From the moment the opening credits start rolling over an overhead view of London’s Piccadilly Square, in all of its mid-20th century glory, Oliver Hermanus’ Living whisks you into a bygone era of Britain. Or, to be more specific, a lost heyday of British cinema, when names like Powell and …
Read More »'Tis the Season of Accused Abusers Returning to Pro Sports
With the holiday season upon us and the New Year almost in our grasp, it is a time of reflection. Some gather with their loved ones, exchanging gifts and pleasantries. Others travel in order to broaden their perspective or celebrate/mourn in solitude. The world of professional sports has chosen to …
Read More »Tory Lanez Found Guilty in Shooting of Megan Thee Stallion
Rapper Tory Lanez was found guilty Friday of shooting music superstar Megan Thee Stallion in both feet during an alcohol-fueled curbside confrontation in the predawn hours of July 12, 2020. After seven hours of deliberations, a Los Angeles jury convicted the “Luv” singer on all three counts, finding that he …
Read More »Nile Rodgers Remembers Thom Bell: 'He Represented Sophistication and Elegance'
On Dec. 22, pop lost one of its true influencers when Thom Bell died at the age of 79. As a producer, songwriter, and/or arranger, Bell was at the forefront of the Philadelphia Sound, the gorgeous R&B that dominated much of the pre-disco Seventies. Along with his peers Kenny Gamble …
Read More »Barack Obama's Annual Flex: His Favorite Movies and Books of 2022
This long, arduous year has almost come to an end, which means it’s time for former President Barack Obama to flex on everybody by sharing just how much cool shit he’s read and watched during retirement. The 61-year-old Obama (or the team of Gen Z/millennial aides that actually craft these …
Read More »Jamie Lee Curtis Passionately Defends Nepo Babies' 'Right to Exist'
Jamie Lee Curtis was one of the few names floated around during this week’s never-ending conversations about who would be saved in a war against nepotism babies, sparked by an in-depth chart in New York magazine that traces the success of actors, singers, influencers and more back to their famous …
Read More »Big Scarr, Rapper and Gucci Mane Protegé, Dead at 22
Rapper Big Scarr, who hailed from Tennessee and created buzz as a rising artist on Gucci Mane’s 1017 records, has reportedly passed away. The artist, born Alexander Woods, was 22 years old. Details surrounding Woods’ death have not been shared, though TMZ reported that “the case is an ongoing death …
Read More »Showtime's Latest Deal Gets You a Free Month of Streaming (and Discounted Pricing Afterwards)
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. There’s probably a good chance a friend recently told you that you “have to watch Yellowjackets!” (which you do), the George & Tammy series, or that new Sheryl …
Read More »Phoebe Bridgers Doesn't Want to Kill Her Dad Anymore
Nature is healing: Phoebe Bridgers doesn’t want to kill her dad anymore. The sadcore queen skipped all of the first date pleasantries on her outing with Chicken Shop Date’s whimsical host Amelia Dimoldenberg and jumped straight into existential oversharing, starting with a sprinkle of familial trauma. The worst thing Bridgers …
Read More »BTS' V Gets in the Holiday Spirit on 'It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas' Cover
Sharing the gift of a holiday song is becoming something of a tradition for BTS member V. This year, the singer crooned his way through a shimmering piano melody on his rendition of the classic tune “It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas.” The offering comes at the conclusion …
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