Louis Gossett Jr., the celebrated An Officer and a Gentleman actor who became the first Black man to win the Best Supporting Actor Oscar, has died at the age of 87. “It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning,” the actor’s family said …
Read More »Olly Alexander, 'Eurovision' Performers Issue Statement Amid Calls to Boycott Over Israel's Participation
A group of artists set to perform in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest — including England’s Olly Alexander — issued a statement defending their participation amid calls to boycott Israel’s presence in this year’s competition. In recent weeks, groups ranging from the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott …
Read More »Beyoncé Rewrites 'Jolene' — And Five Other Takeaways From 'Cowboy Carter'
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter is finally here and fans of both country and pop are poring over the album. While the artist behind it made a point to say, “This ain’t a country album. This is a Beyoncé album,” the record has its share of country songs, sounds, and signifiers. But …
Read More »Beyoncé, Post Malone Celebrate Cowboy Couture on 'Levii's Jeans'
Post Malone has made himself an indispensable guest vocalist lately. The Texas musician, who released his own album Austin last year, is showing up on the two biggest LPs of the year. In May, he’ll appear on “Fortnight,” the opening track ofTaylor Swift‘s The Tortured Poet’s Department, and now fans …
Read More »How This L.A. Restaurant's Signature Dessert Ended Up in Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Rollout
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Beyoncé‘s rollout for her new album, Cowboy Carter, included all sorts of Easter eggs when it came to the track list and album art, but one L.A. restaurant …
Read More »Early 'Euphoria' Season Three Scripts Reimagined Zendaya's Rue as a Private Detective: Report
The fate of the third season of Euphoria seems murkier than ever. Following the massive success of Euphoria‘s Season One in 2019, Season Two was hit with the COVID pandemic and didn’t air until 2022. Afterwards, the tragic death of Angus Cloud, who played the beloved character Fezco, and the …
Read More »Kelly Clarkson Channels Melancholic Barbie With 'What Was I Made For?' Cover
After Barbie‘s awards season promo run, we’re kinda Barbie‘d out, but an exception will be made for Miss Kelly Clarkson! On Thursday, the singer and talk show host performed the Oscar-winning song “What Was I Made For?” and gave the Billie Eilish track her own twist by adding some Clarkson-esque …
Read More »Lizzo Says She's Tired of 'Being Dragged' by Everyone: 'I Quit'
Lizzo, who faces allegations ofsexual harassment and hostile workplace environment, took to social media to seemingly address the backlash she’s since faced from industry peers and online. In her post, the Special singer known for her uplifting, self-love anthems, declared: “I QUIT.” “I’m getting tired of putting up with being …
Read More »Nancy Sinatra 'Delighted' That Beyoncé Sampled 'These Boots'
These boots were certainly made for walkin’! On Friday evening, Nancy Sinatra celebrated Beyoncé sampling her iconic 1965 single “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” on the Cowboy Carter standout “Ya Ya.” “To have a little piece of one of my records in a @Beyonce song is very meaningful to …
Read More »'Freaky Friday 2' Taps 'The High Note' Director Nisha Ganatra
Freaky Friday 2 now has a director attached! The Freaky Friday sequel will be directed by Nisha Ganatra, according to multiple reports Friday. (Rolling Stone is out to reps for Ganatra and Disney.) Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are reportedly in talks to reprise their roles. Ganatra recently directed …
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