“Who sent you?” Rihanna once asked a reporter, looking over her shoulder for her army of fans after she was told: “The Navy needs new music.” That was two years after the release of her eighth studio album Anti, and nearly seven years later, we’re still waiting on its follow-up. …
Read More »Adam Blackstone Is Your Favorite Artist's Go-To Music Director. Now He's a Grammy Nominee, Too
When I start my Zoom session with Adam Blackstone, he’s in the studio. He had spent all day there the previous day, working on a new version ofLegacy, his debut album from last year, re-interpolating melodies from singers like Kirk Franklin, Jill Scott, and Jazmine Sullivan. The album has already …
Read More »Pop Heavyweights Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga Are All Up for the Same Golden Globe
Three of the biggest stars in the pop pantheon — Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga — will be competing against each other not at the Grammys next year, but at the Golden Globes, for Best Original Song. The category is led by Swift’s “Carolina” (for Where the Crawdads Sing), …
Read More »Rihanna Soundtracks 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Closing Credits With New Ballad 'Born Again'
When the end credits roll on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Rihanna’s voice will flow through the theater. The singer has shared her second single from the highly-anticipated Marvel film’s soundtrack, following up “Lift Me Up” with another range-showcasing ballad, “Born Again.” Co-written by Rihanna and The-Dream alongside James Fauntleroy and …
Read More »Rauw Alejandro, Wizkid, Bruce Springsteen, and More Songs You Need to Know This Week
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big new singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, standout tracks from the new albums by Rauw Alejandro, Wizkid, and Bruce Springsteen, as well as great new songs by Rihanna, Julia Michaels, Nas. Check …
Read More »Johnny Depp Appears in Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show and We Still Don't Understand Why
Literally, why is he here? Johnny Depp made an appearance during Rihanna‘s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 on Wednesday. During the show, in a clip shared by a fan account, the controversial actor is featured walking through a smoky forest while wearing a checkered shirt and long brown coat. …
Read More »The 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Album is Everything A Soundtrack Should Be
The magic of the original soundtrack album has been a bit lost in recent years —too often, they’re anchored by a few new tracks primed for the top of the charts and some pertinent oldies, then padded out by snippets of score and dialogue. But the soundtrack to Black Panther: …
Read More »Rihanna Crushes Hope for New Album, But Keeps Dream of New Music Alive
Any hope that Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show might be the harbinger of that long-yearned-for new album will have to be put on hold. But that doesn’t mean some new music isn’t on the horizon. In a new interview with The Associated Press, Rihanna said she knew the announcement of …
Read More »Lift Her Up: Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 Is Here and Streaming Online for Free
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Rihanna is back. Fresh off a new single for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, the singer is also showing off her designer chops with her new Savage …
Read More »Olly Alexander Says He 'Won't Be Wearing' Savage X Fenty Following Johnny Depp's Involvement in Fashion Show
Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander is distancing himself from Rihanna‘s Savage X Fenty after it was revealed that Johnny Depp is working with the lingerie brand. Alexander shared his distaste with the brand’s decision on Twitter after it was confirmed that the controversial actor — who recently won his …
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