The new documentary Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song is arriving on July 1, and there’s a premiere party this Sunday evening at New York’s Beacon Theatre featuring performances by Judy Collins, Amanda Shires, Sharon Robinson, and Why Don’t We’s Daniel Seavey. Directed by Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller, …
Read More »12 Reasons Why You Should Slow Down When Growing Your Business
When you first get into business, you may think you need to build your business and turn a profit as fast as you can, but according to the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council, there’s certainly an argument — or at least 12 — to be made for slow growth. …
Read More »RS Recommends: The Best Laptops to Take Your Office On the Go
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Not that long ago, a laptop meant you’d be getting all the benefits of portability, but have to sacrifice the perks of a desktop, like greater memory, larger …
Read More »Jay-Z, Jack Dorsey Launch 'Bitcoin Academy' Program in Marcy Projects
Jay-Z and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey are teaming up to launch a financial literacy program, titled The Bitcoin Academy, for residents of the Marcy Houses project in Brooklyn, New York, where the rapper grew up. The program, announced Thursday, will offer classes online and in-person to Marcy residents with …
Read More »Trump Pressured Secret Service to Let Him Go to the Capitol … as the Riot Was Happening
Former President Donald Trump insisted on joining his supporters at the Capitol as the riot was unfolding, Politico reported on Thursday. Even after his speech at the Ellipse that day, Trump pestered Robert Engel, the head of his Secret Service detail, about heading to Congress, according to a person familiar …
Read More »Songwriters Get Their Due with New Award at the Grammys
For the first time in its six-decade history, the Grammys are adding an award to specifically honor the most prolific songwriters in the music industry. Part of a set of wider updates and rule changes the Recording Academy announced Thursday morning, the new award — Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical …
Read More »Dead & Company Live Streaming Their Tour — Here's How to Watch Every Show Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Dead & Company is kicking off a U.S. tour this summer, and, luckily, any Deadheads who can’t make it in person can still watch the concerts live online …
Read More »More Families of Trans Teens Sue to Stop Texas Child Abuse Investigations
“More families of trans teens sue to stop Texas child abuse investigations” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. For LGBTQ mental health support, call the Trevor Project’s …
Read More »Suge Knight Testifies About Dr. Dre 'Murder Burger' Incident: 'I Hadn't Done Anything Wrong'
Appearing remotely from a cinderblock room painted neon white, jailed Death Row Records founder Suge Knight testified for the first time Wednesday about the day in early 2015 when he tried — but failed — to get a meeting with Dr. Dre at an office for the movie Straight Outta …
Read More »Olympic Gymnasts Seek $1 Billion from FBI for Botched Larry Nassar Investigation, Lawyer Says Abuse Survivors Want 'the Truth'
The victims of Larry Nassar are begging the public — and the federal government — not to look away from what happened to them. On Wednesday, dozens of former gymnasts who say Nassar abused them as young girls brought claims against the FBI, saying the agency was negligent in handling …
Read More »