Trying to discern Bob Dylan‘s motivations for just about any action is a fool’s errand. He’s an extremely private person who loves nothing more than confounding his fans with jarring left and right turns nobody could have seen coming. Why did he largely stop playing guitar onstage two decades ago? …
Read More »Monica Is Releasing a Country Album With Brandi Carlile
The rest of 2024 is jam-packed for Monica. The R&B legend is preparing to share her first full-length album since Code Red arrived nearly a decade ago. To make up for lost time, Monica has scheduled the release of not one but two albums before the end of the year …
Read More »'Talkin' Greenwich Village' Book to Tell History of NYC's Most Famous Musical Haven
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The history of one of New York City’s most vibrant havens for musicians and artists — from Dave Van Ronk, Sonny Rollins and Bob Dylan to Shawn Colvin …
Read More »Stevie Wonder Shouts Out Kamala Harris During Performance at Duke Fakir's Funeral Service
Stevie Wonder advocated for love (and mentioned the Vice President) while speaking at Duke Fakir’s funeral service. During Friday’s final farewell for the Four Tops star, Wonder performed two gospel songs and gave a shout-out to Kamala Harris. After singing “The Lord’s Prayer” and sharing a quick “Amen” with theHartford …
Read More »Addison Rae to Put the Soda Back in Pop With New Single 'Diet Pepsi'
Addison Rae may be trying to supplant espresso as the drink of summer 2024 with her new song, “Diet Pepsi,” which is set to arrive this Friday, Aug. 9. Rae officially announced the single Monday and shared the cover art after teasing the song — her first for Columbia Records …
Read More »MGK Celebrates a Year of Sobriety After Rehab: 'Constant Tightrope Walk'
MGK is celebrating a full year of being “completely sober.” The rock musician stopped by Bonnie XO’s Dumb Blonde podcast on Monday and shared that he hasn’t drunk alcohol since August of last year after spending time in rehab. “I’m completely sober from everything. I don’t drink anymore. I haven’t …
Read More »Fred Again.. Will Bring New Album 'Ten Days' on the Road With 'Places We've Never Been' Tour
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Good things come in twos. Fred Again.. has followed up the announcement of his forthcoming studio album Ten Days with a slate of tour dates. The musician will …
Read More »Taylor Swift Celebrates Simone Biles, Sha'Carri Richardson, and Katie Ledecky in Moving Olympics Promo
Taylor Swift lent her voice to a new promo video released on Saturday, celebrating a handful of Team U.S.A.’s brightest athletes who have all medaled at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Backed by her 1989 single “Style,” Swift salutes gymnast Simone Biles, swimmer Katie Ledecky, and sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson. “Never be …
Read More »Clairo Makes 'Juna' Her First Music Video in Years
Three albums into her career, Clairo did something Sunday that she hasn’t done in six years: Release a music video. The singer born Claire Cottrillhas shared the new visual for “Juna,” a standout and surprise hit from her recently released LP Charm. Clairo already staged a rare late-night performance to …
Read More »Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' Reclaims Number One for Lucky 13th Week
After a two-week break out of the top spot, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department reclaimed Number One on the album charts. Tortured Poets’ now-13th week atop the Billboard 200 further adds to a personal best for Swift among her albums; Red and 1989 previously spent 11 total weeks at …
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