On Thursday, the forensic financial research firm Hindenburg Research released a report accusing Jack Dorsey’s Block, formerly Square, of operating as a digital hub for fraud. The two-year investigation concluded that “Block has systematically taken advantage of the demographics it claims to be helping” and that the company has a …
Read More »FLO Effortlessly Honor Old-School R&B With the Help of Missy Elliott on 'Fly Girl'
The girls of FLO are bringing back the beauty of early aughts R&B. On Thursday, the British trio — Renée Downer, Stella Quaresma, and Jorja Douglas — released their old-school R&B-infused single “Fly Girl,” featuring an iconic verse from Missy Elliott herself. “‘FlyGirl’ is all about confidence, good vibes and …
Read More »Caroline Polachek Dances on Her Own for 'Welcome to My Island' Performance on 'Fallon'
Caroline Polachek appeared on The Tonight Show to showcase her dynamic single, “Welcome to My Island.” For the performance, the singer emerged onto a pitch-black stage, where she danced and later played an one-of-a-kind 1980s Gibson Corvus prototype electric guitar as she sang. The ethereal track comes off Polachek’s second …
Read More »Lana Del Rey's 'Did You Know There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd' Is Her Most Soul-Searching Album Yet
Early in Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, Lana Del Rey highlights a sermon from megachurch pastor-to-the-stars Judah Smith. In the most Del Rey fashion, it was clearly recorded on her phone during a service — you can hear her and a friend’s giggles bump up …
Read More »Chris Martin Doesn't Eat Dinner Because He Wants to Be Like Bruce Springsteen
Who doesn’t want a body like Bruce Springsteen? Apparently the New Jersey rocker stays in shape by limiting his meals, a strategy Chris Martin has since adopted. In a new interview with Conan O’Brien, Martin revealed that he eats one meal a day. “I actually don’t have dinner anymore,” the …
Read More »Loyal Lobos Celebrates the Cycle of Life on Stunning New Track 'Funeral'
Andrea Silva, who performs as Loyal Lobos, spent a lot of time singing at funerals growing up. She joined a choir when she was about five years old, and part of her role was to sing “Ave Maria” at ceremonies and remembrances. The experience connected her to death in a …
Read More »Watch Joanna Newsom Debut New Material During Surprise Los Angeles Performance
Joanna Newsom played her first live show since 2020 on Wednesday night, appearing as the unannounced opening act for Fleet Foxes. During the performance at the Belasco in Los Angeles, Newsom debuted new material, according to fans. The set was a surprise for the audience, as the Fleet Foxes’ Spring …
Read More »Eric Church, Zach Bryan, Imagine Dragons Lead 2023 Summerfest
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Eric Church, Zach Bryan, Zac Brown Band and Imagine Dragons are among the headliners set for this year’s three-weekend Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The lineup is split into …
Read More »Wayne Swinny, Saliva Guitarist, Dead at 59
Wayne Swinny, guitarist and last remaining original member of Memphis rock band Saliva, has died at the age of 59, representatives for the band have confirmed. His cause of death has been attributed to a brain hemorrhage suffered while on tour supporting the band’s latest single “High on Me.” “I’m …
Read More »Nick Cave to Embark on Rare North American Solo Tour This Fall
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Nick Cave will embark on a rare North American solo tour this fall, with Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood accompanying him on bass. Cave’s 18-date solo jaunt kicks off Sept. …
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