In the new book Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington, author James Kirchick exposes how fears and prejudices around homosexuality shaped presidential politics for decades, from the Cold War-era purge of gays and lesbians from every level of government to the rise of the conservative movement. This exclusive …
Read More »'It's Just Going to Unravel': One of the Midwest's Last Abortion Doctors Sees Darker Days Ahead
For the past seven years, Dr. Sarah Traxler has flown into South Dakota twice a week: first to meet with her patients at the Sioux Falls Planned Parenthood (and recite a 12-page state-mandated disclosure) and again 72 hours later, once the state’s mandatory waiting period had elapsed, to perform their …
Read More »Madonna Says She's Directing Her Own Biopic So 'Misogynistic Men' Can't: It's 'My Story'
Madonna discussed her decision to take her biopic into her own hands and gave an update on the Julia Garner-starring film in a new interview with Variety. It was previously revealed nearly two years ago that the Material Girl herself would co-write (with Diablo Cody) and direct the still-untitled movie. …
Read More »St. Vincent Angles to Play National Anthem for Dallas Cowboys on 'Colbert'
St. Vincent, a.k.a. Annie Clark, made a special appearance on The Late Show in host Stephen Colbert’s house band. The musician took the opportunity to publicly urge the Dallas Cowboys to book her to perform the National Anthem at a future game. “You are a proud daughter of Dallas, is …
Read More »U.S. Offers Russia Prisoner Swap Deal to Secure Brittney Griner's Release
In a rare move, the State Department has offered Russia a deal in hopes of securing the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner and another imprisoned American, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former security executive Paul Whelan, the U.S. government claims are “wrongly detained” in the country. Although Secretary of …
Read More »Britney Spears Wins: Judge Denies Dad's Motion To Compel Her Deposition
Britney Spears won’t be sitting for her dad’s so-called “revenge deposition,” a judge ruled Wednesday. The Los Angeles County judge stuck to the court’s tentative order at an afternoon hearing and spared the “Toxic” singer the in-person grilling sought by her dad Jamie Spears. Britney’s lawyer Mathew Rosengart argued it …
Read More »Harvey Weinstein's Secret Subpoenas of Jane Does 'Completely Improper': Prosecutor
Harvey Weinstein sent wide-ranging subpoenas to several of his Jane Doe accusers last month ordering them to either hand over documents ranging from personal emails with family members to financial statements or appear at a “secret” court hearing on July 21, prosecutors allege in a new filing obtained by Rolling …
Read More »'The Princess' Trailer Captures Diana's Turbulent Life in a Storm of Media Footage
HBO has shared the official trailer for its highly-anticipated documentary, The Princess, which chronicles the tumultuous public and private life of Princess Diana. The new clip offers a compelling look at the film’s archival-heavy approach as it examines the media and the British public’s obsessive adoration and vilification of Diana, …
Read More »Worn This Way: Lady Gaga's Foundation Drops Limited-Edition Eyewear Collab
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Musical artists are known for starting charitable foundations that support causes near and dear to their hearts and Lady Gaga‘s Born This Way Foundation is just that, a …
Read More »Two Ex-Minneapolis Cops to Serve at Least Three Years for Role in George Floyd's Death
Former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were each sentenced to several years in prison after being found guilty on federal charges tied to the death of George Floyd, ABC News reports. Kueng and Thao, along with Thomas Lane, were all found guilty of depriving Floyd of …
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