Yungblud was forced to cancel a pair of concerts in England and Scotland as he continues to battle tonsillitis. The musician nixed a gig in Dundee, Scotland, on Thursday, July 10, before revealing on Instagram Stories that he would also be postponing his July 11 show in Liverpool, as well. …
Read More »Givēon's Old-School R&B Heartbreak
With his oaky baritone, Givēon often sounds like he teleported to us from the 1970s. In the rapid-fire internet age, his love songs — frequently lost-love songs — are unhurried. At his best, he’s like a barrel-aged cognac — warm, earthy, and mature. Still, when he rose to prominence at …
Read More »Billy Joel Details How 'Music Saved My Life' in 'And So It Goes' Documentary Trailer
In the official trailer for Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the musician considers a reality in which “Uptown Girl” was a Mozart piece. It’s not entirely farfetched. His history as a musician started with listening to classical music. Besides, the singer and songwriter has learned not to count out …
Read More »Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty to Two More Charges in London Assault Case
Chris Brown returned to court in London on Friday, July 11, where he pleaded not guilty to lesser charges tied to his alleged attack of a music producer at a nightclub two years ago. The two additional charges Brown addressed were for assault occasioning actual bodily harm and carrying an …
Read More »Tyla Asks 'Is It' Wrong for a New Romance to Feel So Right on Latest Single
Tyla doesn’t give a fuck when it comes to sharing all her desires. On new track “Is It,” the South African singer asks, “Am I coming on a little strong?” but doesn’t care to know the answer; she still puts all her sensual desires on display over an infectious dancehall-inspired …
Read More »Justin Bieber Returns With New Album 'Swag'
Justin Bieber is back. Just hours after cryptically teasing his comeback, the singer has released Swag, his first full-length LP in four years. Almost as if he wanted to make up for lost time, Bieber stuffed the record with 21 new songs, including collaborations with Gunna, Sexyy Red, and Cash …
Read More »T.I. and Tiny's Wild Battle for $71 Million Award at Doll Trial Explained
When a California jury handed hip-hop mogul T.I. and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris an eye-popping $71.4 million award at a civil trial that pitted the couple’s pop group OMG Girlz against a line of candy-colored plastic dolls, even Tiny was blown away. “I mean, wow. They did more than …
Read More »Travis Scott Unveils 'Jackboys 2' Release Date
With just days to go before its release, Travis Scott announced that his Cactus Jack compilation album Jackboys 2 will roll out this Sunday, July 13. According to post shared to his Instagram on Thursday night, the project will span 17 songs and be hosted by Bun B. “The Jack …
Read More »Backstreet's Back: Backstreet Boys Drop Official Residency Merch Ahead of Las Vegas Shows
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Backstreet Boys officially take the stage at the Sphere in Las Vegas on July 11, kicking off their long-awaited Into the Millennium residency. The boy band’s Sin City …
Read More »AJ McLean on His Sobriety Journey: 'I'm Sticking This One Out'
AJ McLean is in “the best head space I’ve ever been in my life.” In a new interview with People published on Thursday, the Backstreet Boy reflected on how he is focused on his sobriety journey after going through a relapse several years ago. “Towards the end of the DNA …
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