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It's the new song from Miley Cyrus, "Used To Be Young", playing all day today on ! When you hear it, does it make you think about Hannah Montana first or yourself? Al Levine on 106.1 BLI
Miley Cyrus' new single "Used To Be Young" debuted at the stroke of midnight on Friday.
Wow! Looking back on an amazing career so far with "yours truly" from Ariana Grande getting the deluxe treatment! What's your favorite song from that album after "The Way"? Al Levine on 106.1 BLI
Ariana Grande's has officially started her celebration of the 10th anniversary of her debut album, Yours Truly.
An online rumor suggesting that Justin Bieber is planning to part ways with his longtime manager Scooter Braun isn't true, Entertainment Tonight reports.
Lil Nas X is going from the old town road to the silver screen.
On Friday, August 18, Disney+ dropped a teaser revealing the release date for its forthcoming series Percy Jackson and the Olympians: December 20.
With Barbie crossing $1.2 billion at the box office, Michael Cera apparently has a Zoom link to thank for being one of the dolls in director Greta Gerwig's collection.
Have no fear, your reality roundup is here! Here's a look at what's happened in the world of reality television this week.
Britney Spears hasn't made any official comment about her impending divorce from Sam Asghari, but he's posted a statement on his Instagram Story about the split.
Windham Rotunda, known as WWE star Bray Wyatt, died suddenly at age 36, WWE announced this evening. 💔🙏
Windham Rotunda, known as WWE star Bray Wyatt, died suddenly at age 36, WWE announced on Thursday.
The The New York Times is declaring Olivia Rodrigo a rock star opting out of pop? I'd say "Vampire" is a true pop song but "bad idea right" has a different sound! A second album should show versatility! I'm looking forward to hearing "Guts"! Al Levine on 106.1 BLI
If you're wondering what Olivia Rodrigo's highly anticipated album GUTS sounds like, well, just read The New York Times. The publication has declared that on the album, Olivia's "largely opted out" of pop, adding, "She is simply a rock star."
Are you sitting on an unknown talent? After reading this story about Benson Boone it's got to make you wonder, or does it? Al Levine on 106.1 BLI
After breaking through in 2021 with his hit "Ghost Town," Benson Boone now has a global hit on his hands with "In the Stars," inspired by the death of his beloved great-grandmother. Benson's vocal performance on the song is so emotional that you may be surprised to learn that he's only been singing ...
It's ! Do you celebrate by finding a or great diner or say "pass" for ? and
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3rd grader doesn't like someone in her class 🤨 Should the parents remove her from the class? 👩🏫 - The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali
Now this sounds like a good Friday night. Who is going to be watching this new show on MAX? - The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali
Chip and Joanna Gaines from the show "Fixer Upper" are developing a roller-dancing reality competition series for Max. Skaters will compete for a cash prize, and the show will debut early next year.
FX has announced its premiere dates for its upcoming programming, including the returns of the award-winning American Horror Story, Fargo and its Hulu exclusive shows.
Ed Sheeran is really going all in with the "Autumn is coming" campaign promoting his new album.
In an Instagram post Wednesday evening, August 16, Jamie Foxx updated fans about his recovery from the still-undisclosed health scare that left him hospitalized in April.
Sam Asghari has filed for divorce from Britney Spears after 14 months of marriage, according to Entertainment Tonight.
As one of the fastest growing sports, Pickleball is taking over the United States -- and soon our televisions.
Playing the Super Bowl halftime show is a career goal for many performers, but not Ed Sheeran. The British singer tells Andy Cohen's Deep & Shallow Podcast that he sees the performance as more of "an American thing" and doesn't think his onstage style would be a good fit. "I don't have pizazz," he says, citing other halftime show performers like Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Beyonce. "Like, all of these amazing performers — I'm just not that. I'm not gonna have dancers onstage. I'm not gonna have fireworks and blah blah."
Playing the Super Bowl halftime show is a career goal for many performers, but not Ed Sheeran. The British singer tells Andy Cohen's Deep & Shallow Podcast that he sees the performance as more of "an American thing" and doesn't think his onstage style would be a good fit. "I don't have pizazz," he s...
Think this will have a different sound to it without Scooter? Al Levine on 106.1 BLI
The Scooter Braun drama continues. While various sources have stated that Justin Bieber is still signed to Braun's management company, SB Projects, a new report claims Justin hasn't talked to him in a long time, and he's working on music without him for the first time in his career.
The Mid-Life Crisis M**F 💋 Should this mom just act her age? - The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali
Here we go as Starbucks heralds in the new season! Al Levine on 106.1 BLI
Starbucks is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Well, would you drink out of this? 😂 - The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali
A year ago this week, a Yankees fan went viral for poking a hole in a hot dog, and using it as a straw to drink his beer. Now Oscar Mayer is paying tribute by giving away replica hot dog straws made of silicone. They're doing a limited number per day. You can sign up at OscarMayer.com/HotDogStraw...
If you want to get that last summer activity in for a discount, LISTEN UP! - The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali
Producer Sarah here- Parents, summer is coming to an end, and if you want to get that last summer activity in for a discount, LISTEN UP!NYC City Lights Cruise$23.52 for one person$47 for two if you’re a couple$112 for four if you’re a couple with kids… or a couple that wants to go on a double ...
Is it really the best day to book a flight? - The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali
It's National Cheap Flight Day, when tickets for the holidays are supposed to be the cheapest. Most experts say it's overblown though, and there isn't really one "best" day for everyone. That said, tickets do tend to be cheaper this time of year than they were a month or two ago.
Ed Sheeran is still awaiting a call from Taylor Swift to rerecord their Reputation duet, "End Game." When asked by Andy Cohen on his Deep & Shallow Podcast Monday, Ed confirmed he hasn't yet been in the studio for "Taylor's Version" of the song. "No, I haven't. No. No," he said. "But 1989 (Taylor's Version) is the next one coming out. That's the next one." Taylor, of course, announced at her final Los Angeles Eras Tour show last week that 1989 (Taylor's Version) is coming October 27. Reputation, which first came out in 2017, will be her final "Taylor's Version" rerecording. Ed's been on tour at the same time as Taylor, so he says he hasn't gotten to see her show yet. "I would love to go and see Taylor's show, but we're all playing on the same dates every single weekend," he tells Andy. "I think there's a chance next year when she's in the U.K."
Ed Sheeran is still awaiting a call from Taylor Swift to rerecord their Reputation duet, "End Game." When asked by Andy Cohen on his Deep & Shallow Podcast Monday, Ed confirmed he hasn't yet been in the studio for "Taylor's Version" of the song. "No, I haven't. No. No," he said. "But 1989 (Taylor's ...
After several teases — including a cryptic website and phone number — Selena Gomez has officially announced her new era.
Madonna celebrated her 65th birthday in Lisbon, according to The Portugal News, but she welcomed the milestone with a sobering thought.
On August 18, Entertainment Tonight reported that *NSYNC is planning to reunite to record a song for the soundtrack of the upcoming animated Trolls sequel Trolls Band Together. Even before that, it seems like *NSYNC's JC Chasez was laying the groundwork for the reunion.
Justin Bieber has been laying low for several months. The last time he posted on social media was in May, but that might be because he's been in the studio working on new music.
Ariana Grande has quite a few tattoos, but she says her newest one is something that she's waited a long time for.
Have some honey today because Winnie the Pooh is turning 102! 🥳🍯
August 22 marks a very special day in the Hundred Acre Wood.
Happy Birthday Dua Lipa!
Time for us to celebrate by dancing the night away! 💃🎂🥳
Would you donate to this “irresponsible” young adult to help Seymour out? 🐶 -The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali
They're aiming at you to go back ,are you going? Al Levine on 106.1 BLI
Last year's promotion attracted 8.1 million moviegoers.
She's a mom again!! Rihanna and ASAP Rocky! Al Levine on 106.1 BLI
RZA has a new sibling.
Um...can we not cuddle and kiss turtles tho? Like...why did we start this? - The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali
The CDC is asking people to please stop kissing and snuggling pet TURTLES. They're linked to a salmonella outbreak that's sickened at least 26 people in 11 states.
Need to get to Beans Bagels immediately!
- The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali
We don't mess with bagels here on Long Island, so when a new flavor or type of bagel drops, we're all over it like white on rice.
While most first heard of The Diplomat star Keri Russell when her show Felicity became a hit, the actress's first big gig was as a Mouseketeer in The All-New Mickey Mouse Club.
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Meet Savannah, the first giraffe ever born on Long Island! Here’s a video of her & her mama, Peaches. You can visit them (and all the other amazing animals) at White Post Animal Farm of Melville! 🦒 ❤️
While Al's away Val will play...here 10-3pm. Look!!! 👀 my ears move when I do this🙀 . 😆anyway… What's for lunch? ~ Val
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FAVORITE WEATHER SONG MAKER, BEN BLANCHET! Check out his birthday weather song, for him, Syke and even Joe Jonas! Have a great day bud! We love you!
Kicking off a morning of Birthday blessings with some happy wishes to Syke from the birthday cupcake 😆 - The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali
We can all agree this is a perfect list, right? - The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali
#fbf 2019! 😅😅😅 Working overnights be liiike..... ~ Val
Our friends at Strong Island Animal Rescue League have found the missing lynx in Central Islip & relocated it to Sweet Briar Nature Center in Smithtown! You’ll be happy to know the lynx is healthy & in good spirits. - The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali
Safe to say it’s been PREEEETTTTTY hot the last few days, so we had to call in our bery own weather singer, Ben Blanchet- IT’S BENSDAY WEDNESDAY! - The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali
ME! 😒 SEEING THE TEMPS FOR THIS WEEK!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🥺🤬🆘 It’s a cruel summer.
HIII!!! In for @levineonscene 11am-3pm! Never been to work this early on a Monday. Let’s go!!! 😎. Is that too many exclamations?!
Red, white, and BEN BLANCHET! He's back with a brand new weather song for Fourth of July! 🇺🇸
Hope you’re enjoying your weekend! Tune in tomorrow to learn about @pawsofwar on #pluggedintolongisland , around 6:25am …local #longisland nonprofit matching vets with ptsd with rescued service dogs. 🐶 (pawsofwar.org) ~ @val_onair
He's back!!!! Ben Blanchet from Maybe Autism Is My Superpower stopping by with a special Memorial Day themed weather song for your MDW! Ben will be bringing us specialty songs moving forward for holidays & other special events. So happy to hear his voice again! - Syke & allyalionair
Police are searching for several good Samaritans credited with preventing tragedy when a driver suffered a medical episode while behind the wheel in Florida this week. Read the story at https://bit.ly/37FEEoD
Congratulations to Amber from St. James on being one of the latest winners of BLI's $1,000 Cash For Gas! You could be next. Find out how at https://bit.ly/3kKiODc
Congratulations to Dave from Mastic for winning $1,000 in our Cash For Gas Contest! 💵👏 #Mastic #LongIsland You could be next. Get all the details at https://bit.ly/37TprjZ
So sad to say this is the last Bensday Wednesday weather forecast song, as Ben has made the very mature decision to focus more on his music teaching! Good news is that he'll visit us every so often & stay in touch. We love you, Ben!!! Today is the 1 year anniversary of Ben's first weather song, so how fitting that he re-made the first song for today's final Bensday Wednesday! You can keep up with Ben & all the amazing things he continues to do at Maybe Autism Is My Superpower! - Syke & allyalionair
Been a little tree hugger since a baby. Happy Earth Day! We can all do simple things to help Mother Earth out- like cutting the plastic on the soda or beer cans, reusing to-go containers more than once. Carpooling, meatless Mondays! (Cows emit a huuge amount of green house gases)….It’s not about being perfect, it’s about doing what you can. 🌍🌏🌎 And if you want some #vegan resources you can always slide into my dm’s😎😊! ~ @val_onair
IT’S A BANANA BONANZA THIS BENSDAY! It’s going to be a beautiful day, thanks to Ben for this great weather song!
Congratulations to Will from Oakdale who scored $1,000 with our Cash For Gas! You could be next! Just visit https://bit.ly/3rWkeib for all the info
🥳Congratulations! To Jessica from Ronkonkoma! Just won her way in to the Can’t Stop Us Now Tour at Jones Beach! Another shot at @pitbul tickets at 1:30.
Sooo I’ve been posting a bunch of your musicals, but I wanna throw it back to a very shy, unconfident, 14-year-old Ally Ali in her first leading role. WISH I could redo this now because I CRINGEEEE watching 😂 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella has always been a favorite of mine ♥️🎃 Happy Throwback Thursday! - allyalionair
Hippity hoppity, it’s an Easter Bensday!
🎶 Here’s a story, of a kid named Ben! He loves to give us weather songs! 🎶 This Brady Bunch weather song from author of Maybe Autism is my Superpower is EVERYTHING!
Um. NEED YALL TO EXPERIENCE WHAT I DID TONIGHT. @mtsinaihsdrama was FLAWLESS in their production of Chicago! (There was no Trina Vega performance of Chicago but surprisingly I’m okay with that.) Incredible job to everyone at Mount Sinai High! - allyalionair . .
EVERY👏🏻YEAR!!! 👏🏻 Or is it just me😆🙈 What’s the difference between Album of the Year and Record of the Year? ~ @val_onair
Newfield High School you POSITOOVELY own my heart. What a night, and what a talented cast beyond belief. Thank you for the backstage tour and for all of your kindness. Congratulations to the cast, crew, pit & everyone involved with The Little Mermaid at Newfield. I’m actually obsessed with all of you. allyalionair
Had a BLAST under the sea with the cast of The Little Mermaid at Deer Park High School! Tonight was preview night but you can check them out 4/1 at 7 PM, and 4/2 at 1PM OR 7PM! - allyalionair (106.1 BLI & DEER PARK HIGH DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THESE SONGS)
Nothing like a Bensday Wednesday weather song to kick off our mornings! Ben Blanchet, author of Maybe Autism is my Superpower, is ready for the beautiful day ahead, are you? Great job as always bud! - Syke & allyalionair
Congratulations to our Top Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Lee-Tom, a special ed teacher at Northport High! This AMAZING TEACHER is seen as a second mother to her students. Thanks to our friends at College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Mrs. Lee-Tom has won a $250 gift card not only for her classroom, but also a $250 gift card for herself! Thank you for all you do!
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