The singing competition series Building the Band is now streaming on Netflix. But while the cast, crew, and contestants revel in the release, they also feel the noticeable absence of guest host Liam Payne, who died in October 2024, months after filming began. In the first episode of the series, …
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On July 8, Nicki Minaj took to both Instagram and X to air a series of grievances. Over a sprawling series of posts, she took aim at Megan Thee Stallion, her management company Roc Nation, its founder Jay-Z, its CEO Desiree Perez and even the Democratic party in the U.S. …
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Wandering through the streets of Detroit, Debby Friday sensed an absence around her. “There’s this very ghostly feeling,” the Nigerian-Canadian musician tells Rolling Stone over Zoom from her home in Toronto, “because you could feel that it was built for more people than live there now.” She was in town …
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Dolly Parton is taking a break from writing music following the death of her husband, Carl Dean. When speaking on a Wednesday episode of Khloé Kardashian’s Khloé in Wonder Land podcast, the singer discussed the impact of songwriting and why she’s putting it on “hold” for now. “Everything begins with …
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Every band member cried when they got the news. Guitarist Desi Scaglione heard first and told lead singer and bassist Alithea Tuttle; their manager taunted drummer Cooper Ladomade with a few hints before finally spilling; guitarist Baron Rinzler was at a bar when the rest of the band filled him …
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Ethel Cain has released a lengthy written statement apologizing for old posts she made online when she was, by her own admission, trying to be as “inflammatory and controversial as possible.” But in the same document, she also pushed back against the manner in which these old posts and images …
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The floods that brought destruction and heartbreak to the Texas Hill Country, and Kerr County in particular, since July 4 have rippled through the independent Texas music community. According to authorities, at least 111 people have died, with more than 170 still missing. Hardest hit was Camp Mystic for Girls, …
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Puerto Rico’s rising star Pink Pablo feels like the new prince of dark-wave urbano and reggaeton, and he’s known for crafting super cinematic videos to go with his songs, which often straddle moodiness and a little whimsy. His latest project ALL I DREAM is full of his signature sounds, and …
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Jonas Brothers worked out their differences just in time for Kevin Jonas to save himself from financial ruin. During a recent appearance on Lewis Howes’ podcastThe School of Greatness,the eldest member of the sibling trio revealed that his funds were drained from an unsuccessful investment partnership that followed the band’s …
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Ovrkast is an accomplished producer and rapper who has laced tracks for everyone from Drake to Earl Sweatshirt. But his calm demeanor belies his place in an indie rap scene that’s currently holding hip-hop on its back. When I speak with him at the Rolling Stone office, he’s getting ready …
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