Girls Generation is turning up the speed on their comeback with the announcement of their first album in five years, Forever 1, set for release on Aug. 8 via SM Entertainment. Coinciding with the K-Pop group’s 15-year anniversary, the project will feature all eight members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, …
Read More »Legendary Surprises, Rising Stars, and Powerful Voices: The Best Things We Saw at Newport Folk Festival 2022
Yes, Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell were this year’s big surprises — but the 2022 Newport Folk Festival contained so much more than a pair of jaw-dropping legends. The first full-capacity iteration of the fest since 2019 featured the desert instrumentals of Hermanos Gutiérrez, the soulful country-pop of Maren Morris, …
Read More »Nile Rodgers' Favorite Dance Songs: “It's Just That Thing That Hits You.”
When consideringRolling Stone’slist of the 200 Greatest Dance Songs All Time, one name kept popping up while examining decade-after-decade of hits: producer and guitarist Nile Rodgers. The Chic leader says he owes his entire dance-music career to three songs. One night in the mid Seventies, he went to a club …
Read More »RS Recommends: Ditch the Gas With the Best Electric Lawn Mowers
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Unpredictable gas prices are just the beginning of why you should consider adding an electric mower to your home. Gas-powered mowers, much like a car, require a lot …
Read More »John Oliver Really, Really Wants You to Understand Inflation
For his first show after a monthlong summer break, John Oliver chose a topic that’s on everyone’s mind: inflation. Thing is, everyone does not actually understand inflation, because inflation is extremely complex. So, in order to do the segment, Oliver first had to teach his audience Inflation 101. A current-events …
Read More »Bob Rafelson, 'The Monkees' Co-Creator and 'Five Easy Pieces' Director, Dead at 89
Bob Rafelson, the Oscar-nominated maverick filmmaker who directed Seventies classics like Five Easy Pieces and The King of Marvin Gardens in addition to co-creating The Monkees, has died at the age of 89. Both The Hollywood Reporter and Variety reported that Rafelson died of natural causes Saturday at his home …
Read More »Ozzy Osbourne Gives Health Update From Comic-Con: 'It's a Slow Climb Back'
Just a month after undergoing “major” surgery and battling Covid-19, Ozzy Osbourne was back in action this weekend as the singer appeared at San Diego Comic-Con to promote his upcoming LP and give an update on his health. Osbourne appeared alongside legendary comic artist Todd McFarlane — who has made …
Read More »A Sunday Miracle: Fox News Audience Exposed to Jan. 6 Truth During Liz Cheney Interview
In a rare moment on Fox News, its viewers heard the truth about Jan. 6 — thanks to Rep. Liz Cheney, one of two sitting Republicans on the committee investigating the Capitol attack. Despite Bret Baier’s attempts to push the Fox/Trump narrative that the Jan. 6 committee is biased and …
Read More »The Future of Performance Wear Is In the Hands of The Blonds
When Beyoncé stepped on stage in a bodysuit back in 2014, her entire was encrusted in jewels, complete with 3D nipples. Here, before tens of thousands of fans and internet of onlookers was an artist who had never been so bold as to bare her body in such a way. …
Read More »Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce Second Album of 2022, 'Return of the Dream Canteen'
Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced that their second LP of 2022, Return of the Dream Canteen, will arrive this October. The band revealed that there was already a surprise follow-up to Unlimited Love Saturday night during their show at Denver’s Empower Field, the first show of the North American …
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