On a recent Wednesday night in Brooklyn, “Hey there, Delilah, what’s it like in New York City?” bellowed from the speakers at Baby’s All Right. Except, the indie rock band Plain White T’s was nowhere to be found. By the time Bronx rapper-producer Cash Cobain’s iconic tag dropped over the …
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While women and girls in tech mean huge advancements for diversity in the tech industry, there’s still a significant challenge to tackle: including trans and nonbinary people in IT. Initiatives like Girls Who Code, Women Who Code and Women in Technology International are much more than well-meaning: They are necessary …
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I am old enough to remember the advent of the internet and the accompanying speculation about its utility and staying power. While the internet was subject to ridicule, today no one would deny its major role in our lives. Quite simply, it changed the way we interact with the world …
Read More »Tom Morello on the Frontlines With Alabama Coal Miners: 'Anywhere You Strike, I'm Coming'
BROOKWOOD, ALABAMA — Tom Morello is used to playing arenas, and now that Rage Against the Machine has stirred back to life as a touring unit, he’s spent the last few months rocking out in front of supersized crowds with a full stage show and plenty of bells and whistles. …
Read More »Naomi Ackie Embodies Young Whitney Houston in Trailer for Biopic 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'
Naomi Ackie hits the high notes as Whitney Houston in the first trailer for I Wanna Dance With Somebody, a dramatized biopic about the life of the late singer. The clip showcases Houston getting her start onstage and her subsequent rise to fame. Along with Ackie, the cast includes Ashton …
Read More »Why the Proud Boys' Violence Is 'the New Normal' for the GOP
It almost seemed like they came out of nowhere: burly, bearded white men in their forties in tactical vests, streaming in and out of the Capitol shouting expletives and violent threats targeted at government officials. In the first few days after the terrifying events of Jan. 6, 2021, many Americans …
Read More »Why San Juan's Coliseo de Puerto Rico Is a Rite-of-Passage Venue for Latin Pop Stars
For Puerto Rican audiences, Latin pop concerts are no passive spectator sport, but rather an invigorating experience, and on the island no indoor performance space captures that spirit better than Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot. Located at the heart of San Juan’s Milla de Oro, the venue — …
Read More »How 'Dupe' Culture Took Over Online Fashion
On Tuesday morning, in an LGBTQ-affirming Episcopal church in Greenwich Village, like most New York venues during this week, there was a fashion show. The brand Mirror Palais made its New York Fashion Week debut, in large part thanks to the steadfast determination of its founder Marcelo Gaia. But on …
Read More »'A Bittersweet Decision': Roger Federer Announces Retirement From Tennis
Roger Federer, one of the greatest tennis players of all time with 20 Grand Slam titles to his name, and still the holder of a record 237-straight weeks ranked Number One, has announced his professional retirement. Federer revealed his decision Thursday in a note on social media. Noting the challenges …
Read More »How to Clean Your AirPods: 4 Products to Keep Your Buds Looking (and Sounding) Their Best
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. AirPods sound great, and are made to be worn for long stretches throughout the day. But even the best AirPods get gross – all that moisture from sweat, …
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