Filmmaker Steven Soderbergh is preparing a new documentary centered on one of the most significant moments in modern music history: the final interview John Lennon and Yoko Ono gave on the afternoon of Dec. 8, 1980, just hours before Lennon was killed outside the Dakota building in New York City.... Read More »
Pras Michél, founding member of the Fugees, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison following his conviction on charges that included conspiracy, money laundering, and illegal lobbying. The sentence was handed down Thursday by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in Washington, D.C. Michél will also serve three years of supervised... Read More »
Zach Bryan has shared one of his most candid reflections to date, addressing the pressures of fame, the strain of recent controversies, and his decision to stop drinking and begin therapy. In a statement posted to social media on Tuesday, the singer detailed the personal challenges that led him to... Read More »
Smokey Robinson is facing new sexual battery allegations as two additional former domestic employees move to join an existing lawsuit accusing the Motown singer of years of misconduct inside his homes in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The new claims, one from a male former worker and another from a... Read More »
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 »
