Beastie Boys’ Mike D and Ad-Rock will stage a SiriusXM virtual town hall hosted by LL Cool J to mark the group’s Spike Jonze-directed documentary Beastie Boys Story, which premieres Friday on Apple TV+. The virtual town hall — with Mike D, Ad-Rock and LL Cool J all chatting from …
Read More »Hayley Williams Releases Second 'Petals for Armor' EP, New Single 'Dead Horse'
Hayley Williams has officially released the second part of her Petals for Armor project. The five-track EP contains four songs that Williams previously released — “Roses/Lotus/Iris/Violet,” “Why We Ever,” “Over Yet” and “My Friend” — as well as a new track, “Dead Horse.” “PFA II is the perfect interlude between …
Read More »Are Concert Organizers Giving Ticket Refunds?
In the last week, both Live Nation and AEG — the two biggest live-entertainment companies, in that order — announced refund-related procedures for fans in possession of now-unusable concert tickets. Understandably, people have questions. Can I get a refund for my canceled concert? AEG is automatically refunding patrons for canceled …
Read More »People Are Using These Shoe Covers to Avoid Tracking Germs Indoors
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re a “shoes on at home” kind of person, you may already have a favorite pair of slippers or indoor shoes that you slide into once you’re …
Read More »'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Recap: Must Love Dogs
A review of this week’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine, “Ransom,” coming up just as soon as I show the right level of excitement for a yellow-crested warbler… There is only one thing to complain about with “Ransom,” the funniest episode of Season Seven, and one of the funniest Nine-Nine installments in years, …
Read More »San Diego Comic-Con Canceled Due to the Coronavirus
San Diego’s Comic-Con has canceled its July convention for the first time in its 50-year history, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event will instead return to the San Diego Convention Center from July 22nd to the 25th, 2021. “Recognizing that countless attendees save and plan for its conventions each …
Read More »'Earth Day Live' to Celebrate 50th Earth Day With Star-Studded Lineup
Earth Day Live, a three-day livestream commemorating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, will be held this year as part of efforts to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, organized by youth climate activists, features a star-studded lineup that includes Joaquin Phoenix, Moby, Patricia Arquette, Jane Fonda, …
Read More »David Guetta to Stream Live Performance for COVID-19 Relief
David Guetta will livestream a two-hour performance from an undisclosed Miami location to raise money for four organizations battling the coronavirus pandemic. The EDM giant — who was slated to headline Miami’s Ultra Music Festival in March before the dance fest became the first major U.S. festival canceled due to …
Read More »Metal Drum God Dave Lombardo on Life in Quarantine
As the world fights a pandemic, we’ve been reaching out to some of our favorite artists to get their takes on these unprecedented times. Here’s what the metal-and-beyond percussion legend — one of RS’ 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time, who’s currently playing with the reunited Misfits and Suicidal Tendencies, …
Read More »Protoje Announces Label Deal With RCA
The Jamaican singer Protoje, who is intent on bringing the fervor of classic reggae to contemporary streamers, announced a new deal with RCA on Monday. The company will throw its weight behind Protoje’s label In.Digg.Nation, supporting the singer’s own music along with that of two other artists he has signed, …
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