The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars, has modified its film eligibility requirements temporarily amid the coronavirus pandemic, Variety reports. Streaming films will now be allowed for Oscars consideration. The Academy’s board of governors temporarily waived its requirement that a film must have a …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. We may live in a largely digital world, but it’s wise to keep a printer in your home. You never know when you’ll have to print out a …
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Nick Cave shared a tender interpretation of T. Rex‘s “Cosmic Dancer,” the first offering from the upcoming tribute compilation, Angelheaded Hipster, which was produced by the late Hal Willner. The record will arrive September 4th via BMG. For his cover, Cave transformed “Cosmic Dancer” into a poignant piano ballad buoyed …
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SAINt JHN isn’t a household name — yet — but on Monday morning, the Guyanese-American rapper, songwriter, and producer’s “Roses (Imanbek Remix)” was #1 on Shazam’s Top 200 U.S. chart. Meanwhile, on iTunes and Spotify, it was in the Top 10, and on Rolling Stone‘s own Top 100 Songs chart, …
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The White House coronavirus response coordinator decided to blame the media for President Trump’s wildly irresponsible and dangerous remarks about using disinfectants and ultraviolet light on coronavirus patients. “It bothers me that this is still in the news cycle,” Dr. Deborah Birx told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Sunday when the …
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Self-isolation and social distancing from COVID-19 have put a halt on most film productions, including music videos. But some acts, like Evanescence, have found a way to create fitting visuals for their songs while stuck in quarantine. On Friday, the band released “Wasted on You,” the first track from their …
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Charli XCX dropped a new pop gem, “Claws,” off her upcoming quarantine album, How I’m Feeling Now, out May 15th. Produced by 100 Gecs‘ Dylan Brady, the electro-pop track centers around the chorus — “I like everything about you” — with tropical artwork to match its lyrics: “I’m not shy, …
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Lady Gaga has enlisted Ariana Grande, Elton John and Blackpink for her upcoming album, Chromatica. The pop star previously announced she would postpone its releasein the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. It was originally slated for April 10th. “I will announce a new 2020 release date soon. This is such …
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This is the third installment of Rolling Stone‘s Music in Crisis series, which looks at how people all across the music industry are coping with the coronavirus pandemic. _____ About a week ago, Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen had an idea. The veteran singer spent years gigging in New Orleans as …
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Oh, the humanity. On 4/20, Kacey Musgraves found herself without a single joint to spark up. “We’re completely out of weed. Not even a crumb, not a shred, no dust, not even like a CDB joint — so, that’s fun,” she lamented during a nonetheless satisfying appearance on Willie Nelson’s …
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