John Williams, the composer known as the Maestro of the Movies, will be the focus of an upcoming documentary produced by one of his greatest collaborators, Steven Spielberg. The Hollywood Reporter reports that Spielberg is leading the project about the 90-year-old five-time Oscar winner responsible for some of Hollywood’s most …

Macklemore pays tribute to his less-than-savory childhood idols on his new song, “Heroes,” featuring DJ Premier. The track boasts throwback boom-bap production from Budo, with Premier crafting a hook out of his signature scratching and chopped-up samples. Over his two verses, Macklemore puffs his chest as he recounts his childhood …

A few years ago, the Puerto Rican artist Paopao was working as a songwriter in Miami, bouncing around different studios and sessions throughout the city. She had a knack for crafting swelling pop ballads on her guitar and loved telling stories through music. But after she’d spent time grinding it …

Ian Hunter has recruited a who’s who of influential rockers to back him on his upcoming album, Defiance Part 1. The featured artists include the late Jeff Beck, Ringo Starr, the late Taylor Hawkins, and members of Metallica, Guns n’ Roses, ZZ Top, Wilco, Stone Temple Pilots, and Aerosmith, among …

Cobra Kai will return for one last bout, with the Karate Kid sequel series set to wrap after its upcoming sixth season. Series creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg shared the news in an open letter with fans reflecting on the “humble honor” of reinvigorating and expanding The …

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Metallica fans are getting a late holiday present: Live music streaming service nugs.net is currently releasing a string of archival Metallica concert recordings, taking us back to the …

Libianca may have fooled some of us into fandom. Her incredible talent as a pristine vocalist is the real thing, though. Born Libianca Kenzonkinboum Fonji, her exceptional control over her instrument was developed over more than ten years of training, seven years as a professional musician, and a season on …

In January 1994, Nirvana graced the cover of Rolling Stone in matching pinstripe suits. 28 years later, boygenius — Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus — are bringing it to a new generation. The new cover features the indie supergroup posing as each member: Baker is drummer Dave Grohl, …

Dakota Johnson — who’s never missed an opportunity to absolutely roast someone — threw out a casual Armie Hammer cannibalism joke at a Sundance Film Festival event honoring director Luca Guadagnino. As Variety notes, Johnson was tapped to pay tribute to Guadagnino at the “A Taste of Sundance” dinner Thursday, …

George Santos may very well be the first U.S. congressperson to have performed in drag before taking office. But his policies, lies, and alignment with a party that has villainized drag performers and transgender people are doing more to harm the LGBTQ+ community than help it, two drag queen politicians …