Amika Mota was drenched, bone-tired, and shaking after her first-ever pump and roll, a fire-fighting technique where the fire truck creeps toward the blaze as personnel wield the massive hose alongside it. It was just her and five other women — along with the fire chief — against a brutal …
Read More »How the Democrats Blew It
F or most of Election Day 2024, the mood was upbeat inside the windowless Philadelphia hotel ballroom where Team Kamala Harris had set up its Pennsylvania command center. Early-morning turnout was exceeding expectations, especially in Luzerne and other parts of the state with large Puerto Rican populations — a sign …
Read More »Jennifer Garner Says She 'Lost a Friend' in the Los Angeles Wildfires
Jennifer Garner has revealed that she “lost a friend” in the Los Angeles wildfires that have displaced over 130,000 and killed at least 10 people. Speaking to MSNBC while volunteering in the Pacific Palisades area with Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen, the actress said, “I did lose a friend, and …
Read More »Ringo Starr's New Country Album Isn't a Lark. The Beatle Has a Long History With Twang
The same day the Beatles took the stage for what would be their final live concert in front of paying fans, the Fab Four were approached by a tall figure with a baritone voice. It was the Man in Black, in attendance that Aug. 29, 1966, at San Francisco’s Candlestick …
Read More »Ethel Cain Says '#KillMoreCEOs': 'Make Them Fear'
Ethel Cain appeared to share her thoughts about the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last month. In a series of Instagram Story posts on Friday, the musician used the hashtag “#KillMoreCEOs” in response to a post about money in politics being “the root of our dysfunction.” The original post, …
Read More »Sam Moore, Soul Man Who Scored Hits With Sam and Dave, Dead at 89
Sam Moore, one half of beloved soul duo Sam and Dave, died Friday morning at his home in Coral Gables, Fla. at the age of 89. Moore’s wife and manager, Joyce Moore, confirmed the singer’s death to Rolling Stone. Moore had had unspecified surgery earlier in the week, Joyce tells …
Read More »Paris Hilton, Who Lost Home to L.A. Fires, Launches Fund for Displaced Families
Paris Hilton is offering a helping hand to families, like hers, who lost their homes to the Los Angeles fires. On Friday, the Infinite Icon singer pledged $100,000 to help families affected by the disastrous fires via the Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE), promising to match up to $100,000 in …
Read More »Hear This: These Noise-Cancelling JBL Earbuds Are $50 Off Right Now
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you’re hopping on a flight or a treadmill, nothing beats a pair of noise-cancelling earbuds for tuning out distractions. The only catch? If you’re shopping for a …
Read More »What Happened With California's Water Supply During the Wildfires?
As vast swaths of Los Angeles County burned this week, with uncontrolled wildfires killing at least 10 people and destroying upward of 9,000 structures, residents and politicians understandably looked to assign blame. And in a drought-afflicted state where access to water is a particularly contentious issue, many argued that mismanagement …
Read More »De La Soul to Release Rare EP Featuring A Tribe Called Quest
De La Soul is going deep into the archives, announcing Friday that they will reissue their rare Clear Lake Auditorium EP, over 30 years after recording it. The hip-hop group originally released just 500 pressings of the EP back in 1994, sharing it as a promotional record for a select …
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