Matthew Sweet has given an update after suffering a stroke in October while in Toronto, forcing him to cancel his cross-country tour. His family and friends started a GoFundMe to help cover his medical costs as he does not have insurance and has lost income from being unable to tour. …
Read More »Kiss Lawsuit Over Firing After Covid Concerns Poses 'Serious Risks,' Judge Says
A judge is urging Kiss rockers Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, music manager Doc McGhee, and Kiss’ touring company to consider settling a lawsuit brought by the famed band’s longtime wig stylist over alleged mistreatment on tour. The lawsuit, first filed in February 2023, alleges Kiss deprived plaintiff David Mathews …
Read More »Bassnectar's Motion to Dismiss Sexual Abuse Suit Is Denied, Case Will Head to Trial
Music producer Bassnectar has failed to win dismissal of a lawsuit claiming he groomed, trafficked, and sexually abused underage girls. In a lengthy ruling issued Thursday, a federal judge said the case could proceed toward a trial set for February. The electronic music DJ, whose legal name is Lorin Ashton, …
Read More »Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Announces Retirement From Touring
Iron Maiden’s longtime drummer Nicko McBrain announced Saturday that he is retiring from touring, with tonight’s concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil serving as his final show with the band. “After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy, I announce my decision to take a step back from the …
Read More »Sean Combs Teen Accuser Reveals Name After Judge's Ruling
A woman who claimed that she was flown as a 17-year-old on a private plane to meet Sean “Diddy” Combs and was gang raped at his recording studio in 2003, must use her real name in her lawsuit against the mogul, a judge has ruled. Publicly coming forward, Anna Kane …
Read More »The Rolling Stones Unveil Special-Edition Anniversary Release of 'Hackney Diamonds' LP
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The Rolling Stones released their 24th LP, Hackney Diamonds, last year, and the band is celebrating the album’s one-year anniversary with a special-edition re-release on vinyl. NEW RELEASE …
Read More »Lizzo Dismissed from Wardrobe Assistant's Harassment Lawsuit
Lizzo won a key ruling this week in her ongoing legal battle with a wardrobe stylist who claims she was subjected to a hostile work environment on the singer’s 2023 European tour. A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled plaintiff Asha Daniels has no standing to sue Lizzo as …
Read More »Kraftwerk Celebrate 50 Years of 'Autobahn,' Announce 2025 North American Tour
German outfit Kraftwerk will return to North America to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their monumental Autobahn album and first U.S. tour that took place in 1975. Billed as a multimedia tour, a press release touts Kraftwerk concerts as a “Gesamtkunstwerk – a total work of art” for “[b]ringing together …
Read More »BTS' V Unveils New Rendition of 'White Christmas' With Bing Crosby
BTS member V has teamed up with Bing Crosby to duet on the classic 1942 holiday tune “White Christmas.” The new version, dubbed “White Christmas (with V of BTS),” was created with the help of Crosby’s estate. It arrives with an animated music video, unveiled on Crosby’s official YouTube channel, …
Read More »Quavo Taps Luke Bryan, Teddy Swims for Country Single 'Georgia Ways'
Quavo has dropped a new single, “Georgia Ways,” featuring Luke Bryan and Teddy Swims. The genre-bending anthem celebrates the musicians’ home of Georgia, honoring how the state shaped their careers. The rousing track was released alongside a music video directed by Wyatt Spain, which was shot in the Georgia backcountry. …
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