The music industry is mourning Sly Stone. After news broke that the groundbreaking musician had died at 82 on Monday, stars from Questlove and Chuck D to Clairo and Fatboy Slim shared tributes for the star. Stone’s family announced his death in a statement Monday, writing that his death was …

Tha Carter VI season is in full effect, as attendees of the BET Awards learned during Lil Wayne‘s performance at “Culture’s Biggest Night.” Wayne, who just dropped his Tha Carter VI album, invigorated the crowd with his rendition of “A Milli,” preceded by his new track “Welcome to The Carter.” …

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The late Sly Stone was known as a wildly inventive musician, whose discography spanned genres and audiences throughout his decades-long career. As the lead singer of Sly and …

While accepting the BET Awards’ first trophy of the night for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Doechii also became the first person on stage to acknowledge the protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement that have been taking place for days in Los Angeles, where the Awards are being held. Though local …

BTS members RM and V were discharged from the South Korean military on Monday after completing their 18-month mandatory service. Both RM and V were enlisted as active-duty soldiers in the Army. They mark the third and fourth members of the K-Pop group to finish their required time in the …

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Apple‘s WWDC conference was one of small upgrades rather than big leaps, with a few new AI features and a focus on its refreshed design language. Dubbed “Liquid …

Role Model is canceling a few shows to focus on filming Lena Dunham’s Good Sex. The singer announced that he’d drop out of most of Gracie Abrams‘ shows, where he was scheduled as an opener, and an upcoming festival appearance. “I’m so excited to be joining Lena and the Good …

Two leaders of a women’s wellness start-up that promoted sexual empowerment through “orgasmic meditation” were convicted Monday of using psychological abuse, surveillance, indoctrination, and intimidation to coerce employees into forced labor. Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz, the former CEO and former head of sales at the once-buzzy San Francisco venture …

The BET Awards have been celebrating Black achievement for 25 years, and this year’s ceremony sees stars like Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Doechii, Drake, and more up for several awards. Lamar is the night’s most nominated person, with 10 nods, including Album of the Year for GNX; Video of the Year …

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired a panel of 17 medical and public health experts that advised the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy, and is expected to replace them with individuals aligned with his own vaccine skepticism. In a statement issued on Monday, the …