If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Jimi Hendrix released his band’s debut LP Are You Experienced over 55 years ago, changing rock music forever. “It’s impossible to think of what Jimi would be doing …
Read More »Shanquella Robinson Died In Cabo. Her Mom Wants Answers
When Salamondra Robinson last spoke to her daughter on the phone, Shanquella Robinson was on a vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The 25-year-old hairdresser from Charlotte, North Carolina, went on the October 28 trip with a group of seven friends to celebrate someone’s birthday, according to Salamondra. Queen City …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar's Phone Is Off the Hook, But He's Not, in New 'Rich Spirit' Video
After picking up a slew of Grammy nominations for Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar dropped a new visual for the album cut “Rich Spirit.” Directed by Calmatic, the clip finds Lamar performing the song while puttering/dancing around a very chic and also very empty home. The clip …
Read More »Brendan Fraser Won't Attend Golden Globes if He's Nominated for 'The Whale': I'm Not a 'Hypocrite'
Brendan Fraser, the resurgent leading man who is a favorite to receive accolades this awards season for his performance in The Whale, has pledged not to attend the Golden Globes, even if he’s nominated. Part of the reason Fraser has appeared infrequently on the big screen — or, in his …
Read More »'Jesus, Bob': How Some Musicians Feel About Being Dissed by Dylan in 'Philosophy of Modern Song'
As a longtime Bob Dylan admirer who even caught one of his shows in the Sixties, Chris Frantz of Talking Heads was happy to pre-order a copy of The Philosophy of Modern Song, Dylan’s quixotic collection of essays on more than 60 songs. But when Frantz arrived at the second …
Read More »The Next Wave of Cannabis Marketing and Advertising
Some may say that cannabis is a product that sells itself, but in America’s current green rush, things aren’t quite that simple. Businesses need to find new ways to compete and stand out in an oversaturated licensed market. Not to mention, we as a cannabis industry are limited in what …
Read More »UVA Gunman Denied Bond in First Court Appearance as New Details About the Shooting Emerge
The University of Virginia student accused of shooting and killing three football players and injuring two others was denied bond during a court hearing in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Wednesday. Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. appeared via video chat from the Albemarle County Regional Jail, where he is being held in connection …
Read More »Will Smith Fends Off Gators, Slave Hunters in Harrowing New 'Emancipation' Trailer
Will Smith evades slavers, alligators, and more in his quest for freedom in the latest trailer for Emancipation, which is set to hit theaters on Dec. 2 before arriving on Apple TV+ on Dec. 9. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Emancipation was inspired by the 1893 “Whipped Peter” photos, especially the …
Read More »The NFT Bubble Has Burst, but the Value For Creators Is Just Heating Up
The start of the NFT craze was primarily driven by the novel discovery that digital assets could be scarce. The very idea that digital art could be collected and appreciate in value had early adopters making big bets in hopes of even greater returns. At that time, CryptoPunks — a …
Read More »SZA Confirms the Title of Her New Album: 'S.O.S.'
Ahead of her Saturday Night Live musical guest spot next month, SZA has revealed the title of her upcoming, much-anticipated new album: S.O.S. Speaking to Billboard, the singer said that the LP — the follow-up to 2017’s Ctrl — is still on course for an undetermined December release date; SZA …
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