Roxane Gay has joined Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and other artists and podcasters in removing their content from Spotify, revealing Thursday that the author has pulled all episodes of The Roxane Gay Agenda podcast from the streaming service over their handling of “misinformation.” On Feb. 1, Gay tweeted, “It won’t …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. After revolutionizing music and tech, Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre are taking on America’s public school system, one step — and pair of shoes — at a time. …
Read More »RS Recommends: These Durable Power Banks Keep Your Devices Charged in All Conditions
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. With something like a phone case, durability might matter more since you’re often prone to dropping it, or it can take a hit or accidental tumble. And while …
Read More »Maluma Forgot His Lyrics While Performing With J-Lo
Maluma stopped by The Tonight Show to discuss Marry Me, his new film with Jennifer Lopez, and his recent collaboration with Hennessy. In the interview, Maluma admitted he forgot the lyrics to a song while filming a scene for the movie with Lopez at Madison Square Garden. “I was performing …
Read More »Drakeo the Ruler's Son Files $60 Million Wrongful Death Suit Against Live Nation
UPDATE (2/2/2022): Drakeo the Ruler‘s son filed his wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles Wednesday asking for at least $60 million in damages from defendants, including concert promoter Live Nation. According to the complaint, the promoters “were completely knowledgeable of the potential dangers” at their Once Upon a Time in …
Read More »Miss Live Music? Stream These Concert Films Online to Get Your Fix
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Covid-19 has left its mark on many industries, but the global live music industry has seen a major comeback in the past two years. There truly is no …
Read More »Lars Ulrich, Metallica Pay Tribute to Megaforce Records' Jon Zazula
Lars Ulrich paid tribute to Jon Zazula, the co-founder of Megaforce Records which released the first two Metallica albums, following news of Zazula’s death Tuesday at the age of 69. “Thank you, Jonny, for taking a chance on these crazy, noisy, uncompromising, and undisciplined dudes from NorCal who didn’t know …
Read More »The Army Is Finally Giving Anti-Vaxxers the Boot — Effective 'Immediately'
The U.S. Army announced on Wednesday that it will begin “involuntary separation procedures” for all troops who have had ample opportunity to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and have refused, barring medical exemptions. The new policy of get the shot or get out is “effective immediately.” The Associated Press notes the …
Read More »Juice WRLD Battles Inner and Intergalactic Demons in 'Cigarettes,' 'Go Hard 2' Videos
Juice WRLD contends with loneliness and love, as well as some outer space monsters in the new videos for “Cigarettes” and “Go Hard 2.” Both animated visuals were written and directed by Steve Cannon. In the tender “Cigarettes” clip, the late rapper is alone in a dark world, confessing his …
Read More »HitPiece Wants to Make Every Song in the World an NFT. But Artists Aren't Buying It
HitPiece, a new website trying to position itself as the place to buy music NFTs, has temporarily shuttered its digital doors after a flurry of outrage from artists and labels, who claimed the marketplace was selling their music without permission. The uproar began Tuesday evening, Feb. 1, especially among independent …
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