After the viral success of his appearance on a remix of the WizKid track “Essence,” Justin Bieber is continuing his foray into the world of Afrobeats as he joins rising African artist Omah Lay on the new single, “Attention.” The Colin Tilley-directed video follows Bieber and Omah Lay as they …
Read More »See the Original Art That Inspired the Grateful Dead's Classic Logo
Anyone perusing a new psychedelic-era artwork exhibit in New York is bound to pause along the way and think, “Wait, isn’t that a Grateful Dead album cover?” And they would be partly correct. About 30 years ago, artist, curator and art collector Jacaeber Kastor was checking out a gallery auction …
Read More »Flo Milli on Missy Elliott: 'I See Her Influence Everywhere'
For this year’s Icons & Influences issue, we asked 10 artists to pay tribute to the women who have shaped their sound, provided an example, and inspired them to break down barriers. Flo Milli has established herself as one of the most exciting new rappers around — and in her …
Read More »See Evan Rachel Wood as Madonna in First Look Photo From 'Weird Al' Yankovic Biopic
Filming on the “Weird Al” Yankovic biopic starring Daniel Radcliffe is underway, and Rolling Stone has an exclusive first look at some of the film’s surprise casting, including Evan Rachel Wood in the role of Madonna. Yankovic notably parodied Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” in 1985, crafting “Like a Surgeon” with …
Read More »Laura Jane Grace, Tim Kasher, Anthony Green Announce 'More Collaborative' Tour
Laura Jane Grace, Anthony Green, and Tim Kasher are heading on tour together. The trio of punk-rock musicians announced their “more collaborative” Carousel Tour in May, which will follow the three artists performing as soloists. “We wanted to do something different with the Carousel Tour, something more collaborative than your …
Read More »Wet Leg's 'Angelica' May Sound Upbeat, But It's 'Laced With Disenchantment'
Wet Leg bask in the Isle of Wight sunshine in the new video for “Angelica.” Named after an old friend of Rhian Teasdale, “Angelica” opens with a shimmery guitar riff as Teasdale and Hester Chambers embrace and break out into a dance. While the track appears to be upbeat, don’t …
Read More »Russian Billionaire Gives Up Control of Chelsea Soccer Team Amid Ukraine Invasion
The Russian oligarch who owns Chelsea FC in the English Premier League announced Saturday that he is handing over stewardship of the prestigious soccer team amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Roman Abramovich, a billionaire and one of the wealthiest Russian-born people in the world, released a statement announcing his decision, …
Read More »Mitski Asks Fans to Put Their Phones Away During Her Upcoming Shows
If you have a ticket for one of Mitski‘s upcoming concerts, the musician has a simple request: Enjoy the show without your cell phone. In a statement on Twitter, Mitski encouraged her fans to embrace the present moment rather than spend the entire evening filming her. “I wanted to speak …
Read More »How This Fashion Wunderkind Got J. Cole and Boi-1da to Score His Debut Runway Show
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When designer Doni Nahmias opened his Paris Fashion Week show for his namesake streetwear line NAHMIAS this past January, the sea of editors and tastemakers in the crowd …
Read More »Hear Mark Lanegan Duet With Kurt Cobain on 'Where Did You Sleep Last Night'
The news of Mark Lanegan’s death broke early this afternoon, and it’s already sending shockwaves across the rock landscape. The former Screaming Trees frontman was a towering figure in the history of grunge. Starting in 1986 with their LP Clairvoyance, Lanegan and his bandmates set the stage for Nirvana, Pearl …
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