When the Japanese fashion designer and cultural figure known as Nigo set out to make his first album in 20 years, he was interested in creating a project that was as rich as it was expansive. “I wanted to express the totality of how I’ve been influenced by and what …
Read More »What Does Packaging Talent Look Like?
Every talent “package” in the film industry is different — union, non-union, front end/back end, points, placement title, and so on. Being in the industry, I’ve seen many different talent packages. I’d like to share some insights based on a recent packaging we did for about 15 roles for an …
Read More »Democrats Got Serious About Taxing The Rich. Then Manchin Got Ready To Spike It
President Joe Biden had taken a shine last fall to a Senate proposal that would raise hundreds of millions of dollars for his sweeping economic agenda through a tax on the mega rich. So had many of his top aides, who had pushed for such a tax since the beginning …
Read More »Trend Spotting in 2022: An Insider's Take on the Quiet Revolution Going on in Craft Beer
Craft beer has quietly undergone the repositioning of itself over the past two pandemic-infused years. The transition is taking craft beer from the guise of purposefully exploding smoothie beers and slime beer back to emphasizing the fundamentals of what craft beer was in the 1990s. And thank God — it’s …
Read More »Taylor Hawkins: 10 Great Performances, From Foo Fighters to Alanis Morissette
In a 2021 interview, Dave Grohl reflected on the first time he met Taylor Hawkins. “We were at some radio show backstage, and he came up with a beer in his hand,” Grohl recalled. “He’s like, ‘Hey, man, what’s up? I’m Taylor, I play with Alanis Morissette. Dude, I love …
Read More »Lady Gaga's Dog Walker Gives Harrowing Grand Jury Testimony, Unsealed Transcript Reveals
The dog walker who nearly died trying to thwart the armed robbery of Lady Gaga‘s beloved French bulldogs described for grand jurors the exact moment he took a bullet in his chest while reaching for one of the panicked pets. Ryan Fischer appeared at the secret grand jury proceeding in …
Read More »Watch Allison Russell Perform '4th Day Prayer' on 'Kimmel'
Allison Russell stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to deliver a raucous, soulful performance of her song “4th Day Prayer”. Backed by a live band that included the duo Sista Strings and singer-guitarist Joy Clark, Russell gave the song a vibrant sensibility that matched the colorful stage backdrop. “4th Day Prayer” …
Read More »Miley Cyrus Misses Paraguay Festival Appearance After Plane Struck by Lightning
UPDATE (3/23):Continued inclement weather in Paraguay’s capital city of Asunción forced organizers of the two-day Asunciónico festival to cancel the event entirely on Wednesday. The cancellation comes after officials pulled the plug on the first day of the festival as flooding and heavy rains tore through the region. *** Miley …
Read More »Devo to Donate Song Revenue to Ukraine Relief
Devo will donate the licensing revenue from their song catalog for the entire month of April, along with personal contributions, to Ukrainian relief organizations. The funds will benefit Music Saves UA and World Central Kitchen. The band, best known for their hit “Whip It,” encouraged others to join them in …
Read More »How to Watch 'An Audience With Adele' Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A popular Adele special that went viral last year for reuniting the singer with her high school English teacher is finally available to watch here in the U.S. …
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