Two Metallica fans named Pete and Sarah reflect on how the promise of a Metallica concert was the perfect incentive to get Pete back on his feet after a brutal motorcycle accident in a clip from the upcoming documentary, Metallica Saved My Life. The movie will get its world premiere …
Read More »Billie Eilish Breaks, Mends Our Hearts With 'The Only Exception' Paramore Cover
When it comes to covers, Billie Eilish tends to make an exception for tracks that are especially heart-shattering. During her Hit Me Hard and Soft show in Paris on Tuesday, the singer-songwriter delivered an exquisite cover of Paramore’s “The Only Exception.” Eilish sang the band’s standout single from their 2009 …
Read More »Watch Brian Wilson Play 'California Girls' and 'Good Vibrations' at His Last Concert
The devastating news that Brian Wilson has died at age 82 hit early Wednesday afternoon, and we’re all in a state of shock. “We are at a loss for words right now,” his family wrote in a statement. “Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. …
Read More »BTS' Jungkook and Jimin Discharged from Korean Military After RM and V
BTS members Jimin and Jungkook have completed their mandatory military service in South Korea. Tonight, Jungkook addressed fans as they completed their required time in service, just a day after RM and V were also discharged. “WE ARE BACK,” wrote Jungkook in an Instagram post alongside a photo of him …
Read More »Brian Wilson Learns to Smile
This story was originally published in the October 14, 2004 issue of Rolling Stone. Brian Wilson is waiting in the driveway of his Mediterranean-style Beverly Hills house, dressed entirely in brown corduroy, bouncing on his toes. “Let’s go!” he says, jumping into the car. “Go down here, make a U-turn, …
Read More »BTS' RM and V Discharged From South Korean Military After Completing Mandatory Service
BTS members RM and V were discharged from the South Korean military on Monday after completing their 18-month mandatory service. Both RM and V were enlisted as active-duty soldiers in the Army. They mark the third and fourth members of the K-Pop group to finish their required time in the …
Read More »Clave Especial Will Celebrate the 'Power of Corridos' During First-Ever Tour
Clave Especial is hitting the road for the very first time. On Tuesday, the música mexicana group announced the dates for their U.S. Mija No Te Asustes tour, celebrating the group’s second album. “[It] isn’t just any tour, this is our first-ever U.S. tour, a historic moment for us and …
Read More »Doechii Slams Trump's L.A. Protest Crackdown While Accepting BET Award
While accepting the BET Awards’ first trophy of the night for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Doechii also became the first person on stage to acknowledge the protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement that have been taking place for days in Los Angeles, where the Awards are being held. Though local …
Read More »Yes to Play 'Fragile' in Its Entirety During Fall Tour
Yes are hitting the road this fall for a tour where they will perform the entirety of Fragile, the prog-rock band’s 1971 classic that was reissued as a Super Deluxe Edition box set last year. The run is part of the band’s ongoing Album Series. The Rock and Roll Hall …
Read More »Lil Wayne Wows the BET Awards With 'A Milli' Performance
Tha Carter VI season is in full effect, as attendees of the BET Awards learned during Lil Wayne‘s performance at “Culture’s Biggest Night.” Wayne, who just dropped his Tha Carter VI album, invigorated the crowd with his rendition of “A Milli,” preceded by his new track “Welcome to The Carter.” …
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