WASHINGTON —The Forever War might at last be coming to an end. On Wednesday, the news leaked out that President Biden planned to announce that American troops would fully withdraw from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. To hear the Biden administration tell it, this will not be a partial exit …
Read More »Pharoah Sanders, Floating Points' Album 'Promises' to Soundtrack New Film
The acclaimed new album Promises from jazz great Pharoah Sanders, electronic musician Floating Points, and the London Symphony Orchestra will be part of a new film that explores artist Julie Mehretu’s 2003 painting, Congress. The film, Promises: Through Congress, will premiere virtually April 24th at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT …
Read More »'You Met a Leprechaun': Read Rickie Lee Jones' Surreal Van Morrison Meetup in Book Excerpt
By 1983, Rickie Lee Jones had had her share of surreal experiences. Her debut album, 1979’s Rickie Lee Jones, had transformed her into America’s leading boho pop star, thanks to its hit “Chuck E.’s in Love.” She’d made the cover of Rolling Stone, and herfollowup record, 1981’s Pirates, was one …
Read More »Cheap Trick Go Through the Motions on 'In Another World'
It’s hard to tell if Cheap Trick still want you to want them, since a lot of In Another World, the band’s 20th full-length, fails to launch. Sure, there are the big choruses, bigger guitar riffs, and smart-alecky Nielsenisms that their die-hard cult craves, but at the same time, songs …
Read More »Gary Numan Warns of Climate Disaster in 'Saints and Liars' Video
Gary Numan warns of devastating climate change and the hypocrisy of religion in the new video for “Saints and Liars,” the latest single from the new wave pioneer’s upcoming album Intruder. “‘Saints and Liars’ is the earth drawing attention to our blind faith in religion, in a fictitious God, who …
Read More »The Best Hair Dryers At Every Price Point
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Investing in a hair dryer is more important than you realize. They’re not just for salons or fancy hairstyles or even long hair, either. A good hair dryer …
Read More »Arlo Parks Showcases Intimate Single 'Hope' on 'Corden'
Arlo Parks virtually stopped by The Late Late Show to perform her single “Hope” and to chat with host James Corden about her recent success. The taped performance features Parks accompanied by her band as she gives an emotional rendition of “Hope,” which dropped earlier this year and appears on …
Read More »How to Cope With Loss: Yahoo Answers Is Shutting Down
Yahoo Answers, one of the internet’s most storied and often strange repositories of queries and advice, will shut down on May 4th. Posting on Yahoo Answers will be discontinued on April 20th, and after May 4th, Yahoo Answers will no longer be accessible, with the URL redirecting to Yahoo’s homepage. …
Read More »Shawn Mendes, Halle Berry, Tapped for New Alkaline Water Brand Campaign
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Shawn Mendes, Halle Berry and The Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo are among the artists tapped for a new campaign with alkaline water brand, Flow. Launched this week to …
Read More »Dionne Warwick Announces 'At Home With You' Livestream Concerts
Dionne Warwick, the newly anointed Queen of Twitter, will jump from social media to livestreaming with Dionne at Home With You, a pair of shows that the singer will stage on Mandolin. Warwick will stage her first-ever livestream concerts on April 4th (Easter) and May 9th (Mother’s Day), with the …
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