Bono sang for his mother only once in public before her death in 1974. In an excerpt shared from his upcoming memoir Surrender, out Nov. 1, the musician, who has spent the past few decades of his life on stage, recalled how his mother’s death ultimately pushed him into becoming …
Read More »Hear Big Joanie Question 'Male Arrogance' in New Song 'Confident Man'
Big Joanie send up conmen in their new single, “Confident Man.” Among sparse guitar and fuzzy synths, frontwoman Stephanie Philips sings about what it takes to “matter” and how “I could be a confident man.” The song’s video, made by Rachel Amy Winton, combines family photos from Big Joanie’s members, …
Read More »Music Is Key to Storytelling in 'Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara' Excerpt
In Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara, longtime Rolling Stone contributor Emily Zemler takes a deep dive into how various beloved princesses became the cultural icons they are today, from Snow White’s lasting reign to newer, inspiring royalty like Moana. The book weaves interviews with historians and those who helped shape …
Read More »Halle Bailey Reflects on Bringing 'the Essence of Me' to Ariel in Live-Action 'The Little Mermaid'
Much to the dismay of racists online, Halle Bailey —of the celebrated sister duo Chloe x Halle —has embodied the titular red-haired mermaid in Disney‘s forthcoming live-action reboot of The Little Mermaid. The actress and singer spoke out about the importance of representation onscreen and why, specifically, her own hair …
Read More »RS Recommends: The Best Bluetooth Receivers to Control Your Sound System From Any Device
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When putting together a large home audio setup, you’ll quickly find out it’s the little things that matter. A Bluetooth audio receiver may not be the showiest centerpiece …
Read More »Blackpink Show Off Hip-Hop-Infused Single 'Shut Down' on 'Kimmel'
Blackpink took control of the stage at Jimmy Kimmel Live with their latest single “Shut Down.” The K-pop girl group — comprising Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa —offered dynamic, highly-choreographed performance on the late-night show, appearing with a group of dancers. The single, off their second album Born Pink, out …
Read More »The Most Powerful Handheld Steam Cleaners for Treating Stains and Hard-to-Reach Spots
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Steam is an excellent, natural, and chemical-free way to clean around the house, and it’s pretty impressive just how powerful it can be. But how exactly do you …
Read More »Watch Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Perform 'Face Down in the Moment' on 'Fallon'
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats stopped by The Tonight Show to perform their song “Face Down in the Moment.” To showcase the mid-tempo crooner, Rateliff took center stage on vocals after kicking things off on the keyboards. “Face Down in the Moment” comes off the group’s most recent LP, …
Read More »Smashing Pumpkins Tease 'Mellon Collie' Sequel With New Song 'Beguiled'
The Smashing Pumpkins are previewing their new album, Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts, with a new song, “Beguiled.” The group is billing the 33-track opus, whose title they say should be pronounced “autumn,” as a sequel to 1995’s Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and 2000’s Machina/The Machine …
Read More »'SNL' Star Chris Redd Leaving Amid Cast Departures
Saturday Night Live vet Chris Redd is the latest star to announce his departure, cementing SNL‘s “year of change” going into Season 48. “Being a part of SNL has been the experience of a lifetime.Five years ago, I walked into 30 Rock knowing that this was an amazing opportunity for …
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