The new Showtime drama Yellowjackets is Lord of the Flies meets Lost meets Alive meets It meets the collected works of Megan Abbott. Many of its influences already overlap, and thus work together well. The ones that don’t can at times combine to create something that feels new and potent, …
Read More »40 Watt Sun Raise the Emotional Stakes While Turning Down the Volume on New Chamber-Folk Epic
“The Spaces in Between,” the new single by 40 Watt Sun, rolls in gently, with sparse guitar, brushed drums, and a wistful piano line — and sticks to that chamber-folky dynamic throughout its 10-minute run time. If this is your first exposure to the musical world of the band’s leader, …
Read More »Serena Isioma Battles a 'Broken World' in 'Crying in the Club' Video
Serena Isioma’s single “Sensitive,” released last year, sounded like a gleeful revenge plot. Isioma taunted guys who were “always tryna take my shit.” “How you gon’ feel when I go take your bitch?” they warned. The song became popular on TikTok — users enjoyed flipping off the camera as Isioma …
Read More »He Scored the First Platinum Hit. 45 Years Later, His Family Is Fighting for Every Penny
Fonda Bryant wanted to know what had changed. One of nine heirs to the late R&B singer Johnnie Taylor, Bryant had spent the past decade attempting to navigate an inscrutable labyrinth of royalty statements and corporate jargon. Though he never earned the enduring acclaim of contemporaries like Aretha Franklin and …
Read More »2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Stuns With Surprise Guests, Magical Performances
Paul McCartney is not an easy man to impress, but a little over four hours into the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony — which saw surprise appearances from Dave Chappelle, Eminem, and Jennifer Lopez, along with incredible performances by Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Carole King, …
Read More »Zayn Malik Pleads No Contest to Harassment Charges Tied to Yolanda Hadid Incident
Zayn Malik pleaded no contest to four counts of harassment in relation to a September dispute involving his now-former partner Gigi Hadid and her mother, Yolanda. Per the court documents filed in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the harassment charges were listed as a summary offense, which is not as severe as …
Read More »Ron DeSantis, Who Once Mandated a Vaccine Registry for Kids, Sues Biden Admin. Over Vaccine Mandate
The state of Florida is suing the Biden administration over a vaccine mandate for federal contractors, just the latest in the Republican governor’s ongoing war with the White House over Covid-19 precautions. Governor Ron DeSantis, who has been threatening to take Biden to court over the mandate for weeks, and …
Read More »'Rust' Assistant Director Linked to Injury of 74-year-old Actress on 'Freedom's Path'
Before Dave Halls was fired from the set of the upcoming film Freedom’s Path in 2019, following the unexpected discharge of a firearm, two other people suffered on-set injuries that raised red flags about the assistant director’s attention to safety, a crew member tells Rolling Stone. Quinton Rodriguez, a first …
Read More »Travis Scott Unveils Stacked Astroworld Fest 2021 Lineup Featuring Young Thug, Tame Impala, Bad Bunny, SZA
Travis Scott has shared the full lineup for his upcoming music festival Astroworld, which takes place on November 5th and 6th this fall. The “Sicko Mode” rapper will headline with appearances from Tame Impala, Bad Bunny, SZA, 21 Savage, Baby Keem, Earth, Wind & Fire, and more. “November come won’t …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. With the rise of remote work, you can set up your office virtually anywhere. But whether you’re taking Zoom calls at the park or copywriting at the coffee …
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