The Linda Lindas are in music for their love of the craft. On Tuesday, the girl band released their new single “No Obligation,” the title track for their upcoming album written by vocalist Eloise Wong, about not conforming to the norm. “Eloise wrote this ripper because we won’t adhere to …
Read More »Near-Death Becomes Her: Natasha Rothwell Brings Main Character Energy to 'How to Die Alone'
When we meet Mel, the heroine of the new Hulu/Onyx Collective comedy How to Die Alone, she is living an existence that only a masochist might choose. She works at JFK Airport, driving a cart around the terminal to ferry passengers on their way to the kinds of trips she …
Read More »Chappell Roan Is a Pop Supernova. Nothing About It Has Been Easy
D o you want to bedazzle my grinder?” Chappell Roan is standing in front of a vintage armoire, holding the silver weed-crushing tool and contemplating what to do today. It’s a hot, gorgeous July Friday, and she has a rare day off in between her increasingly viral festival performances. The …
Read More »'SNL' Adds Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, Jane Wickline as Chloe Troast Departs
Saturday Night Live has announced the addition of three cast members, Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wickline, ahead of the late-night sketch show’s Season 50 premiere. Chloe Troast, who joined the cast last season, simultaneously announced her departure. “Unfortunately I was not asked back to ‘SNL’ this season,” Troast …
Read More »Morrissey Says Release of His Album 'Bonfire of the Teenagers' Has Been 'Gagged'
Morrissey claims he has been “gagged” over the release of his album Bonfire of the Teenagers, which he recorded between 2020 and 2021. In a rare interview withThe Telegraph, the musician said that “idiot culture” is preventing the LP from coming out. The unreleased album has been controversial because the …
Read More »Watch Ryan Seacrest Make Hosting Debut on 'Wheel of Fortune'
Ryan Seacrest has officially taken over as host of Wheel of Fortune. Last night marked Seacrest’s debut as host alongside Vanna White after the former co-host ofLive! with Kelly and Ryantook over for Pat Sajak after 41 seasons. The episode opened with the announcer intoning, “And now, together for the …
Read More »St. Vincent Delivers Visceral 'Flea' to 'Tonight Show'
St. Vincent brought the pummeling desire of “Flea” — the track from herfirst self-produced record,All Born Screaming — to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday. Draped in red light and decked in a tweed skirt-suit, the rock iconoclast opened with the teasing verse “I’m just like a hungry …
Read More »A New Children's Book Details James Earl Jones' Journey From Stuttering to Finding His Voice
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The late James Earl Jones was known for many things, chief among them his acting prowess and that incredible voice. But according to a new book, the actor …
Read More »James Earl Jones Was So Much More Than His Golden Voice
With James Earl Jones, there was always the voice. It rumbled. It poured over you, thick as molasses. It sounded regal, even when he was playing a humble ex-ballplayer instead of a king. It was always unmistakably his —he wasn’t even credited as the voice of Darth Vader in the …
Read More »Rich Homie Quan's Family Says His Death Leaves 'Undeniable Hole in Our Hearts'
Rich Homie Quan‘s family is remembering the rapper with lots of love. On Monday, just days after his death at age 33, the “Type of Way” rapper’s family shared a poignant tribute. “On Thursday, September 5, 2024 the Lamar family lost our beloved son, brother, father and friend,” read the …
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