FIVE MONTHS BEFORE Dr. John’s death in June 2019, the singer’s son Max Rebennack sent an email to producer and musician Shane Theriot. Rebennack began corresponding with Theriot about the album Dr. John had made over the previous year. The collection, recorded over a series of sessions in and around …
Read More »Margo Price Announces New Album Powered by Shrooms and Topanga Canyon
Margo Price will release her next album at the top of 2023. The singer-songwriter and performer has announced that Strays, her fourth studio full-length, will arrive Jan. 13 via Loma Vista Records and includes appearances by Sharon Van Etten and the Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell. The project follows Price’s 2020 album …
Read More »Elton John Remembers Dancing to 'Rock Around the Clock' With Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle
Elton John shared another tribute to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her funeral Monday, Sept. 19, writing on Instagram, “She served with grace and dedication, and she will sorely be missed.” In the post, John recalled the various times he met the late monarch, like when he was honored with …
Read More »Latin Grammy Nominations Announced: Bad Bunny Leads With 10 Nods
Bad Bunny’s major year continues: The Puerto Rican artist received the most nominations for the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, which the Latin Recording Academy announced on Tuesday morning. Bad Bunny secured nods in several major categories: His song with Bomba Estereo, “Ojitos Lindos,” is nominated for Record of the …
Read More »Sheryl Lee Ralph Gives Jennifer Hudson a Masterclass Lesson in 'Dreamgirls' Choreography
Sheryl Lee Ralph, fresh off her big Emmy win for Abbot Elementary, joined Jennifer Hudson on the Jennifer Hudson Show for a bit of nostalgia as she reflected on her turn in the original 1981 Broadway production of Dreamgirls. Hudson, of course, is more than familiar with the show, having …
Read More »Bono Recalls His Mother's Unexpected Death — and How the Loss Turned Him to Music: 'We Rarely Thought of Her Again'
Bono sang for his mother only once in public before her death in 1974. In an excerpt shared from his upcoming memoir Surrender, out Nov. 1, the musician, who has spent the past few decades of his life on stage, recalled how his mother’s death ultimately pushed him into becoming …
Read More »Hear Big Joanie Question 'Male Arrogance' in New Song 'Confident Man'
Big Joanie send up conmen in their new single, “Confident Man.” Among sparse guitar and fuzzy synths, frontwoman Stephanie Philips sings about what it takes to “matter” and how “I could be a confident man.” The song’s video, made by Rachel Amy Winton, combines family photos from Big Joanie’s members, …
Read More »Music Is Key to Storytelling in 'Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara' Excerpt
In Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara, longtime Rolling Stone contributor Emily Zemler takes a deep dive into how various beloved princesses became the cultural icons they are today, from Snow White’s lasting reign to newer, inspiring royalty like Moana. The book weaves interviews with historians and those who helped shape …
Read More »Halle Bailey Reflects on Bringing 'the Essence of Me' to Ariel in Live-Action 'The Little Mermaid'
Much to the dismay of racists online, Halle Bailey —of the celebrated sister duo Chloe x Halle —has embodied the titular red-haired mermaid in Disney‘s forthcoming live-action reboot of The Little Mermaid. The actress and singer spoke out about the importance of representation onscreen and why, specifically, her own hair …
Read More »RS Recommends: The Best Bluetooth Receivers to Control Your Sound System From Any Device
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When putting together a large home audio setup, you’ll quickly find out it’s the little things that matter. A Bluetooth audio receiver may not be the showiest centerpiece …
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