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Naked Eyes Frontman Pete Byrne Dead At 74

5:21 PM EDT on September 23, 2026 Pete Byrne, frontman for the hit-making English new wave band Naked Eyes, has died. A post on the band's website today reveals that Byrne "died peacefully in Los Angeles, California, on Monday, September 14, after a brief illn…

Melania on Trump’s Second Term: ‘He’s Doing the Best He Can’

The first lady is talking about the president like he’s a toddler First Lady Melania Trump waves after ringing the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 23, 2026. Roughly 70 percent of the country disapproves of President Donald Trump and his …

Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Trademark Fight Escalates as Lawyers Call Lawsuit ‘Nonsensical’

The singer is asking a federal court in California to dismiss Maren Wade's trademark infringement lawsuit Taylor Swift on June 11, 2026 in New York City. Taylor Swift’s legal war with real-life Las Vegas showgirl Maren Wade took center stage again Wednesday,…

Scarlett Johansson & Tom Waits Costar In 'Ray Gunn' – 18 Years After Her Waits Covers Album

3:01 PM EDT on September 23, 2026 18 years ago, Scarlett Johansson released Anywhere I Lay My Head, her unexpected debut album made up of Tom Waits covers. Now, the actress is co-starring in the new animated Netflix movie Ray Gunn with the legendary singer-son…

Hayley Williams Shares Statement On The Death Of Ex-Husband Chad Gilbert

3:00 PM EDT on September 23, 2026 Christopher Polk/Getty Images for PCA Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist of New Found Glory and vocalist for Shai Hulud, died this week due to complications from brain cancer. Today, his ex-wife, Hayley Williams, has posted a wr…

Rush Helps Complete $1 Million Neil Peart Memorial Fund in St. Catharines

The bandmates' $785,000 contribution will help bring a permanent tribute to the legendary drummer to Lakeside Park. Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously contributed to outlets …

Beabadoobee powers toward second consecutive UK Number 1 album with Pylon

serpentwithfeet Announces Sentinel EP and Signing to New Label

serpentwithfeet is releasing a new EP, Sentinel, on December 4. The record marks the New York-based singer-songwriter’s first as a One Little Independent Records signee, after nearly a decade on Secretly Canadian. The title track, a reverent love song inspired…

Justin Bieber Plays Random Acoustic Set In MacArthur Park

12:44 PM EDT on September 23, 2026 Global superstar Justin Bieber hasn't toured in many years, but he has given some awfully high-profile live performances in 2026: Coachella, the Grammy Awards, the World Cup Final halftime show. On Tuesday afternoon, Bieber u…

Harvey Weinstein Gets 15 Years For Sexual Assault of ‘Project Runway’ Staffer

The fallen film producer was convicted for the 2006 attack on former production assistant and aspiring actor Mimi Haley Harvey Weinstein on May 14, 2026, in criminal court in New York City. Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to another 15 years in prison on Wednes…

Nathan Fielder Isn’t Convinced Elizabeth Holmes Has Nothing to Hide in Documentary Trailer

'You Can See Everything' follows Fielder as he works to pull all the skeletons from Holmes' closet before she begins an 11-year prison sentence for defrauding investors in Theranos Nathan Fielder isn’t convinced Elizabeth Holmes has nothing to hide in the fu…

Dolly Parton’s Estate Faces Crisis After Nephew Is Fired, Accused of Threats

In a new court filing, Bryan Seaver is accused of launching an “escalating campaign of threats” to extract money from the Parton estate Dolly Parton's longtime manager requested a restraining order against her nephew, Bryan Seaver. Dolly Parton’s estate …

Amy Winehouse Band announce Back to Black anniversary concert featuring Mark Ronson

Amy Winehouse's former band will be joined by stars including Mark Ronson for a special anniversary concert. Taking place at London's Roundhouse venue on 21 October, the one-off event titled Back to Black 20 will mark the 20th anniversary of the release of the…

Hudson Williams’ Girlfriend Says 'Heated Rivalry' Fans Have Crossed a Line

The actor’s girlfriend, Vancouver tattoo artist Katelyn Larson, is asking fans to stop using her studio to pry into their private lives. Despite repeated calls from the actors of the show, fans just can't seem to avoid turning their love of Heated Rivalry in…

Taylor Swift Unveils ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ Deluxe Edition

The project is the extended version of her 12th studio album, featuring four new songs titled "Patient Zero," "Cleveland!," "Pink Clouding," and "Babylon" Taylor Swift in New York in June The encore is here…Taylor Swift has announced the deluxe version of Th…

Amy Winehouse's Back to Black 20th anniversary celebrated with exclusive BBC schedule

Angine de Poitrine Pulls Off a Polaris Double

The Québec duo wins Album of the Year for Vol. II and the SOCAN Polaris Song Prize for “Fabienk,” while The Watchmen and Willie Dunn receive Heritage honours Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and colum…

Dolly Parton’s Estate Fires Her "Arms Dealer" Nephew, Accuses Him Of Extortion

10:30 AM EDT on September 23, 2026 Jason Kempin/Getty Images When Dolly Parton died last month, there was a public lovefest celebrating the country music icon and philanthropist. Tributes poured in from Parton's many friends and admirers, and the Nashville air…

Slayyyter Performs Her Turnstile Cover For The First Time: Watch

10:24 AM EDT on September 23, 2026 Screenshot "Birds" is arguably the best song from Turnstile's 2025 album Never Enough, and it's definitely the song mostly likely to make people absolutely lose their minds at live shows. When they toured last year, Turnstile…

Bad Brains Unearth Mythical First Demo Tape

Legendary D.C. punks Bad Brains are issuing their long sought-after first demo tape. Recorded in 1979 at Arlington, Virginia’s Inner Ear Studios and newly remastered by Ian MacKaye, Are You Ready: The First Studio Recording (Inner Ear - March 1979) will be ava…