A former girlfriend who had accused Marilyn Manson (real name Brian Warner) of abuse has recanted her allegations. In a declaration of support in Manson’s defamation lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood, Ashley Morgan Smithline alleged on Thursday that she was pressured by Wood to publicly accuse Manson of sexual assault and battery. Wood ...

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On the heels of Midnights selling more vinyl in a year than any other LP in the modern era, Taylor Swift unexpectedly crashed a 1975 show in London at the 02 Arena on Thursday (January 12). Walking out in a sparkling dress, Swift covered the 1975’s “The City” (from the band’s 2013 self-titled debut) on aco...

Bonnaroo has announced its 2023 lineup. Headliners for the fest — going down June 15-18 in Manchester, Tenn. — are Kendrick Lamar, Odesza, and Foo Fighters, who were also just announced for Boston Calling with Zeds Dead and Liquid Stranger topping the Thursday night bill. Also on deck are two of Tennessee’s great rock bands, Paramo...

Sexual assault charges against Alexander O’Connor, the musician who goes by Rex Orange County, have been dropped, shortly before O’Connor was set to stand trial. The singer-songwriter had been facing six charges of touching a woman without consent. He was first charged in October; a London court alleged that he’d assaulted ...