Lady Gaga gets emotional while discussing the creation and success of “Die With a Smile” — her hit collaboration with Bruno Mars — in this bonus clip from Gaga’s recent episode of Rolling Stone’s “The Breakdown.” “I’m just so grateful to have made ‘Die With a Smile’ with Bruno,” Gaga …
Read More »André 3000 Says OutKast Is 'Further Away' From New Music Than Ever
André 3000 said he and Big Boi are “further away” from a new OutKast album “than we’ve ever been” while discussing the legendary group’s possible future with Rolling Stone. During the wide-ranging interview, André spoke at length about his current musical journey, which has taken him far from rap to …
Read More »Snoop Dogg and Jelly Roll's Tom Petty-Sampling Weed Ode Is Here
Snoop Dogg’s got a new album out today, it’s produced primarily by Dr. Dre — marking their first full collaboration since Doggystyle — and you better believe it boasts a centerpiece song about weed. One that features Jelly Roll and even samples Tom Petty. “Last Dance with Mary Jane” borrows …
Read More »All Things Must Be Cast: Joseph Quinn to Play George Harrison in Beatles Biopics?
With a little help from casting directors and the rumor mill, the stars of the forthcoming separate Beatle biopics are coming into view — and could now include two actors from Gladiator II. According to Deadline, Joseph Quinn, who plays Emperor Geta in that film and is also known for …
Read More »Christmas Is Canceled: Mariah Carey Nixes Two More Shows Over Flu
Mariah Carey is still sadly unable to spread any holiday cheer at the moment, with the official Queen of Christmas canceling two more shows on her holiday tour due to an ongoing illness. Carey announced that she was calling off her show in Newark, New Jersey tonight, Dec. 13, and …
Read More »Timothée Chalamet On Dylan Biopic: 'This Is a Movie I'm Absolutely Proudest of in My Career'
Timothée Chalamet stopped by The Late Show Thursday night in full promo mode for his Dylan Biopic A Complete Unknown, describing the film to Stephen Colbert as “a humble bridge, a gateway to anybody who’s not a fan to discover” Dylan’s music. “The worst thing we could’ve done with a …
Read More »Taylor Swift Mines the Vault, Launches 'Eras Archive' Site
It’s Taylor Swift‘s birthday, and she’s gifting her fans something special to celebrate. Swift’s marketing and public relations company, Taylor Nation, launched an “Eras Archive” site which honor each of the superstar’s musical eras. The archival site features eight videos of behind-the-scenes footage from several music videos over the last …
Read More »Ben Kweller Announces New Album, His First Since Son's Death: Most 'Emotionally Raw' Project Yet
Ben Kweller has a seventh album and a North American tour in the works, a year following the death of his 16-year-son. His latest album, Cover the Mirrors, a 12-track record, will arrive May 30, the singer-songwriter announced Friday. The album’s release date marks what would have been his late …
Read More »U2's Larry Mullen Jr. Reveals Dyscalculia Diagnosis: Counting Bars of Music Like 'Climbing Everest'
U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. said that he was recently diagnosed with dyscalculia, a learning disability similar to dyslexia that effects a person’s ability to do arithmetic or comprehend numbers. Speaking publicly about the disability for the first time in an interview with Times Radio, Mullen said he cannot add …
Read More »Paula Abdul Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit With Former 'American Idol' Producer
Paula Abdul and former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe have reached a private settlement a year after she first sued him on sexual assault allegations, according to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone. Financial details of the settlement weren’t disclosed in the court documents. In a statement to Rolling Stone, …
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