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Taylor Swift has postponed her Eras Tour concert Saturday in Rio De Janeiro as extreme heat continues to scorch the Brazilian city, with the conditions likely resulting in the death of an attendee at Friday’s show. “I’m writing this from my dressing room in the stadium. The decision has been …

Sean Combs and Cassie have reached a settlement in the singer’s lawsuit against Combs, in which she accused him of rape, sex trafficking and physical abuse. In statements obtained by Rolling Stone, both parties said they had reached a resolution in the case; the settlement amount was not disclosed. “I …

H.E.R’s magnetic take on the Foo Fighters single “The Glass” was first previewed when she joined the band on Saturday Night Live in October. Following the performance, the singer and songwriter laid the track down on her own in the studio. Today, H.E.R.‘s solo rendition of “The Glass” is available …

PJ Harvey recently treated the NPR office to four songs from this year’s I Inside the Old Year Dying, an album that found her singing in the archaic dialect of Dorset, where she grew up, as well as an occasional nod to Elvis Presley’s “Love Me Tender.” She sang in …

Ryder Beer is kickstarting his own musical journey. Ryder, the younger sibling of pop star Madison Beer, released his debut single “Can’t Take It” Friday — and with it, he’s ready to take listeners into his own world. “So far, my musical journey has been trying to find a sound …

George Brown, the co-founder, drummer, and songwriter for Kool & the Gang, died Thursday, Nov. 16, after a battle with cancer. He was 74. A rep for Kool & the Gang confirmed Brown’s death in a statement shared with Rolling Stone. Brown’s family asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations …

Elton John‘s successful musical about Tammy Faye Bakker is heading to Broadway. Producers announced Friday that Tammy Faye will make its way to New York City after a successful run in London for the 2024-2025 season. During the England run, Katie Brayben played Bakker while Andrew Rannells played her first …

Sabrina Carpenter might still be opening for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour, but she’s personally entering her own holiday era. On Friday, the singer released her six-track EP Fruitcake, featuring five original Christmas songs — and a classic with a twist. “Just sayin I never seen Santa Claus and …

Blake Shelton was ready to leave The Voice several seasons before he went his own way. While visiting The Jennifer Hudson Show Friday, the country singer shared that he remained as a coach on the competition show longer than he anticipated — and he does “not yet.” “To be totally …

Judas Priest have endured in one form or another for more than 50 years, and on their new single, “Trial by Fire,” they recognize their own fortitude. “Bound and abused, branded a liar/I have endured trial by fire,” frontman Rob Halford sings in the chorus, growling the word “fire” a …