While defending Louisiana’s controversial new legislation requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in all classrooms, including K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, Republican Gov. Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill on Monday unveiled sample posters that feature liberal icons, including the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Hamilton …
Read More »David Lynch Reveals Emphysema Diagnosis, But Vows to 'Never Retire'
David Lynch is promising to “never retire” after revealing he suffers from emphysema. In a new interview with Sight & Sound magazine (via The Independent), Lynch shared the diagnosis due to years of smoking, explaining that he can’t “go out” because catching Covid-19 or any other bug would potentially exacerbate …
Read More »How Prince's Rivalry With Michael Jackson Helped Inspire 'Purple Rain'
On the evening of Feb. 28, 1984, Prince was at home, watching Michael Jackson become the first artist to win eight Grammys in a single night, including Album of the Year for Thriller. When the broadcast was over, Prince turned to Bobby Z, his longtime friend and drummer for the …
Read More »Fred Again.. Will Bring New Album 'Ten Days' on the Road With 'Places We've Never Been' Tour
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Good things come in twos. Fred Again.. has followed up the announcement of his forthcoming studio album Ten Days with a slate of tour dates. The musician will …
Read More »MGK Celebrates a Year of Sobriety After Rehab: 'Constant Tightrope Walk'
MGK is celebrating a full year of being “completely sober.” The rock musician stopped by Bonnie XO’s Dumb Blonde podcast on Monday and shared that he hasn’t drunk alcohol since August of last year after spending time in rehab. “I’m completely sober from everything. I don’t drink anymore. I haven’t …
Read More »Addison Rae to Put the Soda Back in Pop With New Single 'Diet Pepsi'
Addison Rae may be trying to supplant espresso as the drink of summer 2024 with her new song, “Diet Pepsi,” which is set to arrive this Friday, Aug. 9. Rae officially announced the single Monday and shared the cover art after teasing the song — her first for Columbia Records …
Read More »Stevie Wonder Shouts Out Kamala Harris During Performance at Duke Fakir's Funeral Service
Stevie Wonder advocated for love (and mentioned the Vice President) while speaking at Duke Fakir’s funeral service. During Friday’s final farewell for the Four Tops star, Wonder performed two gospel songs and gave a shout-out to Kamala Harris. After singing “The Lord’s Prayer” and sharing a quick “Amen” with theHartford …
Read More »'Talkin' Greenwich Village' Book to Tell History of NYC's Most Famous Musical Haven
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The history of one of New York City’s most vibrant havens for musicians and artists — from Dave Van Ronk, Sonny Rollins and Bob Dylan to Shawn Colvin …
Read More »Monica Is Releasing a Country Album With Brandi Carlile
The rest of 2024 is jam-packed for Monica. The R&B legend is preparing to share her first full-length album since Code Red arrived nearly a decade ago. To make up for lost time, Monica has scheduled the release of not one but two albums before the end of the year …
Read More »From Queen of Cameos to Queen of Luscious Locks, Blake Lively Releases New Target Haircare Line
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A week before Deadpool & Wolverine released, “Ladypool” (one of many Deadpool variants) made her grand debut in the film’s final trailer. But with her mask fully on, …
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