Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans to “reform” the state’s public higher education system by banning schools from “supporting campus activities or programs that promote divisive concepts like DEI and CRT.” The proposed reforms are the latest in a string of moves by DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education …
Read More »Harvey Weinstein Requests New Trial Following Conviction in Los Angeles
Harvey Weinstein‘s lawyers filed a request on Tuesday for a new trial, over a month after the disgraced producer was convicted on rape and sexual assault charges in Los Angeles. Variety, which obtained the filing, notes that Weinstein’s attorneys have requested for the court to “reconsider its ruling,” stating in …
Read More »A 'Bit of Light Can Go a Long Way:' Stephen 'tWitch' Boss Was Feeling Introspective In Gap Campaign Filmed Before His Death
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Shortly before his death in December, Stephen “tWitch” Boss was hamming it up for the cameras as part of a new campaign for Gap. Now, the finished product …
Read More »This $69 Charging Pad Lets You Charge Up to Four Devices at Once
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. One of the decisions you have to make when charging your phone is whether you’d like to enjoy the convenience (but slower speed) of wireless charging, or keeping …
Read More »Death Cab for Cutie Honor Low's Mimi Parker With 'The Plan' Cover
Death Cab for Cutiepaid tribute toMimi Parker, who died in November, with a cover of Low’s “The Plan.” The track was recorded after news of Parker’s death and was accompanied by a statement from Death Cab for Cutie, who said the song was one of their favorites. “We were incredibly …
Read More »Nothing Can Cure These People Who Want to Bang the Mucinex Monster
“Rule 34” is an internet axiom which states that if something exists, someone has made pornography out of it. A corollary to that theorem may also hold: If a brand has a mascot, people will sexualize it, no matter how deliberately grotesque it may be. Mr. Mucus, the villainous spokesblob …
Read More »Crank Up the Propane: 'King of the Hill' Is Back
Mike Judge and Greg Daniels’ classic animated sitcom King of the Hill is set to return with new episodes airing on Hulu. A premiere date for the reboot hasn’t been announced, but the show did receive a straight-to-series order. Judge and Daniels will oversee the show as executive producers, while …
Read More »Under Polaroid: David Bowie Featured in New Special-Edition Instant Film Collection
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Looking to liven up your instant photos? Check out Polaroid’s latest release: The instant photography giant just released a line of limited-edition film with borders inspired by David …
Read More »Kevin McCarthy Is Stacking the Ethics Committee With Election Deniers
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced his picks to lead and serve on the House Ethics Committee. Three of the five, including incoming Chair Michael Guest (R-Miss.), voted against the certification of the 2020 election results. McCarthy previously announced a proposed set of rules for the Office of Congressional Ethics, …
Read More »Lil Jon Mulls Lawsuit Against Live Nation Over 'Lovers & Friends' Fest
Lil Jon and his lawyers are taking Live Nation to task — and mulling a potential lawsuit — over the concert promoter’s popular Las Vegas festival, Lovers & Friends. The festival, which debuted last year after a pandemic delay, boasts the same name as Lil Jon’s 2004 hit with Ludacris …
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