Documentary filmmaker Brent Hodge tries to parse the infuriating complexities of Martin Shkreli, and dig into the already evil system he exploited for his own gain, in the new trailer for Pharma Bro. The trailer offers a broad-strokes overview of Shkreli’s rise to infamy, from his decision to price gouge …
Read More »The iPhone Doesn't Have a Headphone Jack — Use These Wireless Earbuds to Pair With It Instead
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Apple is set to announce a new iPhone at an event planned for September 14, and for the second year in a row it won’t be including a …
Read More »'Scenes From a Marriage': Watching a Relationship Crumble in Real Time
Most episodes of HBO’s new limited series Scenes From a Marriage begin with an odd meta device, where we are watching stars Jessica Chastain or Oscar Isaac arriving on set, interacting with crew members who are wearing full Covid protective gear, studying dialogue and notes on their phones, and getting …
Read More »Leslie Odom Jr. Fights the Power
T he Sixties have been good to Leslie Odom Jr. Earlier this year, the Hamilton alum was nominated for two Oscars for his work in the 1964-set One Night in Miami: one for his performance as legendary singer Sam Cooke, the other for co-writing the original song “Speak Now.” And …
Read More »Bo Burnham's 'Inside (The Songs)' Sets Physical Release
Over six months after Bo Burnham’s pandemic-era comedy special Inside premiered on Netflix and digital music streaming services, the special’s soundtrack will finally see a physical release in December. Inside (The Songs) arrives on CD and vinyl on December 3rd; the album is available to pre-order now in a variety …
Read More »Brian Setzer on the Art of Writing Car Songs and What Made 'Rock This Town' Slap
Car songs are a must on any Brian Setzer album. His latest, Gotta Have the Rumble, is no exception — it opens with the one-two punch of the racer’s taunt “Checkered Flag” and the noir-ish “Smash Up on Highway One.” But the singer, guitarist, and co-founder of rockabilly heroes the …
Read More »Flashback: Pearl Jam Play an Acoustic 'Sometimes' in 1996
Last Friday marked the 30th anniversary of Pearl Jam‘s Ten, causing many Generation X–ers to reflect on their lives and lament the cruel passage of time. Less remarked upon was the fact that that day was also the 25th anniversary of No Code. The 1996 LP was the band’s first …
Read More »Max Romeo Remembers Lee 'Scratch' Perry: 'A Genius in the Truest Sense of the Word'
Max Romeo, the reggae singer who worked with Lee “Scratch” Perry on their classic 1976 album War Ina Babylon, spoke to Rolling Stone to pay tribute to his friend and collaborator following Perry’s death Sunday at the age of 85. “The first thing is, he was truly a producer; he …
Read More »Donald Trump's Legal Troubles: A Guide
Donald Trump is no stranger to legal trouble, but it’s never been anything he couldn’t solve with his checkbook. Just after he won the White House, Trump agreed to pay $25 million to settle charges that Trump University swindled thousands of students. He later paid another $2 million for misusing …
Read More »Watch the Eagles Play 'Hotel California' at First Show Since Start of Pandemic
The Eagles played their first gig since the start of the pandemic at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. The tour was originally slated to begin on Sunday, but Hurricane Henri forced them to scramble and bump it back two nights. Here’s fan-shot video of “Hotel California,” which …
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