If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re feeling achy or feel your body temperature spike, you may have a fever. But that old hand-to-forehead method your mom used to use, won’t cut it …
Read More »The Black Keys, Gorillaz to Release Exclusives for Record Store Day
Warner Records have announced several exclusive vinyl releases for part one of this year’s Record Store Day on Saturday, August 29th. The Black Keys will be releasing a 2x black vinyl 45 RPM disc version of their ninth album,Let’s Rock, pressed on two 180 gram discs, housed in a deluxe …
Read More »Trump's Postmaster General Faces Accusations of His Very Own Form of Voter Suppression
WASHINGTON — Louis DeJoy, the logistics expert and Republican mega-donor who now serves as the Postmaster General, made his debut appearance before Congress on Friday. Senate Democrats grilled DeJoy on the recent delays in mail delivery and DeJoy’s plans to overhaul the Postal Service’s operations. While most Senate Republicans came …
Read More »It Was Time For That Speech
We have a tradition of addressing politicians by their honorifics after they have left office, and it has always made me a bit uneasy. Walking up to former officials and saying “Mr. Mayor” or “Congresswoman” or “Mr. President,” when they are now everyday citizens again, confers a certain unintended royalty …
Read More »Samantha Bee Examines Lack of Diversity in Journalism on 'Full Frontal'
Samantha Bee tackled the lack of diversity in journalism on the latest episode of Full Frontal, where the host was joined by a trio of journalists — including Rolling Stone Senior Politics Writer Jamil Smith — to discuss the issue. “Unfortunately, like most things, there’s a race problem in journalism, …
Read More »Inside the Long, Strange Trip of 'Bill & Ted'
It’s taken three decades, relentless pressure from the hardcore fan community, and a box-office phenomenon known as the “Keanuassaince,” but Bill and Ted, the time-traveling heavy-metal enthusiasts who embarked on their first excellent adventure as high schoolers in 1989, are finally returning to theaters this summer. When we last saw …
Read More »John Ratzenberger, Who Played Mailman Cliff on 'Cheers,' Has a Plan to Help USPS
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 »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 »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 »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 …
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