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Tropical storm Fred makes landfall in Florida

August 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

(CAPE SAN BLAS, Fla.) — Tropical storm Fred made landfall near Cape San Blas, along the Florida Panhandle, on Monday afternoon with winds near 65 mph.

One foot of rain is possible in the Florida Panhandle. Fred then is forecast to barrel north through Alabama and Georgia, delivering up to 10 inches of rain.

The flash flood threat will stretch to Atlanta and could even reach Richmond, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., by Wednesday.

President Joe Biden warned last week that the hurricane-prone states also are ones with surging COVID-19 cases.

“Let me be clear. If you’re in a state where hurricanes often strike, a vital part of preparing for hurricane season is to get vaccinated now. Everything is more complicated if you’re not vaccinated and a hurricane or natural disaster hits. If you wind up having to evacuate, if you wind up having to stay in a shelter, you don’t want to add COVID-19 to the list of dangers that you’re going to be confronting,” Biden said at a briefing alongside Federal Emergency Management Agency officials.

Fred isn’t the only storm moving through the Atlantic Ocean.

Tropical depression Grace is targeting Haiti, where residents are dealing with a devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake this weekend that killed nearly 1,300 people.

Gusty winds and heavy rain are expected in Haiti Monday and Jamaica on Tuesday.

And a new tropical depression formed near Bermuda on Monday morning that could become Tropical Storm Henri later in the day.

A tropical depression near Bermuda could cause high waves and rip currents along the East Coast of the U.S.

Henri is expected to circle around Bermuda, where a tropical storm watch is in effect. Henri’s only impact on the U.S. could be high waves and rip currents along the East Coast.

Jay-Z bidding to open New York sportsbook

August 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation represents over 100 pro stars, including Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets. Now Hova hopes to expand his sports influence by opening a sportsbook in New York.

The billionaire mogul is partnering with the Fanatics sports merchandise company to bring mobile sports betting to the Empire State next year, according to Page Six.

Last week, Roc Nation became an investor in Fanatics, and together, they’re creating the Fanatics Betting and Betting company. The firm is now bidding for a sportsbook license, and their competition includes FanDuel, DraftKings, Bally’s, BetMGM, and Caesars Sportsbook.

In addition to representing professional athletes, Roc Nation partnered last year with the NFL as a consultant on the league’s major music events, including the Super Bowl halftime show. Roc Nation artist Shakira performed with Jennifer Lopez at halftime of the 2020 championship game on February 2 in Miami.

Alessia Cara gives love advice on first episode of ‘Get Him Back or Get Him Back’

August 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Alessia Cara has released the first installment of her new dating advice game show, Get Him Back or Get Him Back.

The debut episode, now on YouTube, is a tie-in to Alessia’s new song, “Shapeshifter,” which includes the lyric, “Don’t know if I wanna get you back or get you back someday.”

In the clip, Alessia plays the host, Gianna Vitali, a gum-chewing cynic with a New York accent who starts the show by announcing, “All of you sent in your love advice questions, I’m gonna answer them. Am I single? Yes. Am I in any way qualified? No. Let’s get started.”

When one question asks if she believes in finding “The One,” Alessia admits she doesn’t believe in love at all but thinks there are multiple people out there for you so “try ‘em all.”

She also gives her advice on whether opposites attract, what red flags to look for, if someone who broke your heart deserves to have a song written about them, and more.

Episode two of Get Him Back or Get Him Back will be out next week.

Eagles add second Seattle concert to 2021 ‘Hotel California’ tour

August 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

After recently announcing a November 5 concert at Seattle’s new Climate Pledge Arena, the Eagles have now added a second and final show at the venue on the following day.

As with the November 5 event, fans age 12 and older attending the November 6 concert will need to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination in order to gain entry. Children under the age of 12 will be allowed to attend if they provide proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test within 48 hours of the show.

Tickets for the Eagles’ November 6 Seattle gig go on sale to the general public this Friday, this Friday, August 20 at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.com. A limited number of VIP packages will be available starting Thursday, August 19, at 10 a.m. PT. Visit ClimatePledgeArena.com for info about the concert.

The newly announced Seattle show is now the final scheduled concert on the Eagles’ Hotel California 2021 Tour. As previously reported, the trek, which kicks off August 22 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, will feature the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers performing their classic 1976 album Hotel California in full, accompanied by an orchestra and a choir, followed by a set of the band’s greatest hits.

Visit Eagles.com to check out the band’s full tour schedule.

Report: No storybook ending for ‘Bridgerton’ star Phoebe Dynevor and Pete Davidson

August 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

It appears Pete Davidson has moved on from another Hollywood star.

The Sun reports the SNL vet and The Suicide Squad co-star has split from his latest girlfriend, Bridgerton‘s Phoebe Dynevor.

The pair had been linked since last February, and he’d even traveled across The Pond to spend time with the British actress: the couple were spotted together engaged in some PDA during Wimbledon in July.

However, it seems COVID-19 had something to do with the apparent break-up, reports The Sun. While long-distance relationships are hard enough, trying to traverse the distances with pandemic flight restrictions “has made everything more difficult,” a source told the tabloid.

“It was pretty telling when Phoebe headed to Croatia with her mates this week rather than going to see Pete in America,” the gossiper continued.

The source explained of the pair, “Their mates think they make a great couple, but the distance has made it completely unworkable. They had fun and will remain close, but unless something drastic changes, their relationship won’t recover.”

Davidson has previously been linked to a series of A-list beauties, including his former fiancée Ariana Grande, Underworld‘s Kate Beckinsale, and Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood‘s Margaret Qualley.

If you build it, they will stream: ‘Field of Dreams’ gets the TV treatment with Peacock

August 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

While New York Yankees fans might not want to be reminded of Field of Dreams after their recent loss at the film’s Iowa location, Peacock TV has announced a series based on the Kevin Costner classic.

The streaming service has tapped The Office writing alum and Parks and Recreation co-creator Michael Schur with producing a modern take on the Oscar-nominated film, in which Costner played a man mystically prompted to build a baseball field in his cornfield.

“The series will reimagine the mixture of family, baseball, Iowa and magic that makes the movie so enduring and beloved,” the streaming service said in an announcement.

“[W]e could only have entrusted [it] to Mike Schur,” said Erin Underhill, president, Universal Television of the “iconic” film’s adaptation, adding, “His talent, his love for baseball and his reverence for its themes make him the perfect choice to revisit this beloved film that evokes nostalgia and visceral emotion in so many of its fans.”

Universal Television, which backed Schur’s The Good Place and Parks and Rec for NBC, is producing the series.

Incidentally, the love for the film was recently shown in the ratings for that Yankees/White Sox matchup in Dyersville, Iowa, which were the highest of any game since 2005. It drew a big numbers on streaming as well.

Is Adele building a massive mansion in London?

August 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Following reports that Adele recently purchased her LA neighbor Nicole Richie‘s home for more than $7 million, a British tabloid reports that the star is about to build a huge mansion in London.

The Mirror claims it’s seen the plans for the home in the fashionable neighborhood of Kensington, which will be created by connecting two existing homes. The paper claims Adele bought those two homes for more than $15 million and is now spending close to three million to connect them.

The new home, claims the paper, will have a master bedroom that alone measures 1,000 square feet, which is twice the size of the average London apartment. The bedroom will take up the entire first floor of the four-floor property, which will also include a two-car garage, a big playroom for Adele’s eight-year-old son, a yard with a barbecue area and more.

In addition to the house she just bought from Nicole Richie, Adele also owns two more LA properties on that same street.

Lately, Adele’s been seen out and about in New York with her reported new boyfriend, sports agent Rich Paul.

Camille A. Brown to direct For Colored Girls’ on Broadway; Watch trailer to Spike Lee’s ‘NYC Epicenters’

August 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Camille A. Brown will make her directorial debut on Broadway with the upcoming Broadway production of Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf.

Brown, who previously served as the choreographer on the 2019 production of the off-Broadway play, will also continue in her role as choreographer on Broadway. This makes her the first Black woman to serve as both director and choreographer on a Broadway production in more than 65 years. Brown, who is founder and artistic director of the award-winning dance company Camille A. Brown and Dancers, said in a statement that she’s looking “forward to diving into the divine Ntozake Shange’s choreopoem and celebrating her legacy.” For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf will come to Broadway sometime in 2022.

In other news, a trailer for Spike Lee‘s new documentary series, NYC Epicenters 9/11 → 2021½, has been released. The four-part doc follows NYC’s evolution through 9/11, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests. It features first-hand accounts from residents, including first responders, politicians, celebrities, journalists, and even members of Lee’s own family. NYC Epicenters 9/11 → 2021½ premieres on HBO and HBO Max on August 22.

Finally, the highly anticipated episode of Marvel’s What If…, featuring the final performance of the late Chadwick Boseman as King T’Challa, will launch on Disney+ this Wednesday, August 18th. As previously reported, the animated series reimagines famous events from films in the MCU, creating a multiverse of infinite possibilities. In the forthcoming Boseman episode, T’Challa/Black Panther will swap places with Chris Pratt‘s Star-Lord, and learn about his past from Michael Rooker‘s Ravager leader, Yondu. Marvel is owned by Disney, parent company of ABC News.

Luke Bryan announces opening acts on 2021 Farm Tour

August 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Luke Bryan has added more artists to his Farm Tour.

On Monday, the country superstar unveiled the opening acts who will join him as they visit a handful of farms across the country. Dylan Scott, who recently scored his second #1 hit with “Nobody,” hit songwriting trio The Peach Pickers, Whitney Duncan and DJ Rock will perform on the six-date tour that kicks off on September 9 at Statz Bros. Farm in Wisconsin and makes stops throughout the Midwest before ending at Kubiak Family Farms in Michigan on September 18.

Luke has also partnered with Bayer and Feeding America to help fight hunger along the way. For every share of #HerestotheFarmer on social media, Bayer will donate a meal to a person in need.

In the meantime, Luke continues on his Proud to Be Right Here Tour through the fall.

The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” sets record for longest-running song on ‘Billboard’ Hot 100

August 16, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Even though it came out back in 2019, it seems fans still aren’t tired of The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights.”

The smash hit has just set the record for the longest-running song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, at 88 weeks. Previously, it was tied with “Radioactive,” by Imagine Dragons, at 87 weeks.

Prior to this new milestone, the song had also set the record for most time in the top five, the top 10 and the top 40 of the Hot 100 — at 43 weeks, 47 weeks, 79 weeks and 84 weeks, respectively.

“Blinding Lights” is one of three number-one hits from The Weeknd’s 2020 album, After Hours. The others are “Save Your Tears” and “Heartless.”

Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds doesn’t mind that The Weeknd just beat his band’s record. He tells Billboard, “I love The Weeknd…he’s a legend, he’s an icon. I think his music is the type of music that’s going to live on for a long time, and do good things. So if there was ever someone to take the record, I think it’s good company.”

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