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Four women accuse Russell Brand of sexual assault, rape

Comedian Russell Brand has been accused of sexual assault, rape and predatory behaviour between 2006 and 2013 by four women.

culture / Film

Halle Berry says Drake used her image without permission to promote “Slime You Out”

Drake has been criticized by Halle Berry after the actress claimed she refused permission for her image to be used in promotion of his new song "Slime You Out." Drake used the image in spite of Berry's claim, a move she has described as "not cool."

music / Hip-Hop

Watch BTS member V’s Tiny Desk concert

BTS’s V showed off his vocal chops in an NPR Tiny Desk Concerts session recorded remotely from Seoul, South Korea.

music / K-pop

Beverly Glenn-Copeland cancels October shows over COVID concerns

Beverly Glenn-Copeland has cancelled his October mini-tour, citing “the alarming rise in Covid numbers.”

music / Experimental

Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner let artists edit their own interviews

In a newly published New York Times interview, Wenner discusses how his friendships with high-profile artists informed his coverage of them.

culture / Literature

Song You Need: Sexyy Red and Latto take a well-earned victory lap

Listen to Sexxy Red and Latto hop on the remix for Young Nudy's "Peaches and Eggplant."

music / Hip-Hop

U.K. rappers Headie One and K-Trap announce joint project Strength to Strength

Headie One and K-Trap's Strength To Strength will be released on September 22. Watch their "Park Chinois" video now.

music / Hip-Hop

TikTok now has its own Billboard chart

TikTok and Billboard have teamed up for a top 50 chart based on songs popular on the video app.

culture / Technology

Olivia Rodrigo adds 18 shows to “Guts” tour

Olivia Rodrigo has added 18 new shows to her 2024 “Guts” tour.

music / Pop

Drake croons about slavery on new SZA collab “Slime You Out”

Listen to Drake and SZA's "Slime You Out," taken from the Toronto rapper's upcoming album For All The Dogs.

music / Hip-Hop

Sexyy Red denies reports of fatal shooting on music video set

Police in Florida are investigating a shooting that took place at a gas station near a Sexyy Red music video shoot. The rapper is denying any connection to the incident.

music / Hip-Hop