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Watch Halle Berry in ‘Moonfall’ teaser; Common to star in, produce boxing drama ‘The Faith of Long Beach’

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Lionsgate has released the first look at Hally Berry‘s upcoming disaster film, Moonfall.

The film, which centers on the moon being knocked out of orbit and dramatically hurling toward Earth, comes from Independence Day director Roland Emmerich. It follows Berry as a NASA exec who enlists a former astronaut and a conspiracy theorist to help her stop the moon from wiping out the planet. Patrick Wilson, Charlie Plummer, John Bradley and Michael Peña also star. Moonfall hits theaters on February 4, 2022.

In other news, Common is getting into the boxing ring for his latest project. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor-rapper will star and produce The Faith of Long Beach, an indie boxing drama directed by Snowfall creator Eric Amadio. The film follows a “soft-spoken street fighter” from Long Beach, California, who is “torn between his street life past and a promising future” in professional boxing. Common will play Clifton Battles, a “washed-up boxing trainer” who works to transform the street fighter into a legitimate fighter.

Finally, HBO has announced a premiere date for the fifth and final season of Insecure. The Issa Rae-led comedy will return on Sunday, October 24 at 10 p.m. ET. As previously reported, filming for the final season wrapped back in June. Rae is expected to return, along with Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, Natasha Rothwell, Amanda Seales and Courtney Taylor.

‘Approximately 1,000’ assaults on law enforcement occurred during Capitol attack, DOJ review finds

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON) — A comprehensive review of police officer bodycam footage from the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol found roughly 1,000 instances of assault against members of law enforcement who were trying to protect the building, according to a series of new legal filings by the Justice Department.

“Based on a review of the body-worn camera footage conducted by our Office, the footage displays approximately 1,000 events that may be characterized as assaults on federal officers,” prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., wrote in several discovery filings for Capitol rioter cases this week.

The department says it has transferred more than 2,900 body camera videos “totaling over 2,300 hours (nearly 100 days)” into a database that they are working to make available to defense attorneys for the nearly 600 alleged rioters charged in connection with the attack.

The disclosure comes as former President Donald Trump and many of his allies on the far-right continue to spread false narratives downplaying the dangerousness of the mob that day, with some casting currently detained Jan. 6 defendants as political prisoners.

The chief of the Capitol Police said in a statement Wednesday that they are closely monitoring activity leading up to the “Justice for J6” protests that supporters of the Jan. 6 attack are planning to hold Sept. 18 in Washington.

Police said that they are “planning accordingly.”

More than 170 individuals already face charges for assaulting or impeding officers on Jan. 6, and the FBI has said it is still seeking tips on more than 200 still-unidentified suspects believed to have committed violence at the Capitol.

ABC News’ Luke Barr contributed to this report.

Drake takes his ‘Certified Lover Boy’ hype across America, and internationally

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The Drake Certified Lover Boy hype train is traveling all across America, and also going to Africa.

With the long-awaited album set to drop Friday, Drizzy popped up billboards, apparently with lyrics from CLB, earlier this week in his hometown of Toronto. Now he’s revealing some of his all-star features as he takes his promotion across the country, and internationally.

Billboards mentioning artists from the selected regions who are on the album have appeared in several cities, as captured by the Drake fansite, Word on Road.

A billboard that reads “Hey, New York, the GOAT is on CLB” is in Times Square, which could be referring to Jay-Z. In the Windy City, there’s one that says “Hey Chicago Smurk is on CLB.” In the ATL, Drake used nicknames — “Hey Atlanta Slime Pluto, Savage and Baby are on CLB” — suggesting that Young Thug, Future, 21 Savage and Lil Baby cut rhymes for the album.

A billboard in Los Angeles reads “Hey California Giveon and Ty Dolla [$ign] are on CLB.” Going to H-Town, a sign says “Hey Houston, the hometown hero is on CLB,” possible meaning Megan Thee Stallion.

The Champagne Papi also reached The Motherland. In Africa, a billboard reads, “Hey Nigeria Tems is on CLB,” referring to a female singer who was nominated at this year’s BET Awards for Best New International Artist.

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CBS taps former NFL player and ‘American Ninja Warrior’ host Akbar Gbajabiamila to co-host ‘The Talk’

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

CBS has found their fourth co-host to lead their Emmy-winning daytime talk show, The Talk.

The network shared on Thursday that former NFL player and current American Ninja Warrior host Akbar Gbajabiamila (BAH-juh-bee-uh-MILL-uh) will serve as a permanent fill-in on season 12 of the series, which premieres Monday, September 13. He joins Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots and recently announced co-host Jerry O’Connell. As you may recall, Gbajabiamila appeared as a guest co-host on multiple episodes of The Talk during the summer. His addition comes less than a month after Carrie Ann Inaba and Elaine Welteroth both exited the show.

“It is an absolute honor to be joining The Talk as a host! I am so excited for this new generation of such a long-standing establishment,” Gbajabiamila said in a statement. “To be a part of this diverse group, is truly a dream and a new statement for The Talk. In a world as divided as ours, I look forward to showing up as my fun and authentic self every day and advocating for conversation over confrontation.”

The Talk executive producer and showrunner Heather Gray called Akbar’s hiring “a new day in daytime.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Akbar to the family,” she said. “His engaging personality, openness and quick wit really impressed us when he appeared as a guest co-host last season.”

Jason Aldean honors 13 soldiers killed in Afghanistan

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Jason Aldean is speaking out about the 13 soldiers who were recently killed in Afghanistan. The Georgia native posted a touching tribute on his Instagram, sharing the soldiers’ photos and names, backed by a performance of his song “Drink One for Me.”

“Coming from a Military family, it’s been tough to find the words to express how I feel for what’s happened in Afghanistan,” Jason said. “It’s heartbreaking and unforgivable. We appreciate your service and thank you all for your sacrifice.”

“Drink One for Me” is from Jason’s fifth studio album, Night Train. The record was released in 2012.

Jason is back at radio with “If I Didn’t Love You,” his duet with Carrie Underwood. A video for the song will be released on September 8.

Mets place acting GM Zach Snyder on indefinite leave following alleged DWI

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — New York Mets acting general manager Zach Snyder was placed on administrative leave after pleading not guilty to driving while intoxicated in New York, the team announced Thursday.

“We were surprised and deeply disappointed to learn this morning about an alleged DUI involving Zack Scott. We take this matter very seriously,” the teamsaid in a statementon Wednesday. “We take this matter very seriously. Zack will not be traveling with the team for our upcoming road trip while we learn more and determine next steps.”

Snyder pleaded not guilty on Thursday.

The Mets have placed Zack Scott on administrative leave until further notice. Mets Team President Sandy Alderson will be assuming Zack’s responsibilities.

— New York Mets (@Mets) September 2, 2021

Snyder was driving in White Plains early Tuesday morning after police found him asleep at the wheel of his car at a traffic light, White Plains police Capt. James Spencer told ESPN.

Spencer said Snyder refused a breathalyzer test.

The team said Snyder was at owner Steve Cohen’s house in Greenwich, Connecticut for the Amazin’ Mets Foundation.

Scott was promoted to acting general manager in January after former general manager Jared Porter was fired following an ESPN report saying he sent sexually explicit texts to a female reporter while working for the Chicago Cubs.

“Poetry can be powerful”: Apple TV+’s ‘Dickinson’ will wrap after upcoming third season

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

With a new teaser, Apple TV+ has announced that the third and final season of its Peabody-winning series Dickinson will debut on Friday, November 5.

The show, which is co-executive produced by star Hailee Steinfeld, presents a new origin story for arguably America’s most famous female poet, Emily Dickinson.

The new footage shows Emily’s family at odds as the country is torn apart by the Civil War. One scene shows Emily — likely pulling a Mulan — suited up as a Union Soldier in the heat of a battle.

The teaser also shows Emily striving to leave a legacy behind, telling Wiz Khalifa‘s personification of Death, “I believe poetry can be powerful. Even more powerful than you.”

The series also stars Emmy and Tony winner Jane Krakowski and veteran character actor Toby Huss, and this season will see Saturday Night Live cast member Chloe Fineman playing Sylvia Plath, Billy Eichner as Walt Whitman, and Ziwe, who also co-writes this season, as Sojourner Truth.

Lady Gaga teams with Westfield shopping centers for ‘Love for Sale’ livestream

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Lady Gaga is bringing her new duets album with Tony Bennett, Love for Sale, directly to shoppers, thanks to a partnership with Westfield.

Physical “Fan Zones” will be set up in 21 Westfield shopping centers across the U.S. and Europe — including Westfield Century City in Los Angeles and Westfield Garden State Plaza in New Jersey — where fans can watch an exclusive streamed performance of Gaga doing songs from the album on September 30. You can sign up for tickets to the Fan Zones starting September 20 via EventBrite.com.

You can also sign up to watch the stream at home via Live.Westfield.com. Another option will allow you to meet up with friends online in groups of six in your own private virtual “room” to watch.

“I love singing jazz music, and am very excited for everyone to hear my new album with Tony Bennett, Love for Sale,” says Gaga in a statement. “I am grateful to Westfield for helping bring me and my performance to my fans across the world even when I can’t travel to them.”

If you take part in the Love for Sale album pre-sale via Live.Westfield.com before the album drops on October 1, you can also enter for a chance to win a personalized message from Lady Gaga.

Imagine Dragons earns historic third Diamond single with “Demons”

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

If you’re not a “Believer” in Imagine Dragons, then it might be time to check the scoreboard.

Dan Reynolds and company have now earned a historic third RIAA Diamond-certified single, which is awarded to songs with more than 10 million certified units. The group’s Night Visions single “Demons” is the latest ID song to join the club, following the previously Diamond-plated “Radioactive” and “Believer.”

According to the Twitter account @ChartData, which keeps tabs on these kinds of things, Imagine Dragons is the first group in the history of the RIAA to notch three Diamond-certified singles.

By the way, that record might be growing soon, as ID’s 2017 single “Thunder” is currently at nine-times platinum.

Meanwhile, Imagine Dragons is set to release a new album called Mercury — Act 1 this Friday. It includes the previously released singles “Follow You,” “Wrecked” and “Cutthroat.”

Deluxe reissue of David Crosby’s first solo album, ‘If I Could Only Remember My Name,’ due in October

September 2, 2021 by WDNY Radio

David Crosby‘s debut 1971 solo album, If I Could Only Remember My Name, will be reissued in expanded form on October 15 in honor of its 50th anniversary.

The reissue will be available as a two-CD set featuring a newly remastered version of the album, plus a bonus disc offering demos, alternate takes and previously unreleased songs.

Crosby recorded If I Could Only Remember My Name with an impressive list of guest artists, including Graham Nash, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell; Grateful Dead members Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart; Jefferson Airplane‘s Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady and David Freiberg; and Santana‘s Gregg Rolie and Michael Shrieve.

The haunting, atmospheric collection of songs came together as Crosby was grieving the death of his girlfriend, Christine Hinton, who was killed in a 1969 car crash. Crosby recalls that Garcia played an integral role in inspiring him to work on the material.

“There’d be that grin, and then that look in the eyes, and this fascination with the music,” Crosby remembers. “Easy, not forced, graceful, fun, ever-present. It was a kindness, I’m pretty sure. Jerry never said that, never even implied it. Just, ‘Hey, I heard you were doing something. What are you doing? Let’s do something.'”

If I Could Only Remember My Name was released in February 1971 and peaked at #12 on the Billboard 200.

One of the unreleased bonus demos, “Riff 1,” has been made available as an advance digital track. Another bonus tune is an alternate version of “Cowboy Movie,” featuring a guitar solo by Young rather than by Garcia.

Digital and streaming versions of the deluxe reissue also will be available, as will a 180-gram vinyl LP featuring the remastered original album. You can pre-order the reissue now.

Here’s the If I Could Only Remember My Name deluxe reissue’s track list:

Disc One: Original Album

“Music Is Love”
“Cowboy Movie”
“Tamalpais High (At About 3)”
“Laughing”
“What Are Their Names”
“Traction in the Rain”
“Song with No Words (Tree with No Leaves)”
“Orleans”
“I’d Swear There Was Somebody Here”

Bonus Track
“Kids and Dogs”

Disc Two: Bonus Tracks

Demos
“Riff 1” (Demo)*
“Tamalpais High (At About 3)” (Demo)*
“Kids and Dogs” (Demo)*
“The Wall Song” (Demo)*
“Games” (Demo)*
“Laughing” (Demo)*
“Song with No Words (Tree with No Leaves)” (Demo)
“Where Will I Be” (Demo)*

Sessions
“Cowboy Movie” (Alternate Version)*
“Bach Mode” (Pre-“Critical Mass”)*
“Coast Road”*
“Dancer”*
“Fugue”*

* = previously unreleased.

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