In a recent episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Smokey Robinson looked back at his astonishing run of hits at Motown Records in the 1960s, and much more. Some highlights follow; to hear the entire interview withRobinson (who has a new autobiographical Audible release, Smokey Robinson: Grateful and …
Read More »Trace Adkins on Why Supporting Our Troops Doesn't End When They Come Home
Trace Adkins jokes that he doesn’t know much about social media and technology — “Silly songs and pickup trucks: I’m your guy,” he says — but the Grammy-nominated country singer is selling himself short. For the past decade, Adkins has been making invaluable, long-lasting connections with U.S. veterans through his …
Read More »Tori Amos Remains Hopeful on Holiday Song 'Better Angels'
Tori Amos contemplates 2020 and remains hopeful on “Better Angels,” a track off her upcoming holiday EP Christmastide. The single is accompanied by an animated lyric video, featuring icy rivers, winter skies, and an illustration of Amos. “Oh, what a year to be here,” she sings. “On this little rock/third …
Read More »Salute to Service: Panel Discussion on U.S. Military Veterans and Mental Health
This November,Rolling Stone is paying tribute to our veterans and troops with “Rolling Stone’s Salute to Service,” presented by Philip Morris International. Kicking off on Veteran’s Day, November 11th, the three-part panel series centers around celebrating United States military veterans in all branches of the armed forces, with deep discussions …
Read More »'Fargo' Recap: Payback Time
A review of “Happy,” this week’s Fargo, coming up just as soon as I punch a U.S. alderman… “Everything that happened, we’re here now.” —Josto That last week’s episode was so special after a very up-and-down Fargo year felt less reassuring than it could have, because it was such an …
Read More »Bless the Rains: Inside Toto's Slow Fall and Surprise Resurrection
Toto had lots of reasons to be happy when they hit the road in 2018 for their 40th-anniversary tour. After years of slogging it out on the Eighties nostalgia circuit, playing too many casinos and state fairs to even remember, they were finally in high demand again thanks to a …
Read More »Karol G Channels Her Inner Greek Goddess at Latin Grammys
With four nominations tonight, Karol G returned to the Latin Grammy Awards stage to perform her regal smash hit “Tusa” sans Nicki Minaj. Heralded in with a beautiful harp intro, the Colombian singer recreated the lush, Athens-inspired music video for “Tusa” onstage. (The video has garnered more than one billion …
Read More »These Audio Signal Converters Might Be The Missing Link in Your Media Setup
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Hooking up your home theater system can be a literal tangled web of wires and cords, only to find out your cables aren’t compatible with your audio sources, …
Read More »Lil Wayne Faces New Gun Charge in Florida
Lil Wayne is facing a new weapons charge in Florida, according to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone. The rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, was charged with one count of possessing a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. Carter previously pleaded guilty to a felony gun charge …
Read More »RS Country Music Picks for the Week of November 16th
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 Countryselects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists. Joy Oladokun, “Look Up” Joy Oladokun follows …
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