Nearly 40 years after Robert B. Weide wrote a letter to Kurt Vonnegut asking for permission to make a documentary, Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time will finally see its release in summer 2021. Co-directed by Don Argott, the film captures two decades of footage shot between 1988 and 2007, when …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, Prince Harry to Appear at Virtual 'Stand Up for Heroes' Event
The annual Stand Up for Heroes benefit is going virtual this year and Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, Prince Harry, Tiffany Haddish, Brad Paisley, Ray Romano, Patti Scialfa, Sheryl Crow, Nate Bargatze, Ronny Chieng, Jeannie Gaffigan, Mickey Guyton, and Iliza Shlesinger are all making appearances. The benefit will air Wednesday, November …
Read More »Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard Says He's Tested Positive for Covid-19
Updated: Florida Georgia Line will not be performing on Wednesday’s CMA Awards, following the Covid-19 diagnosis of FGL member Tyler Hubbard. In a statement, the CMA said Hubbard was never on site for rehearsals prior to his positive test: “It does reassure us that our protocols are working… Most importantly, …
Read More »'Useful Idiots': Glenn Greenwald on Lessons from the Election, Leaving the Intercept and More
In the latest socially distanced episode of our Useful Idiots podcast, hosts Matt Taibbi and Katie Halper are joined by none other than newly-freelance journalist Glenn Greenwald. [Editor’s note: This episode was taped on November 5th, the Thursday after Election Night.] Matt and Katie take a deep dive into how …
Read More »Slipknot's Knotfest Plans Pulse of the Maggots Fest to Spotlight Rising Bands
Slipknot‘s annual Knotfest will shine a light on rising hard-rock and metal bands at a virtual festival this fall that they’ve dubbed Pulse of the Maggots Fest. The title comes from “Pulse of the Maggots,” a song off Slipknot’s 2004 album, Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses). The free event, which …
Read More »TikTok Is Becoming a Vector of Election Violence Rumors
In the lead-up to Election Night, most coverage has focused on how platforms like Facebook and Twitter are working to prevent election-related misinformation and disinformation, in an effort to avoid a repeat of what happened in 2016. One platform, however, has largely avoided scrutiny, despite already serving as host to …
Read More »These Leather Keychains Are an Easy EDC Upgrade
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The devil is in the details when it comes to personal style. That’s why your everyday carry – wallet, pocket knife, etc. – is so important. Elegant details …
Read More »Sean Connery: The Craggy Charisma of the Last Real Movie Star
Let’s raise a farewell glass to one of the all-time greats, Sean Connery. Even though the legendary Scottish actor turned 90 this summer, his death still feels like a shock, just because Connery seemed like he’d stick around forever — a giant oak towering over other stars, showing them up …
Read More »Trailers of the Week: 'The Crown,' 'Saved by the Bell,' 'Zappa,' and More
The Crown, Season Four As the new season nears, we get deeper glimpses into the new forces entering Queen Elizabeth’s life: Margaret Thatcher (Gillian Anderson) and Diana Spencer (Emma Corrin). We see Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) give Thatcher a warning as to not make enemies out of “left, right and …
Read More »Major Lazer's 'Music is the Weapon' is Stale Global-Minded Pop
With all the Covid-induced travel restrictions, it is fitting that Diplo resigned himself to a bit of domestic tourism; earlier this year, he stormed Nashville with the release of his country album Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley, Chapter 1: Snake Oil, his bid to recast himself as a Red Dead Redemption …
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