At an event filled with some of the world’s most powerful and wealthy figures, Billie Eilish used her platform to call for empathy and redistribution. Accepting the Wall Street Journal Magazine Music Innovator of the Year award on Wednesday, Oct. 29, the 23-year-old singer-songwriter urged billionaires to use their wealth... Read More »
Pierre Robert, a fixture of Philadelphia rock radio for more than four decades and one of the city’s most recognizable broadcast voices, has died at 70. His agent confirmed his death to Rolling Stone on Thursday. For 44 years, Robert was the midday host on 93.3 WMMR, where his mix... Read More »
Singer and actress Halle Bailey and rapper DDG, whose legal name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., have officially dropped their respective domestic violence complaints against one another after months of legal disputes. The former couple, who share a two-year-old son, reached a temporary settlement that includes a custody and visitation... Read More »
After years of silence and a strained history, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham appear to have found their way back to civility, if not full reconciliation. The former Fleetwood Mac bandmates and famously tumultuous exes reunited, at least in spirit, on a new episode of Song Exploder, where they reflected... Read More »
A new class-action lawsuit was filed Monday in Jackson County Circuit Court against Grammy-winning artist Drake, social-media star Adin Ross, and the online casino platform Stake.us, alleging that these parties collaborated in the design and promotion of a “deceptive” gambling scheme marketed to Missouri consumers. According to a 34-page complaint,... Read More »
The Public Enemy rapper and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will serve as the official sponsor and hype man for the U.S. bobsled and skeleton team at the 2026 Winter Olympics, bringing his signature energy, booming charisma, and unmistakable voice to the icy tracks of Milan–Cortina, Italy. This isn’t... Read More »
Rockabilly legends the Stray Cats have canceled their entire 2025 tour following news that frontman Brian Setzer is battling what the band has described as a “serious illness.” The trio, known for hits like “Rock This Town” and “Stray Cat Strut”, had been scheduled to kick off their first major... Read More »
Federal authorities have projected that Sean “Diddy” Combs will complete his prison term in the spring of 2028, marking the first official estimate of when the 55-year-old music executive could regain his freedom. According to Bureau of Prisons records reviewed this week, Combs is on track to finish his 50-month... Read More »
For the first time in nearly a decade, Radiohead are reuniting for a European tour, and in a rare joint interview, the band has opened up about the personal and creative fractures that led to their long absence. Speaking with The Times UK, the members reflected on the final stages... Read More »
In a candid message shared this week, Grammy-winning singer Nelly Furtado revealed she will be stepping away from performing live for the “foreseeable future,” as she pivots toward other creative and personal pursuits. The announcement arrives as she marks the 25th anniversary of her debut album Whoa, Nelly! and reflects... Read More »
Jack DeJohnette, the innovative jazz drummer whose explosive yet fluid playing helped define Miles Davis’ electric period and reshaped modern jazz rhythm, has died at 83. His assistant, Joan Clancy, confirmed that DeJohnette passed away on Sunday from congestive heart failure. “He was very comfortable and at peace,” she said,... Read More »
The Beatles will expand their archival series this fall with Anthology 4, a new 36-track collection that includes 13 previously unreleased recordings. Leading the release is a raw early version of “I’ve Just Seen a Face,” recorded during the Help! sessions in 1965 and unheard until now. The newly surfaced... Read More »
Slash doesn’t think Las Vegas’ Sphere is ready for a Guns N’ Roses takeover. Speaking with Trunk Nation on SiriusXM, the guitarist said the high-tech venue, while visually striking, doesn’t align with the band’s traditional live setup. “I haven’t been [to the Sphere] yet, but just everything that I’ve seen,... Read More »
Lizzo is once again facing a legal challenge over her music, this time, for a track that hasn’t even been released. A Georgia-based entity known as the GRC Trust has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the singer, claiming that a snippet of her unreleased song “I’m Goin’ in Till... Read More »
Pop singer Chappell Roan has taken a bold step beyond the stage, unveiling a new philanthropic initiative designed to support trans youth and broader LGBTQ+ communities. In an Instagram announcement on Thursday, October 23, she introduced the Midwest Princess Project, which has already raised more than $400,000 through Roan’s recent... Read More »
