Cue the applause for Big Freedia. In a few weeks, the culture-shifting musician will become the first-ever recipient of the Breaking Barriers award at PFLAG‘s 50th-anniversary gala. According to the organization, the honor is presented to individuals using their platform to “help remove obstacles to LGBTQ+ and intersectional equality in …
Read More »The King Meets the Boss: George Strait Introduces Bruce Springsteen in Austin
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Bruce Springsteen received a royal welcome to Texas on Thursday night, as George Strait — the beloved “king” of country music — joined him and the E Street …
Read More »Mimi Webb Wants To 'Absolutely Smash It' In America
Since 2020, Mimi Webb has been making waves in the Britpop scene. The singer-songwriter from Canterbury, who started writing songs when she was just a teenager, rose to prominence on TikTok after Charlie D’Amelio featured her debut single “Before I Go” in one of her posts. Quickly, Webb gained a …
Read More »Fousheé Made One of 2022's Biggest Hits. Next, She Wants to Transcend Time
Whether you’re a New York City native, a transplant, or just a two-day visitor to the sprawling metropolis, you’ve probably seen a struggling artist performing on the subway or a station platform. “Showtime, showtime, showtime!” street dancers often shout before flipping off the ceilings of the train cars and maneuvering …
Read More »Tiësto Turns 'the White Lotus' Theme Into Club Banger With 'Official' Remix
Tiësto turns The White Lotus theme into a club banger with the first-ever “official” remix of “Renaissance,” the chameleonic, catchy-yet-haunting track that has featured on the first two seasons of the hit HBO series. The EDM star test-drove his version at live shows before releasing his remix of the Chilean-Canadian …
Read More »Chimbala Celebrates Love and Dominican Pride on Heartfelt Track 'Déjate Ver '
The Dominican star Chimbala is known for his unmistakable brand of energetic, adrenaline-fueled dembow, but he’s also proven his versatility with more pop-driven fare. His latest track “Déjate Ver” is one example that shows off a more romantic, vulnerable side of the artist. The song, as he tells Rolling Stone, …
Read More »Nessa Barrett Lets Her Intrusive Thoughts Run Free on 'Bang Bang!'
Nessa Barrett is guilty as charged! On Friday, the pop-rock musician released her catchy single “Bang Bang!,” which follows the singer as she confesses to getting “intrusive thoughts” about wanting to kill an ex. And she’s willing to admit: “If you think this song is about you, it is.” The …
Read More »Rihanna's Halftime Show Dancers Didn't Know She Was Pregnant, Either
Rihanna‘s marshmallow dancers at the Super Bowl halftime show found out about her pregnancy in the same way that everyone else did – and some didn’t catch on until they watched the performance back on YouTube. The singer hired 280 dancers for her career-spanning performance, most of which were not …
Read More »Dolly Parton Revamps 'The Last Thing on My Mind' for Doc Watson Tribute Album
Dolly Parton has shared a new rendition of “The Last Thing on My Mind” from an upcoming all-star collection of covers celebrating what would have been folk legend Doc Watson’s 100th birthday. I Am a Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100, due out April 28 and available for preorder now, finds …
Read More »Paramore Has a Good Reason For Being Late in Vibrant 'Running Out of Time' Video
Hayley in Wonderland has a nice ring to it. In the music video for Paramore‘s latest single, “Running Out of Time,” from This Is Why, frontwoman Hayley Williams slips into a guitar case that doubles as a portal, desperate to get away from the studio instruments that have somehow come …
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