In the mid-2010s, Myke Towers dominated Puerto Rico’s underground rap scene. His sharp delivery and lyrical dexterity made him a teenage prodigy whose release constantly went viral on SoundCloud. Hits like “Por Mí,” “Es Normal,” and “En Los Bloques” helped him build a cult following in the world rap en …
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At this stage of his life, you could forgive Smokey Robinson for coasting off past glories. The 83-year-old icon wrote some of the most enduring songs in American history during his time at Motown and with the Miracles, not to mention the pop hits (“Just to See You” and “One …
Read More »Sleater-Kinney, Brittany Howard, Band of Horses Lead 2023 Bumbershoot Fest
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Music and arts festival Bumbershoot, celebrating its 50th anniversary, will return to Seattle on Sept. 2 and 3 with a lineup led by Pacific Northwest heroes like Sleater-Kinney, …
Read More »Nick Cave to Embark on Rare North American Solo Tour This Fall
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Nick Cave will embark on a rare North American solo tour this fall, with Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood accompanying him on bass. Cave’s 18-date solo jaunt kicks off Sept. …
Read More »New Illustrated Edition of 'The Hobbit' to Feature Artwork From J.R.R. Tolkien
HarperCollins will publish a new illustrated edition of The Hobbit for the first time since the fantasy novel’s original publication in 1937. It will feature a gallery of 50 paintings, maps, and drawings by J.R.R. Tolkien himself. “Since it was first published in 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit has become …
Read More »Nebraska Lawmaker Vows to Keep Blocking Bills Until Trans Rights Are Safe
Every day, Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, who represents 6th District in the Nebraska state legislature, carpools to work with her younger brother, John, who represents the 9th District. It’s a 55-minute drive from Omaha, where they live, to Lincoln, where the state Capitol is. Usually, they talk shop about whatever is …
Read More »12 Tips for Women Looking to Find Success in Entrepreneurship
While the number of female CEOs in the U.S.—around one third of all chief executive officers—still pales in comparison to the number of male CEOs, entrepreneurship provides a great opportunity for women to get their start at the top. However, leading a business still presents challenges, especially in male-dominated industries. …
Read More »'Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon' is a Psychedelic Witch's Brew of an Action-Puzzler
On paper, nothing about Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon should work. Developed by Platinum Games and directors Abebe Tinari and Hideki Kamiya, it serves as a companion piece to the main Bayonetta trilogy ,but like other Nintendo-published co-productions — namely Cadence of Hyrule and Metroid Dread — it …
Read More »'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' Trailer Teases Romance, Power and Scandal
Lace up your corsets: Netflix has released the first trailer for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, a spinoff of the popular Regency romance series. In the dramatic trailer, a young version of Queen Charlotte (India Amarteifio) is sent to marry King George (Corey Mylchreest) against her wishes. The clip reveals …
Read More »Wayne Swinny, Saliva Guitarist, Dead at 59
Wayne Swinny, guitarist and last remaining original member of Memphis rock band Saliva, has died at the age of 59, representatives for the band have confirmed. His cause of death has been attributed to a brain hemorrhage suffered while on tour supporting the band’s latest single “High on Me.” “I’m …
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