The 2024 Truth Seekers Summit, presented by Paramount+, took place last Thursday in New York City and was a significant event in the media industry. It focused on the art of documentary filmmaking and investigative journalism. Organized by Rolling Stone and Variety, the summit gathered an impressive roster of speakers, …
Read More »On Her Honor
“Thank you, Rolling Stone. Thank you, Variety. But you have screwed up. I can’t quite understand; it’s all backward because I’m an old magazine writer. From the age of twelve, I was sending off ideas to magazines in New York. And my dream was to write for Rolling Stone, not …
Read More »Keite Young Returns as PREACHER, in Collaboration with ~Pourri
From the moment Preacher stepped on stage, at Rolling Stone’s SXSW Future of Music showcase, the energy in the room drastically shifted. What once was a bustling, inattentive and chatty crowd was now stunned, gazing in awe at the smooth sounds of Preacher. Opening with a upbeat, soul shaking custom …
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Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your dad just how much he means to you. Whether he’s a tech enthusiast, a sports fan, or a lover of the great outdoors, we’ve got you covered with the best gift ideas to make this Father’s Day unforgettable. BATCH Gold Reserve …
Read More »Meet Duplexity:America's Next Top Hitmaker
Colossal is thrilled to announce the conclusion of voting in the search for America’s Next Top Hitmaker, and the results are in! Emerging as the champion, Duplexity has claimed the spotlight. This rising Indie Rock duo will be featured in Rolling Stone magazine, awarded a $10,000 cash prize, and will …
Read More »Peso Pluma Links Up With Fan Who Was First in Line for Future of Music SXSW Showcase
It was 4 a.m. when Carlos Contreras showed up at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas—more than 16 hours beforecover-starPeso Pluma took the stage for Rolling Stone’s second annualFuture of Music SXSW showcase. The avid concert-goer arrived early to make sure he was the first in line,and it paid off. …
Read More »Peso Pluma at Rolling Stone's Future of Music Showcase Was the Hottest Ticket of SXSW 2024
A lot has changed since Hassan Laija was just a high schooler in central Texas. Now better known as Peso Pluma, the 24-year-old superstar of música Mexicana (and recent Rolling Stone cover star) is a certified international phenomenon, one with the power to get people to line up as early …
Read More »Peso Pluma Broke All the Barriers. Only He Knows Where He's Going Next
Leer en español T he streets leading up to the Lab Studios, a recording complex in Miami’s lush Coconut Grove neighborhood, are full of bright, iridescent peacocks. Peso Pluma has set up a weeklong writing camp here in late January to work on his new album, which, he reveals later, …
Read More »MusiCares Debuts Humans of Hip Hop
For more than 50 years, talented individuals have brought hip hop to life from the Bronx to Brazil and back again. And this year, the genre is celebrating its monumental fifth decade. In honor of this Golden anniversary, MusiCares® and Vivid Seats are joining forces to support the humans who …
Read More »The Final Truth
Last Wednesday, Rolling Stone and Variety made more news regarding their upcoming Truth Seekers Summit, presented by SHOWTIME on August 2nd. The two brands announced a digital content hub for attendees, featuring the kind of reporting that’s at the heart of the event’s celebration of hard-nosed journalism and documentary and …
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