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Friends, collaborators, and members of the music community have posted a public plea to anyone knowing information on the whereabouts of beloved singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs. The statement, written by Perhac’s former manager Laurel Stearns, claims that the 82-year-old songwriter was discharged from a residential care facility eight months ago under the supervision of her legal guardian. Perhac’s friends and collaborators state that they haven’t been able to contact Perhacs nor her guardian. In an Instagram post alongside a photo of the singer, Stearns wrote, “LINDA PERHACS FANS, WE NEED YOUR HELP. LINDA HAS GONE MISSING.” The release itself states that…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. By the time Darius Rucker launched into “Wagon Wheel” beneath the Texas sky on the Fourth of July, the crowd of 7,000 was already on its feet. Throughout the night, the three-time Grammy winner moved between solo hits, Hootie & the Blowfish classics, and a delightfully unpredictable mix of covers. There was TLC's “Waterfalls,” Bell Biv DeVoe's “Poison,” “Valerie,” “Band on the Run” and, because it was Independence Day in Texas, a rousing rendition of “God Bless the…

A judge previously dismissed its defamation lawsuit against NYT over the newspaper’s investigation into Blake Lively’s sexual harassment and smear campaign allegations Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios was ordered to pay The New York Times more than $171,000 in damages after a judge dismissed its defamation lawsuit against the publication over its bombshell report on Blake Lively’s sexual harassment and smear campaign allegations related to It Ends With Us.“We’re delighted by the court’s decision,” a spokesperson for The New York Times said in a statement. The anti-SLAPP statute is designed to combat exactly these kinds of meritless suits brought to silence the press.” A rep for Wayfarer Studios did not…

Tyla, just days after releasing her second album, A*Popannounced that she'll be hitting the road this fall for her world tour of the same name. The extensive 34-date run will be her first global tour, headlining across countries in Europe, North America, and Africa. The European leg will kick off in Paris on Oct. 12 before heading to Amsterdam, London, Brussels, Berlin, Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and more. Her performances in North America will begin on Nov. 12 in Wheatland, California, before she makes her way to Chicago, Boston, New York City, Houston, Los Angeles, and other major cities. To wrap…

Oliver Tree’s mother has said that the late singer was “so happy and excited about life” on the day he was tragically killed in a helicopter crash. The eccentric singer-songwriter died in the accident in Brazil on June 14, aged 32. The incident also took the lives of five others. There was celebration of his life and career held over the weekend in his native Santa Cruz, California, with Diplo, Logan Paul and more coming together to pay tribute to the artist. At the event, his mother Christine Nickell spoke about the last conversation she had with her son, and…

Republican lawmakers are maintaining a practiced silence in the face of new misconduct allegations against one of their own. Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) has been — not for the first time — in the crosshairs of domestic abuse allegations brought forth by a former partner.  In June, police footage related to a child custody dispute between Miller and his ex-wife Emily Moreno — the daughter of Republican Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno — was obtained by CNN. The footage, which documents a February interview between Moreno and Bay Village, Ohio, police, includes allegations that Miller abused Moreno. Moreno claimed that Miller…

Solovey sued actor Alec Baldwin after he discharged a replica revolver on set, fatally shooting his daughter Olga Solovey — the mother of Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot on the set of the Western film Rust — died at the age of 67. Solovey's death was confirmed by lawyers for Hutchins' family, who said she was living in Kyiv, Ukraine, when she died on Feb. 24. Solovey was “heartbroken because of the sudden and unexpected death of Halyna,” a statement read. In order to continue seeking Solovey's consortium claims related to Hutchins' death, the family's legal team stated that…

A Los Angeles judge has ruled that prosecutors have “met their burden of proof” in the case of the musician D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke), who has been charged in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez when she was 14 years old. “It appears to me, for the purposes of preliminary hearing, the people have met their burden of proof on all charges,” Judge Charlaine Olmedo ruled. “I order that Mr. Burke be held to answer.” Burke's arraignment has been set for August 31st. D4vd was a “very clever adult” who sexually abused Rivas, “gaslit” the minor, and eventually…

The Kinks’ Dave Davies has revisited the band’s old rivalry with The Beatles, saying George Harrison was the only member he “really liked”. The guitarist made the comments at the launch of the band’s new art exhibition, The Kinks: Brothers, at Gibson Garage London. “John Lennon didn’t like The Kinks, he really didn’t,” Davies said, via The Mirror. Laughing, he continued: “In fact, John Lennon didn’t really like anybody! George Harrison was the only one I really liked. He was the nicest guy. Paul McCartney wrote a few decent songs, yeah.” Davies has previously recalled Lennon being fiercely protective of The Beatles’ equipment when the two groups played together. “He wouldn’t let…

The independent Bazooka! Fest is returning to Brooklyn next month, with Destroyer’s Dan Bejar set to headline alongside previously announced performers Stephin Merritt, Joanna Sternberg, Times New Viking, and Sad13. Check out the full lineup below. This year’s edition takes place on August 22 and 23 at the Meadows and the Wood Shop.Founded by former Matador A&R director Jake Whitener, Bazooka launched in 2025 with an initial slate of Elf Power, the Moles, Pains of Being Pure at Heart, James McNew of Yo La Tengo, and more. In a statement, Whitener spoke about the decision to start the festival in…