The gossip girls behind the internet’s favorite podcast have some new faces and new sounds for the upcoming season. Defector Media announced Tuesday that duo Kelsey McKinney and Alex Sujong Laughlin will be stepping down from the hit podcast Normal Gossip —with Rachelle Hampton and Se’era Spragley Ricks taking over …
Read More »The Shirelles Almost Didn't Record 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow'
In a new episode of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs, Carole King discussed her multiple entries on the list, both her solo hits and ones she co-penned with ex-husband and creative partner Gerry Goffin. Among them is the Shirelles‘ “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” the 1960 girl group classic that …
Read More »How Daddy Yankee's 'Gasolina' Fueled Reggaeton's Global Takeover
Daddy Yankee’s original plan was to become a baseball player. When a stray bullet hit him, he pivoted to focusing on his other passion: music. The Puerto Rican star ended up becoming an integral part of the creation and explosion of reggaeton, a Spanish-language genre that fuses elements of dancehall …
Read More »Tana Mongeau Opens Up About Alleged Underage Hookup With YouTuber Cody Ko
YouTube personality and podcaster Tana Mongeau has made waves in the creator space with impromptu remarks about fellow social media star Cody Ko having sex with her during a period in which they collaborated on videos when she was 17 years old and he was 25. In a live recording …
Read More »How 'Midnight Train to Georgia' Gave Gladys Knight and the Pips a Fresh Start
Gladys Knight and the Pips were two decades into their career when they released their signature song. Formed in 1952, the legendary band comprised of Gladys Knight, her brother Bubba Knight and their cousins William Guest and Edward Patten were signed to Motown Records in 1966. However, they found their …
Read More »Sam Smith to Interview Elliot Page, Ben Platt, More on New 'Pink House' Podcast
Sam Smith is launching a new podcast where they’ll interview some “revolutionary voices,” Rolling Stone can exclusively reveal. The Gloria singer will premiere their interview show, The Pink House, featuring conversations with Elliot Page, Gloria Estefan, Ben Platt, and more guests, on June 13. The Lemonada Media-produced podcast is named …
Read More »'The Floodgates Opened': How Paul Scheer Confronted Childhood Trauma in His New Memoir
If it’s true that comedy equals tragedy plus time, Paul Scheer has a serious advantage. While audiences may recognize him as the earnestly delusional Andre from The League or as the satirical action star of NTSF:SD:SUV::, Scheer’s past isn’t as funny as his work — as evidenced by his new …
Read More »'Pod Save America' Co-Host Jon Lovett to Compete on 'Survivor'
Pod Save America co-host and former Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett will take a break from podcasting in order to brave the outdoors and forge alliances on the next season of Survivor. The upcoming 47th (!) season of the reality competition was teased Wednesday night during the current season’s finale, and …
Read More »Jon Stewart Will Bring His 'Razor-Sharp Wit' to New 'Weekly Show' Podcast
Jon Stewart will be signing on for a new weekly podcast called The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart. On Thursday, Comedy Central announced that Stewart — who rejoined the Daily Show as the Monday night host — will host the new podcast when it premieres in June. The new weekly …
Read More »Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Will Break Down Every 'SNL' Short on New Podcast
Saturday Night Live fans looking to get a detailed breakdown on how “Dick in Box” got made are in luck — Seth Meyers and the Lonely Island trio of Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schafferwill be explaining the story behind every legendary SNL digital short they ever made in …
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