So, How Was Your Decadeis a series in which the decade’s most innovative musicians answer our questionnaire about the music, culture and memorable moments that shaped their decade. We’ll be rolling these pieces out throughout December. Wayne Coyne is parked outside his home in Oklahoma City, sitting inside his Prius. …
Read More »LFO Singer Devin Lima Dead at 41
Devin Lima, whose pop band LFO released the hit “Summer Girls” in 1999, has died following a yearlong battle with cancer at the age of 41. Lima’s publicist confirmed his death to Rolling Stone. “It is witha truly broken heartthat thatIconfirm thatHarold ‘Devin’ Lima passed away early this morning after …
Read More »Tekashi 6ix9ine Faces 32 Years to Life in Prison on Racketeering, Firearm Charges
Update (11/26/2018): On Monday, rapperDaniel “Tekashi 6ix9ine” Hernandez pleaded not guilty in a New York court for racketeering and firearm charges, his attorney Lance Lazzaro confirmed to Rolling Stone. Hernandez will remain in custody until his trial, now set for September 4, 2019. Lazzaro did not make a new request …
Read More »Mac Miller's Cause of Death: Accidental Fentanyl, Cocaine Overdose
Rapper Mac Miller‘s September death was the result of an accidental overdose, according to a toxicology report released by the L.A. County Coroners Office. Fentanyl, cocaine and alcohol were found in Miller’s system. The combination of the drugs — an autopsy obtained byRolling Stone describes the use as “recreational” —caused …
Read More »Is 'Tinder Serial Killer' Trying to Establish Insanity Plea?
A week after Danuel Drayton was apprehended by police in Los Angeles, saving the life of a female hostage, The New York Daily News scored a jailhouse interview with the self-professed serial killer, who blamed his alleged crimes on “voices” using “direct-energy weapons on me to control my mind.” Drayton …
Read More »Review: 'Be Yourself,' the Bright New EP From Taylor Bennett
“I’m an outstanding Afro-American bisexual havin’ shit,” raps Taylor Bennett on the title track of his new EP. The Chicago rapper shares a lot of the same elements as his brother, Chance the Rapper; both favor bright pop-rap with sweet, chiming pianos. But unlike the spiritually minded Chance, Taylor’s aspirations …
Read More »Why the NFL Put Its New Kneeling Policy on Hold
Back in May, the NFL succumbed to pressure from the Trump administration by announcing that teams would be fined if all of their players did not stand for the National Anthem, though they did include a “compromise” allowing players to remain in the locker room. But the organization didn’t mandate …
Read More »Stanley Kubrick's 'Lost' Screenplay 'Burning Secret' Unearthed
A “lost” screenplay co-written by Stanley Kubrick in 1956 has been unearthed. Burning Secret, penned by Kubrick and novelist Calder Willingham, was adapted from a 1913 novella by Viennese author Stefan Zweig. It was originally planned as Kubrick’s next film following his noir classicThe Killing. However, Kubrick and Willingham instead …
Read More »Hear Tinashe Unload on Ex on New Single 'Like I Used To'
Three months after Joyride, Tinashe is back with a surprise new single “Like I Used To,” which the singer dropped onto digital music services Friday. The lyrics find Tinashe ruminating on the tail end of a relationship over a sleek, shimmery beat, with fans already speculating whether the single is …
Read More »Watch Black Eyed Peas Show ICE Raids, Police Killings in 'Get It' Video
The Black Eyed Peas survey the chaos in America’s streets in the politically charged video for new song “Get It.” “Get It” is a sparse, haunting cut and the Ben Mor-directed clip reflects the track’s eerie undertones. In the video, the camera moves down a city block, capturing a violent …
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