Since Kamala Harris stepped up as the candidate to face off with Donald Trump in November, she’s sparked a wildly energetic response from the music world. Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo, and Olivia Rodrigo have all performed at Harris rallies or offered their support, and they are far from alone. Rolling …
Read More »Kim Gordon Puts the Pedal to the Floor on New Song 'Banging on the Freeway'
Kim Gordon has released a new song, “Banging on the Freeway,” alongside a music video for the track. The clip was directed by her daughter and frequent collaborator Coco Gordon Moore. The track is a clattering, mesmerizing blast of propulsive noise rock crossed with some far-flung hip-hop influences as Gordon …
Read More »Trump's 'God Bless the USA' Bible Was Made in China
Donald Trump’s “God Bless the USA” Bibles were printed in China. The Bibles — gussied-up editions of the King James Bible that include some of the nation’s founding documents and the lyrics of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” — have been heavily promoted by the Trump campaign, even as …
Read More »'Wicked: The Soundtrack': Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Perform Half of the Musical's Track List
Wicked: The Soundtrack is scheduled to arrive in tandem with the release of the Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo-led film on Nov. 22. But being that the film itself has split the famed musical into two parts, with the second scheduled to arrive earlier than expected in November 2025, the …
Read More »Hurricane Milton Threatens Florida Districts Whose Lawmakers Reject Climate Action
This article was originally published by The Lever, an investigative newsroom. If you like this story, sign up for The Lever’s free newsletter. As a hurricane intensified by hot ocean water now threatens to destroy the Tampa Bay region, Florida Republicans bankrolled by the fossil fuel industry are pushing legislation …
Read More »R.E.M., the War on Drugs, MJ Lenderman Contribute Unreleased Recordings to Hurricane Helene Comp
Unreleased recordings by R.E.M., MJ Lenderman, the War on Drugs, Feist, Waxahatchee, and more than 100 other artists make up a newly released benefit compilation, Cardinals at the Window. Proceeds from the megacomp, available on Bandcamp, will help provide aid to victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Other …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar Should Dominate the Grammys' Best Rap Song Race With an Undeniable Diss Track
Leading up tothe Grammy nominations on Nov. 8, Rolling Stone is breaking down 13 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night. This year’s nominations for Best Rap Song will likely celebrate the two most exciting things in …
Read More »A Gun Law the NRA Opposes Could Have Saved Its Employee's Life
T HIS STORY WAS PUBLISHED in partnership with The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence. Subscribe to its newsletters. One week in November 2008, Dawn Williams-Stewart showed up for work at the headquarters of the National Rifle Association, in Fairfax, Virginia, with bruises on her face. A close friend …
Read More »Kamala Harris Says Donald Trump Gets 'Played' by Dictators on 'Colbert'
Vice president Kamala Harris appeared on The Late Show last night to discuss her presidential campaign with Stephen Colbert over a can of beer. The Democratic nominee and the late-night host cracked open some Miller High Life as Harris reflected on Donald Trump and recent allegations that he sent Covid …
Read More »Piers Morgan Apologizes for Airing False Allegations About Jay-Z and Beyoncé
Piers Morgan has issued an on-air apology to Jay-Z and Beyoncé for broadcasting false allegations against the couple on his show Piers Morgan Uncensored. The apology was related to appearance by singer Jaguar Wright, who claimed on the show last week that Jay-Z and Beyoncé were similar to Sean “Diddy” …
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