The Jeffrey Epstein story has all the trappings of a salacious news story: power, wealth, sex, abuse, celebrity, and corruption. But even though we know most of the details of Epstein’s fall from grace, culminating in his 2019 prison suicide under mysterious circumstances, we know relatively little about the man …
Read More »Slipknot Plan Online Knotfest With Streaming Concerts and Interviews
Slipknot will host an online edition of their annual Knotfest with concerts and interviews featuring Slipknot, Underoath, and Code Orange. The program will start on Knotfest.com at 3 p.m. PT on May 29th. The band will stream its 2019 headlining set from Belgium’s Graspop Festival, which it played shortly before …
Read More »New Research Explains Why Boomers Share So Much Fake News
When it comes to who’s more likely to share misinformation online, there are a few usual suspects: the MAGA hat-toting uncle, the anti-vaxxer former bandmate who spends hours going on Facebook Live and ranting in front of the Microsoft office, the kooky aunt espousing wackadoo theories about JFK, Jr. But …
Read More »Mail-in Voting Triggers an Unhinged Trump Rant
Seemingly terrified of losing his reelection bid at least in part due to mail-in voting, President Trump continued to be dishonest about the process’s legitimacy in a tweet so packed with lies it’s surprising he was able to fit them all within the character count. Trump’s Sunday morning factless tweet …
Read More »These Robes Are Perfect for Staying Warm and Cozy All Weekend Long
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Nothing says luxury quite like a good bathrobe. While a bathrobe (also known as a “housecoat” or “dressing gown”) used to be a transitional piece you threw on …
Read More »RS Charts: Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber's 'Stuck With U' Tops the RS 100
Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber‘s “Stuck With U” takes Number One on this week’s Top 100 Song’s Chart, narrowly edging out Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s “Gooba” in a tight and hotly contested race. While “Gooba” led the chart most of last week, “Stuck With U” pulled ahead with more than 100,000 digital …
Read More »Arca Announces New Album 'Kick I,' Shares Demonic Video for 'Time'
Electronic artist Arca has announced her new albumKick I, to be released digitally on June 26th and vinyl/CD on July 17th via XL Recordings. The LP will feature collaborations with Björk, Rosalía, Sophie and Shygirl. Arca shared the first single fromKick I, “Time,” on Wednesday, accompanied by a music video …
Read More »Roger Waters: 'David Gilmour Thinks He Is Pink Floyd and That I'm Irrelevant'
Roger Waters took aim at his former Pink Floyd bandmate David Gilmour in a video Tuesday, claiming that the singer and guitarist would not allow him to use the band’s website or social media to promote his own work. “Nothing from me is on the website — I am banned …
Read More »Rosanne Cash to Receive MacDowell Medal for Contributions to American Culture
Rosanne Cash has won the 2021 Edward MacDowell Medal, though the prize ceremony in her honor won’t take place until August 8th, 2021 due to the coronavirus. Named after the composer Edward MacDowell, the MacDowell Medal honors artists who have made significant contributions to American culture. Previous winners include Georgia …
Read More »Future Sounds Like He Finally Found a Good Therapist
For years, Future’s music has been about chasing highs. In Nayvadius Wilburn’s world, the addictions may change, but everything else stays the same. Sometimes the drugs are the work of Big Pharma: Comethazine, Codeine, Xanax, Percocet, Adderall. Other times the substance is universal: conquering heartbreak, purging childhood scars, escaping poverty. …
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