A drug dealer who sold The Wire actor Michael K. Williams a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced heroin pled guilty to a narcotics conspiracy charge on Wednesday, the New York Times reports. Irvin Cartagena’s sentencing was set by U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams in Manhattan federal court for Aug. 18, when …
Read More »The Genius of Boygenius: Inside the Supergroup Saving Rock
When Rolling Stone broke the news back in January that Boygenius — Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker — had reunited and made their first full-length album, it felt like the first time in ages that young music fans were truly excited about a band. The album in question, …
Read More »Smell of the Future: This Candle Company Uses AI to Generate a Scent for You
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re not a fragrance connoisseur or a super smeller (which really do exist), you may not be able to list off the top of your head which …
Read More »Republican Rep. Defects to DeSantis Day After Trump Arrest
Trump may have just begun his battle in court, but some Republicans already think he’s losing the war. The day after the former president was arrested and arraigned on felony charges of falsifying business records, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced that he would be throwing his support for the 2024 …
Read More »Hayley Williams Reflects on Ditching 'Trauma-Bonded Comfort Zones' to Create 'Paramore'
The only thing more jarring than watching an illustrious band tear apart at the seams in real-time is being in the band itself while it’s happening. This was Hayley Williams‘ experience as Paramore began to fall apart following the release of their third studio album Brand New Eyes, in 2009. …
Read More »MAGA Pastors: Trump Was Indicted for Your Sins
After his indictment on 34 felony counts Tuesday, Donald Trump sought out a faithful audience, joining a conference call with Christian supporters who see him as not simply battling a liberal prosecutor, but ensnared in a “demonic situation.” Trump’s longtime religious adviser Paula White Cain, working with an evangelical group …
Read More »Steven Tyler Denies Sexual Assault Claims as Lawyer Slams His Response as 'Gaslighting'
Steven Tyler has denied all the allegations in a recently filed lawsuit accusing the Aerosmith lead singer, which accused him of sexual assault of a minor. In his response, he issued a lengthy set of defenses with claims, including that the plaintiff consented to their sexual relationship and that Tyler …
Read More »Asake's New Song '2:30' Is Right on Time
Nigerian street-pop star Asake is back with a new song, “2:30,” which is set to appear on a full-length project expected to arrive later this year. The new tune finds Asake tapping into his roots to celebrate his authenticity and individuality over a beat (produced by Magicsticks and BlaiseBeatz) that …
Read More »Pence Finally Agrees to Testify on Pre-Jan. 6 Convos With Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence will not challenge a ruling ordering him to testify before a grand jury about conversations he had with former President Donald Trump in the aftermath of the 2020 election. The grand jury, empaneled by Special Counsel Jack Smith, is investigating Trump’s role in efforts to …
Read More »Amazon's $60 Tablet Has Features the iPad Can't Match
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If you’ve been waiting to pick up a tablet for work, travel or home, you’ll want to take a look at Amazon’s Fire HD tablets, specifically the Fire …
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