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Rolling Stone highlights reggae legends Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, detailing 11 high-profile pop collaborations they anchored—from Grace Jones and Madonna to Bob Dylan and No Doubt—showing how their grooves helped shape decades of popular music.
Renowned jazz musician Les McCann, known for his soulful style and influence on hip-hop through sampling by artists like Notorious B.I.G. and Dr. Dre, passed away at 88 due to pneumonia. McCann's career spanned over 60 albums, with a highlight being his performance at the 1969 Montreaux Jazz Festival. Despite facing challenges, including a stroke that left him in a wheelchair, McCann continued to perform and his music lives on, reaching new audiences. His last album, a collection of live recordings, was released posthumously in December 2023. McCann was also a photographer, with his work published in a book showcasing his jazz and soul photography.
Taylor Swift has surpassed Elvis Presley's record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with her albums totaling 68 weeks at the top spot. Her latest album, "1989 (Taylor’s Version)," contributed to this achievement. Swift's rerecorded albums have played a significant role in her historic milestone, although she still trails behind The Beatles, who hold 132 weeks at No. 1. Alongside her chart success, Swift's Eras Tour has been a major hit, and she has also set the record for being the first living artist to have five albums in the Top 10 simultaneously.