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Canadian Comedic Legend Norm Macdonald Remembered in New Netflix Documentary

Judd Apatow's 'Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald' will premiere October 16 on Netflix Norm Macdonald performing at Del Mar Fairgrounds in 2017 Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previous…

Blue Jays' Dylan Cease Premieres Painting at Art Gallery of Ontario

The star pitcher and the museum are working on a new charitable collaboration Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously contributed to outlets including VICE and Urbania. A passiona…

Drone Metal Priest Father Dionysios Tabakis Addresses Fascism And Homophobia Accusations Ahead Of First-Ever Live Set

2:40 PM EDT on August 26, 2026 In June, Father Dionysios Tabakis announced he was getting ready to play his first-ever live set at Philadelphia's Making Time fest, which goes down next month. However, the viral Greek Orthodox priest behind the acclaimed drone …

Sabrina Carpenter Announces Toronto Pop-Up Shop

The singer is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the release of her album 'Man's Best Friend' Sabrina Carpenter is giving Toronto fans a little treat to celebrate Man’s Best Friend this weekend, one year after the album helped cement her status as one of …

Olivia Dean opens up on overcoming pop shame and perfectionism

Jay-Z Reintroduces Himself Once More in New ‘JAŸ-Z in 8’ Trailer

The docuseries, which was directed by and co-stars Rick Rubin, will premiere in September Jay-Z and Rick Rubin in ‘JAŸ-Z in 8.’ Jay-Z discusses his life-long love of writing, rap’s irresistible underdog energy, and more in the new teaser for his upcomin…

Ravyn Lenae Postpones North American Tour Dates

Ravyn Lenae has postponed her upcoming North American tour for undisclosed reasons. The R&B singer was set to hit the road this September and October in support of her latest album, Blue Island. “After talking with my team, I’ve made the difficult decision to …

Beyoncé Reveals Details of 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of B’Day

The Hive already knew they were getting a 20th anniversary deluxe edition of Beyoncé’s 2006 sophomore album B’Day on September 4. Now, the pop star has revealed what it will entail. The expanded four-LP physical release—pressed on 180-gram “Bayou Blue…

Miley Cyrus Pays Tribute To Her Godmother Dolly Parton

1:14 PM EDT on August 26, 2026 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Dolly Parton's death has rattled the whole world. Jack White performed a "Jolene" cover at his London show last night, and Donald Trump ordered American flags to be flown at half-staff. Today, Miley…

Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ ‘Clue,’ and ‘It’ Star, Dead at 80

The actor, who starred in films and TV, including portraying Stephen King's murderous clown Pennywise, died Tuesday night Tim Curry, 1974 Tim Curry, the actor best known for playing the “sweet transvestite” Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Sh…

Tim Curry Dead At 80

12:38 PM EDT on August 26, 2026 Tim Curry, the prolific British actor and singer, has passed away. TMZ reports that Curry passed away last night at home in Los Angeles. Curry remains most famous for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult-beloved 1975 music…

Paul McCartney and John Lennon Crack Each Other Up in Rare ‘Day Tripper’ Demo

The "Songwriting Work Tape" version of the classic single was recorded at Lennon's house and will be included on the upcoming special edition of Rubber Soul Paul McCartney and John Lennon performing with the Beatles in 1965 The Beatles have released a rare rec…

This Private Chef Tells It Like It Is. Now, She’s Sharing Her Kitchen Secrets

Olivia Tiedemann has translated her unvarnished New York attitude into social media fame and a new cookbook Olivia Tiedemann gets flipped off everywhere she goes. It happens at parties, in grocery stores, even when she’s walking down the street. But it’s n…

Charley Crockett Goes Deep On Decision To Drop Twin Temple From Shows In New Interview

10:47 AM EDT on August 26, 2026 All summer, the prolific traditionalist country star Charley Crockett has been embroiled in controversy stemming from his decision to drop the opening act from a pair of his shows. The band in question was Twin Temple, a Satanis…

Obama, Bush, Clinton, Trump Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton

If there’s one thing we can all come together on, it’s that Dolly is a national treasure LOS ANGELES - 1978: Country singer Dolly Parton poses for a portrait session in 1978 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry Langdon/Getty Images) Presidents acros…

Drone Metal Orthodox Priest Guitarist Responds to Fascism, Homophobia Accusations

Father Dionysios Tabakis, the Greek Orthodox priest who found niche virality this year as a drone-metal guitarist, has issued a public statement addressing a series of religious blog posts that make repeated use of virulent homophobic language. Two posts in pa…

Dolly Parton’s Cause of Death Revealed

The beloved country icon died on Tuesday at the age of 80 Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Dolly Parton‘s cause of death has been revealed. The global icon whose extraordinary life and career inspired generations of musicians died on Tuesday at…

Bo Lueders Tribute Show Relocated Amid Chicago Cemetery Investigation

9:41 AM EDT on August 26, 2026 Earlier this year, Harm's Way guitarist Bo Lueders, a beloved figure in the hardcore world, died at the age of 38. Tons of hardcore bands have paid tribute. Last week, for instance, God's Hate released an all-star cover of the Ha…

William Basinski Returns With Solo Piano Album

William Basinski has returned to solo piano composition for his first album since 2022’s Janek Schaefer collaboration …On Reflection and first solo LP in six years. Passing the Cup of Sorrows consists of a single 40-minute work, part of which, titled “Passing …

Jack White Revives "Jolene" Cover In Tribute To Dolly Parton

9:21 AM EDT on August 26, 2026 Way back in 2000, the White Stripes released their powerful, unhinged cover of the 1974 Dolly Parton classic "Jolene" as the B-side to their "Hello Operator" single. That song was a regular highlight of the White Stripes' live se…