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 Kendrick Lamar Saw This Mariachi Singer at a Dodgers Game. Now, She’s on ‘GNX’

Deyra Barrera recounts how she connected with Lamar, who included her on three GNX songs: "All this happened so quickly for me"

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/kendrick-lamar-deyra-barrera-mariachi-singer-gnx-1235178355/ 
 Cody Johnson Producer Tries to Clarify Shaboozey Joke

Producer Trent Willmon took to social media to mitigate backlash after his remark at the 2024 CMA Awards 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/cody-johnson-producer-shaboozey-joke-1235178454/ 
 Khalid Comes Out as Gay After Being Outed: ‘I Am Not Ashamed’

"I am okay with me," Khalid wrote after a seeming former partner of Khalid's shared a selfie with the singer

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/khalid-outed-comes-out-as-gay-response-1235178402/ 
 Kanye West Sued for ‘Pornographic Gagging’ of Model on Video Set

“This is fucking art. I am like Picasso," West allegedly said during the purported assault of model Jenifer An during a La Roux music shoot

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kanye-west-model-jenifer-an-sexual-assault-lawsuit-1235178235/ 
 The Real Alice Who Inspired Arlo Guthrie’s ‘Alice’s Restaurant’ Dead at 83

Alice Brock was the namesake for the famed Thanksgiving classic 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/alice-brock-arlo-guthrie-alices-restaraunt-dead-obituary-1235178246/ 
 Sade Revisits Home Movies With Her Son in Tender ‘Young Lion’ Video

The videos feature Izaak, who serves as the subject of Sade's first song in six years on which she apologizes for not better understanding him during his gender transition 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sade-young-lion-music-video-izaak-adu-1235178159/ 
 Kendrick Lamar Addresses Super Bowl Drama and Five Other Takeaways From ‘GNX’

The surprise album is Kendrick's first official release since his chart-topping hit "Not Like Us" 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/kendrick-lamar-new-album-six-takeaways-gnx-1235177425/ 
 Kendrick Lamar and Father John Misty Keep Dropping Albums at the Same Time

Josh Tillman joked about "furiously scribbling" a response to the five-time coincidence of dropping around the same time as Lamar 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kendrick-lamar-father-john-misty-album-release-date-overlap-1235178058/ 
 John Legend Recruits Tems, Killer Mike, Lil Wayne for ‘Get Lifted’ 20th Anniversary Reissue

Simi and Black Thought also appear on the expanded album which features 11 additional songs 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/john-legend-get-lifted-20th-anniversary-reissue-1235178063/ 
 Stephen Wilson Jr.’s Version of ‘Stand by Me’ Is the Cover You Need to Hear

With slashing acoustic guitar and Wilson's raspy moan, the unorthodox rendition is introducing the country singer to a new group of fans

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/stephen-wilson-jr-stand-by-me-cover-1235178112/ 
 Kendrick Lamar, Rosé, Ariana Grande, 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

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/kendrick-lamar-rose-ariana-grande-songs-you-need-to-know-1235177906/ 
 Maluma Returns to His ‘Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy’ Swagger on ‘Cosas Pendientes’

"This is just the start," Maluma said

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/maluma-cosas-pendientes-pretty-boy-dirty-boy-1235177697/ 
 George Harrison’s Early Beatles Guitar Sells for $1.27 Million

Harrison played the Resonet Futurama guitar at more than 324 Beatles performances  

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/george-harrisons-guitar-sold-1-27-million-1235177549/ 
 Every Song Sabrina Carpenter Covered During Short n’ Sweet Tour

The singer surprised fans with classics like "Mamma Mia" and "Material Girl" during the "Spin the Bottle" segment at her concerts

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/sabrina-carpenter-best-covers-spin-the-bottle-1235176152/ 
 Kendrick Lamar’s Surprise New Album ‘GNX’ Is Here

Jack Antonoff co-produced much of the LP, which features SZA and música mexicana singer Deyra Barrera

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kendrick-lamar-gnx-new-album-1235177339/ 
 Rosé Drops Heartwrenching Ballad ‘Number One Girl’ Music Video

Track marks the second single off the Blackpink singer's upcoming solo album Rosie

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rose-number-one-girl-blackpink-song-video-1235176779/ 
 Charli XCX Is Bringing ‘Brat’ Back to North America in 2025

The musician announced a run of five headlining arena shows for next spring

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/charli-xcx-2025-brat-tour-dates-1235176816/ 
 Lil Nas X Enters His Introspective Dream World on ‘Need Dat Boy’

The song will appear on the rapper's upcoming project Dreamboy

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-nas-x-need-dat-boy-single-dreamboy-1235176740/ 
 On ‘Morayo’ Wizkid is Just Doing What Works for Him

Nigerian star's latest reminds us why he's the king of Afrobeats-to-vibe-to

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/wizkid-morayo-review-1235176719/ 
 Banks Brings Out the Guillotine as She Announces Album ‘Off With Her Head’

The singer accompanies the LP reveal with new single "Best Friends"

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/banks-new-album-off-with-her-head-single-best-friends-1235176377/ 
 Tejano Star Bobby Pulido to Retire From Music to Run for Office in 2026

"Desvelado" singer, who endorsed Beto O'Rourke in 2018, announced that he'll host a farewell tour next year

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/bobby-pulido-will-retire-music-pursue-politics-tejano-star-1235176466/ 
 Quevedo Drops Album ‘Buenas Noches,’ Filled With His ‘3 A.M. Thoughts’

"This title isn’t about sleep or the hours of rest but, instead, everything that happens when I say goodnight to everyone else," he said of the LP featuring Sech, Pitbull, and La Pantera

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/quevedo-buenas-noches-album-release-1235176427/ 
 GloRilla, Lil Wayne, Camila Cabello Will Perform During College Football Playoff Weekend

Kane Brown will headline the Allstate Champion Tailgate before the Jan. 20 game

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/college-football-playoff-glorilla-lil-wayne-camila-cabello-1235176222/ 
 Yes, You Can Look Bob Dylan in the Eyes

In one of the least expected social media exchanges known to mankind, Dylan puts a long-discussed rumor to rest

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bob-dylan-eye-contact-rumor-1235176072/ 
 Miley Cyrus Demands Dismissal of ‘Flowers’ Copyright Lawsuit: ‘Incurable Defect’

The singer "categorically" denies copying from a Bruno Mars song and argues the plaintiff lacks standing because it's an investment company acting without Mars' involvement

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/miley-cyrus-flowers-copyright-lawsuit-bruno-mars-2-1235175906/ 
 Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Preview ‘Missionary’ With Fiery Single, ‘Outta Da Blue’

Singer Alus joins the rap legends on the track, featured on Snoop's album set for Dec. 13

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/snoop-dogg-dr-dre-preview-missionary-single-outta-da-blue-1235176095/ 
 The Grand Piano Fleetwood Mac Used to Write ‘Sara,’ ‘Songbird’ Headed to Auction

The instrument traveled all across the globe with Fleetwood Mac and was also used by Elton John and Freddie Mercury

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/piano-fleetwood-mac-sara-songbird-auction-1235175998/ 
 Mac Miller Estate to Drop Unreleased 2014 Album ‘Balloonerism’

"Releasing Balloonerism was something that Malcolm frequently expressed being important to him," Miller's estate wrote

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/mac-miller-estate-drop-unreleased-2014-album-balloonerism-1235175419/ 
 Rare Sonic Youth Live Recording, With Steve Albini Cameo, Coming Next Year

Classic semi-bootleg from the Eighties receives a belated reissue, just in time for Kim Gordon's Grammy nomination

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rare-sonic-youth-live-recording-steve-albini-cameo-2025-1235174969/ 
 How Addison Rae Got Us All to Root for Her

The former TikTok personality has quickly become one of pop music's buzziest new stars

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/addison-rae-diet-pepsi-pop-star-essay-1235174194/ 
 Pink Bids Farewell to Epic Summer Carnival Tour: ‘Every Moment Has Been Worth It’

"This show tested me in every way; my body, mind, and soul," Pink said, noting a series of cancellations and postponements 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pink-ends-summer-carnival-tour-1235171001/ 
 Jin Is Keeping the Guitar Chris Martin Gifted Him as a ‘Family Heirloom’

The BTS member and Coldplay frontman previously worked together on the 2022 single "The Astronaut"

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-jin-coldplays-chris-martin-guitar-1235174804/ 
 Kesha Embarks on High-Speed Chase in Explosive ‘Joyride’ Video

The singer previously dropped her first single as a free woman on Independence Day

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kesha-joyride-video-1235174730/ 
 Dierks Bentley, Molly Tuttle Close CMA Awards With Bluegrass Take on ‘American Girl’

Sierra Hull, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, and Charlie Worsham also join in on a string-music rendition of Tom Petty's 1977 hit

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/dierks-bentley-molly-tuttle-perform-tom-petty-american-girl-cma-awards-1235173988/ 
 Chris Stapleton Performs ‘What Am I Gonna Do’ at CMA Awards

Singer won Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2024 country awards

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/chris-stapleton-performs-what-am-i-gonna-do-cma-awards-1235172655/ 
 2024 CMA Awards: The Complete Winners List

From Entertainer of the Year to New Artist, all the winners at the 58th Country Music Association awards

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/2024-cma-awards-winners-list-1235171038/ 
 Jelly Roll Joins Brooks & Dunn for ‘Believe’ at 2024 CMA Awards

The duo's 2005 hit was recently re-created by Jelly Roll for B&D's new Reboot II album

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/jelly-roll-brooks-and-dunn-perform-believe-cma-awards-1235173653/ 
 Jamey Johnson, Miranda Lambert Sing for George Strait at 2024 CMA Awards

Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, and Parker McCollum also salute the "King," this year's recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/jamey-johnson-performs-give-it-away-george-strait-2024-cma-awards-1235174296/ 
 Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan Shut Down Toxic Masculinity With ‘Cowboys Cry Too’ at CMA Awards

The record, which is nominated for Musical Event of the Year, earned Kahan his first nomination at the country awards show 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/kelsea-ballerini-noah-kahan-perform-cowboys-cry-too-cma-awards-1235170920/ 
 Shaboozey Pours CMA Awards Another Shot of Whiskey With ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’

The musician is a first-time performer and nominee at the CMA Awards, competing for New Artist of the Year and Single of the Year for "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/shaboozey-performs-a-bar-song-tipsy-cma-awards-1235170866/ 
 Post Malone and Chris Stapleton Open CMA Awards With ‘California Sober’

The freewheeling duet appears on Malone's country album F-1 Trillion

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/post-malone-chris-stapleton-open-cma-awards-california-sober-1235172689/ 
 Kevin Kaarl Was Inspired by Cesaria Évora’s ‘Yearning’ on Upcoming Album

Indie Mexican star releases Ultra Sodade's first single, "Esta Noche," inspired by the last moments of a relationship

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/kevin-kaarl-ultra-sodade-album-esta-noche-song-1235173184/ 
 2024 CMA Awards: The Complete Winners List

From Entertainer of the Year to New Artist, all the winners at the 58th Country Music Association awards

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/2024-cma-awards-winners-list-1235171038/ 
 Paul Simon Meets Scientists Studying Zebrafish, Mice to Help Reverse His Hearing Loss

The musician visited the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss as part of a new interview with CBS Mornings

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/paul-simon-hearing-loss-doctors-studying-animals-cure-1235174309/ 
 Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Green Day, Travis Scott Headline Coachella 2025

Charli XCX, Ivan Cornejo, the Misfits, Megan Thee Stallion, and Missy Elliott are also scheduled to perform

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/coachella-lineup-2025-lady-gaga-post-malone-green-day-headline-1235172134/ 
 The Magnetic Fields Bring Eight of Their ’69 Love Songs’ to NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’

Stephin Merritt powered through a head cold as the band performed songs like "All My Little Words," "Reno Dakota," and "The Book of Love"

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/magnetic-fields-tiny-desk-69-love-songs-1235174054/ 
 Cher Says Lucille Ball Told Her to Leave Sonny — and More Things We Learned From Her Memoir

The first part of Cher's revealing new book sheds light on her troubled childhood, her tumultuous marriage, and more

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/cher-memoir-sonny-relationship-1235173707/ 
 Tyler, the Creator Deserves To Be Mentioned Alongside Hip-Hop’s Greats

After his music festival’s 10th anniversary and his new album’s streak on top of the charts, it’s time to consider Tyler one of the best ever to do it

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/tyler-the-creator-greatest-rapper-1235172478/ 
 Yes Singer Jon Davison ‘Deeply Hurt’ Over ‘Frivolous’ Copyright Claim

"Rather than me ‘stealing’ this generic piece of music ... that I have never heard before this lawsuit, it appears that they are trying to ‘steal’ a credit on our album," Davison says

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/yes-singer-jon-davison-lawsuit-1235173727/ 
 Al Green’s Latest Cover Is a Stirring Take on R.E.M.’s ‘Everybody Hurts’

Michael Stipe (unsurprisingly) said the band "could not be more honored, more flattered, more humbled"

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/al-green-cover-rem-everybody-hurts-1235173835/ 
 Lady Gaga Drops Stripped-Back, Guitar Rendition of ‘Disease’

The dark pop single will be featured on Gaga's forthcoming album, set to release February 2025

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lady-gaga-disease-the-poison-live-video-1235173760/ 
 Griff Talks ‘Vertigo,’ Working With Chris Martin, and Dancing Though Pain

On The Green Room, the British singer-songwriter and producer explains how she approaches carving out space for herself while holding space for complicated emotions

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/griff-vertigo-the-green-room-1235173616/ 
 Kim Deal Waited Decades to Release a Solo Album. ‘Nobody Loves You More’ Is Worth It

Breeders frontwoman and former Pixie got help from a lot of old friends on the album but somehow it feels more like a self-portrait than her earlier work

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/kim-deal-nobody-loves-you-more-review-1235173448/ 
 Saafir, Underground Bay Area Hip-Hop Great, Dead at 54

The MC was known for songs like "Light Sleeper," collaborating with Xzibit, and taking on a whole rival crew during a famous freestyle battle

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/saafir-bay-area-rapper-dead-1235173521/ 
 The 74 Best Albums of 1974

Joni, Stevie, Elton, Kiss, Smokey, and more 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-albums-1974-1235138526/ 
 Minnie Riperton on ‘Perfect Angel,’ Working With Stevie Wonder

In 1974, we took a little trip with the powerhouse vocalist with the five-octave range: "What can I tell ya? I'm a freak"

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/minnie-riperton-perfect-angel-stevie-wonder-1235171689/ 
 Elton John’s ‘Tammy Faye’ Musical Will Close on Broadway After Less Than One Month

The musical, co-created with Jake Shears, will close on December 8 after 24 previews and 29 regular performances

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elton-john-tammy-faye-musical-broadway-closing-1235173320/ 
 It’s Cody Johnson’s Country Music. We’re All Just Living in It

On the road with the rodeo competitor and onetime prison guard, who's convinced that his brand of traditional country can help heal a great divide

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/cody-johnson-cma-awards-leather-1235172285/ 
 Wilco Will Revisit the Turmoil of ‘A Ghost Is Born’ on 20th-Anniversary Box Set

Out in February 2025, the deluxe set of the Grammy-winning album will include more than 65 unreleased recordings and a full 2004 concert 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/wilco-a-ghost-is-born-20th-anniversary-box-set-1235172644/ 
 One Direction Members Mourn Liam Payne at Singer’s Private Funeral Service

Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik paid their respects at the service, also attended by Cheryl Cole, Simon Cowell, James Corden, and more friends and family 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/liam-payne-funeral-one-direction-attends-1235173252/ 
 Katy Perry Celebrates Sabrina Carpenter’s LA Show: ‘Too Short but So Sweet’

The singer thanked Carpenter for playing her "fave song" "Lie to Girls" during the concert 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-sabrina-carpenter-instagram-tribute-1235173233/ 
 Watch Rauw Alejandro Perform ‘Qué Pasaría,’ ‘Amar De Nuevo’ on ‘Fallon’

The musician's new album, Cosa Nuestra, dropped last week

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rauw-alejandro-que-pasaria-amar-de-nuevo-medley-fallon-1235173221/ 
 André 3000 Has New Music on the Way: ‘I Just Want to Express More’

The rap artist-flutist picked up a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year for his latest project New Blue Sun

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/andre-3000-new-music-1235172708/ 
 Post Malone Will Headline Coachella 2025

Singer, who announced his Big Ass Stadium Tour Tuesday, will perform "a mix" of hits on both Sundays at the festival 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/post-malone-headline-coachella-2025-1235172483/ 
 Horsegirl Reveal New Album Coming in 2025

Cate Le Bon produced Phonetics On and On at Wilco's Loft in Chicago. It's due out Feb. 14 on Matador Records

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/horsegirl-new-album-chicago-1235171490/ 
 Sabrina Carpenter Snubs Jack Antonoff, Arrests Margaret Qualley at L.A. Show

"I'm so confident you can produce someone even hotter than you," Carpenter joked to Antonoff

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sabrina-carpenter-snubs-jack-antonoff-arrests-margaret-qualley-los-angeles-show-1235172260/ 
 Jamey Johnson Was Arrested for Marijuana Possession: Court Filing

The country singer and songwriter was allegedly pulled over for speeding by a state trooper who says he found weed in the car

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jamey-johnson-arrest-marijuana-speeding-1235172335/ 
 Father John Misty Dances With Death on ‘Mahashmashana’

Singer-songwriter's latest returns to the sweeping, Seventies-steeped orchestral pop rock that’s always suited him

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/father-john-misty-mahashmashana-review-1235172149/ 
 Fleetwood Mac Are Getting an Official Documentary

Filmmaker Frank Marshall will helm the project — which doesn't have a release date yet — for Apple

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/fleetwood-mac-documentary-1235172169/ 
 Guided By Voices Are Starting Out 2025 in the ‘Universe Room’

The band is back with another record — and frontman Robert Pollard's new label is ushering in new tunes from the Moles

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/guided-by-voices-universe-room-new-album-1235170973/ 
 Post Malone Taps Jelly Roll for His 2025 ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’

Sierra Ferrell will also provide support on select dates of the North American trek

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/post-malone-2025-tour-dates-jelly-roll-sierra-ferrell-1235171645/ 
 Cher Says She Considered Jumping From Balcony During ‘Loveless Marriage’ to Sonny Bono

The pop star and actress recalled the harrowing moment in 1972 in her new memoir

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/cher-jumping-balcony-sonny-bono-marriage-1235171514/ 
 Robert Earl Keen Swore He Was Retiring. Instead, He Got Sober and Returned to the Road

After playing his "final" concert in 2022, the Texas songwriter did an about-face. "There was something missing," he says

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/robert-earl-keen-sober-retired-1235171375/ 
 Pogues Announce First Tour Since Shane MacGowan’s Death

May 2025 dates to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Rum Sodomy & the Lash will come to six cities in the U.K.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pogues-tour-2025-shane-macgowan-death-1235170787/ 
 Dolly Parton’s ‘The Seeker’ Gets a Hip-Hop Makeover on Country Legend’s New Album

Smoky Mountain DNA assembles members of Dolly's family, like rapper nephew Sabyn Mayfield, to uncover generations of musical talent

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/dolly-parton-family-tree-smoky-mountain-dna-album-1235170971/ 
 Primus Post Open Call for Drummer Following Tim Alexander’s Departure

The rock band is "seeking a well-mannered, affable individual with original sensibility and aesthetic"

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/primus-drummer-open-call-tim-alexander-departure-1235171451/ 
 Cher Discusses ‘Hard’ Memoir Process, Confirms New Album on ‘Fallon’

"I did it a couple of times because the first time it didn't work out," the singer said of Cher, The Memoir: Part One

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/cher-memoir-new-album-fallon-interview-1235171445/ 
 Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Nonsense Christmas’ Trailer Reveals Star-Studded Guests

 Shania Twain, Chappell Roan, Kali Uchis, Tyla, and more will join the singer on her holiday variety show

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sabrina-carpenter-nonsense-christmas-trailer-1235171173/ 
 Cher, Mary Bono Still Locked in Royalties War Over Hit Songs

Mary's lawyer argued that Cher has no standing to collect music royalties and pass them to the buyer of her music catalog

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/cher-mary-bono-locked-in-royalties-war-1235170951/ 
 Watch Charli XCX Bring ‘Brat’ to the Middle of Times Square

Pop star hit the stage for a performance of Brat tracks, two days after starring on Saturday Night Live

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/charli-xcx-performs-times-square-new-york-h-and-m-1235171229/ 
 Jamey Johnson, Outlaw Country Singer, Arrested in Tennessee

 The Alabama songwriter recently released Midnight Gasoline, his first album in more than a decade

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/jamey-johnson-arrested-tennessee-1235171107/ 
 ‘Prominent’ Figure Sues Lawyer Representing Sean Combs Accusers for Extortion

The unnamed person sued attorney Tony Buzbee, claiming he received a demand letter with “fabricated and malicious allegations of sexual assault”; Buzbee denied the claim 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sean-combs-accuser-lawyer-tony-buzbee-sued-extortion-1235170718/ 
 Emilia Will Join the ‘Moana 2’ Universe With ‘Al Final’

"I still can't believe it!" said the Argentinian singer, who performed at the Latin Grammys last week

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/emilia-will-join-moana-2-universe-al-final-1235171011/ 
 Maude Latour Promises ‘Sugar Water’ Tour Will Be ‘Trippy’

"It’s going to be a party, a rave, a play, a holy space — I can’t wait to see you there," the singer said

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/maude-latour-sugar-water-tour-dates-1235171066/ 
 Billy Corgan Enters Charity Raffle to Win Courtney Love’s ‘Violet’ Lyrics

“I think it’s about a guy I know a little bit about," Corgan quipped of the Hole classic partly inspired by his relationship with Love

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/billy-corgan-raffle-courtney-love-violet-lyrics-1235170993/ 
 Bob Dylan Slipped a Totally Inaccurate Scene Into His Own Biopic

Dylan himself had a major influence on the Timothée Chalamet-starring A Complete Unknown, writing dialogue and insisting on the inclusion of something that never happened

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/bob-dylan-inaccurate-scene-a-complete-unknown-timothee-chalamet-1235170932/ 
 Mon Laferte, Emilia, DannyLux, and More on What’s Inspiring Them Right Now

From the 2024 Latin Grammys red carpet, Eladio Carrión, Majo Aguilar, and Nathy Peluso tell Rolling Stone what's moving them creatively 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/mon-laferte-majo-aguilar-dannylux-new-music-inspirations-1235169926/ 
 Rosé Says Taylor Swift Gave Her Advice When She ‘Was Drowning a Little’ Launching Solo Career

"She was like, ‘Let me know if you have any questions.’ Who does that?" Rosé said

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rose-says-taylor-swift-gave-advice-when-she-was-drowning-1235170856/ 
 Paul McCartney Shreds ‘The End’ With Jack White and St. Vincent in Mexico City

The trio led an all-star jam of the Abbey Road closer during McCartney's headlining set at the Corona Capital festival 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/paul-mccartney-jack-white-st-vincent-the-end-1235170873/ 
 J Balvin Announces Back to the Rayo, His First Tour in Six Years

The new tour — announced with a Back to the Future-inspired video — follows his comeback LP, Rayo

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/j-balvin-back-to-the-rayo-tour-dates-1235170804/ 
 Franz Ferdinand Dances Through the Storm in ‘Day or Night’ Video

The single will appear on the band's upcoming studio album, The Human Fear, out on January 10

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/franz-ferdinand-day-or-night-music-video-1235170829/ 
 Kim Deal Delivers a Big Band Ballad With ‘Nobody Loves You More’

The musician also announced a 2025 North American tour in support of her debut solo album

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kim-deal-tour-dates-nobody-loves-you-more-song-1235170764/ 
 Gwen Stefani Buries Memories From the Past in ‘Somebody Else’s’ Video

The track appears on the singer's solo studio album Bouquet, which arrived Friday

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gwen-stefani-somebody-elses-music-video-bouquet-1235170766/ 
 How D.C. Rapper Noochie Built a Phenomenon From His Porch

His video series Live From the Front Porch has attracted major stars and won millions of views for performances filmed at Noochie's house

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/live-from-the-front-porch-noochie-youtube-interview-1235162490/ 
 Rod Stewart Will Bring One Last Time Tour to North America in 2025

Cheap Trick will join the musician on the 20-date run kicking off in March

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rod-stewart-2025-north-american-tour-one-last-time-1235170260/ 
 Liam Gallagher Shares Update on New Oasis Album: ‘F-ck Me It Was a Laugh’

Unsurprisingly, the musician's quip on social media that the just-reunited band had already finished a record was a bit

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/liam-gallagher-new-oasis-album-joke-1235170211/ 
 Anitta and Alok Collaborate on Fan-Frenzy Music Video ‘Looking for Love’

The project marks their first single and music video together, a project that has been in the works since 2017

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/anitta-alok-music-video-looking-for-love-1235169951/ 
 Did Country Music’s Explosion Predict Trump’s Win?

The genre's rise among folks that used to pledge listening to “anything but country” was the red flag flapping in the wind

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/country-music-predicted-trump-election-win-1235168706/ 
 Halsey Wishes Mom ‘More Comfort and Happiness’ During Breast Cancer Surgery Recovery

The singer herself received a dual diagnosis of lupus and a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder in 2022

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/halsey-mom-cancer-surgery-recovery-1235170011/ 
 Rashida Jones Reads From the Speech Quincy Jones Wrote for His Honorary Oscar

The actress accepted the prize on her father's behalf two weeks after the legendary producer and composer's death

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rashida-jones-quincy-jones-honorary-oscar-1235170043/ 
 Sammy Hagar’s ‘Best of All Worlds’ Tour Coming to Las Vegas in 2025

The Red Rocker will again play a Van Halen-heavy set alongside bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani, and drummer Kenny Aronoff

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sammy-hagars-best-of-all-worlds-las-vegas-2025-1235169426/ 
 Sean Combs Performed Bird Sacrifice Ahead of 1999 Verdict, Says Bodyguard

"Puff took this white bird and threw it up in the air, and the bird just fell to the ground, boom, like it was a brick,” Gene Deal says in new documentary about Shyne Barrow 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sean-diddy-combs-bird-sacrifice-1999-shooting-verdict-shyne-1235162495/