A member of the Oath Keepers militia who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy, admitting to charges he and others attempted to block the peaceful transfer of power by force. Joshua James, a 34-year-old veteran from Alabama, is the first member of …
Read More »Saweetie on Cher: 'What I Love Is That She Doesn't Give a F-k!'
For this year’s Icons & Influences issue, we asked 10 artists to pay tribute to the women who have shaped their sound, provided an example, and inspired them to break down barriers. Superstar-in-the-making Saweetie met Cher while doing a campaign for MAC Cosmetics. But the two artists’ connection — and …
Read More »Bartees Strange Bears the Brunt of His 'Heavy Heart'
Bartees Strange has returned with “Heavy Heart,” his debut single on 4AD. The video features Strange paying tribute to his father and grandfather by wearing their clothes — a floral button-down and cardigan — as the track builds to a crushing guitar riff. He’s accompanied by clowns and floral arrangements …
Read More »The War for the Wizarding World Heats Up in New 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' Trailer
Dumbledore enters the fray as the fate of the wizarding world hangs in the balance in the new trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. The film is set to open on April 15. The clip opens back at Hogwarts where Dumbledore (Jude Law) learns that the nefarious “Dark …
Read More »'Absolutely Terrifying': Kharkiv Waits as War Closes In
KHARKIV, UKRAINE — The anxiety gnaws at you every minute that you are awake and most of the minutes you are asleep. It jolts you out of dreams. I meet Ilya, 24, in line for the one supermarket that is open in the slushy snow and my hands are shaking …
Read More »Nordstrom's Limited-Edition BTS Merch Line Is Next Best Thing If You Can't Get Concert Merch
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. BTS proves that they’ve got every kind of concert-going fan in mind with specially-curated pieces for Nordstrom’s new BTS-themed merch collection. Dropping at Nordstrom on February 25, the …
Read More »Andre 3000 Brings His Flute to the 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Soundtrack
Nearly 50 songs make up the soundtrack for A24‘s next film, Everything Everywhere All at Once — and Andre 3000‘s flute is featured on four of them. On Wednesday, Feb. 23, the experimental trio Son Lux detailed the soundtrack album they helmed for the sci-fi comedy, which is set to …
Read More »Why I Think Higher Taxes on Cannabis Could Bolster Illegal Sales
The new year brought new taxes to the cannabis community, with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration announcing a tax hike on cannabis cultivation starting on January 1, 2022. However, from my perspective as executive chancellor of Oaksterdam University, this move could have a detrimental impact on the …
Read More »Brian Flores Lands Role on Pittsburgh Steelers Coaching Staff Amid NFL Lawsuit
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Saturday that they have hired Brian Flores — the former Miami Dolphins head coach who filed a lawsuit against the NFL and several teams earlier this month over racist hiring practices — as their new senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach. Flores joins a coaching staff lead by …
Read More »Kanye West Reveals 'Donda 2' Track List, Will Not Release the Album on Streaming
Fans will apparently not be listening to Kanye West‘s new album Donda 2 on any streaming platforms. The rapper confirmed he will exclusively debut the music via his Stem Player device before unveiling the album’s 22-song track list on Instagram a few hours later. West said in a lengthy statement …
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