Back in 1966 — seven years before the Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade — Mississippi was the first state in the nation to legalize abortion for victims of rape. Up until the early 1980s, when state legislators embarked on a campaign to shutter them via a series of increasingly …
Read More »Vic Mensa Shares Letter Written To Virgil Abloh In New Song 'What You Taught Us'
On his newly released song “What You Taught Us,” Chicago rapper Vic Mensa writes a letter to Virgil Abloh, the trailblazing artist and designer who died Sunday after a multi-year battle with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. “Virgil Abloh is synonymous with visionary,” Mensa said in a statement. …
Read More »'Succession' Recap: It's Kendall's Party, He'll Cry If He Wants To
A review of this week’s Succession, “Too Much Birthday,” coming up just as soon as I say no to the tiny Wu-Tang Clan… Plotwise, the most significant event of “Too Much Birthday” comes right after the opening theme song has finished: Gerri informs the inner circle that Waystar Royco will …
Read More »Hear Full 'Rogers: the Musical' Song from 'Hawkeye' Premiere
Marvel has released the full audio for “Save the City,” the musical number featured in the first episode of new Disney Plus series Hawkeye. In the episode, Jeremy Renner‘s titular character brings his kids to see Broadway show Rodgers: the Musical, which features all of the Avengers singing and dancing …
Read More »New Doc Aims to Show How 'Patria Y Vida' Became Cuba's Protest Anthem This Past Summer
“Patria Y Vida,” the protest anthem that won Song of the Year and Best Urban Song at this year’s Latin Grammys, is getting a full-length documentary through a partnership between Exile Content Studio and composer/musicians Beatriz Luengo and Yotuel Romero. The film will explore how “Patria Y Vida” became a …
Read More »Watch: Olivia Rodrigo Performs Stripped-Down Version of 'Traitor' for Dolby Campaign
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Fresh off her “New Artist of the Year” win at the American Music Awards, Olivia Rodrigo is teaming up with Dolby Atmos to help fans experience music in …
Read More »Kanye West and Drake Confirm 'Free Larry Hoover' Benefit Concert
After ending their long-running feud earlier this week, Kanye West and Drake have confirmed they will stage a benefit concert next month in an effort to “Free Larry Hoover.” Ye made the previously discussed gig official Saturday, sharing a poster for the Dec. 9th concert at Los Angeles’ Coliseum. “God’s …
Read More »House Democrats Pass Historic Build Back Better Social Spending and Climate Bill
The House of Representatives on Friday morning passed the Build Back Better bill. The legislation, which would significantly expand the social safety net and address the climate crisis, includes provisions to reduce the cost of child care, create more affordable housing, and expand access to health care. The bill now …
Read More »RS Recommends: These Smartphones Have the Best Battery Life
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Batteries in smartphones are lasting longer than ever. But it’s inevitable that, eventually, they’ll run out. It’s always helpful to have a spare, but some phones outshine others …
Read More »'The Sex Lives of College Girls' Is Fifty Shades of Freshman
When it comes to the title of the new HBO Max comedy The Sex Lives of College Girls, the first half may be provocative, but the second half is where the show’s true appeal lies. Don’t get me wrong. The series, created by Mindy Kaling and Brooklyn Nine-Nine vet Justin …
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