Instagram apologized for pulling the movie poster for director Pedro Almodóvar’s new film Madres Paralelas after the artwork — which showed a closeup of a lactating nipple — triggered a takedown for violating the social network’s no-nudity guidelines. Madres Paralelas — or Parallel Mothers, its title in the U.S. when …

Manchester, Tennessee’s Bonnaroo just released a statement announcing that it will require attendees to show proof of vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours of entering the grounds. This news comes a mere three hours after Summerfest’s announcement. The four-day music festival — which takes place just about …

Vanguard Records is the focus of the next Vinyl Me, Please Anthology series, with the vinyl subscription service highlighting six essential albums from the legendary folk label in a limited edition box set. VMP Anthology: The Story of Vanguard will house reissues of the Weavers’ At Carnegie Hall, Odetta’s My …

Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, longtime saxophonist and co-founding member of the legendary funk outfit Kool & The Gang, has died at the age of 70. The band announced Thomas’ death Saturday, revealing that he “passed away peacefully in his sleep” in New Jersey. No cause of death was provided. “An …

Rolling Stone and Variety are pleased to announce additional programming for the inaugural “Truth Seekers” virtual summit on August 26th, presented by Showtime Documentary Films. RZA will participate in a keynote conversation about creating, executive-producing, and composing Wu-Tang: An American Saga, a series that examines the Wu-Tang Clan’s formation, mega-success, …

Nearly 20 years after the beloved singer’s death, journalist and author Kathy Iandoli still finds herself thinking of what Aaliyah would do in mundane situations. “There are times where I’ll be going out, and I’m like, ‘Should I wear a dress?’ ” says Iandoli. “And I’m like, ‘Aaliyah only wore …

Eleven organizations dedicated to helping people with HIV issued an open letter to DaBaby following his insensitive remarks about people living with HIV/AIDS at Rolling Loud Miami. The letter requested DaBaby participate in a private meeting to discuss the facts about HIV, how it’s a preventable and treatable condition, and …

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, including current and former state employees, and retaliated against at least one woman for going public with her complaints, according to a much-anticipated report released on Tuesday by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The findings are the results of …

Lizzo will return with the new single “Rumors,” slated for August 13th. The pop star announced the track via social media on Monday, writing, “New era, bitch.” While the cover art isn’t final, the single is available for preorder now. It marks her first new music since 2019’s Cuz I …

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. August is traditionally a weird month, both for film and television. It’s when studios usually release blockbusters that seem a little too odd for the first stretch of …