Bella, 11, sits in her chair, her left hand tapping a yellow joystick switch. She is animated, her blue eyes sparkling, her wavy hair bouncing as she moves her head. Yesterday, she went back to school for the first time, after five months of lockdown. She has a lot to …
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UPDATE (9/19): President Trump said Saturday that he has approved a deal “in concept” that places TikTok in the hands of U.S. companies Oracle and Walmart, which would let the app avoid a U.S. ban. In a statement to Rolling Stone, TikTok said that it is working with Oracle as …
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Unlike many of their peers, Kool & the Gang transitioned effortlessly into the 1980s, augmenting the funk-jazz fusion they pioneered with a smoother pop sound that yielded hits like“Celebration,” “Misled,” and “Fresh,” among many others. Much of that shift can be attributed to the hiring of vocalist James “J.T.” Taylor …
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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. If you’ve been searching for hand sanitizer and wipes, we’ve got some good news, and some questionable news. The good news: sites like Amazon have restocked their supply …
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In the music world, it’s not just the touring industry and summer festivals that have been impacted by the coronavirus: On a community level, the pandemic has hijacked countless music camps and education workshops nationwide. However, some organizations like the Otis Redding Foundation — which hosts the annual Otis Music …
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Fresh off the release of their comeback single, “100,” last month, K-pop act SuperM dropped their new single and video, “Tiger Inside,” on Tuesday. The moody, dubstep-inspired track will be included on SuperM’s debut full-length album, Super One, due out September 25th. “Tiger Inside” was first teased during SuperM’s “Beyond …
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TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer has stepped down just three months after joining, the company has confirmed to Rolling Stone.Mayer’s resignation comes as TikTok’s future remains uncertain as President Trump has repeatedly explored a potential ban of the Chinese-owned app in the U.S. over alleged national security threats. Mayer announced his …
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Watchmen — easily the best and most timelyTV show of the last year — was the big winner at today’s announcement of the 2020 Primetime Emmy Award nominations. The comic book adaptation’s tale of superheroes battling (or, in some cases, reinforcing) white supremacy landed a whopping 26 nominations. That’s the …
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Ahead of the premiere of Don’t Look Deeper on Monday, Catherine Hardwicke discusses directing the Quibi series in the latest episode of Rolling Stone’s “The Breakdown.” “It is a very provocative tale about technology and self-discovery,” Hardwicke says in the opening of the clip. “What makes you human? How deep …
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The Allman Betts Band — the jam-rock group featuring Allman Brothers Band progeny Devon Allman and Duane Betts — covered their fathers’ “Midnight Rider” during their “Saturday Sessions” performance on CBS This Morning. Performing from the stage of Solana Beach, California’s Belly Up venue, the group — which also boasts …
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