Rockefeller Plaza welcomed Carrie Underwood to the Today stage on Thursday morning as part of the Citi Concert Series. The country star ran through a packed set of songs, mainly pulling from the forthcoming deluxe edition of her latest album Denim & Rhinestones, set for release on Sept. 22. In …
Read More »How Rising Venezuelan Singer YADAM Found Self-Acceptance on 'Belamor'
When rising pop singer Yadam went to Madrid’s Pride celebration in June, he chose an outfit that he knew would strike up a conversation back home in Venezuela. “They tell us it’s okay to be queer as long as we’re not effeminate,” he captioned a post about that day. “Today, …
Read More »Selena Gomez Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit Against Mobile Game Makers That Stole Her Likeness
Selena Gomez has reached a tentative settlement in the lawsuit she filed against a mobile game maker she claimed used her likeness without permission. The notice of settlement, filed Thursday in a Los Angeles superior court and obtained by Rolling Stone, did not disclose the proposed terms. Pending the judge’s …
Read More »Ice Spice, the Strokes and More: New York Fashion Week's Biggest Performances
As New York Fashion Week has grown, so has the level of celebrations and showcases that happen far from the runways. You know, where you can find the actual fashion. It no longer takes a front-row seat to see your favorite musicians anymore (though, Rolling Stone is there too) — …
Read More »Peso Pluma Faces Death Threat, Tijuana Police Arrest Suspect
Fast-rising Mexican singer Peso Pluma received death threats in Tijuana this week, as three “narcomantas” — threatening banners placed by narco organizations — were discovered across the city. On Thursday, a man allegedly responsible for placing the banners — supposedly on behalf of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación — was …
Read More »How the Rolling Stones Finally Got It Together and Made a Great New Album
Last year, Mick Jagger started feeling restless. Seventeen years had passed since the Rolling Stones had released an album of original material, and though they’d toured regularly — and made the difficult choice to soldier on after the devastating 2021 death of drummer Charlie Watts — the on-and-off sessions they’d …
Read More »Wilco Kick Off a Busy Autumn by Unveiling 'Cousin' Title Track
Two weeks before Wilco drop their latest album, Cousin, the band has unveiled the title track from their upcoming studio LP. “I’m cousin to the world,” Jeff Tweedy said of the track in a statement. “I don’t feel like I’m a blood relation, but maybe I’m a cousin by marriage. …
Read More »Mitski's Small Town American Gothics Will Break Your Heart
“I don’t like my mind/I don’t like being left alone in a room,” Mitski sings on her seventh album, her voice honeyed and rich despite her distress. “Please don’t take … this job from me.” We could read this as your average American workaholic, consumed by the grind. But it’s …
Read More »Electric Zoo Organizers Hit With Class Action Lawsuit After Disastrous 2023 Fest
Following a disastrous 2023 Electric Zoo festival plagued by supply chain issues and capacity limits, a pair of attendees have launched a class action lawsuit against organizers over what they called “a nightmare endured by thousands of electronic music fans.” The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in a New York district court …
Read More »Jay-Z's 'Dead Presidents' Lexus Is on Display at Brooklyn Library Exhibit
Preview The Brooklyn Public Library is honoring Jay-Z, one of New York rap’s greatest, with its “The Book of HOV” exhibit — and an important part of his history has just been added to the display. Starting Thursday, fans of the rap star will be able to view a new …
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