ran on stage. You were rude, God forbid!'”

The “Stronger” rapper also discussed dreams of “buying America,” noting that he is selling his two ranches in Wyoming because friend Elon Musk has encouraged him to buy land in Austin, Texas. He added that Young Thug suggested he relocate to Houston to create communities that grow fresh, organic food.

Also on Thursday, Kanye remembered his late mother, one day after the 14th anniversary of her death. He posted an Instagram photo of him as a baby in his mother’s arms. Donda West died in 2007 following complications from a cosmetic surgery. She was 58.

West named his 10th studio album, Donda, after his mother.

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Avril Lavigne is a woman scorned in new video for “Bite Me”

November 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and Avril Lavigne‘s new video for “Bite Me” proves it.

Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the clip finds a ticked-off Avril meeting up with Travis Barker — whose label she’s now signed to — and heading off to confront the man who did her wrong. With them is a pack of musclebound, scary-looking guys who are all wearing, um, ballet tutus.

Avril, Travis and the tutu-wearing guys break into the loft apartment where Avril’s ex is living, and the guys start trashing the place with axes and chainsaws while Avril and Travis rock out, playing “Bite Me” in the living room.

The terrified ex tries apologizing — even proposing — but it’s too late.

“Bite Me” is the first single from Avril’s forthcoming album, for which there’s so far no title or release date. She recently told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, “It was just time to rock again, and I have a feisty side to me. And with this single ‘Bite Me’, like, I’m in a happy place in my life, [but]…I’m reflecting on past stuff I’ve been through in relationships with love.”

“Lets face it — love’s not easy, right?” noted the twice-divorced Canadian star. “And, I mean I’ve been through the wringer, so, yeah I’m writing about it again.”

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Russell Dickerson will be “All Yours, All Night” with a headlining tour in 2022

November 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Russell Dickerson is hitting the road in early 2022. On Friday, the “Home Sweet” star revealed a run of headlining dates that kicks off January 25 in New York City.

Up-and-comer Breland, who recently joined Dierks Bentley for a series of shows and has collaborated with acts like Keith Urban, will join Russell as direct support on the newly announced dates.

“It’s time!” Russell shares. “This headlining tour has been a huge dream for so long and now it’s time! The All Yours, All Night Tour is here and we’re bringing Breland with us to take this thing to a whole new level!”

The tour will take Russell through cities like Boston, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh, ultimately wrapping up with a hometown show at the Ryman in Nashville. Pre-sale for the shows begin today, and tickets will be available to the general public starting next Friday, November 19, at 10 a.m. local time.

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