In December, Twitter unveiled “views,” a feature of dubious value that new owner Elon Musk hoped would demonstrate the true reach of user’s posts. In theory, this impression count — which is supposed to tick upward whenever someone sees a post, whether they engage with it or not — would …
Read More »Trey Songz, Atlantic Records, Kevin Liles Sued Over Rape Claim
Trey Songz has been hit with a new $25 million lawsuit stemming from a previous sexual assault accusation, according to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone. The suit also names the R&B singer’s label Atlantic Records, manager Kevin Liles and 300 Entertainment as defendants, claiming the parties should be held …
Read More »'The Outwaters': Found Footage of a Music Video Shoot Turned Bloody Nightmare
The Outwaters, Robbie Banfitch’s compellingly creepy new horror flick, takes the found-footage genre and the lost-in-the-desert nightmare, smashes them together, and spins them off their axis. Watching it, I kept thinking of that Matt Damon and Casey Affleck movie Gerry, from 2002, about two men who go off-trail during a …
Read More »It's 2023 and the GOP Is Still Obsessed With Hillary Clinton's Emails
When the members of the House’s new subcommittee on the “weaponization of government” took their seats for the first time on Thursday afternoon, chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) promised its first hearing would expose the “political nature of the Justice Department.” To make this point, Republican senators who testified before the …
Read More »Halyna Hutchins' Parents and Sister File Lawsuit Against Alec Baldwin, 'Rust' Producers
The parents and sister of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed in the tragic Rust on-set accidental shooting, have filed a lawsuit against Alec Baldwin as well as the film’s producers and armorer. The lawsuit — filed at the Los Angeles County Superior Court and announced at a press conference by …
Read More »These Discreet Keychains Double as Personal Safety Alarms
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you’re commuting, camping, or just on a solo run or walk, it’s always good to stay be prepared for any kind of emergency. The rise in unprovoked …
Read More »Controversial Former YouTube Star Onision Sued For Alleged 'Grooming'
Disgraced former YouTube star Onision has been accused of using his popular YouTube channel to “recruit, solicit, and groom” underaged children into having sex with him, according to a civil lawsuit filed in federal court Wednesday. Wednesday’s case is the first known legal action to be taken against the YouTuber …
Read More »What's The Philly Anthem Heading Into Super Bowl LVII? We Asked Locals
Last month, Philly rapper Lil Uzi Vert led their Philadelphia Eagles onto the field during their NFC conference championship game against the San Francisco 49ers. The team trotted onfield to their December hit, “Just Wanna Rock,” a Jersey Club-fueled banger that’s taken the mid-Atlantic sound global and become the unofficial …
Read More »Rihanna Reveals There Are '39 Versions' of Her Super Bowl Halftime Show Setlist: 'It's a Celebration'
Rihanna‘s Super Bowl halftime show performance is just days away. On Thursday, the musical superstar joinedApple Music’s Nadeska Alexis to discuss the upcoming performance, and without revealing too many details about what’s to come, she shared that there were “39 versions” of her 13-minute set. “The setlist was the biggest …
Read More »SZA Brings Powerful Self-Affirmations to Lizzo's 'Special' on New Collaboration
Lizzo and SZA are a musical dream team on the newly released remix of “Special” from Lizzo’s 2022 album of the same name. The pair first teased the remix on social media last night with a graphic showing off their Grammy Award wins — Lizzo’s being the most recent, with …
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