Kasi Lemmons had quite a few reservations prior to boarding the biopic Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody. For starters, she’d run in similar circles to the iconic musician in the ‘80s and early ‘90s, back when Lemmons was acting in films like School Daze and The Silence of …
Read More »Dave Grohl and Daughter Violet Cover Janis Ian's 'At Seventeen'
Dave Grohl was joined by his daughter Violet for the fourth night ofHanukkah Sessions, along with collaborator and keyboardist Greg Kurstin. Sitting on a stool in front of a live audience at the Largo in Los Angeles, Violet sang Janis Ian’s iconic song, “At Seventeen.” The 1975 hit is described …
Read More »Jan. 6 Testimony: Top Proud Boy Dishes on Beef With Oath Keepers
The connection between the Oath Keepers militia and the Proud Boys has been a subject of fascination for anyone trying to puzzle together the events of Jan. 6, 2021. The two far-right groups were instrumental in storming the Capitol. Their leaders were both hit with seditious conspiracy charges. But were …
Read More »TOP of Big Bang Officially Launches Long-Awaited Wine Brand T'SPOT
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. South Korean rapper TOP, born Choi Seung Hyun, of Big Bang, has officially launched his wine label T’SPOT. Though he’s most well-known for his rapping, Choi has branched …
Read More »Tory Lanez Declines to Testify at Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Trial
Speaking directly to the judge for the first time during his felony assault trial in Los Angeles, Tory Lanez declined to testify in his own defense on Wednesday. The move followed after prosecutors said they had a stockpile of possible impeachment evidence lined up against the rapper charged with shooting …
Read More »FTX Co-Founder and Sam Bankman-Fried's Ex Plead Guilty to Criminal Charges
Caroline Ellison, CEO of Alameda Research, a privately-controlled hedge fund owned by Sam Bankman-Fried, and Gary Wang, co-founder of FTX, both pleaded guilty to criminal charges, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said Wednesday, according to ABC. According to newly unsealed court documents, Ellison, who dated Bankman-Fried, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to …
Read More »Zelensky Goes to Congress: 'Ukraine Is Alive and Kicking'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday — his first trip outside his homeland since the Russian invasion began in February. The visit came ahead of the Ukrainian President’s address to Congress as he seeks military and economic support from his top …
Read More »Alec Baldwin Hit With New Rust 'Countersuit' From Embattled Assistant Director
The assistant director of Rust, Dave Halls, has fired back at Alec Baldwin and other members of the film crew with a new countersuit tied to the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Halls, as The Hollywood Reporter notes, filed his countersuit in Los Angeles Superior Court last week, essentially …
Read More »Lionel Messi Unseats an Egg for the Most-Liked Instagram Post Ever
It’s hard to imagine a greater triumph for soccer star Lionel Messi than leading Argentina to a dramatic victory in the 2022 World Cup and bringing the trophy home to the country for the first time since 1986. But Messi’s masterful performance brought him glory far beyond his sport. Yes, …
Read More »Kid Cudi Reveals Collaborative Album With Travis Scott Isn't Happening: 'The Moment Has Passed'
Kid Cudi revealed Wednesday that his long-rumored album-length collaboration with Travis Scott — dubbed “The Scotts,” for Cudi’s given name Scott Mescudi and Travis Scott — is no longer happening. The rapper hopped on Twitter Wednesday to answer fan questions and when someone inquired about the status of the Scotts’ …
Read More »