There are two ideas at the core of The Rehearsal, the Nathan Fielder docu-comedy that returns for its second season this weekend on HBO. The first is the core theme of much of Fielder’s work, and particularly his Comedy Central series Nathan For You: Fielder’s never-ending quest to figure out …
Read More »Why Grand Ole Opry Performers Dropped Hillbilly Caricatures in Favor of Cowboy Couture
Country music’s most famous stage and radio show is marking its 100th anniversary this year with special performances, honors, and a recent three-hour NBC TV special. But fans of country music, and broadcast history too, would be remiss to not seek out a copy of 100 Years of Grand Ole …
Read More »Les Binks, Former Drummer for Judas Priest, Dead at 73
Les Binks, who spent two years drumming with Judas Priest during the late Seventies, has died. He was 73. Judas Priest confirmed Binks’ death in a statement shared on Instagram. A cause was not revealed, though a funeral notice said Binks died “peacefully at hospital in London.” “We are deeply …
Read More »Drake Confirms He's Working on a New Album: 'It's a Slap'
Drake is officially working on new music. In a Kick livestream with Adin Ross, the rapper confirmed that his next project is currently in the works. “Thank you to everybody that’s streaming the album,” Drake said of his recent, chart-topping effort, $exy $ongs 4 U. He added, “Every time, every …
Read More »Watch Joe Keery's Djo Showcase 'Potion' on 'Kimmel'
Djo, the musical project from Stranger Things actor Joe Keery, stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform his song “Potion.” Appearing with a live band, Keery gave the acoustic number a sense of emotional heft as he sang, “I’ll try for all of my life/ just to find someone/ who …
Read More »BTS' Jin to Release Solo LP 'Echo' in May
BTS member Jin will unveil his second solo effort, Echo, on May 16. The album follows his solo debut,Happy, which arrived in November. A press release notes that Echo “offers Jin’s perspective on universal life experiences, capturing everyday emotions with warmth and sincerity. Built on dynamic band sounds, the album …
Read More »Jon Stewart Breaks Down Where Trump Ranks on the Authoritarian Scale
President Donald Trump‘s refusal to return a Maryland man illegally deported to El Salvador, desire to deport U.S. citizens, and attack of free speech at universities and media outlets prompted Jon Stewart to compare Trump to his authoritarian counterparts. In a game called “How Authoritarian Is We?,” Stewart dedicated Monday …
Read More »Rugby and Entertainment Take Flight as Hong Kong Sevens Christens New Kai Tak Stadium
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Brit rockers Kaiser Chiefs and legendary DJ Pete Tong were among the musical headliners at the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament last month, which also doubled as the …
Read More »Crash Into Augusta: Dave Matthews Band Headlines DraftKings Most Exclusive Event Yet
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Every April, the sports world turns its eyes to Augusta National, where one of golf‘s most iconic and traditional major events unfolds: The Masters. But this year, a …
Read More »Ellen Pompeo on Why It Would 'Make No Sense' to Walk Away From 'Grey's Anatomy'
Despite scaling back her role during Season 19 of Grey’s Anatomy in 2022, Ellen Pompeo has no intention of ever fully walking away from her title as Dr.Meredith Grey. During an interview with El País, the actress said that it “would make no sense, emotionally or financially.” Noting that the …
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