Selena Gomez has reached a tentative settlement in the lawsuit she filed against a mobile game maker she claimed used her likeness without permission. The notice of settlement, filed Thursday in a Los Angeles superior court and obtained by Rolling Stone, did not disclose the proposed terms. Pending the judge’s …
Read More »Ice Spice, the Strokes and More: New York Fashion Week's Biggest Performances
As New York Fashion Week has grown, so has the level of celebrations and showcases that happen far from the runways. You know, where you can find the actual fashion. It no longer takes a front-row seat to see your favorite musicians anymore (though, Rolling Stone is there too) — …
Read More »Peso Pluma Faces Death Threat, Tijuana Police Arrest Suspect
Fast-rising Mexican singer Peso Pluma received death threats in Tijuana this week, as three “narcomantas” — threatening banners placed by narco organizations — were discovered across the city. On Thursday, a man allegedly responsible for placing the banners — supposedly on behalf of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación — was …
Read More »How the Rolling Stones Finally Got It Together and Made a Great New Album
Last year, Mick Jagger started feeling restless. Seventeen years had passed since the Rolling Stones had released an album of original material, and though they’d toured regularly — and made the difficult choice to soldier on after the devastating 2021 death of drummer Charlie Watts — the on-and-off sessions they’d …
Read More »Wilco Kick Off a Busy Autumn by Unveiling 'Cousin' Title Track
Two weeks before Wilco drop their latest album, Cousin, the band has unveiled the title track from their upcoming studio LP. “I’m cousin to the world,” Jeff Tweedy said of the track in a statement. “I don’t feel like I’m a blood relation, but maybe I’m a cousin by marriage. …
Read More »Shakira Crowd-Surfs Her Way to a Well-Deserved Video Vanguard Award at 2023 VMAs
Wyclef Jean said it himself: Shakira is a “musical genius.” On Tuesday, the Colombian star was awarded the MTV VMA Vanguard Award for her musical trajectory and out-of-this-world visuals throughout her decades-long career. She is the first South American artist to be honored with this award. Amid chants of her …
Read More »Big Thief Unveil Studio Rendition of Live Staple 'Born for Loving You'
Big Thief have shared the studio rendition of their live favorite, “Born for Loving You,” ahead of next month’s release of a 7″ single boasting the track as the B-side to the band’s other 2023 single, “Vampire Empire.” Like “Vampire Empire,” the rollicking “Born for Loving You” has been a …
Read More »Diddy Accepts Global Icon Award at VMAs After Career-Spanning Performance
Sean “Diddy” Combs returned to the MTV Video Music Awards in historic style as he accepted the Global Icon Award and delivered a career-spanning performance of hits. Mary J. Blige presented the mogul with the award. “This man has always been an icon,” she told the audience. “Puff’s impact on …
Read More »Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift Were the MVPs of the 2023 VMAs Audience
On Tuesday night, MTV returned to its truest form with the 2023 Video Music Awards. It wasn’t just that the night was filled with back-to-back powerhouse performances from some of music’s biggest stars and that the awards themselves didn’t overshadow the creative craft. It also produced multiple genuinely viral reactions …
Read More »Peso Pluma Makes History as First Música Mexicana Star to Ever Perform at 2023 VMAs With 'Lady Gaga'
¡Bienvenido a los VMAs, Peso Pluma! The musician made history by becoming the first música Mexicana star to perform on the VMA stage as he took the stage to deliver an electrifying performance of “Lady Gaga” Tuesday night. The performance opened with an orchestra of violins before the sound of …
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