Producer Scott Rudin announced on Tuesday that he is “stepping back” from his film and streaming projects in the wake of abuse allegations, as Variety reports. The news follows his announcement on Saturday that he would step away from his Broadway productions. In a statement on Tuesday, Rudin said he’s …
Read More »Morrissey on 'Simpsons' Mockery: 'In a World Obsessed With Hate Laws, There are None That Protect Me'
Hours after Morrissey‘s manager criticized the Simpsons‘mockery of the singer as “insulting,” the former Smiths frontman weighed in with a lengthy statement on his website. “The hatred shown towards me from the creators of The Simpsons is obviously a taunting lawsuit,” Morrissey wrote, “but one that requires more funding than …
Read More »See Eric Church, Darius Rucker, Ashley McBryde Talk Covid Vaccines in New Ad
Eric Church, Darius Rucker, and Ashley McBryde appear in an Ad Council public service announcement encouraging music fans to learn more about the Covid-19 vaccine and to get vaccinated so that live music can resume in earnest. “All these places that we stand in — the Ryman, the Opry House …
Read More »The Future of Sports Leagues: My 5 Considerations for Cannabis Brands Thinking About Sponsorship
One thing is clear: The cultural tide is shifting toward the acceptance of cannabis brands and products in the sports industry. With high-profile athletes like Rob Gronkowski, Mike Tyson, Al Harrington and Joe Montana attaching their names to cannabis and CBD brands, the writing is on the wall. Even the …
Read More »Brothers Osborne Plot Extensive North American Summer Tour
Brothers Osborne have confirmed a lengthy U.S. tour set to launch in mid-summer. The We’re Not for Everyone Tour, named for a track on their arena-ready third studio album Skeletons, will take the sibling duo to nearly 50 locations beginning in July. The trek gets underway July 29th in Philadelphia, …
Read More »Questlove to Publish New Book 'Music Is History'
Questlove has announced a new book, titled Music Is History, that will look back at the past 50 years through the “prism” of popular music. The Roots drummer’s latest book will focus on one song from each year between 1971 to 2021 and elucidate on how that track was informed …
Read More »The Best Duffel Bags for Every Trip
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Not every trip requires a wheeled carry-on or a tote bag — a reliable duffel bag is a great in-between option for daily commutes with room for a …
Read More »Harvey Weinstein Appeals Sexual Assault Convinction in New York
UPDATE (4/12): A grand jury indicted Harvey Weinstein on 11 counts of sexual assault, the Los Angeles Times reports. The indictment doesn’t feature any new charges and was reportedly part of a procedural move to skip a preliminary hearing and make sure the trial itself can move quickly (Covid-19 has …
Read More »See Kid Cudi Pay Tribute to Kurt Cobain, Chris Farley as 'SNL' Musical Guest
Kid Cudi paid tribute to both Kurt Cobain and Chris Farley during the rapper’s musical guest spot on the latest episode of Saturday Night Live. The rapper’s homage came in the form of his wardrobe choices: During “Tequila Shots,” Cudi donned an open green cardigan — like the one worn …
Read More »Tim McGraw Releases 'God Moves the Pen' From Expanded 'Here on Earth'
Tim McGraw will release two deluxe versions of his 2020 album Here on Earth, expanded with new songs and music videos. Here on Earth Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Video Edition will be available April 16th and both include the previously unreleased song “God Moves the Pen.” The Ultimate Edition of …
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