John Ratzenberger — the actor best known for playing the affable mailman Cliff Clavin on Cheers —was enlisted to record a Cameo video urging people to support the United States Postal Service. The video happened to be commissioned by Tim Kasher, the punk stalwart best known for fronting bands like …
Read More »Burna Boy and Stormzy Are a Formidable Team on 'Real Life'
In January, “Own It,” a skipping, hummable collaboration between the English rapper Stormzy and the Nigerian singer Burna Boy, reached Number One on the U.K. charts. The two reunite on “Real Life,” a highlight that appears near the end of Burna Boy’s new album, Twice as Tall. The track endears …
Read More »RS Latin Music Picks: Week of August 10th
Could your weekend playlist use a little more seasoning? Rolling StoneLatinselects some of the best new music releases from Latin America, Spain and Portugal.Keep track of the latest in Latin via our playlist on Spotify. Natti Natasha, Danna Paola, Ally Brooke and Greeicy’s Selena Tribute at the 2020 Premios Juventud …
Read More »Naomie Harris, Brian Eno Team Up for Animated Short 'Extinction Emergency'
Naomie Harris and Brian Eno have joined forces for Extinction Emergency, and Why We Must Act Now, an animated short about the climate and ecological crisis. Harris does voiceover for the explainer, while Eno provides the score. “You are an amazing human being,” the actress says in the opening of …
Read More »Trevor Noah Reacts to Joe Biden's Decision to Pick Kamala Harris for Vice President
Trevor Noah marked Joe Biden’s selection of Kamala Harris as his vice president pick on Tuesday’s episode of The Daily Show. “Say what you want about Joe, but the man went black and he’s not going back,” Noah joked. “I’m impressed that Biden picked Kamala even after she destroyed him …
Read More »Micky Dolenz Plots Solo Record of Michael Nesmith Covers
Micky Dolenz has been singing songs written by his fellow Monkee Michael “Nez” Nesmith since his earliest days in the group — when producers pegged tunes like “Mary Mary” for inclusion on their TV show and studio albums. And, later this year, Dolenz is taking his love for Nez’s songs …
Read More »White House Asked If Trump Could Be Added to Mount Rushmore
In 2019, White House aides reached out to the governor of South Dakota and asked about the process of adding additional presidents to Mount Rushmore, a Republican official familiar with the conversation told the New York Times. So, when the president arrived last month for his July fourth festivities, the …
Read More »Gilda's Club Announces Charity Releases From Fitz and the Tantrums, Twin Peaks, More
Gilda’s Club NYC, the non-profit organization for cancer patients and their families, has announced their seventh annual Ten Bands, One Cause lineup of pink vinyl releases in partnership with the Orchard. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the lineup for this year will be reduced to four bands, each putting out …
Read More »The Who Announce Vintage Concert Series on YouTube
The Who may have been forced to delay their 2020 tour plans due to the pandemic, but they’re trying to make it up to fans by launching Join Together @ Home on YouTube this weekend. It’s a six-week series that will showcase “live and rarely seen footage, mini videos and …
Read More »Troye Sivan Sings to His Inner 'Rager Teenager!' on New Song
Troye Sivan continues his new song streak with the dreamy new track “Rager Teenager!” off his upcoming EP In a Dream, due out on August 21. Sharing the track on Instagram, Sivan said “the song is dedicated to myself.” The singer’s latest celebration of youth is full of longing for …
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