Billy Porter chatted with Trevor Noah onThe Daily Show this week about staying creative and politically engaged during the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. “I am taking a break, I am learning what self-care is, I am learning what boundaries are, I am learning what balance is,” thePose actor said. …
Read More »Jerry Stiller, Comedian of 'Seinfeld' Fame, Dead at 92
Jerry Stiller — perhaps best known for playing George’s father Frank Costanza on Seinfeld — has died at the age of 92. His son, actor Ben Stiller, confirmed the news on Monday morning via Twitter. “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes,” the …
Read More »Music At Home: Late-Night Brooding Soundtrack
Remember going out at night? Those were different times. But late-night brooding can be the perfect time to lose yourself in music. And these songs are a perfect soundtrack to get lost in, for those long, moody evenings on your own. As part of Rolling Stone’s new weekly playlist series, …
Read More »Grammy Museum, Digital Drag Fest Announce Celebration of LGBTQ+ Songwriters
The Grammy Museum has partnered with Producer Entertainment Group’s Digital Drag Fest to host Writing With Pride, a day of panels in performances in celebration of LGBTQ+ songwriters and performers. RuPaul’s Drag Race and Drag Race All Stars winners Alaska, Jinkx Monsoon, and Trixie Mattel will participate alongside pop secret …
Read More »Watch Metallica Perform Social Distanced Version of 'Blackened'
Metallica dropped a social distanced rendition of their song “Blackened” Friday, with each member of the band performing from their respective homes. “Here’s a little something we cooked up over the last few days,” the band said of the video. “Hope you’re all safe & sound. Have a great weekend.” …
Read More »Trump Praises Coronavirus Response as American Death Toll Eclipses That of Vietnam War
As the number of Americans who have died from complications arising from COVID-19 continues to climb, President Trump has relished spinning the nation’s struggle to contain the virus as a “war” against an “invisible enemy.” The same language has long been used to describe America’s ill-fated involvement in the Vietnam …
Read More »Meet Mindy Segal, the Chicago Chef Infusing Haute Gummies With Weed
On a recent pre-pandemic night in February, Mindy’s HotChocolate in Chicago was buzzing for a unique “Flavor Trip” tasting event. Industry folks and influencers mingled between exquisite stations, each offering a distinct, fruit-forward pairing. At the setup near the entrance, a rich black-cherry cobbler with fresh cream mirrored the burst …
Read More »Iggy Pop Pays Tribute to Punk Style Icon Jimmy Webb: 'Proust in Streetwear'
Iggy Pop paid tribute to Jimmy Webb — the punk style icon and New York City boutique owner beloved by rock royalty — in a statement to Rolling Stone following Webb’s death Tuesday at the age of 62. “Jimmy was a ragged ray of sunshine in a world that’s getting …
Read More »Watch Dolly Parton Sing Kenny Rogers' 'Sweet Music Man'
Country Music Hall of Fame legend Kenny Rogers was celebrated Wednesday night with the first broadcast of CMT Giants: Kenny Rogers, a benefit for the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. The special, which aired on CMT, featured intimate at-home performances of songs for which the pop-country singer was well-known, and included …
Read More »Social Distancing With Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson: Face Masks, Farming and Friendship
As the world fights a pandemic, we reached out to some of our favorite artists with three questions about these unprecedented times. Here’s what Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, who is currently in the midst of rescheduling tour dates, had to say. What are you doing with your unexpected time …
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