A judge on Friday moved to halt an investigation by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) into the liberal watchdog journalism organization Media Matters, issuing a preliminary injunction in the case. Calling Media Matters a “radical left-wing” and “anti-free speech organization,” Paxton claimed to be investigating “potential fraudulent activity” by …
Read More »Kelly Clarkson Covers Chaka Khan's 1983 Hit 'Ain't Nobody'
Kelly Clarkson took on another iconic hit on Friday’s episode of her talk show. During her Kellyoke segment, the host delivered a cover of Chaka Khan‘s Grammy-winning song “Ain’t Nobody” — the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s 1983 track with Rufus from their live album, Stompin’ at the Savoy. …
Read More »Trump, Johnson Announce Redundant Proof of Citizenship Bill to Vote
Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) have endorsed a bill that would ban non-citizens from voting in federal elections — a thing that is already illegal. If you haven’t already guessed, the legislation is a brazen stunt intended to gin up public support for a former president campaigning …
Read More »Prime Day for Pets Returns In May: Here's Everything You Need to Know About Amazon 'Pet Day'
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Amazon Prime Day has quickly become one of the most anticipated shopping days online, with millions of deals across the site each year. Now, Amazon is bringing back …
Read More »How the O.J. Simpson Trial Accidentally Inspired a Reality TV Empire
When the O.J. Simpson murder trial aired on televisions across the United States in 1995, no one could foresee the lasting impact it would have on the entertainment industry. For nearly a year, the world watched as the former NFL star, who died on Wednesday after a battle with cancer, …
Read More »Chris Farley Biopic in the Works With Paul Walter Hauser in Lead Role
Paul Walter Hauser will slip into the life and mind of late comedian Chris Farley in a forthcoming biopic. The film, set to be directed by Josh Gad, is currently in development. Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber will provide the screenplay based on the book The Chris Farley Show: …
Read More »Dua Lipa, Future, Metro Boomin', Girl in Red, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Welcome to ourweeklyrundownof the best new music — featuring big new singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.This week, Dua Lipa serves up another high-energy dance pop track from her forthcoming Radical Optimism, Future and Metro Boomin‘ tell you why they still don’t trust you, and Girl in …
Read More »Teyana Taylor and Damson Idris Tapped to Usher in a New Era For Cognac
Nostalgia has taken consumer interest by storm in almost every retail category. As a timely, yet unexpected succession, the alcohol brands that helped to birth these throwback eras have also begun returning to the surface. In a strategic move to reinvent the culture surrounding a legacy brand of cognac, Hennessy …
Read More »Solar Eclipse Skyrockets 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' Streams by 480%
Monday’s solar eclipse caused a major flare-up on streams for Bonnie Tyler‘s “Total Eclipse of The Heart,” with streams on the song jumping about 486 percent from Sunday versus Monday, according to data from Luminate. In the 10 days prior to the solar eclipse, the song was averaging about 233,000 …
Read More »Right-Wing Outlets and Influencers Sued By Man Misidentified as Mass Shooter
A man who was falsely accused of carrying out a deadly mass shooting in Allen, Texas has sued multiple prominent right-wing influencers and conservative media outlets for libel over their coverage of the massacre. According to HuffPost, which first reported the lawsuit, Mauricio Garcia — a 36-year old Texas resident …
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