Instruments autographed by many of the all-star artists that took part in the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts will be auctioned off next week to raise money for MusiCares. Hawkins’ Foo Fighters bandmates — including Dave Grohl — as well as guests like Stewart Copeland, Krist Novoselic, Joan Jett, Kesha, John …
Read More »Johnny Depp to Appear in Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show for Some Reason
In a move that likely won’t result in any backlash whatsoever, Rihanna has recruited Johnny Depp to appear in her upcoming Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4, Rolling Stone has confirmed. TMZ first reported that Depp — four months removed from his defamation trial against Amber Heard — will appear …
Read More »Selena Gomez Named Her New Kidney After Fred Armisen — and 5 Other Takeaways From Our Cover Story
Selena Gomez is a survivor. That’s clear from the candid, bracing conversation in her Rolling Stone cover story, where she reflects on harrowing moments in her ongoing health battles, both mental and physical. But her experiences have made her passionate about using her platform to advocate for others. In her …
Read More »Macklemore Reflects on His Sobriety and Mac Miller on 'Faithful' With NLE Choppa
Macklemore is reflecting on the difficulties of staying sober. On Friday, the rap star released his latest single “Faithful” with NLE Choppa, where he opened up about his mental health and his friendship with Mac Miller. He also announced that his upcoming album Ben, his first LP in six years, …
Read More »Nipsey Hussle's Killer Asking Judge to Reduce Murder Conviction, Cites Verdict 'Inconsistency'
Nipsey Hussle’s admitted killer is claiming jurors delivered a contradictory verdict back in July, so he’s filing a new motion asking that his premeditated murder conviction be reduced to voluntary manslaughter, his defense lawyer tells Rolling Stone. Eric Ronald Holder Jr., 33, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Thursday for …
Read More »From 'Broke Boys' to 'Privileged Rappers,' Drake and 21 Savage Announce 'Her Loss' Tracklist
Hours before the anticipated drop of their collaborative record, Her Loss, Drake and 21 Savage unveiled the tracklist for their new album. The song titles suggest that many of the lyrics will be about their luxuries and riches with names such as “Rich Flex,” “Privileged Rappers,” and “Pussy & Millions.” …
Read More »Trey Songz Civil Rape Case Dismissed After Statute of Limitations Expired
Trey Songz won the definitive dismissal of a $20 million sexual assault lawsuit that had been filed, dismissed and then re-filed by a Jane Doe accuser. The anonymous plaintiff, who alleges Songz— real name Tremaine Neverson — anally raped her at a party in March 2016, previously missed an Oct. …
Read More »Mariah Carey Gets Early Holiday Gift as 'All I Want for Christmas' Lawsuit Dropped
Perfectly timed for the start of the holiday season, Mariah Carey is no longer facing a lawsuit over her holiday classic, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” According to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone, plaintiff Andy Stone filed to dismiss his case against Carey “in its entirety, without …
Read More »Common and John Legend Talk Words + Music
B eing able to express myself through words and music allows me to know myself better, Common says. “I found in writing, I was able to say things that I truly felt. I don’t think I would have had that conversation with certain people and friends, but I had it …
Read More »See the 'Almost Famous' Cast Perform Iconic 'Tiny Dancer' Bus Scene on 'Fallon'
Two days before the Almost Famous musical officially opens on Broadway, the show’s cast appeared on the Tonight Show to deliver their rendition of Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer,” a song which — as any fan of the 2000 film can attest — plays a pivotal role in the story. The …
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