Following six weeks of damning testimony, closing arguments and deliberation, a jury found R. Kelly guilty in the singer’s Brooklyn federal trial on Monday, where Kelly faced charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. After being found guilty on all counts, Kelly faces a minimum of 10 years in prison and …
Read More »If 'Dems Are in Disarray,' Blame Corporate Cash
WASHINGTON — Headed into one of the most important votes of Joe Biden’s presidency, a small band of moderate Democrats with corporate backing are demanding the House plow ahead with a $1 trillion infrastructure deal even if it casts doubt over the sweeping $3.5 trillion bill that would enact much …
Read More »How to Get Different Audiences to Hear Your Music
Music is the language of the soul. So, how do you get the music you created out there for different audiences to hear? Outside of record, gig, stream, share, like, what else is there? Let me share two scenarios that happened recently that might shed some light on the subject. …
Read More »An Animated Jarvis Cocker Stars in Very Wes Anderson Music Video for 'The French Dispatch'
Wes Anderson has directed a music video for Jarvis Cocker‘s take on “Aline,” off the musician’s new album inspired by upcoming film The French Dispatch. The song is a fresh version of Christophe’s 1966 French tune. The music video features animation from illustrator Javi Aznarez and depicts Cocker’s character, known …
Read More »The Disappearance of Kristin Smart: What Happened and What's Next
Nineteen-year-old Cal Poly student Kristin Smart went missing after a campus party 25 years ago, and, this summer, her case is finally getting its day in court. In April, Paul Flores, 44, was arrested on one count of murder in connection to the case, and his father, Ruben Flores, 80, …
Read More »Beats vs. Apple: Which of These Audio Giants Has the Best Gear In Town?
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Deciding between Apple or Beats headphones is like trying to choose a favorite child — near impossible. That being said, both are noteworthy opponents who have put out …
Read More »Billie Eilish, Radiohead Urge Climate Action in 'Code Red Congress' Campaign
A diverse group of artists, celebrities, and influencers — including Billie Eilish, Radiohead, and Leonardo DiCaprio — have launched a day of social media action to push Congress to pass strong climate provisions in the Build Back Better budget legislation. Using the hashtags #CodeRedClimate and #CodeRedCongress, the artists are urging …
Read More »RS Recommends: The Best Military Boots to Buy Online Right Now
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Military boots are for everyone. The beefy, protective kicks have meandered their way through alternative fashion scenes over the decades, but now the best army boots can be …
Read More »Watch Leon Bridges, Jon Batiste Soundtrack Emmy 'In Memoriam' Segment
During the 2021 Emmy Awards, Leon Bridges enlisted Jon Batiste to perform a powerful rendition of “River” from Bridges’ 2015 album Coming Home. The musicians teamed up for the In Memoriam segment of the evening to pay tribute to those who died in the last year, including Alex Trebek, Cicely …
Read More »Lil Durk Goes from 'Broke Dirk to Big Dirk' in Remix of H.E.R., Lil Baby's 'Find a Way'
H.E.R. has enlisted Lil Durk for a remix of her Lil Baby-assisted “Find a Way.” The original song appears on H.E.R.’s debut studio album, Back of My Mind, which arrived in June. Lil Durk’s verse discusses his come-up in Chicago, adding to the song’s themes to “never let the paper …
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