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Gary Glitter Convicted of Attempted Rape, Sex With a Minor

Glam rock singer Gary Glitter has been found guilty of numerous sex abuse offenses committed against three young girls in the 1970s, the Associated Press reports. A London jury convicted Glitter (real name Paul Gadd), of one count of attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault and one count of sexual intercourse…… Source: RollingStone Link: Gary […]

Fun. Dispel Breakup Rumors, Talk New Album Delay

Nearly three years to the day since fun. released their massive breakthrough album Some Nights, the band has posted a statement on their official Facebook page reassuring fans that they are not breaking up, even while pursuing outside projects.  In 2014, frontman Nate Ruess revealed to Rolling Stone that he was beginning to write…… Source: RollingStone Link: Fun. […]

Watch Dierks Bentley Bring Unplugged 'Riser' to 'Letterman'

Earlier this week, Dierks Bentley skipped the Super Bowl to perform “Say You Do” on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Last night, the Grammy and ACM-nominated singer-songwriter left the West Coast for the East, landing in New York to be the musical guest on the Late Show With David Letterman.  This time,…… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]

Exclusive: Watch Foo Fighters Tear Through Two Songs on 'ACL'

The Foo Fighters have a full hour to themselves on their upcoming episode of Austin City Limits, and Rolling Stone has two exclusive preview clips, plus some behind the scenes footage, to prove the band’s bona fides as one of rock’s best live acts. Fittingly, the two performances are Texas-themed, starting with the…… Source: RollingStone Link: Exclusive: […]

Do the Grammys Have a Race Problem?

White people rejoice! You’ve managed to cold-jack yet another awards season, and in February no less. The Oscars will be whiter than they’ve been since 1998, and this year the Grammy Awards promise to be a throwback to that time when Shirley Temple got down in blackface — dumb-stoopid-affected accents…… Source: RollingStone Link: Do the […]

Watch Miranda Lambert Tell the Story Behind Epic 'Platinum' Love Song

One of the most compelling tracks from Miranda Lambert’s chart-topping album Platinum is the dreamily romantic “Holding on to You.” The tune is the result of a seemingly effortless co-writing session the country superstar had with friends Ashley Monroe and Jessi Alexander. “You ever write songs and are just, like, trudging…… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]

AC/DC Drummer Phil Rudd's Trial Delayed After Lawyer Quits

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has parted ways with the lawyer representing him on several charges, including “threatening to kill,” prompting a New Zealand court to delay his scheduled appearance. The beleaguered musician was due in the Tauranga District Court next week, but now won’t see a judge until April, according…… Source: RollingStone Link: AC/DC Drummer […]

Sam Smith on Controversial 'Lay Me Down' Video: 'We're the First Ever to Do It'

Grammy nominee and Rolling Stone cover star Sam Smith unveiled the video for his new single “Lay Me Down,” the latest track off his platinum-selling debut album In the Lonely Hour. The video, filmed at the parish church of St. Margaret, Lee outside London and directed by Ryan Hope, finds Smith performing…… Source: RollingStone Link: Sam Smith […]

Hear Rough Cut of Kanye West's Gritty, Raw New Track 'All Day'

A new version of Kanye West’s “All Day” — a supposed single that leaked last year — has surfaced, Stereogum points out. The track is far from an official release and the sound quality, while slightly better than the initial leak, will still make any audiophile cringe. Nevertheless, the track is vintage Yeezy:…… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear […]