Back in his hometown of Dallas, rapper BigXthaPlug was hosting a release party for his third studio album, I Hope You’re Happy, his take on country. But just hours later, though, at 2:20 a.m. on Friday, X, born Xavier Landum, was arrested and booked on charges of marijuana possession (less …
Read More »Suspect Arrested in Rüfüs Du Sol Concert Assault
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting fellow concertgoers during a Rüfüs Du Sol show at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles over the weekend, the Los Angeles Times reports. The suspect was identified as Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala. Police say that video footage of the assault, …
Read More »Ruel Previews New Album 'Kicking My Feet' With Bluesy Single 'The Suburbs'
Australian pop musician Ruel is falling head over heels for his second studio album, Kicking My Feet. The 22-year-old will release the record on Oct. 17 as the follow-up to his debut 4th Wall, which arrived in 2023. “I knew I wanted to push myself on this new album, but …
Read More »Ghislaine Maxwell Told Trump's DOJ She's 'Always Liked' and 'Admires' Him
Ghislaine Maxwell understood the assignment. In her recent interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, the convicted sex trafficker and former Jeffrey Epstein accomplice made sure to flatter Donald Trump as much as possible, while saying nothing that might make the president look bad, as she publicly seeks a pardon. …
Read More »Rauw Alejandro Accused of Not Clearing DJ Playero Samples on 'Saturno'
Rauw Alejandro is facing a new lawsuit accusing him of not obtaining licenses for samples of several songs by reggaeton pioneer DJ Playero across his 2022 album, Saturno. Notably, the lawsuit was not brought by DJ Playero — who actively collaborated with Alejandro on Saturno — but BM Records, a …
Read More »Luke Hemmings and Sierra Deaton Welcome First Child
5 Seconds of Summer frontman Luke Hemmings and songwriter Sierra Deaton have welcomed their first child together. On Instagram, the couple offered a glimpse into their private life as they shared a carousel of images celebrating their baby girl. “Our best kept secret,” they captioned the post. “Written and Produced …
Read More »Sombr's Debut Album Has Everything Pop Has Been Missing
Sombr has New York City under his spell. The 20-year-old had jusr stepped onto a stage assembled on Canal Street to the sound of piercing screams. His debut album I Barely Know Her was scheduled for release in a few hours, but the musician wanted the first introduction of these …
Read More »How to Watch U.S. Open Coverage on the Tennis Channel Without Cable
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The 2025 U.S. Open is in full swing, as some of the top tennis pros in the world head to Flushing Meadows to compete at Arthur Ashe Stadium. …
Read More »Sony's WH-1000XM5 Headphones Are Cheaper Than They Were on Prime Day
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones upped the ante in audio quality and noise-canceling, but the brand’s older headphones still deliver excellent performance — now, for less. Typically $400, you can …
Read More »Hotline TNT Becomes the Latest Band to Remove Music From Spotify
Shoegaze-influenced band Hotline TNT has become the latest in a series of musicians to pull their music from Spotify. In a statement posted to the group’s Instagram, founder Will Anderson wrote: “We are leaving the Spotify streaming service. The company that bills itself as the steward of all recorded music …
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