Pride Live has announced its fourth annual Stonewall Day, a global campaign to elevate awareness and support the legacy of the Stonewall riots and LGBTQ+ activism. Adam Lambert, on behalf of his Feel Something Foundation, will host a virtual Stonewall Day 2021 celebration on Sunday, June 6th, where he will …
Read More »Democrats' Choice: End the Filibuster or Watch McConnell Win (Again)
When it comes to torpedoing a newly elected Democratic president, Mitch McConnell has plenty of experience. In 2009, President Barack Obama took the White House with a landslide victory, sky-high approval ratings, and massive majorities in the House and Senate. After a lofty campaign and a disastrous George W. Bush …
Read More »'In & Of Itself' Review: Derek DelGaudio Uses Your Illusions
Derek DelGaudio would like to tell you the truth — an odd thing for an illusionist to say, much less in the beginning of a show. It’s the first clue that something seems unique here. That, and the 690 cards in the lobby, each of which start with the phrase …
Read More »Netflix Renews 'Bridgerton' for Second Season
Less than a month after its premiere, Netflix has announced the renewal of Bridgerton,the Shonda Rhimes-produced romance series, for a second season. Per a letter from Lady Whistledown — a high-society gossip writer narrated by Julie Andrews — the series will go into production this spring.“The ton are abuzz with …
Read More »Foo Fighters Call Upon the Youth in 'Waiting on a War' Video
Foo Fighters have released an emotional music video for “Waiting on a War,” the newest single from the band’s upcoming album, Medicine at Midnight. Dave Grohl has stated that “Waiting on a War” was inspired by a conversation with his 11-year-old daughter: “Last fall, as I was driving my daughter …
Read More »RS Charts: Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' Breaks RS 100 Record at Number One
Olivia Rodrigo‘s “Drivers License” speeds to the top of the Rolling Stone Top 100 Songs Chart with the biggest-ever debut in RS 100 history. “Drivers License,” Rodrigo’s debut single, pulled in 568,700 song units, the highest unit total in the chart’s history. Rodrigo breaks the record previously held by Cardi …
Read More »David Johansen on Losing Sylvain Sylvain: 'I Have a Heavy Weight On My Chest'
The death of New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain after a long battle with cancer means that frontman David Johansen is now the last surviving member of the pioneering proto-punk band. He’s spent the past 24 hours since the news broke reflecting on his five-decade relationship Sylvain and reading fan …
Read More »Finneas Rips Through Rousing 'Can't Wait to Be Dead' on 'Colbert'
Finneas performed his recent single, “Can’t Wait to Be Dead,” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Thursday, January 14th. For the performance, the musician and his small backing band set up in a giant warehouse space with an exceedingly large American flag hanging from the rafters. The track boasts …
Read More »Sia, Burna Boy Release Animated, Anthropomorphic Video for 'Hey Boy'
Sia and Burna Boy have released a new animated music video for their upbeat single “Hey Boy.” Directed by Rafatoon and created by the Dreambear production company, the visual for “Hey Boy” takes its cues fromWho Framed Roger Rabbit?,A Goofy Movie, and other Eighties and Nineties Disney cartoons. Sia is …
Read More »More Songs Are Going Platinum Than Ever Before
On Wednesday, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) launched its inaugural “Class Of” campaign, which the organization will use to celebrate artists who earned first-time U.S. certifications in a given year. In announcing the 2020 class, it revealed that 53 artists scored their first gold or platinum awards. 32 …
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