Virginia Giuffre, the woman who stood up for victims of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when she accused him of trafficking her as a teenager, wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday that she had been hospitalized after a traffic accident and was in critical condition. “This year has …
Read More »Why Celebs Are Ditching Uncomfortable Footwear for These Viral Shoes Instead
Hey, dude! It’s 2025 — there’s no reason to suffer for the sake of style anymore. Fortunately, popular brands are finally starting to take notice of this. Shirts are now available in sweat-wicking materials (so you won’t overheat during the day). Pants have become lighter, and shoes are designed with …
Read More »Kenan Thompson Questions Morgan Wallen's 'Strange' and 'Abrupt' Exit From 'SNL'
Kenan Thompson says he was thrown by Morgan Wallen‘s “abrupt” exit after performing on Saturday Night Live this weekend. On Monday, the SNL cast member told Entertainment Weekly that he found the country singer’s exit (and his subsequent post about going to “God’s country”) strange. “It just felt so abrupt. …
Read More »Will Smith's Overwrought Comeback Album Is Our Fault
On “Tantrum,” one of the most visceral moments from Will Smith’s new album, Based on a True Story, the 56-year-old growls, “Oh, y’all forgot I ain’t new with the pen/First hip-hop Grammy, I’ll do it again.” With an album as trite as this one, that’s hard to imagine, but that …
Read More »Evan Greer, Ryan Cassata Urge World to 'Protect Trans Kids' on Trans Visibility Day
Trans artists Evan Greer and Ryan Cassata are lending their voices for a song to support trans youth. On Monday, to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, the pair of musicians/activists linked up to release “Protect Trans Kids.” The chant-like punk track hears the pair of musicians declare, “Leave them …
Read More »Kirk Hammett on Reincarnation, Defending 'Lulu,' 'Load,' and 'Reload' — and Metallica's Future
“A lot of artists, when they’re 62 years old, they’re winding things down,” Metallica‘s Kirk Hammett says in the new episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast. “I feel like I’m still fucking climbing the summit, bro.” Hammett has a new coffee-table book out, The Collection: Kirk Hammett, with …
Read More »Luke Combs Is Playing … Newport Folk Festival?
The Newport Folk Festival threw fans a curveball on Monday when it announced its latest performer at this summer’s folk gathering: Country superstar Luke Combs. Known for country radio hits like “Hurricane,” “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” and “Beautiful Crazy” — along with a crossover cover of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 …
Read More »Bob Dylan Wishes Tracy Chapman a Happy Birthday
Bob Dylan gave Tracy Chapman a birthday shout-out via the social platform X Sunday: “Happy birthday Tracy,” he wrote, alongside a picture that probably dates to the 1988 tour where she opened for him. “Hope to see you again sometime.” Chapman always cited Dylan as a key influence on her …
Read More »TikTok Star Chris Olsen Is Getting His Own SiriusXM Interview Show
Before D.C.’s Verizon center became the Capital One arena, it was the home for Chris Olsen’s first concert experience. “My mom took me to the Monster Ball when I was 10,” he says. “I knew what it was going to be. She was a little shocked and was like, ‘I …
Read More »Jonas Brothers Capture a Retro Recording Session in 'Love Me to Heaven' Video
Jonas Brothers are giving a glimpse inside their studio sessions in their new video. On Monday, the pop star bros released the video for “Love Me to Heaven,” the group’s newest single. The Anthony Mandler-directed video captures the brothers writing and recording the Eighties-infused love song in an old-school New …
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