The Memphis Police Department has formally requested that a state oversight board permanently bar six former police officers involved in the beating death of Tyre Nichols from ever holding positions in law enforcement again. Nichols, a 29-year-old delivery driver, father, and skateboarding enthusiast was killed in January, succumbing to his …

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Wakesurfing, once the fringe little brother to wakeboarding, is quickly becoming a mainstream water sport. And it’s easy to see why: Wakesurfing is incredibly fun and surprisingly easy …

Twitter announced on Thursday that it will begin removing its blue legacy verified checkmarks on April 1st. Yes, on April Fools’ Day. The social media company said that it would begin “winding down” their legacy verified program and nixing the legacy blue checkmarks it once handed out for free prior …

Andrea Silva, who performs as Loyal Lobos, spent a lot of time singing at funerals growing up. She joined a choir when she was about five years old, and part of her role was to sing “Ave Maria” at ceremonies and remembrances. The experience connected her to death in a …

Early in Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, Lana Del Rey highlights a sermon from megachurch pastor-to-the-stars Judah Smith. In the most Del Rey fashion, it was clearly recorded on her phone during a service — you can hear her and a friend’s giggles bump up …

The girls of FLO are bringing back the beauty of early aughts R&B. On Thursday, the British trio — Renée Downer, Stella Quaresma, and Jorja Douglas — released their old-school R&B-infused single “Fly Girl,” featuring an iconic verse from Missy Elliott herself. “‘FlyGirl’ is all about confidence, good vibes and …

TikTok’s CEO faced intense scrutiny from Congress’s Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday as the U.S. government continues to mull a potential ban or forced sale of the social media platform over privacy and security concerns. For more than four hours, CEO Shou Chew faced probing questions from thebipartisan Congressional …

On Thursday, the forensic financial research firm Hindenburg Research released a report accusing Jack Dorsey’s Block, formerly Square, of operating as a digital hub for fraud. The two-year investigation concluded that “Block has systematically taken advantage of the demographics it claims to be helping” and that the company has a …

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Live music is officially back. Venues across the country are up and running again, while everyone from Taylor Swift to Beyonce have announced 2023 tours. Stadiums and arenas …

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. With March Madness officially here, basketball fans can score the next-best-thing to courtside seats: the best new 4K TVs to replace their old setup. From VIZIO to LG …