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Some groups like the Who and Pixies reform and remain together for decades, but the members of other bands were only able to put up with one another for a few wonderful minutes When Deep Purple fans bought tickets for the group’s Aug. 12 co-headlining show with Kansas at Jones Beach in Long Island, New York, they had no idea they were going to witness a priceless moment of rock history. Near the very end of the night, estranged guitarist Ritchie Blackmore emerged from the wings to play with the group for the first time in 33 years. But this…

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Courtney Love has shared a cover of Addison Rae‘s ‘Diet Pepsi’ – check it out below. READ MORE: Courtney Love: “I feel like the luckiest motherfucker in the history of rock’n’roll” The grunge icon took to Instagram to share a plaintive version of the track, taken from Rae’s smash hit debut, 2025’s ‘Addison‘. Trading the pop singer’s playful tone for a more mellow vocal, Love said the track was the “saddest song”. It follows another pop crossover for Love, whose 1994 Hole track ‘Violet’ was recently covered by Slayyyter on triple J’s Like A Version series, prompting praise from Love, who said…

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Other options include characters from this year’s box office hit, Toy Story 5, along with classic Disney princesses and sidekicks If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Don’t howl now but Halloween is just around the corner, and retailers have already dropped some new costume ideas for 2026. From KPop Demon Hunters outfits for adults, to Michael Jackson getups, there’s no shortage of pop culture-inspired looks to be found online this year. Of course, you can also opt for a classic costume, like these official…

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Dolly Parton has shared a health update with fans amid ongoing issues in the wake of her late husband’s passing. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Dolly Parton: “I take care of business” The country icon was married to Carl Dean for 58 years before his death last March, and has been open about how her grief has also impacted her physical health, saying she felt “worn down and worn out” earlier this year. “I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl,” she told People on Friday (August 21). “It’s…

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Apple Music will add labels to AI-generated music later this year. READ MORE: In the age of AI Oasis, there’s no point being ordinary Earlier this year, the streaming platform said they planned to let users know if they were listening to music that had been made using AI.  Since then, however, the plans have not come to fruition, while other streaming services have launched similar services. Now, though, Apple Music has announced that its “Made With AI” label will begin being added to music created with the technology later this year. In a note to its industry partners, Apple Music said that…

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The sequel to Michael will address child abuse allegations against Michael Jackson “from his point of view”, says his nephew Jafaar Jackson. READ MORE: ‘Michael’ review: safe, shiny reminder of the King Of Pop’s musical genius The first film, which follows the life of the late King of Pop, features his nephew Jaafar Jackson portraying the star, following the beginning of his career in the Jackson 5 up until the ‘Bad’ world tour in the late 1980s. Michael notably didn’t include any reference to the child sexual abuse allegations against Jackson, though the story was included in the initial screenplay. However, a…

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Kacey Musgraves, in partnership with women’s wellness brand Medicine Mama, just launched her own signature lube titled, fittingly, Drought Drops. READ MORE: Kacey Musgraves – ‘Middle Of Nowhere’ review: a country heroine’s journey back to her roots Medicine Mama described the product as a “water-based personal lubricant and vaginal moisturiser made to supplement your body’s natural lubrication, boost moisture, and make a dry spell a whole lot more fun.” In a statement on the brand’s website, country star Musgraves said the lube “keeps the dry spells away and the good times coming” – and it appears to be in high demand,…

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Dolly Parton shared an update on Friday amid ongoing health issues following the death of her husband, Carl Dean, who died in March 2025. When speaking to People, Parton said, “I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl.” “It’s not like I haven’t been through hard times with my health,” she said, noting that in the early 1980s she was “down for several months with female issues.” Parton pointed to today’s “24/7 world with social media” and how it magnifies every incident in “ways it wasn’t years ago.”…

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Thank god they went to Memphis. Elvis may have just died and Beale Street might have been facing the wrecking ball, but the city was still the ideal place to record these songs, largely because the music that inspired them—blues, rockabilly, country—was developed right there. The Cramps recognized something revolutionary in that first wave of rockabilly pervs and rock’n’roll hipshakers, who smuggled sex and lust and destruction into polite society. They irreverently yet affectionately cover two Roy Orbison songs, “Domino” and “Problem Child,” both originally released on Sun Records, and Lux weaponizes Charlie Feathers’ hiccupping delivery on “Can’t Hardly Stand…

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A rare version of Röyskopp’s 2001 ‘Melody A.M.‘ featuring artwork designed by Banksy has sold for £3,720 at auction. Find all the details below. The edition of the Norwegian duo’s seminal debut album dates back to 2002, and they sent Banksy 100 blank record sleeves to customise. Banksy then spray-painted the sleeves in green using a bespoke stencil. Now, one of the copies has sold through Wessex Auction Rooms to a local street-art collector. The collector initially missed the lot, but immediately contacted the auction house afterwards with an offer of £3,000, before eventually securing the record for £3,720, per…

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