What were you like when you were 18 years old, high on the feeling that your life was a blank canvas spread out in front of you, and you could throw whatever paint splatters you wanted on it? Maybe, like Elliott (Maisy Stella), the hero of My Old Ass, you …
Read More »Lady Gaga's 'Joker: Folie a Deux' Is a Luxuriant Collection of Jazz Standards
Lady Gaga stays in character on Harlequin. It’s her companion to Joker: Folie a Deux, inspired by her role as Harley Quinn. But it’s a luxuriant album of jazzy swing, mostly standards, right in her sweet spot. Harlequin is in the swank mode of her Tony Bennett albums Cheek to …
Read More »Brad Paisley's 'Truck Still Works' Is a Sequel to His 2003 Hit 'Mud on the Tires'
A couple of decades have passed since Brad Paisley, 51, first wooed a woman with the pickup line, “Girl, I can hardly wait to get a little mud on the tires” in his 2003 hit, “Mud on the Tires.” On his new song “Truck Still Works,” that girl is back …
Read More »Chappell Roan Cancels All Things Go Fest Shows to 'Prioritize My Health'
Fans hoping to see Chappell Roan at All Things Go in New York City and Baltimore this weekend will have to wait a bit longer. On Friday, the singer announced that she’s “unable to perform” at both shows, citing her health and the “overwhelming” past few weeks. “I am really …
Read More »Sean Combs Sexually Assaulted, Drugged and Tracked Model's Location, Lawsuit Claims
A twelfth person has come forward to accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault, claiming the Bad Boy Entertainment founder flew her to his various homes and would “consistently pressure” her to bring other men and women into the bedroom despite her protests, according to court papers obtained by Rolling …
Read More »Stay at Prince's 'Purple Rain' House, With Wendy & Lisa as Your Hosts
The Minneapolis house where Prince’s character in Purple Rain resided has been transformed into a shrine for the singer and the iconic 1984 film, with the abode soon heading to AirBnb for fans to stay in. “The Purple Rain House” will be available on the rental site for 25 one-night …
Read More »This Indie-Pop Star Wants to Turn Audiences Into Climate Activists
It’s a blustery, drizzling day in New York City and at Columbia University, students scattered across the Great Lawn are beginning to run for cover. But on the 13th floor of the International Affairs Building, the gentle pattern of rain is almost completely drowned out by the hum of students …
Read More »Team Harris Turns to Alcohol to Get Young People to Care About Trump's Tariffs
Much ado has been made about the competing economic visions presented by Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. As November’s election approaches, Harris’ campaign is attempting to bring younger voters into the fold by repackaging Donald Trump’s tariff-centric economic plan as a threat to a beloved pastime: …
Read More »Billie Eilish Relinquishes Control in 'Birds of a Feather' Video
Billie Eilish is just going with the flow of life — even if it might hurt in the end. On Friday, the musician released the video for “Birds of a Feather,” which watches the singer calmly dragged through an office building as she sings about her overtaking feelings. The Aidan …
Read More »Sebastian Maniscalco Sold Out MSG Five Nights in a Row. He's Still Deciding What Success Means
L ast Friday, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco had Madison Square Garden roaring with laughter with bits about Amazon deliveries scaring him when they arrive at midnight, the total oddness of New York City’s so-called rat czar, the voracious moles devouring his yard, and his wife’s (allegedly) bad driving. He pulled faces, …
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