In some ways, Reneé Rapp was burnt out before she even really got started. The singer-songwriter-actor’s 2023 debut album, Snow Angel, preceded a major tour, a starring role in the blockbuster movie musical adaptation of Mean Girls and the end of her run on the hit HBO series The Sex …
Read More »'American Idol' Supervisor, Husband Killed With Their Own Gun, Los Angeles D.A. Says
The 22-year-old accused of killing an American Idol music supervisor and her husband last week allegedly used the couple’s own gun, which they kept in their home. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman shared this detail at a town hall in Encino Monday, July 21, according to ABC 7. …
Read More »New Docuseries 'Taylor' Will Explore Taylor Swift's Rise to 'Unprecedentedly Powerful' Star
The U.K.’s Channel 4 will pack two decades of success into a new, two-part documentary series, tentatively titled Taylor. Directed by Guy King, the docuseries will explore Taylor Swift‘s evolution during her explosive rise to the top of pop stardom, utilizing additions from a “rare archive” and commentary from experts …
Read More »Chaos, Controversy, and Cash Flow: Nine Takeaways From the New Live Aid Doc
“It was our Woodstock, but better,” Nile Rodgers asserts in Live Aid: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World, referring to the all-star charity concerts broadcast around the world 40 years ago. Boomers may quibble, even with the presence of Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, and a reunited …
Read More »The Weeknd, Shakira Headline 2025 Global Citizen Festival
Global Citizen Music Festival is gearing up for another star-studded edition. On Tuesday, the fest announced that the Weeknd and Shakira will be headlining the 2025 edition of the yearly charity event, scheduled for Sept. 27. “I’m honored to headline the incredible Global Citizen Festival in Central Park this September,” …
Read More »Complete Unseen: New Doc on History of Newport Folk Festival Announced
For anyone who saw A Complete Unknown and wondered how close it resembled the actual Newport Folk Festival where Bob Dylan amped up his music, a new documentary will help answer that question. Among the many films just announced as part of the annual Venice Film Festival in September is …
Read More »FKA Twigs, Shia LaBeouf Settle Sexual Assault Lawsuit
FKA Twigs has dismissed her sexual battery and assault lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf after reaching a private settlement with the actor, Rolling Stone has learned. Twigs’ lawyer, Bryan Freedman, filed a request for dismissal that was accepted by the court on Monday. He and LaBeouf’s lawyer, Shawn Holley, tell Rolling …
Read More »Roll Away the Dew With the Grateful Dead's 'Blues for Allah' 50th Anniversary Edition
In 1975, the Grateful Dead found themselves at Bob Weir’s home studio in Mill Valley, California, recording a new album. This time, though, was a bit different than their previous sessions: they recorded almost entirely without any pre-written material. “The whole idea was to get back to that band thing, …
Read More »Lady Gaga Falls and Quickly Recovers While Greeting Fans During Vegas Show
A little trip and fall won’t stop Lady Gaga from saying hello to her Little Monsters. During her third Mayhem Ball show in Las Vegas on Saturday, the singer lost her balance and tripped while performing “Vanish Into You,” right at the part of the show where she approaches the …
Read More »Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Singer and Heavy Metal Pioneer, Dead at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the singular metal legend whose Black Sabbath virtually invented heavy metal and in later years became a reality-TV pioneer, died on Tuesday at the age of 76. Osbourne’s family confirmed his death in a statement. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have …
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