Georgia prosecutors pursuing a criminal investigation against former president Donald Trump for trying to influence the 2020 election are eyeing a call Sen. Lindsey Graham made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger as part of that probe, the Washington Post reported Friday. The call took place 10 days after …
Read More »Hear Poolside's Sunny Remix of Billy Idol's 'Eyes Without a Face'
Los Angeles chillwave band Poolside has released a remix of Billy Idol‘s “Eyes Without a Face.” The Poolside version stays close to the original recording — from Idol’s second album, 1983’s Rebel Yell — keeping Perri Lister on backing vocals while adding lush, languid beats. “I’m flattered that Poolside chose …
Read More »Rauw Alejandro Is Ready to Take on the World
The 2020 Latin Grammys opened with a splashy, star-studded homage to the salsa legend Héctor Lavoe. While a group of music luminaries, including the singer Victor Manuelle, belted out the lyrics to “El Cantante,” the 28-year-old Puerto Rican artist Rauw Alejandro sauntered onstage holding hands with reggaeton matriarch Ivy Queen. …
Read More »Jason Isbell Is Donating His Morgan Wallen Royalties to the NAACP
One of the most streamed songs on Morgan Wallen‘s four-week Number One album Dangerous: The Double Album is “Cover Me Up,” Wallen’s version of Jason Isbell‘s signature song about getting sober and the healing power of love. Following Wallen’s industry-wide rebuke last week for using a racial slur, Isbell has …
Read More »See Liz Phair's New 'Hey Lou' Video Featuring Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson Puppets
Liz Phair addresses the romance between Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson, pondering how they might have felt and interacted privately in her new song “Hey Lou.” Produced by longtime collaborator Brad Wood, it’s Phair’s first new song in two years following the Wood-produced “Good Side.” “Hey Lou/Are you feeling all …
Read More »RS Country Music Picks for Week of February 8th
Whether it’s coming out of Nashville, New York, L.A., or points in between, there’s no shortage of fresh tunes, especially from artists who have yet to become household names.Rolling Stone Country selects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists. (Check out last week’s best songs.) …
Read More »Fox Abruptly Cancels Trump Sycophant Lou Dobbs' Show
Fox Business abruptly canceled its highest-rated show, Lou Dobbs Tonight, just one day after voting software company Smartmatic filed a $2.7 billion lawsuit against Fox News that named Dobbs and other Fox hosts, claiming they were part of a “disinformation campaign” against the company. Los Angeles Times writer Stephen Battaglio …
Read More »Episodes of 'Insecure' and 'I May Destroy You,' Streaming Free on HBO for Black History Month
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. HBO is celebrating Black History Month by making many of its most popular black-driven TV shows and movies available to stream for free online. It’s part of the …
Read More »Danny Ray, James Brown's Longtime 'Cape Man' and Emcee, Dead at 85
Danny Ray, James Brown’s longtime emcee and “cape man,” has died at the age of 85. Ray, a staple at the Godfather of Soul’s legendary live shows, died Tuesday night of natural causes, the Richmond Country coroner confirmed to the Augusta Chronicle. “The James Brown estate mourns the passing of …
Read More »Working With an Influencer? Get Alignment With These Eight Strategies
When marketing your business or product, it’s often beneficial to work with an influencer in the industry. However, approaching a celebrity or influencer about endorsing your product or service can be intimidating, and you’ll want to have a solid pitch prepared. To make your offer as persuasive as possible, the …
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