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Los Retros Charged With Four Felonies Involving A Child, Label Releases Statement

3:59 PM EDT on October 15, 2026 Ross Harris Mauricio Tapia, the man who makes music as Los Retros, has been charged with four felony counts of unlawful acts with a child under the age of 10. He also faces several special allegations, including that the victim …

U2 announce spectacular 2027 world tour

U2 have announced their first six dates for a major world tour in 2027, marking their return to stadium concerts with performances across Latin America and the release of their first album of entirely new material in nearly a decade. The Irish rock band, front…

Roger Waters Blasts “Complete Prick” James Hetfield Over Sphere Comments

3:32 PM EDT on October 15, 2026 The boys are fighting. Roger Waters is no stranger to drama — he's beefed with David Draiman, Thom Yorke, Nick Cave, and more — and now he's enmeshed in a squabble with James Hetfield. The Pink Floyd cofounder was asked about th…

Bun B on Being Sampled for Drake’s Ella Langley Remake: ‘The Stars Aligned’

Checking in with the Houston rap legend as his classic 2005 single “Get Throwed” returns to the charts as part of Drake and Don Toliver’s “Solar Eclipse” About a month ago, Bun B was up late with the rest of the world, watching the online premiere of…

Skrillex Apologizes For Head Trip Set, Remixes Danny L Harle & PinkPantheress

1:40 PM EDT on October 15, 2026 Skrillex has stayed active this year, releasing a surprise album called SOMA, playing Bonnaroo, and getting announced for next year's Primavera Sound lineup. On Sunday (Oct. 11), the DJ did a set at Head Trip — the one-time-only…

Bruno Mars Is Taking Over Vancouver’s SkyTrain Announcements

The initiative is a collaboration between TransLink and Warner Music Canada. Bruno Mars is making his presence in Vancouver felt on the city's public transit system, with the singer lending his voice to SkyTrain announcements during his five-show run at BC Pla…

Sir Cliff Richard celebrates 86th birthday with fans and previews new album Only Number Ones

Grammy Family Feuds: Six Times Relatives Competed for the Same Award

Siblings Audrey Hobert and Malcolm Todd may wind up duking it out for Best New Artist this year, but it wouldn’t be the first time family members went head to head Siblings Malcolm Todd and Audrey Hobart may compete in this year’s Best New Artist race at t…

Geordie Greep Apologizes After Woman Details Sexual Assault Allegations

Former Black Midi frontman acknowledges kissing a woman while she was asleep as his North American tour is cancelled Geordie Greep Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously contribu…

Justice Recruit Tame Impala, SZA for ‘GTA 6’ Song ‘Flower in a Hurricane’

French duo also composed entire original score for much-anticipated video game Justice Justice team up with Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard for the Grand Theft Auto VI track “Flower in a Hurricane,” the first offering from the French…

Céline Dion Honoured With Barbie Doll Inspired by Her 1998 Oscars Look

The new Barbie Signature collectible recreates the navy-blue gown Dion wore while performing her Oscar-winning 'Titanic' theme. Céline Dion is the latest music star to receive her own Barbie doll, with Mattel paying tribute to the Québec singer’s memorable…

Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman Plots Solo Tour

Wendesday frontwoman Karly Hartzman will close out her 2026 with a short solo tour of the southeastern U.S. The eight-show run kicks off December 1—not two weeks after Hartzman’s band and Mannequin Pussy are set to wrap their joint Bitch Cabal Tour—and i…

Neil Young: "'Digger' Is The Best Film I Have Ever Seen"

10:41 AM EDT on October 15, 2026 Digger, writer/director Alejandro González Iñárritu's new apocalyptic black comedy where Tom Cruise slaps on old-age makeup to play an uber-rich cowboy oilman, is one of the year's great box-office calamities. Based on Digger's…

New Numbers Show Just How Badly Trump Wrecked the Economy

Inflation and gas prices are up — and they're not coming down anytime soon Donald Trump dances as he leaves the stage after speaking during a campaign rally at the Freeman Coliseum on Oct. 7, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. The general theory of economics is a s…

Shop Owner Says Kelly Clarkson ‘Used Her Fame to Try to Destroy Our Business’

A visit to the Brooklyn store at the center of a celebrity spat, where patrons and staff are trying to get back to business as usual Despite the ongoing controversy, Art of Play co-owner Adam Rubin says he would “absolutely” welcome Clarkson back to his st…

Drakeo the Ruler’s Mom Settles With Live Nation Over Rapper’s Killing at Music Festival

Darrylene Corniel settled her wrongful death lawsuit against the concert company, but claims brought by the rapper's son and brother remain set for trial next month The mother of rapper Drakeo the Ruler has reached a settlement with Live Nation over his fatal …

Blondie Announce New Album ‘High Noon,’ Clem Burke’s Final Recording

“This album is classic Blondie — an amalgamation of all our different influences and eras into something new,” Debbie Harry said After nine years, Blondie have returned with their first collection of new music. Their album, High Noon, will be unveiled on…

Nino Paid and Warhol.SS Arrested on Felony Murder and Armed Robbery Charges

Nino Paid and Warhol.SS have been arrested in connection with a murder and armed robbery in Atlanta, according to a statement from the Atlanta Police Department. The rappers, whose real names are Jacquawn Andrews and Zahair Myles, respectively, have been charg…

Justice Composed the Score for Grand Theft Auto VI

Rockstar Games has revealed that Justice composed the original score for Grand Theft Auto VI. Today the French electronic duo have also shared their contribution to the video game’s expansive soundtrack. “Flower in a Hurricane” features a bonkers trifecta of T…

Skrillex and Ring Noord Remix Danny L Harle and PinkPantheress’ “Starlight”

Skrillex has teamed with Dutch duo Ring Noord to usher in the weekend with a remix of Danny L Harle’s PinkPantheress-assisted “Starlight.” Originally a standalone single—and Harle’s XL debut—the song appeared on this year’s Cerulean LP before bei…