In the eight years since activist April Reign’s #OscarsSoWhite went viral, the Academy Awards have made some changes to improve diversity and inclusion — but a new study from USC Annenberg’s Inclusion Initiative found that, for the most part, the Oscars nominees remain so white. Among the good bits from …

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 looking for an easy way to clear your mind, or want a contained project to share with your family, it’s hard to beat a puzzle. The …

Boygenius take fans on a road trip in the new video for “Not Strong Enough,” the latest single of the supergroup’s upcoming album, The Record. In the self-shot video — a testament to the trio’s bond — Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker hit up amusement parks and monster …

A report created with the participation of seven intelligence agencies concluded that the so-called “Havana Syndrome” afflicting various intelligence officers was not caused by weaponized energy waves. The report, details of which were described to The Washington Post, debunks theories that the mysterious illness was the result of purposeful actions …

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. After the relatively meager offerings of January and February the year goes into full swing this month. It’s a big month of movies and television. The returning series …

In an infinite sea of remakes and remasters, the latest re-release for the Nintendo Switch, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, doesn’t even qualify. It’s essentially a port, albeit with some added content, akin to the console’s best-selling Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe and Super Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Like …

In 1997, after attending a Royal Gala evening, Geri Halliwell kissed Prince Charles on the cheek. According to royal protocol and etiquette, you’re only allowed to shake a royal’s hand, so the scandalous moment landed on the front pages of newspapers and went down in pop culture history. Now, instead …

When it comes to emerging markets, just selling cannabis might seem like it’s enough. However, this advantage is short-lived as more brands join the market. To stand out, it’s crucial to have a captivating narrative, a strong brand, memorable taglines and other distinguishing features, especially as competition increases. By comparison, …

After Metallica teased snippets of their new song “If Darkness Had a Son” for the kids on TikTok, the metal legends unleashed the seven-minute 72 Seasons epic in its entirety Wednesday. The track comes paired with a Tim Saccenti-directed music video capturing Metallica performing the song at a Los Angeles …

Santa Fe Klan is going on on the road, Rolling Stone can exclusively announce Wednesday. The Mexican rapper is set to bring his recent album Mundos on the road for a 35-stop tour, titled “Todo y Nada.” (“All and Nothing.”) “I am really excited to perform new songs that weren’t …