Rare archival footage of an 11-year-old Prince voicing his support for striking teachers in 1970 has surfaced thanks to an investigation by CBS 4 in Minnesota. The footage of Minneapolis Public School educators striking 52 years ago was dug up in an effort to give some historical context for a …
Read More »'SNL' Reenacts Will Smith's Oscars Slap Through the Eyes of a Seat-Filler
It was expected that Saturday Night Live would tackle the Oscars slap between Will Smith and Chris Rock, and they did — but from an audience’s point of view. In the sketch, a seat-filler (Jerrod Carmichael) positioned near Smith (Chris Redd) tells the actor how big of a fan he …
Read More »'People Probably Want to Kill Us': The Oral History of Aqua's 'Barbie Girl'
W hen the readers of Rolling Stone were asked to pick the worst song of the Nineties back in 2011, they didn’t go with “Macarena,” “Achy Breaky Heart,” “MMMBop,” “Mmm Mmm Mmm,” “Nookie,” or even “I’m Too Sexy.” The proud honor went to “Barbie Girl.” And even if you’ve never …
Read More »'Summer of Soul' Producer: Will Smith 'Robbed' Us During Oscars Documentary Win
Summer of Soulproducer and Academy Award-winner Joseph Patel has weighed in on “The Slap,” saying Will Smith‘s actions on the Oscars stage were “selfish.” Smith shocked viewers during Sunday’s live telecast when, in an unscripted moment, he approached the stage and smacked Chris Rock while the comedian was presenting the …
Read More »Pelosi on Whether Clarence Thomas Should Recuse Himself or Resign: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday sidestepped a question asking if she believes Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas should resign in light of the damning reports about his wife’s efforts to have the 2020 presidential election overturned. At her weekly Capitol press conference, the House Democratic leader responded to …
Read More »Watch Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello Perform 'Bam Bam' at Concert for Ukraine
Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello showcased their collaboration “Bam Bam” for the first time live together at Concert For Ukraine, held last night in Birmingham, England. During the show, at the Resorts World Arena, Sheeran also performed two of his hits, “Bad Habits” and “Perfect.” “Bam Bam” comes off Cabello’s …
Read More »RS Recommends: Try These Hand Coffee Grinders for a More Consistent Brew
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When there are electric machines that can grind coffee for you, using a hand coffee grinder may seem unnecessary. However, those who value the art of coffee making, …
Read More »Watch Beyoncé Open Oscars with 'Be Alive' from a Compton Tennis Court
Beyoncé opened the 2022 Academy Awards from a tennis court in Compton in honor of the birthplace of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams, whose upbringing is the subject of King Richard. Flanked by a horn section in tart green uniforms, Beyoncé brought strength and elegance to her performance of …
Read More »Camp Cope Find Power In Vulnerability on 'Running With the Hurricane'
After several years of cutting their teeth in Melbourne’s underground scene, Camp Cope gained widespread attention outside their native Australia with the release of 2018’s How to Socialise & Make Friends. Simultaneously brash and sincere, the album tackled heavy topics — misogyny in the music industry, sexual assault, the death …
Read More »The Mega-Popular BTS 'Dynamite' Funko Pop Figures Are Finally In Stock
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Pop culture collectible brand Funko released a new line of collectible BTS vinyl figures for their Pop! Rocks collection back in July, which has featured music industry legends …
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