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Sidhu Moose Wala’s Legacy Grows With Posthumous Bohemia Collaboration ‘Kaali Hoodie’

The late Punjabi icon’s 14th posthumous single arrives on the heels of his hologram tour's Canadian dates. Sidhu Moose Wala's music continues to reach listeners with the release of "Kaali Hoodie," a new posthumous track featuring Pakistani-American rapper Bo…

Saya Gray, quickly, quickly, Aminé, & More Share New Songs For The Movie Version Of Colin Meloy’s 'Wildwood'

2:45 PM EDT on October 16, 2026 The stop-motion animation studio LAIKA adapted Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy's youth novel Wildwood, set in a fantastical version of Portland, into a feature film. Last week, we heard "The Better Part Of Bravery," a new Dece…

Ontario Fines SeatGeek Again Over Ticket Resale Violations

The latest $22,500 in penalties comes months after the province introduced a cap on ticket resale prices and tougher fines for violations. SeatGeek Canada has been hit with another $22,500 in penalties by the Ontario government over alleged violations of the p…

LDB Fest 2027 Lineup Has Haywire, Integrity, Harm's Way, More

1:24 PM EDT on October 16, 2026 Once a year, a whole host of hardcore bands descends upon the city of Louisville for LDB Fest, one of the biggest annual events on the hardcore calendar. In recent years, LDB has looked just outside the hardcore world for many o…

Rachel Chinouriri, Fontaines D.C., Olivia Rodrigo, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week

Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our 'Songs You Need to Know' playlist Rachel Chinouriri at Daisy Chain Fields Festival 2026. Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, …

Broker Accused of Illegally Buying 18.5 Million Tickets to Beyoncé, Post Malone, and More

The DOJ alleges the company bought 7,624 tickets to a single 'Renaissance' concert and made about $833,323 in profit scalping them Federal prosecutors are accusing a San Diego-based entertainment company of using bots and other illegal means to scoop up millio…

Jamie T claims second consecutive Number One album with Ghosts (100 Days Of Morning)

Joni Mitchell’s New Book of Paintings Takes Aim at Politics

The forthcoming book NEWS showcases 23 paintings by the Canadian icon, who says “it is an artist’s duty to speak up.” Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously contributed to …

Taylor Swift claims third consecutive week at Number One with Patient Zero

Is There Any Choice But ‘Choosin’ Texas’ for Best Country Song at the 2027 Grammys?

Ella Langley’s record-setting hit is all but a lock, but songs by Megan Moroney and Taylor Swift can offer competition Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Taylor Swift are all likely nominees for Best Country Song at the 2027 Grammys. Leading up to the Grammy n…

Sean Combs Transferred to Pennsylvania Prison After Contraband Bust

The 56-year-old was transferred from Fort Dix in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood Low following reports that he was placed in solitary confinement and suffered a head injury Sean "Diddy" Combs at Howard University on Oct. 20, 2023. Sean Combs has been transferred t…

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Morrissey Ranked His Solo Albums And Singles

12:05 PM EDT on October 16, 2026 Morrissey has takes. Stephen Patrick Morrissey is known for his strident, uncompromising opinions on things like meat consumption, the British royal family, and his former bandmates — against, against, and against. (He's a litt…

35 Years In, Ricky Martin is Nowhere Near Done

From tailoring his setlists to audiences around the world to preparing a new album, the Puerto Rican superstar reflects on decades in music and his enduring connection with Canada. Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning jo…

Chance The Rapper Wins Legal Battle Against Ex-Manager

11:11 AM EDT on October 16, 2026 Back in 2020, Chance The Rapper fired his longtime manager Pat Corcoran, who'd previously gone by the nickname Pat The Manager. Corcoran responded by suing Chance, claiming that Chance owed him $2.5 million of unreimbursed expe…

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DOJ Sues Scalper For Illegally Buying 18.5M Tickets — Including 7,624 To One Beyoncé Show

10:49 AM EDT on October 16, 2026 Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The name REPS & Co suddenly seems appropriate because those guys are going to need representation for their company. The San Diego-based ticket broker has been sued by the US Department of Justice a…

Tate McRae Can’t Be Contained in Lavish New ‘Housewife’ Video

The pop singer's new song sees her push a baby carriage stuffed with cash and gallivanting with her suitors Tate McRae has released her new single, "Housewife." Tate McRae bulldozes over stereotypes on her latest song, “Housewife.” The video for the new tr…

Olivia Rodrigo Taps Chappell Roan (and David Byrne) for Retro ‘Expectations’ Remix

Rodrigo's first-ever remix gets a delightfully campy video featuring the Talking Heads frontman Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo perform at the Olivia Rodrigo "GUTS" World Tour on Aug. 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. It’s official: Olivia Rodrigo has dropped he…

‘I’m Not Allowed to Drive’: Billy Joel Shares Health Update as He Prepares to Sell Vintage Motorcycles

The singer was diagnosed with a brain disorder and stepped away from live performances last year Last year, Billy Joel stepped away from the stage after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, canceling his previously scheduled 2025-2026 tour. At t…