One of Ace Frehley’s most recognizable stage-used instruments, a custom sunburst Gibson Les Paul known as a “Smoker” guitar, is going up for sale. The instrument, which became synonymous with Frehley’s pyrotechnic-heavy solos, will be auctioned through GottaHaveRockandRoll.com beginning Nov. 19 and closing on Dec. 5. The site confirmed that... Read More »
As Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica three weeks ago, Ziggy Marley watched the impact unfold from Los Angeles, where he has been working on a new album. Unable to reach relatives and friends during the first day of the storm, he relied on news reports and scattered updates from contacts... Read More »
Freddie Mercury has been commemorated with a new collectible from the Royal Mint, joining the ranks of influential British musicians celebrated through special-edition currency. The coin, unveiled this week, features a portrait of the late Queen frontman alongside his signature and design elements referencing one of the most defining performances... Read More »
London’s Metropolitan Police have formally concluded their investigation into the death of 45-year-old Lee Claydon, who fell from an upper-level balcony during an Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium in August. Authorities determined there was no third-party involvement, describing the event as a “tragic accident” following several months of witness outreach,... Read More »
Nearly three decades after the murder of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, new information surrounding the singer’s autopsy has resurfaced alongside the Netflix documentary Selena y Los Dinos: A Family Legacy. The film, which revisits the Tejano star’s brief life and enduring cultural legacy, includes material that brings renewed attention to the forensic... Read More »
Authorities in Palm Beach County are investigating a home-invasion robbery that unfolded at Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Florida residence Sunday night, an incident that occurred while the rapper was away filming a livestream. According to a statement provided to Rolling Stone by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, four masked and armed... Read More »
As jury selection opened this week in Megan Thee Stallion’s defamation and cyberstalking lawsuit against blogger Milagro Gramz, the case took an immediate turn: Tory Lanez, whose 2022 criminal conviction underpins much of the civil dispute, was held in contempt of court. A federal magistrate judge ruled that Lanez’s repeated... Read More »
Paul McCartney has joined a growing coalition of high-profile musicians protesting proposed U.K. copyright changes that could allow artificial intelligence companies to freely use recorded music as training material without licensing or compensation. His contribution arrives not in the form of a new song, but as a 2-minute, 45-second track... Read More »
Lil Nas X returned to a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday, marking his first public appearance since completing an inpatient treatment program following his August arrest. The musician, born Montero Hill, kept a low profile during the brief proceeding, offering no statements as he entered the courtroom surrounded by his... Read More »
Sharon Osbourne has publicly criticized ongoing efforts to release a set of rare 1969 demo recordings made by the musicians who would soon become Black Sabbath. The tracks, recorded under the band’s original name Earth, resurfaced this year when Jim Simpson, the group’s first manager, announced his intention to issue... Read More »
Camp Flog Gnaw, Tyler, the Creator’s annual Los Angeles festival, will not take place as originally planned this weekend after forecasters warned that a rare and intense storm system is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds, and potential flooding to the region. Organizers announced Friday that the two-day event,... Read More »
Todd Snider, a singular voice in alt-country and Americana whose blend of candor, wit, and lived-in storytelling made him a cult figure for nearly three decades, died Friday at 59. Rolling Stone confirmed his death. While no cause was released publicly, Snider had reportedly been diagnosed with pneumonia earlier in... Read More »
In an era where nearly every corner of a live event ends up online, some of the most memorable moments aren’t happening onstage. Instead, they unfold in the crowd, whether it’s someone filming with outdated tech or a fan holding up an oversized tablet. But this week, one particularly unexpected... Read More »
Dave Burgess, the guitarist, bandleader, and songwriter whose work with the Champs helped propel the 1958 instrumental “Tequila” into an enduring pop-culture staple, has died. He was 90. His death on Oct. 19 was confirmed in an obituary published by the Anglin Funeral Home in Dover, Tennessee. Burgess presided over... Read More »
Limp Bizkit will no longer perform in Estonia next year, after past comments from frontman Fred Durst expressing support for Russia resurfaced and prompted swift backlash. The band had been scheduled to appear at Tallinn’s Unibet Arena on May 31, 2026. However, the concert’s event page has since been updated... Read More »
