Kelly Clarkson‘s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, died on Aug. 7 at the age of 48. The cause was melanoma, a type of skin cancer, the Silver Bow County Coroner Dan Hollis told Rolling Stone on Aug. 11. “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has …
Read More »John Fogerty on Creedence: 'I Did What the Beatles Did, All By Myself'
“I knew I had done something remarkable,” John Fogerty says of his years with Creedence Clearwater Revival in the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now. “In a sense, I did what the Beatles did, but I did it all by myself. I didn’t have two other guys to write …
Read More »U2 Voice Support for Gaza: 'Silence Serves None of Us'
U2 shared a lengthy post on their website clarifying the band members’ individual stances on Israel and Gaza. “We are not experts in the politics of the region, but we want our audience to know where we each stand,” the Irish group wrote. Each band member—Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, …
Read More »Ella Langley Says She's Canceling Her August Concerts to 'Focus on My Health'
Since releasing her debut album last year, Ella Langley and her spunky New Traditionalist country have left their mark on Nashville. But the rocket ship may have been moving too fast: On Instagram on Monday, Langley, who took home five trophies at this spring’s Academy of Country Music Awards, announced …
Read More »Maluma Criticizes Fan for Bringing Baby to Show Without Ear Protection
Maluma is not here for fans who don’t take proper care of their kids. The Colombian musician paused his concert at Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes to scold a mother who brought her young child to the show without any ear protection. “With all due respect… how old are …
Read More »Classic Lil Wayne and Rick Ross Mixtapes Are Showing up on Streaming Without Permission
In the past few weeks, rap fans have celebrated legendary mixtapes from Lil Wayne and Rick Ross being uploaded to streaming platforms, but their time on these services may be cut short. A source close to Wayne told Rolling Stone that his Dedication and Da Drought mixtapes, recently removed from …
Read More »Jon Batiste Backs Stephen Colbert Amid 'Late Show' Cancellation: 'His Voice Won't Be Silenced'
For seven years, Jon Batiste watched Stephen Colbert lead The Late Show night after night. The musician began serving as bandleader on the series with his house band Stay Human in 2015 and held the position through 2022. Now, Colbert is on his way out, too, following the cancellation of …
Read More »Natanael Cano Destroys Crew Member's Laptop, Hurls Racial Slur During Festival Set
Natanael Cano hit a sound production member, destroyed his laptop, and used a racial slur onstage at Baja Beach Fest early Monday morning. During his headlining performance, the corridos tumbados star attacked the individual after alleged “numerous mistakes” during his set, a source tellsRolling Stone. In several videos posted to …
Read More »Jonas Brothers Reunite With Demi Lovato for 'Camp Rock' Classics at Stadium Tour Opener
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam will celebrate its 15th anniversary in September, but as it turns out, the Disney Channel Original Movie didn’t mark the last time its stars would rock out together. On Sunday, Jonas Brothers kicked off their Greetings From Your Hometown tour with a headlining performance …
Read More »Are These AI-Generated Classic Rock Memes Fooling Anyone?
They’re the intimate, private moments that fans of classic rockers never get to see. Steven Tyler, hammer and nails in hand, building a doghouse for rescued animals. Mick Jagger, Elton John, and Rod Stewart harmonizing at Ozzy Osbourne’s memorial service. Jagger and Tyler cheering up a bedridden Phil Collins in …
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