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Busta Rhymes Unearths Unreleased J Dilla, D’Angelo Collaboration for New Album

'Dillagence II' created from nearly 300 unheard Dilla beats, with “This Woman” featuring a session the legendary producer did with D’Angelo about 20 years ago Busta Rhymes performing in Atlanta in June Busta Rhymes’ new album full of previously unrelea…

Dolly Parton dies at 80

Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. The country music legend's nephew, Brian Seaver, who served as her head of security for more than two decades, announced her passing in a social media video on Tuesday. "My name is Brian Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and…

Dolly Parton, Hardscrabble Storyteller Turned Global Entertainer, Dead at 80

The Country Music Hall of Fame member died Tuesday after battling health issues for the last year Country singer Dolly Parton poses for a portrait circa 1976. Dolly Parton, the beloved global entertainment icon who sold more than 100 million records and whose …

How LØLØ Went From Warped Tour Outsider to One of Its Standouts

The Toronto singer-songwriter was worried she wouldn’t fit among the festival’s heavy-leaning lineup. Montréal quickly gave her a reason to rethink that. Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist…

Dolly Parton Dead At 80

2:12 PM EDT on August 25, 2026 Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Dolly Parton, one of the greatest singers and songwriters in the history of American popular entertainment, has died. Parton's family announced her passing in a video statement from her nephew B…

Soundgarden To Reunite For NFL Season Opener Halftime Show

2:02 PM EDT on August 25, 2026 Grunge overlords Soundgarden have only played live a few times since the sudden, tragic 2017 death of frontman Chris Cornell, and they've had some legal issues with Cornell's widow Vicky in the years since. But the band and Vicky…

Criterion Is Coming to Toronto Just in Time for TIFF

The Criterion Collection is putting down permanent roots in Canada, opening a new Cinema Cellar location on John Street during this year's Toronto International Film Festival. Criterion has spent decades curating some of the world's best movies and turning the…

Trump Threatens to Rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ Amid New Canadian Trade War

The president has decided to escalate his trade war with our northern neighbor, amidst a real war with Iran and skyrocketing costs at home Trump has escalated his conflict with one of the country's staunchest allies. In the absence of a coherent political stra…

FINNEAS, City and Colour to Perform at Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony

Taking place on September 26, the event will honour The Tragically Hip, Loverboy's Mike Reno and Paul Dean, Leslie Feist and Roch Voisine. Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously …

Australia Bans AI-Generated Songs From Music Charts

12:04 PM EDT on August 25, 2026 AI-generated songs are no longer welcome on Australia's main music charts. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has announced their new rules for how to approach AI music today. Taking into account global princip…

Paul Thomas Anderson's Cameron Winter Concert Film Is Touring

12:02 PM EDT on August 25, 2026 Last December, while shockwaves from Geese's album Getting Killed rippled through the world, that band's frontman Cameron Winter played what was apparently a momentous solo show at the storied New York venue Carnegie Hall. Winte…

Harry Styles opens up about feeling 'uncomfortable' when not touring

Harry Styles has opened up about feeling "uncomfortable" when he wasn't touring. The music star has admitted that earlier in his career, he felt restless when he spent long stretches of time at home. Speaking to W Magazine, Harry explained that during his most…

Dolly Parton Remembered: Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, and More Pay Tribute

Dolly Parton died today at the age of 80. Tributes have already begun to pour in from musicians and celebrities who considered the country legend an idol, a mentor, and, in some cases, a collaborator. “So glad she’s with her Carl Dean,” Kacey Musgraves wrote o…

Ali G Is Ready to Do Every Viral TikTok Trend — Including ASMR — in ‘Who Iz I?’ Trailer

Sacha Baron Cohen's famous poser character returns in a new film set to arrive in October Sacha Baron Cohen in 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' Sacha Baron Cohen brings Ali G into the TikTok era in the official trailer for his upcoming movie, Ali G: Who Iz I? The new clip o…

Johnny Marr Finds Defiance in Idealism on New Single ‘It’s Time’

The Smiths guitarist will release his fifth solo album, The Age of Everything, in October Johnny Marr Johnny Marr released a new single, “It’s Time.” The uplifting rock number is the third song to emerge from the Smiths guitarist’s forthcoming LP, The …

Reggie Watts: Festivals Remove Comedian, ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ Drops Theme Song

Musician was accused of “reckless” encouragement of drug use and abusive behavior in multiple relationships. One ex died by suicide earlier this year Watts at the Ice House Comedy Club on June 24, 2026, in Pasadena, California Comedy Bang! Bang! has quietl…

Dolly Parton Dies at 80

Dolly Parton has died at 80. A cause of death was not given. Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced the death on social media. “Dolly opened the door for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from every walk of life and across every co…

UK Prime Minister Burnham Strums The Smiths For Ukrainian Soldier

9:39 AM EDT on August 25, 2026 Oh boy. OK. Let's get into it. Western politicians seem to believe that they can affect the outcome of the war between Russian and Ukraine, and they seem convinced that the best way to do this is by showing up in Ukraine with the…