Today’s top music stories

‘Chicken Shop Date’ End Date Approaching, Amelia Dimoldenberg Says

“To me, the show is my very own romcom and I have loved creating so many stories for you to watch,” fried chicken gourmandizer says Amelia Dimoldenberg on September 25, 2025 at “Chicken Shop Date: 10 Years Of An Idea” in London, England. Chicken Shop D…

Miley Wants You Dancing in New “Bass Persuades” Video

Last week, Miley Cyrus announced plans to drop a new album, Bass Persuades, under the newly-adopted mononym Miley. Today, she returned with the first preview of the record, a pop-meets-post-punk title track accompanied by a video heavily inspired by leather cu…

'Heated Rivalry' Season Two Adds More Cast Members

Kevin Zegers, Paul Gross and Milla Jovovich have all signed on for roles in the new installment of the Canadian series. Heated Rivalry is expanding its roster for Season 2, with Kevin Zegers, Paul Gross and Milla Jovovich joining the cast as the hockey drama m…

Ariana Grande tops Spotify’s 2026 Songs of Summer Chart

Godflesh's Justin Broadrick Has Another Phoebe Bridgers Collaboration On The Way

2:15 PM EDT on September 3, 2026 Kim Sølve, INSET: BBC Radio 1 Last month, Phoebe Bridgers unleashed her long-awaited, breathtaking Punisher followup Lost Weekend, whose list of collaborators raised eyebrows. The most interesting contributor was probably Justi…

Watch the Trailer for Upcoming Neil Peart Documentary

The film will premiere at TIFF on September 16, before being available for streaming on CBC's platforms on September 23. Neil Peart’s legacy is continues to grow, as his former bandmates and recent Rolling Stone Canada cover stars carry on with their reunion t…

The Waterboys

Storm Caused 'Significant Damage' to Rogers Stadium in Toronto

The venue is assessing the damage, as it is set to host events including AC/DC's tour in the coming weeks. Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously contributed to outlets including…

Dolly Parton's cousin insists she wanted a 'very, very private' burial

Dolly Parton wanted a "very, very private" burial, her cousin has revealed. The country music legend died on 25 August, aged 80, after a short battle with an undisclosed form of cancer. She was subsequently laid to rest beside her husband of 58 years, Carl Dea…

Gloria Steinem, Pioneering Feminist Activist and Author, Dead at 92

“Gloria’s near-century on earth were years well-lived, and she continued working for equality until the very end,” her representatives write Gloria Steinem, pioneering feminist, founder of Ms. Magazine, and the unflagging force behind the Equal Rights Amendmen…

Ripioffs Of Hits Cited In SOCAN's Lawsuit Against Suno

10:53 AM EDT on September 3, 2026 Stella Lefty isn't the only one out here ripping off hit songs. Some people are trying to build entire billion-dollar tech businesses out of the practice. Right now, many, many parties are suing Suno, the leading generative AI…

Stella Lefty Accused Of Copying A Third Hit Song

10:11 AM EDT on September 3, 2026 Everyone's having a great time talking about the funniest new character on the pop landscape. The suddenly omnipresent country-adjacent folk-pop hitmaker Stella Lefty is otherwise known as Stella Lefkofsky, the daughter of Gro…

Read An Exclusive Excerpt From Andrew Sacher's New Book 'Emo Revival'

10:08 AM EDT on September 3, 2026 For years, Andrew Sacher served as the resident emo aficionado at BrooklynVegan, shedding light on up-and-coming bands that other sites weren't covering. He first announced his emo revival book back in 2023, and the anticipati…

Freddie Mercury Left His Private Archive to His Best Friend. She’s Now Sharing it With the World

Mary Austin was by Mercury's side during the entire Queen saga, and he left her his house and most of his most cherished items when he died in 1991 Three years ago, Mary Austin – Freddie Mercury‘s closeset friend who inherited the Queen singer’s home and most …

Billy Corgan: A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness

Kelly Rowland sends support and advice to KATSEYE as members step back for their mental health

Kelly Rowland is offering words of wisdom to KATSEYE as the girl group navigates a difficult moment, with Sophia Laforteza and Manon Bannerman both taking time out to focus on their mental health. The former Destiny’s Child star knows exactly what it’s like to…

Simple Minds announce new album Sacrosanct and tour with Gary Numan

Simple Minds have confirmed that their next studio album will be titled Sacrosanct, with frontman Jim Kerr saying the project reflects a point where making music feels “closer to faith” than a career. The new album, set for January 29, 2027, follows an excepti…

Noel Gallagher Hints at Oasis 2027 Summer Tour

Rumors have swirled about a follow-up to the band's popular 2025 reunion tour Will Oasis hit the road next summer? That is potentially in the cards according to Noel Gallagher. The musician added to the rumors that there is a 2027 Oasis tour in the works durin…

Katy Perry Describes Justin Trudeau as ‘the Love of My Life’

The singer discussed her new relationship and her breakup with Orlando Bloom in a new interview Katy Perry performs during the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Los Angeles Stadium in June Katy Perry reflected on her public breakup from Orlando Bloom and growing relation…

Billy Ray Cyrus insists Miley Cyrus dropping surname is 'natural progression'

Billy Ray Cyrus has argued Miley Cyrus's decision to drop her famous surname is a "natural progression" for a "superstar". On Tuesday, the Flowers hitmaker announced that she will release her tenth studio album, Bass Persuades, on 18 September. In addition, Mi…