Producer/songwriter Kid Harpoon, a.k.a. Tom Hull, has had a wildly successful 2022 so far, co-producing and co-writing every track on Harry Styles‘ Harry’s House (including the Number One hit “As It Was”), as well as doing the same for Maggie Rogers‘ rock-influenced second album, Surrender. On top of that, he …
Read More »Netflix Dismiss Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Unofficial 'Bridgerton' Musical
Nearly two months after Netflix filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the Grammy-winning Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, the streaming service has dismissed its own lawsuit. Variety reports that Netflix filed to dismiss the lawsuit “with prejudice,” meaning the suit cannot be refiled, on Friday; earlier this week, the unofficial musical’s creators …
Read More »Pharoah Sanders, Saxophonist Who Pushed Jazz Toward the Spiritual, Dead at 81
Pharoah Sanders, the saxophonist who helped John Coltrane explore the avant-garde and pushed jazz itself toward the spiritual, has died at the age of 81. Record label Luaka Bop, which released Sanders and Floating Points’ acclaimed collaboration Promises in 2021, announced the jazz legend’s death Saturday; no cause of death …
Read More »The Northern Boys, Rapping Retired U.K. Teachers, Break Down Their Filthy Viral Hit 'Party Time'
“This song may be the single best thing to come out of 2022,” tweeted one fan. “It’s breaking me how good this is,” wrote another. “This is not safe for work, but you should just quit your job and watch it,” a third recommended. All had shared a link to …
Read More »See Smashing Pumpkins Debut New Single 'Beguiled' on 'Fallon'
Before the Smashing Pumpkins embark on their arena tour with Jane’s Addiction next week, the band appeared on The Tonight Show Friday to deliver the TV debut of their latest single “Beguiled.” The track is the first off the band’s planned 33-track triple-LP Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts, …
Read More »Elton John Performs for White House, Gets Surprise Medal From President Biden
Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour made a detour at the White House Friday as the singer performed for a small audience that included President Joe Biden during an event billed as “A Night When Hope and History Rhyme.” John, who is scheduled to bring his tour to Washington, …
Read More »Louise Fletcher, Nurse Ratched in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' Dead at 88
Louise Fletcher, the veteran actress who earned a Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of the cruel, sadistic psych ward administrator Nurse Mildred Ratched in Milos Forman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, died Friday at the age of 88. Fletcher’s agent, David Shaul, confirmed her death to Rolling Stone, …
Read More »Reggae Royalty Protoje Sinks Into His Throne on 'Third Time's the Charm'
Protoje is in his head. One of modern reggae’s most important figure is in a contemplative, almost melancholy mood on his latest album, Third Time’s the Charm. Gone are the aspirational anthems and the superstar crossover collabs from previous records. This time, Protoje is leaning back, getting lost in his …
Read More »DaBaby Accused of Lifting 'Boogeyman' From Another Artist
Toronto-based artist and songwriter Layla Hendryx isn’t particularly a fan of oft-embroiled rapper DaBaby. She says she had only become aware that he had just released a song whose chorus sounded strikingly similar to elements of an unreleased track of hers (of the same name) because it was making headlines …
Read More »Taking Cues from Jack Harlow and Harry Styles, Men Start Stacking Up on Earrings
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. It’s a great time for men’s earrings. Like most of the fashion world, earrings are no longer bound by gender norms. Stylish male celebrities like Harry Styles, Lil …
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