When Janelle Monáe was working on her fourth album, she road-tested it where it was meant to be heard: parties at Wondaland West, her Los Angeles creative headquarters. “I was like, ‘OK, if we have a party in spring of 2022, I want to have records ready,’ ” the singer-songwriter-actor-artist told …
Read More »PJ Harding Captures the Joy and Cost of Love in 'A Dangerous Thing'
PJ Harding is set to release his new single “A Dangerous Thing” on Friday, a heartfelt ode to the risks we take for love. In support of the track, the Australian singer-songwriter shared an accompanying black-and-white video capturing intimate moments between partners and surreal scenes of people happily falling in …
Read More »Republicans Rush to Trump's Defense After Second Indictment in Four Months
For a second time this year, Donald Trump is facing criminal charges. The former president is reportedly being slapped with a seven-count federal indictment amid an investigation into his unauthorized hoarding of classified documents after leaving office. A source with knowledge of the matter previously told Rolling Stone that the …
Read More »Trueno Is Kicking Off a Brand-New Era
Before he’d even turned 20, Trueno had made a name for himself as a champion freestyle battler in Argentina’s growing rap scene. He was witty, funny, and quick on his feet, and he showed people the full range of what he could do on his debut album, Atrevido, from 2020. …
Read More »Under His Umbrella! Maluma Dances in the Rain for 'Coco Loco' Video
Maluma won’t let the rain stop him! On Thursday, the Colombian popstar released his single “Coco Loco,” alongside its rainy, choreography-filled video. The Jessy Terrero-directed visual starts with an announcer revealing that his concert has been canceled due to extreme weather. The singer — dressed in all-white — is then …
Read More »After 'La Bebé,' Yng Lvcas Wants to Lead Mexico's Reggaeton Movement: 'I Can't Think Small'
Seemingly overnight, Guadalajara-born singer Yng Lvcas went from being a virtually unknown reggaetón artist to reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200 thanks to his earworm “La Bebé” and its remix featuring Peso Pluma. Today, as his song spends its 11th week on the chart, Lvcas is still on …
Read More »Let's Shop: The Best Gift Ideas Any David Bowie Superfan Will Appreciate (Yourself Included)
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Attention, David Bowie superfans — the kind that have worn red wigs and makeup lightning bolts for several Halloweens in a row — we’ve curated the best licensed …
Read More »Trump Indicted on Seven Charges in Classified Docs Probe
Donald Trump been indicted on criminal charges for the second time in less than four months, this time over his handling of classified documents from his time in the White House. The case — adding to the GOP frontrunner’s legal woes in New York and elsewhere — takes the nation …
Read More »Drake, J Hus Bring Summer Dance Vibes on 'Who Told You'
Drake knows a new girl will bring trouble — but he’ll enjoy her company anyway. On Thursday, J Hus released his song “Who Told You” featuring Drake over sweet summery Afroswing bop. “I know the vibes, I know the vibes/You’re the one, girl, stop rollin’ eyes,” Drake raps. “I find …
Read More »Rosalía Roams the Glittering Streets of Tokyo for 'Tuya'
After the success of Motomami and last year’s summer hit “Despechá,” Rosalía is back with an all-new single: “Tuya,” and its music video, which was filmed in Japan. “Exploring is part of who I am as a musician and in the case of ‘Tuya,’ inspirations such as reggaeton, Japanese instruments, …
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