The rich, they are not like you and me. They treat the world as their oyster and, except for their fellow modern-day aristocrats, its occupants as their servants and playthings. They summer in private estates or swank five-star hotels, spending the gross national product of a small nation on vacations. …
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Florida has blocked the College Board from testing a pilot Advanced Placement African American Studies (APAAS) curriculum in the state under Governor Ron DeSantis’ “Stop WOKE” Act. According to a letter obtained by National Review, Florida’s Department of Education’s Office of Articulation said the curriculum “is inexplicably contrary to Florida …
Read More »Taylor Swift Continues 'Midnights' Video Reveals by Making Herself the Ultimate Prize in 'Bejeweled'
The second Midnights visual has arrived — cue the shimmer. Taylor Swift is keeping the party going for her 10th studio album release with the music video for “Bejeweled,” a glimmering synth-pop tune about gassing yourself up. In the video, Swift plays an unfortunate Cinderella bullied by her stepsisters, played …
Read More »She Faked Her Chimp's Death. Then Things Went Apeshit
T onia Haddix is nearly in tears. It’s been only a few days since officials showed up to the exotic-animal broker’s Missouri home on June 2, after PETA received a tip that Tonka, a Hollywood movie-star chimp in his thirties that Haddix claimed had died in May 2021, was, in …
Read More »Watch Rage Against the Machine Play 'Born of a Broken Man' for First Time in 14 Years
Rage Against the Machine revisited their 1999 track “Born of a Broken Man” live at Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Wednesday night, performing the song for the first time in 14 years. The rock band, currently out on their highly-anticipated Public Service Announcement Tour, originally released the song as part …
Read More »Norah Jones, Peter Gabriel, James Taylor Tapped for Leonard Cohen Tribute Album
Blue Note Records will release Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen, featuring 12 covers of Leonard Cohen’s songs, on Oct. 14. The collection was produced by Larry Klein and features contributions by Norah Jones, James Taylor, Nathaniel Rateliff, Peter Gabriel, Iggy Pop, Mavis Staples, and more. The 12 …
Read More »RS Recommends: The Best Electric Air Pumps for All Your Inflatable Gear
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you just invested in an inflatable paddleboard or a new mountain bike, stocking up on the best electric air pump is a must. It helps reduce the …
Read More »Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Nas X Lead 2022 VMA Nominations
Some of the biggest names in hip-hop could head home with their very own Moonman trophy at the MTV Video Music Awards, as Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Nas X top this year’s list of nominees. The three artists each boast seven nominations, and are followed closely behind by …
Read More »Eddie Vedder's Ohana Festival Cancels 'Encore Weekend'
The Ohana Festival’s Encore Weekend — scheduled to feature founder Eddie Vedder as well as sets by Alanis Morissette, the Black Keys and Haim — has been canceled. The two-day fest at Dana Point, California’s Doheny State Beach was set for Oct. 8 and 9, a week after the sixth …
Read More »Watch Sam Smith Join Cat Burns to Perform 'Go,' Discuss Their 30th Birthday on 'Cordon'
Sam Smith and Cat Burns teamed up for a performance of ‘Go’ at Freemasons’ Hall on Wednesday during The Late Late Show With James Corden’s London residency. The duo’s charming performance of Burns’ chart-topping single about breaking free from a cheating lover was a vocally enticing take on the emotionally-charged …
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