K-pop girl group Twice celebrated a major milestone this weekend, playing two gigs at Los Angeles’ spacious Banc of California Stadium — their biggest shows ever in the U.S., and the perfect way of wrapping up thegroup’s 4th World Tour III, which they kicked off in Seoul last December. A …
Read More »Young Thug Carried the Weight of Atlanta on His Shoulders. Now, It Could Crush Him
The once-triumphant world of Atlanta hip-hop is in a state of emergency. Just days after a far-reaching, 56-count indictment named Young Thug, Gunna, and more than two dozen other artists from YSL’s roster as alleged conspirators in a well-organized criminal organization, the label’s up-and-coming signee Lil Keed passed away on …
Read More »It's Not Just the Barfights. Two Musicians Also Say Ezra Miller 'Stole' Their Music
When Ezra Miller hit up music producer Oliver Ignatius to help them work on a new musical project in February, Ignatius wasn’t immediately enticed. After all, he had a bunch of sessions booked for the next few months at his Holy Fang Studios in New York.But he knew Miller since …
Read More »Gorillaz Plot 2022 North American Tour
Gorillaz have announced a North American tour — their first since 2018 — which will kick off this fall. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time. Damon Albarn and Company’s 22-date trek launches in Vancouver at Rogers Arena and culminates at FTXArena in Miami on Oct. 23. …
Read More »Abbey Road Studios Reveals First-Ever Music Photography Award Winners
Abbey Road Studios has revealed the winners of the first-ever Music Photography Awards, which was held this weekend at the legendary studios. The inaugural MPAs featured the best and most striking music photography from 2021, as voted for by a panel that included David Bowie photographer Rankin, Moses Sumney, Shygirl, …
Read More »Las Vegas' Lovers & Friends Fest Paused Following 'False Alarm' Security Incident
Las Vegas’ Lovers & Friends Festival was briefly paused Saturday after an unfounded “security incident” resulted in hundreds fleeing the fest. Three people were reportedly hospitalized with minor injuries following the incident, when false rumors of gunfire at the festival caused panic and had many in the crowd rushing toward …
Read More »How to Watch 2022 Billboard Music Awards (Plus Everything You Need to Know)
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. There’s no better way to celebrate the chart-topping hits of the year than with the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, which promise a night of spectacular performances, unexpected collaborations …
Read More »Justin Bieber Addresses Supermarket Mass Shooting at Buffalo Concert
Justin Bieber addressed the Buffalo supermarket mass shooting at the singer’s Saturday night concert at the city’s Keybank Center. Hours before the concert, 10 people were shot and killed at a Buffalo supermarket in a rampage that authorities called a “racially motivated hate crime.” Bieber discussed the tragedy both backstage …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar Unleashes Stunning New Video for 'N95'
A day after Kendrick Lamar dropped his much-anticipated new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, the rapper has unleashed the music video for the standout “N95.” The new visual features no viral deep faking like on the “The Heart Part 5” video; instead, Lamar — who serves as co-director …
Read More »Pearl Jam Enlist Fan to Play Drums After Matt Cameron Tests Positive for Covid-19
Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron had to sit out the band’s set on Thursday in Oakland, California after he tested positive for Covid-19, but the show still went on with an assist from a fan, and pinch hitters Josh Klinghoffer and Richard Stuverud, as Blabbermouth reports. It was the first …
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