Busta Rhymes, A$AP Ferg, Teddy Riley, and more honored late hip-hop luminary Fatman Scoop at a massive celebration of life gathering at the Apollo Theater in Harlem yesterday, Sept. 12. The rapper, born Isaac Freeman III, died at the end of August after suffering a medical emergency onstage in Hamden, …
Read More »Cher Ends Conservatorship Battle With Son Elijah Blue Allman
Cher has dropped her quest for a court-ordered conservatorship over son Elijah Blue Allman after reaching a private settlement with the only child she shares with the late musician Gregg Allman, a lawyer for the superstar singer told a California judge Friday. “I’m pleased to report that following a mediation …
Read More »Taylor Swift Drove More Than 400,000 People to Vote.Gov After Endorsing Kamala Harris
Taylor Swift helped drive over 400,000 people to voter registration resources following her endorsement of Kamala Harris earlier this week. Along with her endorsement, Swift shared a crucial reminder, especially for first-time voters: “Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it’s much easier …
Read More »XANDRA Has Some Pointed Words for Male Detractors: 'F–k'em All'
XANDRA has been DJing since she was a junior in high school — and knows a thing or two about facing hate for perfecting her craft. Last week, the DJ spoke to Rolling Stone backstage at the U.S. Open Finals Fan Fest, and dished some advice for young women interested …
Read More »FKA Twigs Enters a Corporate Dystopia in Eerie 'Eusexua' Video
FKA Twigs is giving fans the first taste of her upcoming album, Eusexua, by dropping its title track’s dystopic video. She also announced that the album will release on Jan. 24, 2025. The Jordan Hemingway-directed video opens with Twigs showing up late to work at an office called Cronecorp. As …
Read More »The Weeknd Crashes His Convertible, Goes Into the Light in 'Dancing In the Flames' Video
The Weeknd released the single “Dancing In the Flames” alongside a new music video on Friday, the first track from his upcoming sixth album Hurry Up Tomorrow. The video features the Weeknd driving a red convertible before it crashes, and the singer is plunged into rainfall and shards of glass. …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar Drops Surprise Song, Ponders If It's 'Time to Watch the Party Die'
Kendrick Lamar delivered his latest track — his first since releasing “Not Like Us” — just as the Video Music Awards kicked off on Wednesday evening. The ruminative new song also arrived amid the controversy surrounding the announcement four days prior that he would be headlining the Super Bowl LIX …
Read More »Watch Midland's Reflective Performance of 'Lone Star State of Mind' on 'Kimmel'
Midland stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform their new song “Lone Star State of Mind.” The Texas group showcased the pensive country anthem for the excited late-night crowd, offering a preview of their forthcoming LP, Barely Blue, out Sept. 20. Barely Blue, the band’s fourth album, was recorded with …
Read More »Anitta Performs Party-Ready Medley With DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, and Tiago PZK at 2024 MTV VMAs
Anitta took to the MTV stage for her third year, performing “Savage Funk,” off her latest albumFunk Generation, and “Alegria,” a single with Tiago PZK and Emilia that dropped in August. The singer also performed “Paradise” alongside Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, and Tiago PZK. When “Paradise” was complete, Fat Joe …
Read More »Taylor, Megan, Chappell, and Sabrina Turn the 2024 VMAs Into a Real, Live Party
The MTV Video Music Awards celebrated their 40th birthday — and for once, MTV aimed to do right by the legacy. This year’s show was full of clips of classic VMAs moments. Madonna and Britney making out, in 2003. Beyoncé announcing her pregnancy, in 2011. Michael Jackson appearing with new …
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