Björk has cited the epidemic of gun violence in the U.S. as one of the reasons she has retreated back to her native Iceland. Speaking to Pitchfork ahead of her new album Fossora, Björk revealed that — after decades split living in New York and Iceland — the singer moved …
Read More »'Barbarian,' 'Pearl,' and Why It's a Great Moment to Be a Horror Fanatic
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: A woman is staying in a mysterious house. She hears a noise one night, which leads her to explore the house. Inevitably, she discovers the dwelling has a basement. (Don’t go in the basement.) She calls out, peering into the dimly lit …
Read More »Santigold Returns to Punk Roots in New Video for 'Fall First'
Santigold returns to her punk roots in the new visual for “Fall First,” the closing track on the singer’s recently released LP Spirituals. The “video vignette” keeps with the punk aesthetic in both its DIY approach — it was seemingly filmed with no budget, just a band playing in an …
Read More »Adam Levine's Cringey Sexts Were Born to Be Memes
Nobody would want their sexts entered into the public record, and thankfully, most of us will never suffer that humiliation. But if you’re Adam Levine, the married frontman of Maroon 5 who “crossed the line” (his words) in conversations with Instagram model Sumner Stroh, you might reasonably expect those lewd …
Read More »Ted Cruz Has Been Breathlessly Touting a Highway Project He Voted Against
Ted Cruz has spent September praising the expansion of Interstate 27 into a “Ports-to-Plains” corridor that will run vertically through Texas. He’s even gone so far as to say he “led” the effort to fund the project, both in a Sept. 1 address at Texas Tech University — video of …
Read More »Minnesota Nonprofit Accused of Buying Luxury Cars, Vacation Homes With Millions Meant to Feed Hungry Kids
Federal prosecutors have indicted 47 people in connection with an alleged fraud scheme that saw $250 million, meant to help feed hungry kids in Minnesota, instead go to luxury cars, commercial real estate, and vacation homes. The numerous charges were announced Tuesday, Sept. 20, with the Department of Justice unsealing …
Read More »'The Penis Thing': Jon Hamm Finally Addresses Rumors That He Doesn't Wear Underwear
After a decade, Jon Hamm has finally mustered up the courage to clear the air about an incredibly pressing personal matter that made its way to the public forum in 2013: whether or not he willingly wears underwear. Stopping by the Howard Stern Show, the actor pulled back the curtain …
Read More »Louisville Rapper EST Gee Lets the Music do the Talking
It’s a sunny day in New York City, but the lights are dim inside the restaurant Jue Lan in Manhattan, a go-to for industry dinners and celebrations, which may explain the casino lighting that permeates certain corners of the establishment. EST Gee and his two-person team aren’t celebrating in the …
Read More »Music Is Key to Storytelling in 'Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara' Excerpt
In Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara, longtime Rolling Stone contributor Emily Zemler takes a deep dive into how various beloved princesses became the cultural icons they are today, from Snow White’s lasting reign to newer, inspiring royalty like Moana. The book weaves interviews with historians and those who helped shape …
Read More »Latin Grammy Nominations Announced: Bad Bunny Leads With 10 Nods
Bad Bunny’s major year continues: The Puerto Rican artist received the most nominations for the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, which the Latin Recording Academy announced on Tuesday morning. Bad Bunny secured nods in several major categories: His song with Bomba Estereo, “Ojitos Lindos,” is nominated for Record of the …
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