The Minneapolis Police Department’s national scandals are so numerous they’re starting to overlap. The killing of Amir Locke during a no-knock raid last week has — yet again — brought the department’s violent tactics under scrutiny. And some of the same officers who were involved in that raid are linked …
Read More »'There is No One Else Quite Like Him': Iggy Pop to Receive 2022 Polar Music Prize
Iggy Pop, frontman of groundbreaking rock outfit the Stooges and long considered a forefather of punk, has been named a recipient of the 2022 Polar Music Prize. “I was aware of the very fine range of people that have gotten the Polar Music Prize,” Pop said in a video statement. …
Read More »Koffee Announces Debut LP With Smooth-Talking Single 'Pull Up'
Grammy Award-winning Jamaican singer-songwriter Koffee will release her debut album, Gifted, on March 25 via Sony Music U.K. and RCA Records. Coinciding with the album’s announcement, the 21-year-old released a new single, “Pull Up,” and an accompanying music video. The dynamic video was directed by KC Locke and filmed in …
Read More »Duran Duran Are Not Your 'Laughing Boy' in Song From 'Future Past' Deluxe Edition
Duran Duran have dropped “Laughing Boy,” one of the three tracks featured on the deluxe version of their 15th studio album, Future Past. The LP arrives digitally on Friday and is available for preorder. The song addresses abandoning scenes and wants that are futile. “Oh I have been your laughing …
Read More »RS Recommends: The Best Pizza Stones for Easy Baking
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. You may wonder why you need a pizza stone if you’re not exactly making homemade pizza three times a week. Actually, pizza stones are great for any time …
Read More »Antonio Brown Joins Kanye West's Donda Sports, Nabs $2 Million Super Bowl Suite 'For the Kids'
Antonio Brown is joining the ranks of Kanye West‘s new sports endeavor. On Monday, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneer confirmed he joined Donda Sports as its president as he posted the $2.2 million invoice of VIP and suite tickets to Sunday’s Super Bowl, which he says will be used to …
Read More »More People Are Listening to Neil Young After He Yanked His Music From Spotify
Neil Young saw a big boost in music streams and sales even after he pulled his music from Spotify in protest of the Covid-19 misinformation being shared on The Joe Rogan Experience. Young’s numbers have been rising steadily for two weeks now, according to MRC Data (formerly Nielsen Soundscan). The …
Read More »Neil Young Tells Spotify Employees to Quit Before 'It Eats Up Your Soul'
Two weeks after kicking off the revolt against Spotify due to Joe Rogan‘s vaccine misinformation, Neil Young is taking aim at CEO Daniel Ek. “To the musicians and creators in this world, I say this: You must be able to find a better place than Spotify to be the home …
Read More »Foo Fighters Will Perform on Super Bowl Sunday — in the Metaverse
Foo Fighters are performing a front-row, VR show on Super Bowl Sunday. After the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals play in the big game, the Dave Grohl-fronted band will throw an immersive, 180-degree VR concert on Meta. Featuring a custom-made stage, the Horizon Venues-hosted performance will see Foo …
Read More »An NFT of Paul McCartney's 'Hey Jude' Notes Just Sold for Over $76,000
UPDATE (2/7): The six NFTs minted from various pieces of Beatles memorabilia in Julian Lennon’s personal collection sold for a combined $158,720 via YellowHeart and Julien’s Auctions. An NFT featuring a photo of Paul McCartney’s handwritten notes for “Hey Jude” was the biggest seller, going for $76,800. Other big ticket …
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