When the time came for the cast and crew of Party Down to reassemble for an improbable sequel season, the first order of business was to find out when Adam Scott would be available to do it. “The truth is,” explains Party Down co-creator Rob Thomas, “that we found a …
Read More »Roald Dahl's Children's Books to Be Republished With 'Classic' Text Alongside Edited Versions
Following the uproar and “debate” over the decision to republish Roald Dahl’s children’s books with less offensive language, the author’s estate and publisher have announced that they would re-release those same books with the original text intact. Earlier this month, the Roald Dahl Story Company and publishers Puffin announced that …
Read More »'The Quiet Girl' Is One of the Most Heartbreaking Movies in Ages
The girl is named Cáit. She’s 12 years old, doesn’t like attention, stays hidden and silent when she can. Living in the rural Irish countryside in the early 1980s, she’s the youngest of a brood belonging to parents that seem one perpetually short fuse away from exploding. Or rather, she …
Read More »Brad Paisley, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Celebrate Our Similarities on 'Same Here'
On the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Brad Paisley has shared a new song, “Same Here,” which features a conversation between the country star and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The song isn’t explicitly about Ukraine or the ongoing war, but rather finds Paisley meditating on the similarities that …
Read More »Gina Prince-Bythewood on Serena Williams: 'She Never Had a Level Playing Field'
F OR ROLLING STONE’Sthird annual Icons & Influences feature, we asked eight of our favorite artists and entertainers to pay tribute to the women who have inspired them, in life as well as in their careers.Director Gina Prince-Bythewood, who’s helmed iconic films from 2000’s Love & Basketball to last year’s …
Read More »'Cocaine Bear' Needed a Song. Obviously They Got Pusha T
If you’re the makers of a new motion picture called Cocaine Bear, there’s really only one person you can call to whip up a song for a final PR push: Pusha T, obviously. And you better believe the King of Coke Rap not only obliged but did so by remixing …
Read More »Jonas Brothers' Preflight 'Wings' Teases Album Release
The Jonas Brothers released their new single “Wings” on Thursday, ahead of their upcoming album out this spring. The two-minute track blends their smooth harmonies over a chilled out pop-rock beat: “You gave me a reason, you got me believing/ You’re making me say/ You are the wings I need …
Read More »Shakira and Karol G Combine Their Star Power on Blockbuster 'TQG'
Fans have been waiting for this moment for years: Colombian heavyweights Shakira and Karol G have finally joined forces, combining their star power for the long-awaited collaboration “TQG.” The track is a biting break-up anthem that raises a middle finger to crappy, unfaithful boyfriends while showing Karol and Shakira at …
Read More »The Weeknd Takes 'Die For You' to New Heights on Ariana Grande-Assisted Remix
Thanks to TikTok, songs released decades ago can emerge into mainstream popularity with ease, often quite unexpectedly. All it usually takes is a viral trend, or the creation of a sped-up version that draws more attention than the original. From there, it becomes a game of capturing the moment. But …
Read More »Halsey Puts Years-Long Emotional Ride to Rest on 'Die 4 Me' Extended Version
Halsey wasn’t finished. Back in 2019, the singer was invited to contribute a verse to Post Malone’s Hollywood’s Bleeding deep cut “Die For Me” alongside himself and Future. The singer had worked on popular collaborations up to that point, including “Him & I” with G-Eazy,” though rarely anything that utilized …
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