More than half a decade after Lil Peep died of a drug overdose, his mother and former label have settled a multimillion-dollar wrongful death lawsuit. In a Friday filing, Peep’s mother Liza Womack informed the L.A. Superior Court of the settlement with her son’s label First Access Entertainment, per Pitchfork. …
Read More »Kyle Jacobs, Country Songwriter and Husband of Kellie Pickler, Dead at 49
Country music songwriter Kyle Jacobs has died, Nashville Police confirmed to Rolling Stone. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, Jacobs, the 49-year-old husband of country singer Kellie Pickler, was found dead inside the couple’s Nashville, Tennessee, home on Friday from an apparent suicide. Officers responded to a 911 call …
Read More »How an Alleged Con Man Tore Apart One of the Nineties' Biggest Bands
O N MARCH 4, 2020, guitarist Chad Taylor stood on a beach outside of the Hard Rock Hotel in the Dominican Republic. He fired up a Cuban cigar and stared out at the vast ocean. After years of bitter infighting and nasty legal battles, his band Live — best remembered …
Read More »Watch Janelle Monáe Participate (But Not Score) in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Janelle Monáe had fun — but no points — participating in Friday night’s NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Salt Lake City. Fresh off the release of her new single “Float” — a track that’s been used in promoting televised NBA games this season — Monáe suited up for coach Dwyane …
Read More »Chimbala Celebrates Love and Dominican Pride on Heartfelt Track 'Déjate Ver '
The Dominican star Chimbala is known for his unmistakable brand of energetic, adrenaline-fueled dembow, but he’s also proven his versatility with more pop-driven fare. His latest track “Déjate Ver” is one example that shows off a more romantic, vulnerable side of the artist. The song, as he tells Rolling Stone, …
Read More »Nessa Barrett Lets Her Intrusive Thoughts Run Free on 'Bang Bang!'
Nessa Barrett is guilty as charged! On Friday, the pop-rock musician released her catchy single “Bang Bang!,” which follows the singer as she confesses to getting “intrusive thoughts” about wanting to kill an ex. And she’s willing to admit: “If you think this song is about you, it is.” The …
Read More »Niall Horan Enters His Certified Lover Boy Era on 'Heaven'
Niall Horan‘s certified lover boy era has commenced. On “Heaven,” his first single in three years, the musician crosses the line from romantic infatuation into full-blown obsession – and he’s unabashedly reveling in it. “Strange light revolves around you/You float across the room,” Horan sings on the opening verse, listing …
Read More »Halsey Has More Secrets to Spill, Announces Solo Version of Post Malone Collab 'Die for Me'
One of the most unexpected turns on Post Malone‘s 2019 album Hollywood’s Bleeding was an absolutely scathing rap-sung verse from Halsey on “Die For Me,” which also featured Future. For the few seconds that she was on the mic, she dominated with a takedown of a cheating ex so scathing …
Read More »'J-Hope in the Box' Is Now Streaming: How to Watch the BTS Star's Disney+ Documentary Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Nearly seven months since the release of Jack in the Box, BTS fans will finally get to go behind-the-scenes of J-Hope‘s debut solo album in a new documentary, …
Read More »Janelle Monáe, Lana Del Rey, and All the Songs You Need To Know
WELCOME TO OURweekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big new singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, the long-awaited return of Janelle Monáe, a frosty ballad from Lana Del Rey, the first Omar Apollo song of 2023, and great new tracks from Chimbala, …
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