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St. Louis Man Discovers His Father Is Michael McDonald

3:52 PM EDT on October 1, 2026 Screenshot Imagine finding out, deep into middle aged, that you're the son of the honey-gargling king of yacht rock. Michael Goessling, a St. Louis resident, recently had just such an experience when he found out that he's Michae…

Canadian Author's Controversial Novel Is Now France’s No. 1 Bestseller

Thélyson Orélien's debut sold more than 18,000 copies in one week, as allegations surrounding the Québec author continue to unfold. Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously cont…

Courtney Marie Andrews, Cornelia Murr, Lola Kirke, & Katie Pearlman Debut New Supergroup Tommy

3:15 PM EDT on October 1, 2026 There's a new supergroup in town. Courtney Marie Andrews, Cornelia Murr, Lola Kirke, and Katie Pearlman have joined forces to form Tommy, and they played their first show in Nashville earlier this week. At The Chloe on Tuesday (S…

Charli xcx, Kneecap and Gener8Ion lead UK Music Video Awards nominations

The Ivors Academy honours 2026 celebrate Stormzy, James Blake, and industry leaders

Lil Nas X Learns to Trust the Plan in Poignant ‘World’s Greatest!’ Video

The rock-driven single is the most musically self-assured release from the rapper-singer in years and arrives in dedication to his late mother Lil Nas X for new single "World's Greatest" Lil Nas X holds one particular guiding phrase close to his heart: “Walk…

‘South Park’ Skewers ‘Weenie’ Billionaires and Data Centers on Latest Episode

AI Donald Trump and his “teeny tiny” weenie also return to “South America” South Park, or South America as it’s called this season, skewered “weenie” billionaires and data centers on its latest episode. In the second episode of the series’ 29th season, town re…

‘Trailer Park Boys’ Star Mike Smith Returns to Franchise After Charge Dismissed

Smith's sexual assault case ended in Nova Scotia on Thursday after prosecutors said they would present no evidence. Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously contributed to outlets …

Peter Gabriel Announces Details For New Album 'o\i'

2:02 PM EDT on October 1, 2026 Peter Gabriel kicked off the year with the announcement of his new album o\i. However, this wasn't a normal album cycle; the legendary singer-songwriter has been releasing a single for every full moon. Each track has two mixes — …

Talking Heads Set Fear of Music Super Deluxe Edition

A new super-deluxe edition of Talking Heads‘ seminal third album Fear of Music is on the way. Due out November 13 on Rhino, the 3xCD set compiles a fresh remaster of the 1979 record, a number of alternate track versions and studio outtakes, and previously-unre…

Rick Ross Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges in Miami Beach

Rapper's arrest stems from August 28 incident with his then-girlfriend at his Florida mansion; Ross charged with felony battery by strangulation Rick Ross Rick Ross was arrested Thursday morning in Miami Beach on domestic violence charges including a felony co…

NHL launches romance audiobook series after success of 'Heated Rivalry'

In a new effort to gain a larger audience, the league has commissioned stories from popular romance novel authors for their series 'Hot for Hockey' Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has pr…

'SNL' Roasts Stella Leffy In Cut-For-Time Weekend Update Bit

1:02 PM EDT on October 1, 2026 Stella Lefty must be so happy about all the Ed Sheeran stuff. Before Sheeran submitted to billionaire demands and kicked Macklemore off of his tour, Lefty, the Groupon heiress turned flavorless country-folk-pop singer, was the ea…

How to Live Stream Austin City Limits Festival 2026

Austin City Limits Music Festival returns for a 25th-anniversary edition this month, running across two weekends: October 2 through 4 and October 9 through 11. For anyone unable to choose Texas in person, all three days of the first weekend are set to stream o…

Venom's Conrad "Cronos" Lant Dead At 63

12:21 PM EDT on October 1, 2026 Conrad "Cronos" Lant, longtime singer and bassist for the pioneering English underground metal band Venom, has passed away. The band announced Lant's passing in a social media post today. No cause of death has been reported. Lan…

Rick Ross arrested on domestic violence charges

Rick Ross has been arrested on domestic violence charges in Florida. The rapper was arrested by Miami Beach police in the early hours of Thursday on domestic violence charges, including felony battery by strangulation, according to Miami-Dade jail and court re…

Smashing Pumpkins Kick Off 'Mellon Collie' Anniversary Tour With Live Debuts, Rarities

11:34 AM EDT on October 1, 2026 The Smashing Pumpkins' classic blockbuster double album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness actually turned 30 last year, but the band is just now getting around to celebrating that anniversary on a new arena tour. Earlier th…

Carly Rae Jepsen Announces ‘Day and Night’ North American Tour

The singer's 26-city run will be in support of her eighth studio album Carly Rae Jepsen is set to embark on her headlining North American tour next year that will see her make stops in 26 cities. The Day and Night tour is in support of her eighth studio album …

CMAT Talks Ed Sheeran & Performs On 'The Daily Show': Watch

10:59 AM EDT on October 1, 2026 Anytime the ascendant Irish star CMAT performs on TV, that's appointment viewing. She's a hugely engaging performer with a gigantic bazooka voice, and she makes the absolute most of every big performance. Fortunately, we've been…

Sia Sells 50 Percent Stake in Catalog for $180 Million in Preparation for Big Avatar Plans

A source confirmed to Rolling Stone that the artist sold her catalog to Pophouse and plans to launch an immersive avatar concert Sia has sold a 50 percent stake in her music catalog for a whopping $180 million, Rolling Stone has confirmed. News of the sale was…