John Lithgow has responded to the backlash over his participation in the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series. The Conclave actor joined the cast as Albus Dumbledore despite anti-trans rhetoric from author J.K. Rowling, who is an executive producer on the show. Lithgow told The Times in the U.K. over the …
Read More »John Oliver Slams RFK Jr.: 'Clearly in Way Over His Worm-Riddled Head'
John Oliver took aim at RFK Jr. on the most recent episode of Last Week Tonight. The late-night host discussed the Secretary of Health and Human Services’s cuts to his department, his anti-vaccine stance, and his “dehumanizing” recent comments about autistic people. “RFK needs to go,” Oliver said on the …
Read More »OutKast, the White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden Lead Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Class
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced this year’s inductees: Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, Soundgarden, and the White Stripes will join the class of 2025 in the performer category. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will be presented with the Musical Influence Award; Philly …
Read More »'The Last of Us' Episode 3: The Quiet After the Storm
This post contains spoilers for this week’s episode of The Last of Us, which is now streaming on Max. Between its massive action set piece and the brutal murder of one of the show’s two lead characters, the previous installment of The Last of Us, “Through the Valley,” was about …
Read More »At Least 11 Dead After Driver Plowed Into Crowd at a Filipino Festival in Vancouver
At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured after an SUV plowed into a crowd in Vancouver, British Columbia, during a Filipino street festival on Saturday night. The incident at Lapu Lapu Day festival occurred shortly after Apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas finished a headlining DJ set. Authorities charged …
Read More »The 15 Best Travel Pants Our Editors Wear on Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Traveling can be challenging, but deciding what to wear and bring on your next trip shouldn’t be. Gone are the days of worrying about how to fit an …
Read More »The 10 Best Bongs and Smoking Accessories for Getting High on Your Own Supply
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. You’re an adult (and if you aren’t, please close out of this article) — which means you really ought to be smoking weed like one. Gone are the …
Read More »J.D. Vance's Best Friend, the Canadian Politician, Has No Comment
J.D. Vance’s best friend has no comment. In truth, J.D. Vance’s best friend really doesn’t want anyone to know he’s J.D. Vance’s best friend — not now that he’s running for Canadian Parliament in an industrial city on the shores of Lake Ontario. For three consecutive days in late April, …
Read More »Justin Timberlake, Travis Kelce Groove (and Golf) at Tournament in Las Vegas
Justin Timberlake hosts the annual 8AM Golf Invitational at Wynn Las Vegas where he selects celebrity golf enthusiasts to participate in a friendly weekend tournament “merging golf, entertainment, and philanthropy” per its website. This year’s tournament kicked off this weekend, and true to the entertainment aspect of the event, included …
Read More »Gigi Perez Overcame Her Lowest Moment — and Found Her Voice
For many, Gigi Perez seemed to burst out of thin air last year. Her independently released single “Sailor Song” became a hit on TikTok, enamoring listeners with the swooning timelessness of the folksy tune, before climbing to Number One in the UK, Ireland, and Latvia. But like many of her …
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