Karol G opened the 2023 Billboard Music Awards performances with a three-song set on Sunday, which included her collab with Peso Pluma “Qlona”; “Labios Mordidos,” an unreleased track that is part of Kali Uchis’ upcoming studio albumOrquideas; and “Ojos Ferrari” her collab with Justin Quiles and Angel Dior. The singer, …
Read More »Forget Guitar Solos. These Days the Flute Rules
Last week, the news that André 3000 would be releasing an album of instrumental flute jams was greeted with enough head-scratching to draw blood. But don’t tell that to Jake Fridkis, who plays principal flute with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. If you’ve heard DJ Khaled and Drake’s “No Secret” …
Read More »Watch NewJeans Perform 'Super Shy' and 'OMG' at 2023 BBMAs
K-pop sensations NewJeans performed “Super Shy” and “OMG” during the 2023 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday. Appearing first in a futuristic set with pulsating lights that framed each of them in separate booths, the quintet — Danielle, Haerin, Hyein, Hanni and Minji — then moved to centerstage where they were …
Read More »The U.S. Senate Is Starting to Get Fed Up With Live Nation
A Senate subcommittee issued a subpoena to live music giant Live Nation Entertainment late last week, seeking documents related to ticket prices and fees listed on Ticketmaster. The subpoena, obtained by Rolling Stone, comes eight months after the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations first launched an inquiry into Live Nation …
Read More »Peso Pluma Hits Boxing Ring With Mike Tyson for 'Rubicon' at BBMAs
Peso Pluma took a victory lap around a boxing ring during his performance of “Rubicon” from Genesis at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday. The Mexican singer was escorted to his unrivaled match by heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson and backed by a seven-piece band as he delivered the song …
Read More »Victoria Beckham 'Can't Fight' the Rich Kid Allegations as She Drops 'My Dad Had a Rolls-Royce' T-Shirts
David Beckham‘s voice repeating the words “Be honest” while interrupting her interview for his docu-series must still be ringing in Victoria Beckham‘s head. Posh Spice released $150 t-shirts with the slogan “My dad had a Rolls-Royce” several weeks after a clip of her speaking about her “working class” upbringing on …
Read More »Tate McRae Heats Up 'SNL' With 'Greedy,' New Single 'Grave'
Singer Tate McRae debuted as Saturday Night Live musical guest with “Greedy,” the lead single from her upcoming album Think Later. Think Later comes out December 8, and the Canadian pop musician has scheduled a world tour next year to support it. McRae’s second performance was of “Grave,” which she …
Read More »See Dolly Parton Lead the University of Tennessee on 'Rocky Top' Singalong Before Georgia Game
Fresh off conquering the rock world with her all-star new album, Dolly Parton returned to her Tennessee roots Saturday with a rendition of “Rocky Top” at the University of Tennessee’s football game. The Felice and Boudleaux Bryant-penned classic — which doubles as both an official Tennessee state song and the …
Read More »Watch Blackpink's Rosé Talk Mental Health at Jill Biden-Hosted Summit
Blackpink’s Rosé took part in a discussion about mental health Friday host by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. At the panel at Apple’s Cupertino, California campus, the K-pop star talked about how even though she started her music career at a young age, success has brought challenges. “In all honestly, …
Read More »How Christian Nesmith Got the Monkee Off His Back
Rolling Stone interview series Unknown Legends features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and veteran musicians who have toured and recorded alongside icons for years, if not decades. All are renowned in the business, but some are less well known to the general public. Here, these artists tell their …
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