In the crisscrossed, Q-addled conspiracy world where Donald Trump is held up as America’s great savior, and covid-19 vaccines are denounced as part of a poisonous plot to control the world, the former president’s own vaccination status — Trump privately got jabbed before departing the White House — has been …
Read More »All Mariah Carey Wants for Christmas Is You (to Drink Her New Liqueur)
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. This August, Mariah Carey took to Instagram to announce the launch of her own line of liquor, Black Irish. “Two years in the making…Truly a cause for celebration,” …
Read More »My COP26 Culture Report
Recently, I gave a presentation at the U.N.’s COP26 Summit on digitization and innovation as the great enablers of systems change in my industry: culture. While preparing, I had to think about boiling things down to their essence: Why should world leaders care? How to describe the industry’s problems and …
Read More »'Stop the Steal' Founder Spilled to Jan. 6 Committee About Contact With Republican Lawmakers
Reps. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), and Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) all interacted with Ali Alexander, the founder of the pro-Trump “Stop the Steal” movement, in the lead up to Jan. 6, Alexander’s attorney said in a suit filed late Friday. Alexander shared this information with the House select committee …
Read More »FKA Twigs, the Weeknd Try to Dance the Love Away on New Song 'Tears in the Club'
FKA Twigs and the Weeknd give in to their “emotions overload” in new song “Tears in the Club.” The track follows the release of FKA Twigs’ single “Measure of a Man” featuring Central Cee, which appears on the soundtrack from upcoming film The King’s Man out Dec. 22. “Tears in …
Read More »Mariah Carey Talks McDonald's Partnership, Pandemic Binge Watches and Why She's 'So Not Going on Tour Ever Again'
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Mariah Carey is feeling extra merry for the holidays with a new McDonald’s partnership that offers up free items from the fast-food chain’s so-called “Mariah Menu.” The promotion …
Read More »Big Thief Drops Charming Singles 'No Reason,' 'Spud Infinity'
Big Thief continues to unravel the world of their upcoming album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You with a charming pair of singles: “No Reason” and “Spud Infinity.” The complete record arrives on Feb. 11 via 4AD. Big Thief fanatics will be quick to recognize the warm familiarity …
Read More »RS Recommends: The Best Beginner Turntables If You're Just Getting Into Vinyl
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Vinyl may be an old music format, but it’s more popular than it’s been in decades. Record sales are reaching levels not seen since the mid-Eighties, making right …
Read More »A Loose Salute to Michael Nesmith, the Coolest Monkee of Them All
Good night, Papa Nez. The music world is mourning today for the late, great Michael Nesmith, and celebrating his long, weird, beautiful life. He died today at 78, just weeks after the Monkees’ final show on Nov. 14. He was the coolest Monkee, the rock star of the band, the …
Read More »Azealia Banks Fires Back at Manager Jeff Kwatinetz's Libel Lawsuit
More than a year after she was first sued for stalking and defamation by her ex-manager, Azealia Banks has responded with a cross-complaint accusing the Prospect Park label boss of posing as a “romantic suitor” to “steal” from her. In new paperwork obtained by Rolling Stone, Banks says Jeff Kwatinetz …
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