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It was a scene straight out of "The Day After Tomorrow": a sea of confused, disgruntled people flooding the streets of Chicago, left to wonder about their fate. The cause of this mayhem: severe thunderstorms, which temporarily forced the evacuation of the second day of Lollapalooza on Saturday. All was not lost, however: after a nearly three-hour delay, festival officials reopened the gates and Lolla was officially back on.

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Aerosmith push album release back to Novemberupdated: Thu Jun 28 2012 17:12:00

Aerosmith have moved the release date for "Music From Another Dimension," their first album in 11 years, back from August 28th to November 6th, frontman Steven Tyler revealed during a call to Cleveland radio station 100.7 WMMS.

Q&A: Jonathan Demme on the making of 'Neil Young Journeys'updated: Thu Jun 28 2012 11:52:00

Jonathan Demme can't get enough of Neil Young.

Review: 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World'updated: Fri Jun 22 2012 08:54:00

Yes, it's the end of days, something about an asteroid hurtling toward Earth.

Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace: Coming out ended my relationship with my dadupdated: Wed Jun 20 2012 16:49:00

Against Me! singer Laura Jane Grace says that coming out as transgender in a recent issue of Rolling Stone "completely ended my relationship with my father."

Rolling Stones gather to plot 50th anniversary bashupdated: Tue Jun 19 2012 18:05:00

The Rolling Stones are strongly considering at least one live concert later this year to mark their 50th anniversary, Stones insiders tell Rolling Stone. Sources add that the band is still considering a tour in 2013.

No Doubt reveal title for long-delayed albumupdated: Tue Jun 12 2012 17:33:00

No Doubt have revealed on their website that their first album in a decade will be titled Push and Shove, to be released on September 25th.

Review: 'Safety Not Guaranteed' is funny and touchingupdated: Fri Jun 08 2012 10:42:00

Sometimes a movie comes out of nowhere and wins you over.

Charlie Sheen to Rolling Stone: 'I was in total denial'updated: Wed Jun 06 2012 10:05:00

Charlie Sheen looks back on his rocky past while plotting the next phase of his career in the new issue of Rolling Stone, on newsstands Friday.

Review: George Harrison's 'Early Takes Volume One'updated: Tue May 29 2012 09:50:00

Even with just 10 tracks and no session details, this companion to Martin Scorsese's 2011 documentary deserves a brass--band welcome.

Eminem: I'm starting to work on new solo recordupdated: Thu May 24 2012 16:49:00

Eminem revealed that he has started work on his next solo record during an interview with Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg this morning.

Nas, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Wiz Khalifa announced for Rock the Bellsupdated: Wed May 16 2012 16:55:00

Traveling hip-hop festival Rock the Bells has announced its lineup.

Review: Adam Lambert's 'Trespassing'updated: Tue May 15 2012 10:38:00

So here's the great pop album everybody was hoping Adam Lambert would make, ever since he ran wild on "American Idol" three years ago.

Andre 3000 set to shoot Jimi Hendrix biopicupdated: Tue May 08 2012 10:22:00

André 3000 is set to star in "All Is by My Side," the long-awaited Jimi Hendrix biopic, according to the Irish Film and Television Network.

Vampire Weekend hatching 'a ton' of material for new LPupdated: Thu Apr 26 2012 16:25:00

Vampire Weekend's headlining gig at the Pitchfork Music Festival in July will mark the band's first live performance in nearly a year, but the Brooklyn-based indie rockers have been keeping busy.

Steven Adler on Axl Rose: 'I'm done with him'updated: Mon Apr 23 2012 16:44:00

When we spoke to former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler in December he was still hoping that Axl Rose would come to his senses and agree to perform with the group at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

AC360 remembers Levon Helmupdated: Fri Apr 20 2012 15:54:00

Anderson Cooper takes a look back at the life of The Band's Levon Helm and his many contributions to music.

Metallica, Stevie Wonder, Neil Young and Crazy Horse to headline Outside Landsupdated: Tue Apr 17 2012 17:55:00

Metallica, Stevie Wonder and Neil Young and Crazy Horse will anchor the 2012 edition of Outside Lands, to be held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on August 10-12.

Simon Cowell on One Direction's rise to stardomupdated: Mon Apr 09 2012 17:09:00

If you're over the age of 17 and live in America, odds are high that you didn't hear about the British boy band One Direction until some time in the last two months.

Steven Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren open up about the new E Street Bandupdated: Wed Mar 28 2012 16:57:00

The past month has been a time of frenzied activity for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

Motley Crue go above and beyond for Vegas residencyupdated: Tue Feb 07 2012 10:00:00

When Mötley Crüe announced late last year they'd be taking up temporary residency in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel's Joint, it was one of those ideas that seemed so perfect the only question was, "What took so long?"

CNNMoney: Digital music sales top physical salesupdated: Thu Jan 05 2012 17:47:00

The times they are a-changin'. For the first time in history, digital music sales topped the physical sale of music.

'Sons of Anarchy' releases indie soundtrack updated: Tue Dec 06 2011 17:04:00

The FX television series "Sons of Anarchy" is known for its brutal depiction of biker life in the fictional town of Charming, California, but another hallmark of the series is its clever use of independent music.

Embassy: McChrystal to visit Afghanistanupdated: Thu Oct 27 2011 11:32:00

More than a year after remarks he made in a controversial Rolling Stone article cost him his job, retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal is heading back to Afghanistan -- at the invitation of the country's presidential palace.

Review: Blondie's 'Panic of Girls' folds present into pastupdated: Mon Oct 03 2011 17:43:00

On Blondie's self-released ninth album, the New York new wave greats fold the present into their past -- from a "Tide Is High"-tinged cover of Brooklyn avant-folkies Beirut to a "Dreaming"-like basher with a melody via TV on the Radio.

Decemberists leader remembers R.E.M.updated: Thu Sep 22 2011 17:05:00

Colin Meloy of The Decemberists tells CNN's Brooke Baldwin how R.E.M. influenced his music.

Review: 'Restless' an ideal canvasupdated: Fri Sep 16 2011 11:41:00

Young, pretty Annabel (Mia Wasikowska) is dying of cancer.

Review: 'Own the Night' without bombastupdated: Tue Sep 13 2011 09:58:00

No band makes sketchy hookups sound as magnificently wholesome as this country pop juggernaut: See 2008's frisky "Lookin' for a Good Time" and, here, "We Owned the Night," an idealized one-nighter that might've just been a wet dream.

U2 documentary shows band's early struggles with 'Achtung Baby'updated: Tue Sep 13 2011 09:35:00

"Making Achtung Baby is the reason we're here now," Bono says early on in Davis Guggenheim's new U2 documentary, "From The Sky Down," which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday night.

Taylor Swift will soundtrack next 'True Blood' episodeupdated: Fri Aug 19 2011 09:29:00

In a shift away from the rock and blues sounds that normally soundtrack the Louisiana-based show, "True Blood" music supervisor Gary Calamar confirms to Rolling Stone that this Sunday's episode will feature Taylor Swift's "Haunted."

Top general cleared after accusations in a Rolling Stone articleupdated: Thu Jul 28 2011 20:30:00

For the second time in a year, a top U.S. general has been cleared of allegations raised in a Rolling Stone article after an investigation by the Defense Department Inspector General.

Army to probe psy-ops allegations in Rolling Stoneupdated: Thu Jul 28 2011 19:53:00

A military officer trained in using psychological tactics to influence the emotions and actions of enemy troops told CNN Thursday her unit was ordered to used those skills to manipulate visiting lawmakers into securing more troops and funding for the war in Afghanistan.

Psychological warfare on senators?updated: Thu Jul 28 2011 19:53:00

CNN's John King talks to Sen. Jack Reed regarding psy-ops allegations in Rolling Stone magazine.

Film critic: This 'Hangover' not as funupdated: Mon May 30 2011 08:13:00

Rolling Stone film critic, Peter Travers, didn't hate it, but says this "Hangover" isn't quite as fun as the first one.

Artists pay tribute to their favorite Bob Dylan songsupdated: Mon May 23 2011 11:08:00

"Like a Rolling Stone" (Highway 61 Revisited, 1965) By Bono

Bob Dylan in 1969: His first Rolling Stone interviewupdated: Thu May 12 2011 15:09:00

They say Bob Dylan is the most secretive and elusive person in the entire rock & roll substructure, but after doing this interview, I think it would be closer to the point to say that Dylan, like John Wesley Harding, was "never known to make a foolish move."

Tribeca Film Festival opens with Elton John concert and documentaryupdated: Fri Apr 22 2011 09:54:00

Elton John's fingers froze up midway through an outdoor performance following a screening of "The Union" last evening, the opening night of the Tribeca Film Festival. "Please excuse any wrong notes," he said to the crowd. "My hands are like ice!"

Report: McChrystal did nothing wrongupdated: Tue Apr 19 2011 05:42:00

New probe into an Rolling Stone article on Gen. McChrystal finds he nor any of his aides did anything wrong.

Arcade Fire play surprise show in Haitiupdated: Thu Mar 31 2011 09:56:00

Fresh off their Grammy and Juno victories, Arcade Fire played a surprise show on Tuesday at the Hotel Oloffson in earthquake-battered Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.

Mumford & Sons to record new album this yearupdated: Tue Mar 15 2011 09:29:00

Mumford & Sons aren't about to take it easy now that they've hit the big time.

Oscar nominee: I was a tomboyupdated: Wed Feb 09 2011 08:27:00

Jennifer Lawrence, the 20-year-old Oscar nominee for Best Actress, is sitting in a fancy Manhattan hotel sipping tea and feeling a little out of place.

Mourners to remember gay rights activist beaten to deathupdated: Fri Jan 28 2011 06:37:00

Mourners will gather Friday to say goodbye to a Ugandan gay rights activist who was beaten to death with a hammer in his home near the capital.

Ugandan gay rights activist bludgeoned to deathupdated: Thu Jan 27 2011 21:17:00

A Ugandan gay rights activist whose name was published on a list of the nation's "top homosexuals" was bludgeoned to death in his home near the capital, his lawyer said Thursday.

Bob Dylan signs six-book dealupdated: Wed Jan 19 2011 17:31:00

Bob Dylan has signed a six-book deal with Simon & Schuster, according to Crain's New York Business, encompassing two sequels to his acclaimed 2004 book "Chronicles: Volume One" as well as another book based on dialogue from his Sirius/XM radio show "Theme Time Radio Hour."

Uganda media can't publish identities of homosexuals, high court saysupdated: Tue Jan 04 2011 06:24:00

The Ugandan high court has banned all media outlets in the country from publishing lists identifying people they claim are gay after advocacy groups filed a lawsuit.

Rolling Stone's top five singles of 2010updated: Tue Dec 07 2010 17:54:00

5. Arcade Fire, "We Used to Wait"

Fallon on his Neil Young parody with Springsteenupdated: Fri Nov 19 2010 18:10:00

It was surprising enough to see Bruce Springsteen performing Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair" with Jimmy Fallon (as Neil Young) earlier this week -- let alone doing it as his bearded 1970s self. Fallon tells Rolling Stone how it all came together.

Rolling Stone cover story: Eminemupdated: Wed Nov 10 2010 06:21:00

The following is an excerpt of an article from the new issue of Rolling Stone. This issue is available on newstands Friday, as well online in Rolling Stone's digital archive.

Eminem: I have trust issues with womenupdated: Wed Nov 10 2010 06:21:00

Eminem reveals in a new "Rolling Stones" article he has trust issues with women and that it's hard for him to date.

Judge orders Ugandan paper to stop publishing 'gay lists'updated: Tue Nov 02 2010 10:23:00

A judge temporarily ordered a tabloid in Uganda to stop publishing lists identifying people it claims are gay after an advocacy organization filed a lawsuit.

Ugandan tabloid publishes new 'gay list'updated: Mon Nov 01 2010 07:43:00

The editor of a tabloid in Uganda who argues that homosexuality is more dangerous than smoking, has published a list of 10 gay and lesbian people in the African nation, urging readers to report them to the police.

Interview with persecuted gay Ugandanupdated: Mon Nov 01 2010 07:43:00

CNN's David McKenzie interviews Stosh Mugisha, a Ugandan woman forced to move from her home because she is gay.

Lesbian couple flees mobupdated: Thu Oct 28 2010 06:34:00

A lesbian tells how she and her partner fled when a mob surrounded her house in Uganda where homosexuality is illegal.

Ugandan anti-gay measure will be law soon, lawmaker saysupdated: Thu Oct 28 2010 06:34:00

The member of the Ugandan Parliament behind a controversial "anti-gay" bill that would call for stiff penalties against homosexuality -- including life imprisonment and the death penalty -- says that the bill will become law "soon."

'Glee' premiere to include Jay-Z, Gaga, Poisonupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 10:15:00

In its first season, "Glee" featured some weirdly eclectic song choices: Remember "Thong Song" and "Sweet Caroline" in the "Mash-Up" episode? But in the season-two premiere on September 21, the show will outdo itself.

Cee Lo 'definitely' plans one more Gnarls Barkley discupdated: Tue Sep 07 2010 09:30:00

Mere months after Rolling Stone named Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" one of Best Songs of the 2000s, the singing half of to duo, Atlanta rapper-gone-crooner Cee Lo Green, now finds himself in contention for the best track of 2010 with the viral, retro-soul sensation "F--- You."

Bono storms backupdated: Fri Aug 20 2010 10:00:00

Two days after U2 opened their European summer tour, on August 6 at Olympic Stadium in Turin, Italy, the band's singer, Bono, sat in his home near Nice, France -- his back to the early-afternoon sun and Mediterranean sea breezes pouring through the open windows -- and spoke excitedly and gratefully of his life over the previous few months: the moment he felt something go very wrong in his back, while in training for a North American tour; his emergency operation on May 21 in Munich for a herniated disk in his spine; the six weeks he spent in a hospital bed; and his entrance on stage in Turin, to the furious-guitar strains of "Return of the Sting Ray Guitar," one of the many new songs U2 have been writing and recording in recent months.

Rolling Stone reporter denied embed after McChrystal pieceupdated: Wed Aug 04 2010 15:01:00

The Rolling Stone magazine journalist whose article about Gen. Stanley McChrystal helped end the Afghanistan commander's career has been denied permission to embed with a military unit in Afghanistan, a Pentagon spokesman told CNN Wednesday.

McChrystal article author speaks outupdated: Wed Aug 04 2010 15:01:00

"Rolling Stone" contributor Michael Hastings talks about the article that could cost the general his job.

Pentagon memo outlines military, media interaction in Afghanistanupdated: Mon Jul 12 2010 17:21:00

A Defense Department memo obtained by CNN Monday outlines "consensus recommendations" on how the U.S. military should interact with members of the media in relation to the war in Afghanistan.

'Tough talking' general up for Iraq, Afghanistan commandupdated: Fri Jul 09 2010 17:34:00

A controversial and leading U.S. general is in line to oversee the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

New Central Command head announcedupdated: Fri Jul 09 2010 17:34:00

Defense Secretary Robert Gates announces Gen. James Mattis will replace Gen. David Petraeus as the new CENTCOM commander.

Retirement ideas for Gen. McChrystalupdated: Wed Jun 30 2010 07:43:00

CNN's Larry King talks with his panel about their reaction to the announcement of Gen. Stanley McCrystal's retirement.

Military official disputes Rolling Stone articleupdated: Sat Jun 26 2010 10:59:00

In the Rolling Stone article that got him fired, Gen. Stanley McChrystal says of the aides who surround him "I'd die for them. And they'd die for me." But the military men around McChrystal are now silent.

Pentagon backs McChrystal decisionupdated: Sat Jun 26 2010 10:50:00

Sec. Gates and Adm. Mullen say they support President Obama's decision to relieve Gen. McChrystal of his command.

Petraeus backs July 2011 Afghan withdrawal dateupdated: Thu Jun 24 2010 16:15:00

Gen. David Petraeus told CNN on Thursday that he supports President Barack Obama's July 2011 deadline to start withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan, a key point of contention between the president and many of his Republican critics in Congress.

Disagree with boss and keep your jobupdated: Thu Jun 24 2010 14:55:00

People are losing their jobs left and right these days, and it's not because of the economy. It's because of what they say.

Gates says he agrees with Obama decision on McChrystalupdated: Thu Jun 24 2010 13:56:00

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that he agrees with President Obama's decision to replace Gen. Stanley McChrystal with Gen. David Petraeus as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan.

Former NATO commander: McChrystal ouster 'a terrible tragedy'updated: Wed Jun 23 2010 22:55:00

The former supreme allied commander of NATO, retired Gen. Wesley Clark, voiced support for President Barack Obama's decision to effectively fire the commander of the Afghanistan war, Gen. Stanley McChrystal.

BP's Hayward and Gen. McChrystal: What were they thinking?updated: Wed Jun 23 2010 07:32:00

Two leaders have been called on to resign this week by critics and media analysts. Both men damaged their credibility by their own actions and no one else's.

People.com: Lady Gaga: What Gives Me Confidenceupdated: Tue Jun 22 2010 10:29:00

Just knowing she's Lady Gaga helps her get through the day

'Idol's' Lambert poses with snakeupdated: Tue Jun 09 2009 19:39:00

"American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert poses with a snake for the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

Adam Lambert: I'm 'proud of my sexuality'updated: Tue Jun 09 2009 19:39:00

"American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert confirmed publicly what he assumed everyone already knew: He is gay.

O.J. comments misunderstood, Hulk Hogan saysupdated: Fri Apr 17 2009 11:16:00

Hulk Hogan said his comments to Rolling Stone magazine that he can "totally understand" O.J. Simpson -- the former football great found liable for the deaths of his wife and another man -- are being misunderstood.

Hulk Hogan's outrageupdated: Fri Apr 17 2009 11:16:00

Showbiz Tonight's AJ Hammer and his panel discuss the recent comments by former pro wrestler, Hulk Hogan.

'I totally understand O.J.,' Hulk Hogan tells Rolling Stoneupdated: Thu Apr 16 2009 06:37:00

Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, embroiled in a bitter divorce with his wife, Linda, told Rolling Stone magazine he can "totally understand" O.J. Simpson, the former football great found liable for the deaths of his wife and another man.

Simon and Garfunkel reuniting for tourupdated: Thu Mar 19 2009 16:04:00

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are getting their group back together this spring for a reunion tour of Asia and Australia, according to a source close to the group.

King of Pop 'in fine health,' Jackson spokesman saysupdated: Tue Dec 23 2008 04:18:00

Michael Jackson's publicist wants you to know that, despite a tabloid report to the contrary, the 50-year-old singer "is in fine health."

Time.com: Letterman Discusses Contract, Lenoupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 08:40:00

David Letterman wants to stick with CBS' Late Show through his contract -- and maybe longer

Time.com: Jonas Brothers: Third-Biggest Debut of 2008updated: Wed Aug 20 2008 18:00:00

Not only have the Jonas Brothers notched the year's third-biggest debut album, they've managed the rare feat of having two albums in the top 10 at the same time

Amy Winehouse pushes life to the edgeupdated: Tue Jul 29 2008 22:27:00

There was a time when Amy Winehouse was as talked about for her talent as she was for her behavior.

Winehouse leaves hospitalupdated: Tue Jul 29 2008 22:27:00

ITN's Nick Thatcher reports on Amy Winehouse's latest visit to a London hospital.

People.com: Kid Rock: Pam Anderson Lied About Miscarriageupdated: Thu Oct 04 2007 12:09:00

Kid Rock claims that ex-wife Pamela Anderson lied about having a miscarriage after they had marital spat last year.

People.com: Vanessa Hudgens: Zac Efron Looks 'Hot' On Rolling Stone Coverupdated: Fri Aug 10 2007 14:53:00

High School Musical's Zac Efron gets revealing on the cover of Rolling Stone this week - and his girlfriend, costar Vanessa Hudgens, is a fan of the shirtless look.

Tyrrell: Rock and roll is dead. RIP.updated: Thu Mar 16 2006 09:38:00

Those gruesome news reports from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony the other night remind me of a conclusion I came to a few years back. Rock and roll is dead. Rest in peace.

showbuzzupdated: Fri Nov 04 2005 13:41:00

Yoko Ono has apologized to Paul McCartney for insinuating that his songs are trite.

Hunter S. Thompson dead at 67updated: Mon Feb 21 2005 00:52:00

Journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson, who unleashed the concept of "gonzo journalism" in books like "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," fatally shot himself in the head Sunday at his home near Aspen, Colorado, police and his family said.

showbuzzupdated: Mon Aug 23 2004 13:38:00

R&B crooner Usher swears he has no beef with Justin Timberlake.

Money Magazine: The Case For Priming The Pumpupdated: Tue Dec 01 1998 00:01:00

In his 1997 book, One World, Ready or Not, left-wing muckraker and Rolling Stone writer William Greider argued that the global economy could collapse because of industrial overcapacity. With "globa...

Fortune: WHY THE GRASS IS LOOKING GREENERupdated: Mon Oct 02 1995 00:01:00

BankAmerica has a new CEO. So do the Times Mirror Co., Host Marriott, CompuServe, and ad agency N.W. Ayer & Partners, to name just a few. Robert Lowes, Burger King's new boss, is the company's thir...

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