Donald Trump, who was raised Presbyterian and does not attend church regularly, would apparently like to crown himself the next pope. Late Friday, the president posted an AI image of himself sitting on a gold throne wearing the traditional attire including a white cassock and a cross necklace. He has …
Read More »How 'Video Music Box' Host Ralph McDaniels is Preserving Hip-Hop History on YouTube
Ralph McDaniels popularized the shout-out. His show Video Music Box debuted in 1983 on the New York television station WNYC-TV and airs to this day on WNYE-TV, making it the longest-running music video show ever. It was also the first to air hip-hop music videos on television. “Nobody ever said …
Read More »Fiona Apple to Release New Song About Pretrial Detention Next Week
Fiona Apple will release a new song next week inspired by women impacted by pretrial detention as well as the singer’s experience serving as a court watcher. “Pretrial (Let Her Go Home)” will arrive on May 7, with the track both a call for pretrial freedom as well as an …
Read More »This $2,000 Espresso Machine Gets Me Out of Bed In the Morning
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. I have plenty of great reasons to get out of bed. But, as a night owl, it’s still usually a struggle. Recently, though, my mornings got a lot …
Read More »Logic's 'Paradise Records' Trailer is a Rollicking Chronicle of a 'Hero's Journey'
Seven years ago, Logic announced that he had written a comedy film. “I love range, as far as acting, from like drama and all types of stuff, but if I’m going to come out the gate, I just want to make people laugh,” he said during On Air With Ryan …
Read More »Lil Durk's Lyrics Dropped From Murder-for-Hire Case
A new indictment against Lil Durk has nixed all references to his lyrics in the rapper’s murder-for-hire case. Federal prosecutors confirmed the lyrics were removed but said it would not affect their case against him. “Defendant Banks has presented a false narrative that he is being prosecuted and detained because …
Read More »Beyoncé Receives Cease-and-Desist From Sphere Over 'Cowboy Carter' Tour Footage: Reports
The owner of the Sphere has sent Beyoncé a cease-and-desist letter over footage that shows the singer picking up a version of what they say is the Las Vegas venue, according to reports from Billboard and New York Post. “Beyoncé — many orders of magnitude larger than the Sphere venue …
Read More »Def Jam's Ex-President Says Rape Accuser Can't Sue After 2005 Settlement with UMG
The Jane Doe now suing former Def Jam President Kevin Liles with allegations he raped her in a company office in 2002 previously signed a settlement agreement that released Def Jam’s owner, UMG, and any staff including Liles from “all claims” related to the woman’s employment at the label, a …
Read More »Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock Will Have a 'Speed' Reunion in Untitled Romantic Thriller
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock together again! On Friday, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that the two actors — who starred in 1994’s Speed — will be joining forces again as the leads for an upcoming, untitled romantic thriller at Amazon MGM Studios. The project reconnects the two actors with Speed …
Read More »Our Ultimate Guide to the Best Streaming Services of 2025, Reviewed and Compared
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. It’s 2025, and plenty of people have already cut the cable cord — but if you’re considering making the switch to streaming (or are trying to decide which …
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