The Rolling Stones and Lady Gaga sharing the stage at the Hackney Diamonds launch party.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the Rolling Stones have returned with a new album—Hackney Diamonds—their first collection of original material in 18 years. That gap alone would be enough to make this release feel significant, but the reception has pushed it further: many are calling it their strongest work in … Read more

Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Nicks Stun the Met Gala With a Rare Live Double Act

The 2026 Met Gala delivered exactly what it promised—high fashion, theatrical spectacle, and a theme (“Costume Art”) that blurred the line between clothing and performance. But long after the red carpet looks were dissected, one moment lingered above the rest: a surprise, late-night musical pairing that transformed the evening into something far bigger than fashion. … Read more

Smashing Pumpkins Frontman Billy Corgan Draws a Hard Line in the Sand on AI Music

The debate over artificial intelligence in music continues to intensify, with artists across genres weighing in on whether technology enhances creativity—or threatens to erase it. Now, Billy Corgan has made his position unmistakably clear: he wants nothing to do with it. In a recent appearance on the And The Writer Is… podcast, the Smashing Pumpkins … Read more

The songwriter David Gilmour could never write like: “I’m afraid”

Part of what made Pink Floyd so compelling wasn’t just their ambition to push rock music forward—it was how they reshaped its very foundation. Rather than abandoning rock’s core elements, they stretched them, twisted them, and rebuilt them into something immersive and deeply emotional. And at the heart of that transformation stood David Gilmour—a musician … Read more

The Rolling Stones finally confirm new album ‘Foreign Tongues’, featuring Paul McCartney and Robert Smith

After weeks of cryptic teasers—ranging from global billboards to multilingual hints—the wait is finally over. The Rolling Stones have officially announced their brand-new album, Foreign Tongues, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most exciting releases of 2026. To mark the announcement, the band has dropped the uplifting lead single In The … Read more

“I Don’t Know Where I’d Be Without His Lyrics,”: Guns N’ Roses Names Freddie Mercury As the Greatest Frontman of All Time

Axl Rose has never been shy about naming the artists who shaped him, but his admiration for Freddie Mercury goes far beyond standard rock-star respect. For Rose, the Queen frontman isn’t just a favorite performer—he’s a defining influence. In a 2018 interview with Atlas Magazine, the Guns N’ Roses singer didn’t hesitate to call Queen … Read more

Can Jaafar Jackson Expect An Oscar Nomination For The ‘Michael’ Jackson Movie?

Pop-star biopics have been quietly reliable at the box office for over two decades. They’re not guaranteed hits, but they’re steady enough that studios keep coming back to them—and actors keep saying yes. There’s also another incentive baked into the genre: awards recognition. Jamie Foxx won Best Actor for Ray. Reese Witherspoon took Best Actress … Read more