This story was originally published in the April 17, 1980, issue of Rolling Stone. “God, I was beautiful.” Blonde hair in her face, Marianne Faithfull is hanging halfway off the bed in her New York hotel room so she can reach a blazer thrown over a chair. She fingers a huge pink button pinned to the
Music
Ed Sheeran‘s impromptu street performance in Bengaluru, India, was stopped by local police on Sunday. The singer decided to busk on the city’s Church Street ahead of his concert, but police officers literally pulled the plug, saying Sheeran didn’t have proper permission. As seen in videos of the performance, a police officer walked up to
Bombs Bursting In Air From Cher to Mariah Carey to Whitney Houston, here are the most star-spangled performances in the big game’s history The Super Bowl is an enormous night for international television. Each year, more than 100 million people are estimated to watch the game, its advertisements and its halftime show. But it all begins
Megan Thee Stallion can continue to pursue her defamation lawsuit against a vocal Tory Lanez supporter after a Florida judge ruled the Grammy-winning rapper made a “compelling case” that blogger Milagro Gramz acted with a “reckless disregard for the truth” when posting about the celebrity. Chief Judge Cecilia Altonaga also ruled, according to court documents
“When all of us got into the editing room we collectively decided there wasn’t a path forward,” singer and director say of now-canceled Golden A Pharrell Williams biopic helmed by director Michel Gondry has been permanently shelved by Universal, just three months before the film’s scheduled May 9 release. According to Variety, the “coming-of-age musical”
DJ Premier and Roc Marciano joined forces for their first collaborative track, “Armani Section,” while also announcing an upcoming joint EP in the works. The joint venture will be released later this year but a date has yet to be announced. According to a press release, the song is “a declaration that true luxury and authenticity in music
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Lady Gaga goes back in time with a dance-ready throwback that could’ve been a The Fame Monster B-side, Lisa joins forces with Doja Cat and Raye, and Doechii takes a victory lap after
Ozzy Osbourne‘s Parkinson’s disease has progressed to the point where the musician is no longer able to walk. Speaking on his SiriusXM program Ozzy’s Boneyard this week, Osbourne discussed what fans can expect from his final live performance, which will include a reunion with Black Sabbath. “I have made it to 2025,” Osbourne said. “I
Just days after reports swirled that a long-awaited Buffy reboot might finally be happening, Sarah Michelle Gellar hopped on Instagram to update fans about the project. She shared that an idea is in development, but that the series will only come to fruition “if we know we can do it right.” She confirmed that she
Defying Gravity The artist stopped by the late night show and took on the “Wing It and Sing It” challenge Ariana Grande, who is no stranger to improv musical challenges, flexed her singing chops once again on Wednesday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. The late night host introduced the Grammy winner to the stage and
‘wild ride’ Band’s Universal Room, their 18th album since 2017, arrives Feb. 7 Two days before Guided By Voices release their new album Universe Room, the prolific indie-rock stalwarts have shared one last preview from the LP, “I Will Be a Monk.” The 90-second salvo is prototypical GBV, with frontman Robert Pollard and company concisely
An adult male entertainer has sued Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging the Bad Boy Records founder sexually assaulted, drugged, and “coerced” him into commercial sex acts with various women over the course of five years, all the while dangling the promise of a potential music career. The Las Vegas man, who sued under a John Doe
When Today Ends The Weeknd performed new songs from his latest album of the same name at the Grammys Sunday In the trailer for Hurry Up Tomorrow, an insomnia-plagued musician experiences hair-raising highs and emotional lows. In one clip, released Tuesday, the artist nearly drowns in a bathtub, as a narrator contemplates death, and in
Killer Mike is suing a security company over his citizen’s arrest at the 66th Grammy Awards last year, a high-profile spectacle that caused him to be led away in handcuffs though no criminal charges were ever filed. In a new lawsuit obtained by Rolling Stone, the rapper claims S & S Labor Force improperly used
Julien Baker and Torres have announced a North American tour in support of their upcoming collaborative country album, Send a Prayer My Way. The pair will kick off the trek April 23 at the National in Richmond, Virginia, while the run wraps May 12 at the Admiral in Omaha, Nebraska. Baker and Torres also have
We know it’s hard fitting in every musician or industry legend we lost since the last Grammys, and props to the Grammys for remembering plenty of legends who passed away in the past year (Kris Kristofferson, Cissy Houston, Dickey Betts, JD Souther, Phil Lesh, Sergio Mendes, Duke Fakir, Garth Hudson, and sadly so many more).
Tonight’s 67th annual Grammy Awards will take place in a city traumatized by a natural disaster, a fact that was never far from the mind of its producers. The ceremony, hosted by Trevor Noah, will celebrate the year in music while also becoming a “love letter to Los Angeles,” according to Raj Kapoor, one of
What has rainbow grilled cheese platters, giant dancing bear cutouts, and Woody Harrelson wearing a tie dye tie? The MusiCares’ annual Persons of the Year Charity Gala, where the Grateful Dead are the 2025 honorees (with some “Friend of the Devil” food cake to celebrate.) “It’s an incredible honor and I’m humbled to stand here
Evan Honer has a lot on his mind. Fortunately, he has no shortage of creative outlets. “When I have a song or a project in my head, I’m going to release it,” he tells Rolling Stone. “I think the audience appreciates that. I’m trying to release stuff that is real, and the music industry is
Grammy News Shaboozey, who’s up for Best New Artist, will also take the stage After performing an unreleased song about hope amid chaos at the Los Angeles benefit concert FireAid Thursday, Lady Gaga will perform a tribute to those affected by the fires alongside Bruno Mars at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday. Best New Artist
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 129
- Next Page »