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Reggie Watts Axed From Festivals After Rolling Stone Probe

Reggie Watts was dropped from Shambala and Greenbelt festivals (with Bristol shows canceled) after Rolling Stone published a probe into his late ex-girlfriend Katherine Early McCollough and allegations about drug use and his past relationships; Electric Picnic in Ireland also removed him, and Comedy Bang! Bang! dropped his theme song. Watts’s attorney denied responsibility for McCollough’s death, and while some US dates remain on his schedule, the fallout from the investigation is ongoing.

via Consequence of Sound|

#comedy-bang-bang #festivals #katherine-early-mccollough

entertainment1 day ago•50 min saved

Reggie Watts Faces Fallout After Rolling Stone Allegations of Toxic Relationships

After a Rolling Stone investigation accused Reggie Watts of toxic, controlling behavior and encouraging heavy drug use in romantic relationships, outlets distanced themselves: the Comedy Bang! Bang! intro music was omitted from a recent episode, and Watts’s name was dropped from festival lineups. Watts’s attorney denies the claims, calling them false and noting his former partner Katherine McCollough’s death occurred after their relationship; the fallout continues as the story develops.

via Yahoo|

#allegations #comedy-bang-bang #entertainment

entertainment1 day ago•16 min saved

Reggie Watts' Comedy Bang Bang Theme Song Scrapped Amid Rolling Stone Allegations

Reggie Watts’ theme song for the Comedy Bang Bang podcast was removed from the Aug. 17 episode after a Rolling Stone report alleged reckless and selfish drug-related behavior in his past relationships, including his late ex Katherine McCollough’s ketamine use and her suicide. Watts’ attorney called the claims false, and reps did not immediately respond. The theme song had previously aired but was not included in the Monday episode featuring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein.

via Variety|

#comedy-bang-bang #entertainment #podcast

entertainment3 days ago•5 min saved

Reggie Watts Denies Responsibility as Ex-Girlfriend's Death Sparks Drug-Use Allegations

Rolling Stone's August 2026 report revived claims that Katherine Early McCollough developed a ketamine addiction during her relationship with Reggie Watts; Watts' lawyer says he bore no responsibility for her March 2026 death in Peru and rejects the idea that he encouraged her drug use, while friends note she had substance issues prior to their romance.

via BollywoodShaadis|

#entertainment #katherine-early-mccollough #ketamine

music10 days ago•18 min saved

Iconic Rock Critic Dave Marsh Dies at 76, Shaping a Generation of Music Writing

Dave Marsh, a pioneering rock critic and biographer who helped launch Creem and wrote acclaimed bios on the Who and Bruce Springsteen, died Aug. 14 at his home in Norwalk, Connecticut, at age 76. A longtime contributor to Rolling Stone, Newsday and The Village Voice, Marsh authored more than 25 books and influenced generations of music journalism with his caustic yet insightful reviews and deep catalog of music history. His work helped elevate Springsteen early in his career and left a lasting impact on the culture of rock criticism and broadcasting through SiriusXM.

via rollingstone.com|

#bruce-springsteen #creem #dave-marsh

music18 days ago•13 min saved

Voters Speak: Who Picked the Grateful Dead’s Top 100 Songs

Rolling Stone gathered ballots from 50 musicians, writers, and industry figures (plus one former U.S. senator) to rank the Grateful Dead’s 100 best songs, and the piece lists each voter and explains how their ranked ballots were tallied to produce the final list.

via Rolling Stone|

#grateful-dead #music #polls-surveys

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Rolling Stone Crowns the Grateful Dead’s 100 Greatest Songs, Voted by Fans

Rolling Stone debuts a fan-driven countdown of the 100 best Grateful Dead songs, celebrating the band’s onstage improvisation and genre-spanning catalog—from bluesy roots and folk to psychedelic jams and late-’80s rock—featuring write-ups for each pick (the list runs from 100 Drums/Space to 51), and highlighting how the Dead’s music evolved over three decades with input from Deadheads and notable fans.

via Rolling Stone|

#fan-poll #grateful-dead #list

entertainment1 month ago•17 min saved

Orville Peck: Turning Point After 2023 Suicide Attempt Shapes New Album Mule

Orville Peck told Rolling Stone that he attempted suicide in June 2023 after canceling his Bronco tour, describing a spiral of addiction and coping with alcohol; two days before the cancellation he overdosed, calling the moment a turning point that fueled his forthcoming fourth album Mule, due Sept. 18, with the lead single Too Little Too Late.

via Page Six|

#entertainment #mule #orville-peck

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Ella Langley Poised to Tie Whitney and Mariah on the Hot 100

Ella Langley's 'Choosin’ Texas' is on track to spend 14 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, a feat that would tie her with Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for the longest female-led 14-week run; she already has three Top 10 Hot 100 hits and is leveraging her momentum to elevate other women in country music while touring this summer.

via Rolling Stone|

#billboard-hot-100 #country-music #ella-langley

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U2 Leadoff Singles, Ranked: The Fly Tops, Boots Trails

Rolling Stone ranks U2's leadoff singles from their albums, arguing the opener often sets the tone more than the album itself; from 'The Fly' (1991) at No. 1 to 'Get On Your Boots' (2009) at No. 15, the piece spotlights standout tracks like 'Desire,' 'Vertigo,' 'New Year’s Day,' 'Pride (In the Name of Love),' and 'With or Without You,' notes misfires such as 'Discothèque' and 'A Day Without Me,' and also mentions a forthcoming album’s leadoff single, 'Street of Dreams'.

via rollingstone.com|

#lead-singles #music #ranking

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Dylan's Touring Guitarists: 35 Players Across Six Decades

Rolling Stone catalogs Bob Dylan’s constantly shifting live guitar lineup, listing 35 players who toured with him since the 1965 electric era, from Mike Bloomfield and Robbie Robertson to Julian Lage in 2026, highlighting the Never Ending Tour’s revolving-door dynamic and notable long-tenured stints like Stu Kimball’s 1,323 shows.

via Rolling Stone|

#bob-dylan #guitarists #music

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One Song for Every State: Rolling Stone’s 50-State Music Celebration

Rolling Stone marks America’s 250th birthday with a 50-state playlist, choosing one defining song for each state that spans rock, hip-hop, country, and more. The editors highlight tracks by homegrown artists or songs that evoke a state through setting or reference, and include honorable mentions, creating a diverse musical map of the U.S.

via Rolling Stone|

#culture #music #playlist

entertainment1 month ago•11 min saved

Juror questions cops’ million-dollar reputation in Afroman case

A juror in the viral Afroman defamation trial says the cops’ complaints were trivial and their demands excessive, arguing the raid was a mistake that spurred the musician’s songs; Foreman maintains the lawsuit arose from the officers’ error. The piece also touches on Canada’s Eurovision 2027 participation and includes other music-industry notes, including Clive Davis’s obituary and Fruit Bats’ new album and tour.

via A.V. Club|

#afroman #cops #defamation

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Teyana Taylor Crowned Icon of the Year at BET Awards 2026 with Gratitude

Teyana Taylor accepted the BET Awards 2026 Icon of the Year honor from Janet Jackson, delivering an emotional speech about two decades of hard work and thanking the people who inspired her, while continuing to expand her multifaceted career in music, acting, directing, and fashion.

via Yahoo News UK|

#bet-awards #icon-of-the-year #janet-jackson

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Halfway There: The Must-Listen Albums of 2026 So Far

Rolling Stone’s mid‑year picks survey a genre‑blending 2026, spotlighting everything from BTS’s Arirang and Harry Styles’s disco‑leaning pivot to Olivia Rodrigo, A$AP Rocky, Jill Scott, Bad Gyal, Boards of Canada, Neurosis, and more—showcasing bold comebacks, genre‑hopping experiments, and standout newcomers across pop, hip‑hop, country, indie, metal, and Latin‑flavored sounds.

via Rolling Stone|

#album-releases #artists #best-of-2026