Grimes is taking the phrase “selling out” to a very literal extreme. That’s the title of her first online art exhibition, presented by Gallery Platform Los Angeles (May 28th through June 3rd) and Maccarone Los Angeles (May 28th through August 31st). But amid all the photographs, drawings, sketches, and other …
Read More »Stephen Colbert Leads Virtual 'Bloomsday' Event Celebrating James Joyce's 'Ulysses'
Stephen Colbert will appear during a virtual marathon reading of James Joyce’s masterpiece Ulysses, hosted by the New York venue Symphony Space. The event will take place June 16th, which is known as “Bloomsday,” as Ulysses takes place over the course of one day, June 16th, 1904, and the book’s …
Read More »ESPN+ is Streaming Michael Jordan's Best Games, After Success of 'The Last Dance'
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Fresh off the success of its Michael Jordan documentary, The Last Dance, ESPN is launching a slate of exclusive MJ-themed programming on its streaming service, ESPN+. The site, …
Read More »Comedian's Skit About Governor Cuomo and His Daughter Nets Praise From Colbert, Alec Baldwin
While late-night comedians may be chafing under the constrictions of the coronavirus pandemic — having no live audience is a challenge — many comedians who use social media as their primary medium are thriving. Takeactor-comedian Maria DeCotis, who recently posted a brief skit to Twitter in which she plays New …
Read More »'Better Call Saul' Season 5 Finale Recap: Survival Skills
Better Call Saul just concluded its fifth, and best, season. A review of the finale, “Something Unforgivable,” coming up just as soon as I show you the surprise in my frunk… “Am I bad for you?” —Jimmy What if we’re looking at this all wrong? We’ve assumed for a long …
Read More »Beatles Medley to Soundtrack Empire State Building's Music-to-Light Show Tonight
A medley of the Beatles classics will soundtrack the Empire State Building’s latest music-to-light show at midnight tonight, April 11th. The light show coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Beatles breakup. iHeartMedia and Empire State Realty Trust’s latest weekend light show features “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)” …
Read More »Watch David Bowie's Eerie, Rare Video for 'Repetition '97'
A distorted, goateed David Bowie appears in the rare video for “Repetition,” a 1997 version of the Lodger track. The song appears on his upcoming LP ChangesNowBowie, a Record Store Day 2020 release. Titled “Repetition ’97,” the video was filmed at the Earthling tour rehearsals in Hartford, Connecticut, by Tim …
Read More »Hayley Williams Isn't Afraid Anymore
In the spring of 2017, Hayley Williams moved into the first home where she’d ever lived alone. Earlier that year, she had finished recording After Laughter, her fifth album with Paramore, and broken up with her longtime partner, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert. “Half of me was very drawn …
Read More »Why the World Health Organization's Response to COVID-19 Is Crucial to the Future of Public Health
It’s usually not a good sign for humanity when the World Health Organization is in the news. There may not be a better indicator of how 2020 is shaping up than the weeks-long flurry of headlines featuring the U.N. agency tasked with coordinating the global response to infectious disease outbreaks. …
Read More »Bikini Kill, Neutral Milk Hotel, Snail Mail Demand Musicians' Unemployment Benefits
Bikini Kill, Neutral Milk Hotel, Snail Mail, Speedy Ortiz, and others have signed an open letter to Congress and state governments demanding unemployment benefits for self-employed workers in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. “While all workers are suffering right now, musicians, touring workers, DJs, and other gig economy workers are …
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