When a major military conflict preceded by a global pandemic breaks out on the world stage, people don’t want to seek reassurance from major political leaders, or learn the truth from vaunted media institutions. They want to hear from the a guy who made his name filming rich housewivesand the …
Read More »Three Ex-Cops Convicted of Violating George Floyd's Civil Rights
A federal jury found three former Minneapolis police officers guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights when he was murdered by ex-cop Derek Chauvin in May 2020, The Associated Press reports. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane were all found guilty of depriving Floyd of medical care while …
Read More »Why Taylor Swift and Drake Need to Be the Next Super Bowl Halftime Performers
In the wake of an instant-classic halftime performance by Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and 50 Cent, the new episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast looks at the possible future of the shows. Among other topics, our panel (with Rob Sheffield and Brittany …
Read More »RS Recommends: Slash Marks New Album With Limited-Edition Les Paul Guitar Collab
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Slash is teaming up with guitar maker Gibson on the release of the Slash Les Paul Standard Limited 4 Album Edition, a new electric guitar inspired by 4, …
Read More »Biden Vows Putin, Russia Will 'Bear the Consequences' After Ukraine Invasion
President Joe Biden announced U.S. troop commitments to bolster NATO allies and additional sanctions while condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin and the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Biden was adamant that the U.S. would not deploy troops to Ukraine, but some forces would be mobilized in the region, including sending additional …
Read More »Charlie Kirk Barely Out-Duels Ted Cruz for Worst CPAC Ukraine Take
It takes real trolling talent to best Ted Cruz when it comes to bad Ukraine takes, but somehow right-wing flame-and-feces thrower Charlie Kirk managed to accomplish just that during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference. From the CPAC stage, Kirk urged his fellow speakers “to call what’s happening …
Read More »Lost Dog Street Band Revive a Dying Busking Culture on Their New Album 'Glory'
Benjamin Tod’s Lost Dog Street Band was born out of freedom: the idea that an artist with a guitar can go anywhere, at anytime, and earn a living singing their songs. When the Tennessee songwriter was just 13, Tod began playing music for tips on the sidewalks of Nashville. It …
Read More »David Byrne, Montaigne Get Caught Up in a Giddy New Love on 'Always Be You'
David Byrne has linked up with Australian pop artist Montaigne on her ebullient new song, “Always Be You.” Based around heart-thumping percussion and dizzying synths, “Always Be You” captures the exhilarating throes of a new love. The track also arrives with a music video, directed Nick Ward, that stars Montaigne …
Read More »The Regrettes' 'You're So F-king Pretty' Is an Ode to Unrequited Love
For many in Southern California, Joshua Tree is the perfect place to escape — from the hustle and bustle of the city, from the anxieties of modern life, from technology, or from yourself. But when Los Angeles band the Regrettes shacked up in Joshua Tree for 10 days during the …
Read More »Halyna Hutchins' Husband 'Just Felt Angry' Watching Alec Baldwin 'Rust' Interview
Matt Hutchins, the husband of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, appeared on the Today Show Thursday for his first television interview since the tragic death of his wife on the set of the Alec Baldwin movie. During the interview, Matt — who filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Rust production …
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