Christian Chavez is fully embracing his queer identity onstage — and using his platform to slam Texas‘ anti-LGBTQ laws. On Friday, during Mexican pop group RBD’s reunion tour opener in El Paso, Texas, Chavez — who is openly gay and from the state — slammed Gov. Greg Abbott and the …
Read More »Ariana Grande Answers Fans' Questions About 'Yours Truly' for 10th Anniversary
Ariana Grande is marking the 10th anniversary of her debut album, Yours Truly, with a week-long celebration, which included a Q&A with fans on Saturday. She took to TikTok on Saturday, where she thanked fans for a “spectacular 10 years” and for their support. She then answered questions fans submitted …
Read More »Bob Barker, Longtime 'The Price Is Right' Host, Dead at 99
Bob Barker, a staple of daytime television for more than five decades having hosted The Price Is Right and Truth or Consequences, has died, his publicist confirmed. He was 99. “It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World’s Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker has left …
Read More »Taylor Swift Keeps Getting Swarmed. It's Got To Stop
In the 2020 documentary Miss Americana, director Lana Wilson gave viewers unparalleled access to the behind-the-scenes life of beloved pop star Taylor Swift—with backstage views of her sold-out concerts, personal hideaways, crushing career disappointments, and first forays into major statements about politics. But what captured fans most online was a …
Read More »FIFA Suspends Spain's Soccer Federation President Over Controversial World Cup Kiss
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), which governs international soccer and organizes the World Cup, suspended Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales on Saturday after he kissed forward Jennifer Hermoso on the lips as the Spanish national women’s team celebrated its historic firstWorld Cupwin. “The chairman of the FIFA …
Read More »Putin Destroys a Rival, but 'Killing Prigozhin Is Going to Set Off Greater Paranoia and Repression'
It’s hard to imagine anyone was particularly surprised at the sudden demise on Wednesday of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the ultranationalist entrepreneur who founded the mercenary Wagner Group. An ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin ever since the former KGB agent made the transition to local politics in post-Soviet-collapse Saint Petersburg in …
Read More »How 'High Times' Became the 'Playboy' of Weed
In 1969, the mysterious Tom Forçade insinuated himself into the top echelons of countercultural politics by taking control of the Underground Press Syndicate, a coalition of anti-establishment newspapers across the country. Wiry and manic, Forcade wore a black hat and refused to have his face photographed. Weathering government surveillance and …
Read More »Golda Meir's Grandson Defends Helen Mirren's Casting in 'Golda'
When we see Dame Helen Mirren as Golda, no one should raise any doubts about what proves to be the most natural casting for Golda. I was fortunate and grateful to have helped the brilliant and dedicated screenwriter Nicholas Martin with sharing my memories and thoughts and insights about my …
Read More »50 Shows in 50 States in Less Than 50 Days: What Maniac Musicians Would Try to Set This Record?
By the time you read this, Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter will be just about halfway through an attempt at breaking a world record of playing 50 shows in 50 states in 50 days — the kicker being that the duo will aim to complete the task in 49. “If …
Read More »Usyk vs. Dubois Livestream: How to Watch the Championship Boxing Fight Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Quick Answer: You can stream Usyk vs. Dubois online with a subscription to ESPN+. Sign up here. After back-to-back victories over Anthony Joshua, the undefeated Oleksandr Usyk is …
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