In 2013, Renée Elise Goldsberry had everything she wanted. She was finally a mother with two young children and a successful theater and television career. She was content. Then she got a call to audition for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s new project. At first, she said no. The project, it turned out, …
Read More »Billy Joel Told Howard Stern to Tell Fans 'I'm Not Dying' After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Following his brain disorder diagnosis, Billy Joel offered a minor health update — “I’m not dying!” — via his friend and radio host Howard Stern. On Tuesday’s episode, Stern revealed that following Joel’s health announcement, he had a post-diagnosis dinner with the Piano Man, during which Joel gave Stern a …
Read More »Water From Your Eyes Look for 'Life Signs' With Y2K Riffs on New Song
Experimental indie rock duo Water From Your Eyes are back with a new song, “Life Signs,” set to appear on their upcoming album, It’s a Beautiful Place, out Aug. 22 via Matador Records. “Life Signs” finds Rachel Brown and Nate Amos digging into the crunchy riffage of late-Nineties, early-Y2k alt-rock, …
Read More »Florida Weatherman Warns That Govt. Cuts Will Make It Harder to Forecast Hurricanes
The Trump administration is claiming it’s fully prepared for this year’s hurricane season, even as the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says he had no idea the United States even had a hurricane season, and local weathermen complain that they are unequipped to forecast the natural disaster …
Read More »What Happened When the FBI Asked for Dirt on Docs Treating Trans Kids: 'F-ck Off, Nazi Dickheads'
As President Donald Trump and his administration continue their systematic attack on trans Americans, both activists and unaffiliated individuals are targeting the FBI’s latest attempt to prosecute doctors giving trans youth gender-affirming care. On Monday, the FBI asked for tips on doctors or hospitals “who mutilate under the guise of …
Read More »12 Pride Month 2025 Collections from Brands We Can Actually Get Behind
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Pride Month, as a summer-long celebration of diversity, acceptance and love, will continue on this year — though not without controversy. Within the past year or two, it …
Read More »Eminem's Publishing Company Files Copyright Lawsuit Against Meta
Eminem‘s publishing company Eight Mile Style has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Meta. The suit filed in the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan Southern Division and reviewed by Rolling Stone alleges that the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has distributed the rapper’s music across its …
Read More »Steve Perry Auctioning Items From Personal Archives to Benefit Wildfire Victims
Steve Perry will auction off items from his personal archives — including handwritten Journey lyrics, platinum records, and vintage merch — to raise money for victims of the recent California wildfires. The singer has teamed with Darkives Collectibles — a new archival memorabilia platform fromDhani Harrison and Dark Horse Records …
Read More »Just the Start: Alex Warren's Real Climb to Hitmaker Status
Before topping the Billboard Global 200, Alex Warren was sleeping in his car. Today, the former Hype House member turned pop powerhouse is in the middle of a sold-out global tour, while his breakout single “Ordinary” soundtracks millions of TikToks. Even Lana Del Rey is a fan. “Every time I …
Read More »GOP Bill Would Legalize DOGE and Let Trump Dismantle Everything
With the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team on dubious legal footing, congressional Republicans are quietly inching forward legislation to grant President Donald Trump new, lawful powers for razing the federal government: the unprecedented ability to propose to Congress, under reorganization authority, the abolition of executive departments, independent regulatory …
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