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Lil Uzi Vert claims a fan ripped his $24 million diamond out of his forehead

September 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

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When Lil Uzi Vert made a surprise appearance during Lil Baby‘s headline set Saturday night at the Made in America festival in Philadelphia, fans noticed that the trademark pink diamond in his forehead was missing.

The “XO Tour Llif3” rapper claims that the jewel was knocked out while he was crowd-surfing at the Rolling Loud fest in Miami in July. Fortunately, he recovered the gemstone, and did not suffer any facial damage.

“I jumped into the crowd and they kind of ripped it out,” he tells TMZ. “I still have the diamond so I feel good.”

The two-time Grammy nominee spent years saving so he could buy the diamond from his favorite jewelry designer, Elliot Eliantte.

“This one stone cost so much I’ve been paying for it since 2017. That was the first time I saw a real natural pink diamond,” Uzi tweeted in January. “A lot of M’s in my face.” Now he has a barbell piercing in his forehead in place of the diamond.

Vert is featured on Meek Mills‘ latest single, “Blue Notes 2,” which dropped September 1.

Kourtney Kang reveals how her three daughters helped inspire the ‘Doogie Howser’ reboot

September 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Doogie Howser is coming back to entertain a new generation. Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. debuts today on Disney+, a reboot of the popular ABC series that starred Neil Patrick Harris.

This time around, the show follows 17-year-old Peyton Elizabeth Lee as the precocious teenage doctor, and the setting has moved from Los Angeles to Honolulu, Hawaii.

“I grew up watching the show, I always loved it,” writer Kourtney Kang told ABC Audio, explaining the show’s new look and locale. “And I also grew up always wishing there was a show that looked like my family. I was born in Hawaii. My dad’s Korean. My mom’s an Irish Catholic girl from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and there was never a family that looked like mine.”

So, when she heard that Disney+ was reviving her childhood hero, Kang jumped right on it, saying she was inspired to create “the show that I’ve always wanted to make.” She also admits she made the show because she wanted to give her three daughters the chance to see themselves represented on screen.

“I love the idea that they’re going to grow up with watching a Doogie show,” she said, “but it’s a girl at the center and not just a girl, a mixed-race girl from Hawaii and sort of see that different perspective.”

As for star Peyton Elizabeth Lee, she’s excited because her parents were fans of the original series.

“When I got the audition for it, my parents were very excited because they watched the show,” she dished, adding that their enthusiasm inspired her to binge the medical drama.

Doogie Howser ran for four seasons between 1989 to 1993 on ABC, winning three Emmy Awards.

Disney is the parent company of ABC News.

Angels & Airwaves premiere new ‘Lifeforms’ song, “Spellbound”

September 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Angels & Airwaves have premiered a new song called “Spellbound,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Lifeforms.

The ’80s-esque tune is accompanied by a fittingly neon video that finds Tom DeLonge and company performing from inside a “first-of-its-kind laser-walled cube.” You can watch it now streaming on YouTube.

“Spellbound” follows previously released Lifeforms songs “Euphoria,” “Losing My Mind,” “Restless Souls,” “Kiss & Tell” and “Rebel Girl.” The whole album, which marks the first full-length AVA effort in seven years, arrives September 24.

Angels & Airwaves will launch a U.S. headlining tour in support of Lifeforms September 29 in Riverside, California.

Glad You Came (Back): The Wanted reunite for new music, charity show

September 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The Wanted, the British boy band best known for their 2011 hit “Glad You Came,” are launching a comeback.

A greatest-hits album from the quintet, marking the 10th anniversary of their formation, is due out November 12. It’ll feature the first new music from the group since they split in 2014.

The Wanted also will perform together for the first time in seven years on September 20, at a London charity concert called Inside My Head. It will raise money for Stand Up to Cancer, as group member Tom Parker has been very publicly battling an inoperable brain tumor.

In a comical video announcing the reunion, all five members of the group — Tom, Max George, Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuinness and Siva Kaneswaran — randomly meet up in a hospital waiting room, where they collectively decide to get back together. As all the group members complain about minor medical problems — a broken arm, an injured ankle, a torn-up finger — Tom looks at the camera incredulously.

“We have been talking on and off for a few years about getting back together for the anniversary,” Jay says in a statement, according to OfficialCharts.com. “This is all about having fun with our mates. No pressure, just FUN.”

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Coldplay to open Seattle’s new Climate Pledge Arena

September 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Coldplay is headlining the opening concert at Seattle’s new Climate Pledge Arena.

The show, which will mark Chris Martin and company’s first arena performance in nearly five years, takes place October 22. Tickets go on sale next Wednesday, September 15, at 10 a.m. PT.

For those unable to attend, the concert will stream live via Amazon Music.

The Climate Pledge Arena, which will also be the home of the new Seattle Kraken NHL expansion team, is described as the “first net zero carbon certified arena in the world operating on 100% renewable energy.” Coldpaly is a fitting opener, then, since Martin previously stated that he didn’t want to tour until the process could be made carbon neutral.

Meanwhile, Coldplay is gearing up to release a new album called Music of the Spheres on October 15. It includes the lead single “Higher Power.”

Loretta Lynn’s Hometown Rising show adds Reba McEntire, Keith Urban and more

September 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Loretta Lynn’s upcoming Hometown Rising benefit show, raising money for those impacted by the devastating floods that hit Middle Tennessee last month, just got a lot more star power. Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Brittney Spencer and BRELAND have been added to the show.

The newly-announced artists will join Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Luke Bryan and Luke Combs for one star-studded night. The event will be held at the Grand Ole Opry on Monday, September 13. All of the proceeds will go to the United Way of Humphreys County, TN.

“It’s so heartwarming to see everyone in our hometown to step up to help those in need,” Loretta says. “I’m honored that some of my best friends in Nashville have been so eager to help, too, and I can’t wait to watch the great show they put on. I hope you’ll tune in with me!”

Loretta Lynn’s Hometown Rising will stream live on Circle Network, as well as on Circle All Access’ Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.

Sammy Hagar celebrating his birthday next month with events in Huntington Beach, CA, and on Catalina Island

September 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

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Sammy Hagar has announced plans to relocate his annual birthday bash — traditionally held at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico — to two sites in Southern California.

The Red Rocker’s 2021 birthday celebration will kick off with the inaugural Afterburner Music Festival, taking place October 1-2 at Huntington Beach, California. Sammy and his current band, The Circle, will headline the festival’s first day, while the second day will include performances by Sam Hunt, X Ambassadors and Cassadee Pope. Tickets for the fest are on sale now.

Hagar and The Circle will then head to the Catalina Casino on Catalina Island for the 2021 Birthday Bash, scheduled for October 7, 8 and 9.

The October 7 show is a VIP event that will feature an acoustic performance, and Sammy and the band also will share stories and take questions from the audience. Attendees also will receive special merch, memorabilia and more.

A limited number of VIP tickets for the October 7 event and three-day passes are on sale now, as are single-day tickets for the October 8 and 9 events. Fans attending the Catalina Island shows will be required to show proof that they’re fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

During the pandemic last year, Hagar was unable to hold his birthday bash at his Cabo Wabo Cantina. Instead, Sammy and The Circle played a socially distanced concert on October 8 on Catalina Island. About his decision to hold this year’s bash on Catalina, Sammy explains, “I fell in love with the island and when we toured the…iconic Catalina Casino with its massive circular ballroom that opens on three sides to the bluest water I’ve seen in California, I got chills and knew we’d be back.”

Hagar’s actual birthday is October 13. He’ll be 74.

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Catch all the Pokemon in this new collaboration with Oreo

September 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Get ready to catch ’em all!

Oreo just announced the release of a limited-edition Pokémon cookie pack.

The Pokémon x Oreo cookie pack pays tribute to some of your favorite Pokémon, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle.

There are 16 designs and each Oreo will be embossed with a different character.

Some cookies will be harder to find than others, just like in the Pokémon world.

“The rarity of the designs embossed on the cookies range from easy to find to hard to find, and the hardest to find (Mew) is featured on an extremely limited amount of the total cookies produced,” Oreo said in a press release.

Along with the collaboration, there will be an art installation with more than 8,000 3-D replicas of the cookies on the Venice Beach Boardwalk in Los Angeles until Oct. 3.

The Pokémon x OREO cookie pack will be available at retailers nationwide starting Sept 13.

Time to eat ’em all.

“So happy to be here”: Bob Odenkirk back at work on ‘Better Call Saul’ after heart attack

September 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Emmy-winner Bob Odenkirk is back on the set of Better Call Saul after suffering a “small heart attack” in July.

“Back to work on Better Call Saul!,” the actor captioned a tweeted photo of himself in the makeup chair. “So happy to be here and living this specific life surrounded by such good people.”

He also added of the woman in the picture with him, “BTW this is makeup pro Cheri Montesanto making me not ugly for shooting!”

Odenkirk was rushed to the hospital July 27 when he collapsed on the set while shooting the sixth and final season of his AMC series in New Mexico. The incident led to a viral outpouring of support on social media from friends and fans.

A few days after the incident, the 58-year-old actor tweeted that he had “a small heart attack,” caused by a blockage that was remedied without surgery. On August 7, Odenkirk tweeted he was “doing great,” adding, “I’ve had my very own ‘It’s a wonderful life’ week of people insisting I make the world slightly better.”

The actor thanked fans for the support, quipping, “I love everyone right now but let’s keep expectations reasonable!”

Back to work on Better Call Saul! So happy to be here and living this specific life surrounded by such good people. BTW this is makeup pro Cheri Montesanto making me not ugly for shooting! pic.twitter.com/lTAfPg7dDp

— Mr. Bob Odenkirk (@mrbobodenkirk) September 8, 2021

‘Don’t Look Up’: See Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in a teaser for new Netflix comedy

September 8, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Oscar winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence head up an all-star cast in Netflix’s new apocalyptic dark comedy Don’t Look Up, the teaser for which just dropped.

The teaser intercuts DiCaprio’s rumpled astronomer character hyperventilating in a bathroom, as the world gets chaotic thanks to a planet-killing comet hurtling towards Earth.

“You’re breathing is stressing me out!” Jonah Hill later says, apparently as an aide in the Oval Office.

“This will affect the entire planet!’ protests DiCaprio.

“I know, but it’s, like, so stressful,” Hill says, mocking him breathlessly.

Lawrence’s character also tries to convince the president, played by Meryl Streep: “There’s a comet heading directly towards Earth.”

Streep replies skeptically, “Do you know how many ‘The world is ending’ meetings we’ve had over the past two years?”

Hill’s character agrees: “Drought, war, famine, hole in the ozone, it’s sooo boring.”

The snippet also shows an apparent attempt to avert disaster with a slew of ballistic missiles headed towards space, escorted by a space shuttle with Ron Perlman in the cockpit.

Directed and written by The Big Short Oscar-winner Adam McKay — the guy also behind Step Brothers and the Anchorman movies — Don’t Look Up also stars Timothée Chalamet, Michael Chiklis, Ariana Grande, Tyler Perry, and Oscar winners Mark Rylance and Cate Blanchett.

The film, no doubt a metaphor for real-life climate catastrophe from environmentalists DiCaprio and McKay, hits Netflix on December 24.

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