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Iron Maiden & Christopher Cross Address Rising Canada–US Tensions at Toronto Shows

3:58 PM EDT on August 31, 2026 Ryan Chang, Tom Pandi On Sunday (Aug. 30), Iron Maiden played their second sold-out night in Toronto and Christopher Cross concluded his North American tour with Toto and the Romantics in the same city. Both the British heavy met…

Billie Eilish Officiated Brother Finneas' Wedding

The Grammy-winning artist married longtime partner Claudia Sulewski in a star-studded ceremony in Caifornia over the weekend. Grammy-winning musician, songwriter and producer Finneas tied the knot with longtime partner Claudia Sulewski on Saturday, Aug. 29, in…

Christopher Cross Uses Canada Stage to Blast Trump, Jokes About Getting ‘Ejected’ From America

At a Toronto concert, the “Sailing” singer apologized to Canadian fans, urging them not to “give up on us” Christopher Cross performs at Pine Knob Music Theatre on August 29, 2026 in Clarkston, Michigan. Christopher Cross apologized to Canadians at Tor…

At What Comes After The Blues, Secretly Group Celebrates Its Three-Decade Journey To The Forefront Of Indie Music

2:49 PM EDT on August 31, 2026 Magnolia & Johnson Electric Co. “It’s been a bit like a family reunion,” Ben Swanson said onstage at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Saturday night. “The good kind, not the kind where your weird uncle says mildly inappropriate thi…

Dolly Parton on course for first ever UK Number One single with 9 to 5

Reading & Leeds Replace New Artist Showcase With "Nepo Baby Stage"

1:50 PM EDT on August 31, 2026 Patrick T. Fallon/AFP, Jeff Spicer/Getty Images, Sky, Instagram When the UK sister festivals Reading and Leeds took place over the weekend, there was one hilariously bleak change in the programming. Since 2007, when the BBC launc…

All Hopped Up and Ready to Go: All-Star Punks Honor Ramones at 50

Travis Barker, Billie Joe Armstrong, Tim Armstrong, and CJ Ramone's Cretin Family lead concert tribute to punk group Tim Armstrong, Travis Barker, Billie Joe Armstrong, C.J. Ramone, and Billy Idol perform at the Ramones 50th Anniversary Tribute Onstage in a re…

D4vd Pleads Not Guilty in Teen Murder Case, Switches to Public Defender

His high-profile defense attorneys Blair Berk and Marilyn Bednarski are exiting the case, saying in a statement they "continue to support" the singer Platinum-selling singer D4vd pleaded not guilty Monday at his rearraignment on charges he sexually abused 14-y…

The Great Flock Hunt

One company’s mass surveillance network made it public enemy number one. We went on the ground with the hackers hunting them down Koko and Hedge tracking Flock cameras. Campus security is on to us. For the past 30 minutes, I’ve been doing laps around a sat…

Ella Langley Breaks #1 Song Record, Doja Cat Now Knows Who She Is, Drake Remix Appears Imminent

12:50 PM EDT on August 31, 2026 Ella Langley now has the longest-running non-Christmas #1 song in the history of the Billboard Hot 100. Last week "Choosin' Texas," the crossover country smash from Langley's Dandelion, spent its 19th week atop the chart, pullin…

Will Forte Talks Overdue Arrival of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’: Looney Tunes Has ‘Always Been Subversive’

The former Saturday Night Live star discusses the film being shelved and revived, acting with American icon Bugs Bunny, and the sketch show he's making with his mom Lana Condor, Wile E. Coyote, and Will Forte in 'Coyote vs. Acme.' Never had Will Forte found hi…

Lionel Messi Announces Retirement From International Football

The captain of Team Argentina leaves the squad after nearly two decades. 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 passionate ad…

Kelly Osbourne insists she's 'getting a lot better' following Ozzy Osbourne's death

Kelly Osbourne has assured fans she's "getting a lot better" following the death of her father Ozzy Osbourne. After the Black Sabbath rocker died in July 2025, his daughter Kelly sparked concern for her health and wellbeing over her slimmer appearance and regu…

Kaspar 'Berry' Rapkin & the Swampdogs

Nathan Fielder Negs Noah Kahan In Vancouver Concert Cameo

11:29 AM EDT on August 31, 2026 The plan? Make Noah Kahan’s tour sell out in order to sell more adult diapers. On Friday night, big-deal singer-songwriter Noah Kahan headlined Vancouver's BC Place Stadium. During the show, Vancouver native Nathan Fielder appea…

Ice Spice and Lil Yachty, Turnstile and Slayyyter: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Mon…

Ella Langley's ''Choosin' Texas'' Gets the Drake Treatment

Drake may be getting ready to put his own spin on one of country music’s biggest songs of the year. Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously contributed to outlets including VICE…

Billy Strings Joins Cryptopsy At His Ionia Freak Fair: Watch

11:12 AM EDT on August 31, 2026 Bluegrass phenom Billy Strings is a bigtime metalhead who came up playing in metal bands, and he seems to have a special affection for Montreal tech-death legends Cryptopsy. Last year, Strings played a solo on Cryptopsy's 30th-a…

Dolly Parton ‘Laid to Rest’ After Private Funeral, Family Says

Country legend interred next to late husband Carl Dean at Nashville’s Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum following private ceremony attended by immediate family Dolly Parton was laid to rest after a private funeral in Nashville, the country legend’s fami…

Fontaines D.C. Debut New Song "Happy For You" At Leeds Festival

10:56 AM EDT on August 31, 2026 Premier Irish exports Fontaines D.C. announced their Romance follow-up Dopamine Chamber two weeks ago, and they've been debuting songs from the album at their live shows lately. Another new one made it into their set at the Leed…