The girls of Katseye are the newest ghoul kids! On Friday, Monster High released a new version of its dolls’ theme “Fright Song,” reimagined and performed by Katseye. For the music video, each member portrayed a monster inspired by their cultural background: Megan became the Huli Jing, a shape-shifting fox …
Read More »Meet the Artist Transforming Hair Metal Hits into Brooding Outlaw Country Songs
About a decade ago, Nashville was breathlessly trying to find the next Chris Stapleton, who had just vanquished “bro country” and resurrected a more authentic country sound with his debut album, Traveller. Alex Williams, an Indiana native with a mesmerizing, Stapleton-like baritone and a steely gaze, found himself in the …
Read More »Jon Stewart Unsure About 'Daily Show' Future Amid Merger: 'They Might Sell the Whole Place'
Even before CBS announced the unexpected cancellation of The Late Show hosted by Stephen Colbert — allegedly for purely financial reasons — other hosts under the Paramount Global banner were looking over their shoulders. Jon Stewart, who co-hosts The Daily Show, isn’t sure whether the long-running late-night series will survive …
Read More »Police End Investigation Into Kneecap's Glastonbury Performance
The British police force that began investigating the Irish rap group Kneecap after their Glastonbury Festival performance last month has backed down, per the BBC. In their set, the group doubled down on their long-time support for Palestine and their condemnation of what they’ve controversially called “genocide” by Israel in …
Read More »With a Price Hike on the Way, Now Might Be the Time to Sign Up for Peacock
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Peacock is getting a big price hike: on July 23, both the ad-supported tier and the ad-free tier will jump by $3 a month. The NBCU-owned streaming service …
Read More »People With Body Dysmorphia Are Spiraling Out After Asking AI to Rate Their Looks
“This is a low-attractiveness presentation, based on weak bone structure, muted features, and absence of form or presence,” reads a ChatGPT message shared in screenshots on Reddit. “You look like someone who has faded into the background of their own life.” The harsh assessment of the user’s appearance, based on …
Read More »Bad Bunny, Travis Scott, Saweetie, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.This week,Bad Bunny shares a song he debuted during his historic Puerto Rico residency, Travis Scott links back up with his industry friends for Jackboys 2, and Saweetie ushers …
Read More »Alan Bergman, Award-Winning Songwriter Behind 'The Way We Were,' Dead at 99
Alan Bergman, the award-winning songwriter who helped craft Barbra Streisand’s “The Way We Were” and Michel Legrand’s “The Windmills of Your Mind,” had died at the age of 99. The lyricist racked up a myriad of accolades for music he created in a songwriting duo with his wife Marilyn Bergman, …
Read More »Republicans Obey Trump, Vote to Cut Funding for NPR and PBS
Republicans voted on Thursday night to clawback $1.1 billion in congressional funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps finance National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The vote marks the latest chapter in President Donald Trump’s attacks against media companies and publications who aren’t covering …
Read More »Alex Warren's Debut Album Is the Sound of a Chart-Topping Artist Finding His Way
Is it too early for 2010s nostalgia? Singer-songwriter Alex Warren doesn’t seem to think so — and neither do the streaming listeners and radio programmers who have made his sweeping love song “Ordinary” an unlikely pick for 2025’s song of the summer. The ballad has had a stubborn grip on …
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