I wasn’t sure about No Sudden Move, at first. The notion of a crime drama directed by Steven Soderbergh bears with it all manner of expectation, not unlike when you mix “gangster” with “Scorsese.” It’s all a bit 1 + 1 = 2; you can feel when the math is …
Read More »Naomi Osaka Reflects on Sporting Success, Celebrity, and Activism in New Doc Trailer
Netflix has released a new trailer for its upcoming docuseries about tennis star Naomi Osaka. The three-part series, titled Naomi Osaka, will premiere on July 16th on the streaming service. The trailer features a collage of footage and narration from Osaka as she discusses everything from the work and sacrifice …
Read More »Bobby Gillespie and Jehnny Beth Capture the Awkwardness of Divorce on 'Utopian Ashes'
Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie and Jehnny Beth are an odd coupling — he’s prone to loose, decadent, druggy overtures while she actually screams primally — and their differences become even more apparent on Utopian Ashes, a concept album of sorts that they made together about two lovers’ preamble to …
Read More »Flashback: Keith Whitley Makes His Final 'Grand Ole Opry Live' TV Appearance
Keith Whitley would have turned 66 this year. Born July 1st, 1955, in Ashland, Kentucky, the country singer died in 1989 from alcohol poisoning. He was 33. Still, the output from his brief career continues to influence fellow artists and inspire fans. An exhibit dedicated to the performer opened at …
Read More »The Best Grilling Accessories for Summer
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Grilling season is in full swing. However, for some of us, it may be more disappointing and stressful than fun and delicious. If you’re having the former experience, …
Read More »Grateful Dead's Iconic Dancing Bears Inspire New Collection of Bobbleheads
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. After selling out on its initial run, the popular Grateful Dead “Dancing Bear Bobbleheads” have been re-released in limited quantities on Etsy. An officially-licensed piece of Grateful Dead …
Read More »While We Celebrate Carl Nassib for Coming Out, We Need to Talk About Feminism
On June 21st, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib chose to invite the world in to the interior parts of his mind via Instagram, and told everyone he was gay. As I listened to Carl’s Instagram message, I smiled and thought, “This one feels different.” Carl talked about the …
Read More »Alex Trebek, Larry King Receive Posthumous Daytime Emmy Awards
Alex Trebek and Larry King, two longtime television legends that died in the past year, both posthumously won awards at the Daytime Emmys ceremony Friday. Trebek, who died in November 2020 following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer, was awarded Outstanding Game Show Host, the seventh time the Jeopardy! host …
Read More »Pom Pom Squad's Teen Spirit
When Mia Berrin first began performing as Pom Pom Squad around 2017, audience members would approach her after shows and admit that they’d been surprised by how much they’d enjoyed themselves. “More than once, someone came up to me and was like, ‘I expected to hate you,’” she says, laughing …
Read More »Wolfgang Puck Talks 'Simpsons' Cameo, Food Adventures and More on 'The First Time'
Chef Wolfgang Puck discussed his numerous culinary exploits and shared stories about Pink Floyd and The Simpsons, on the latest installment of Rolling Stone’s “The First Time.” Puck — who’s the subject of the new Disney+ documentary, Wolfgang, out June 25th — has been one of the best-known chefs in …
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