In 1989, Crystal Taliefero got a call from someone she knew from her days touring as a percussionist and backup singer in John Mellencamp‘s band. He wanted to know if she was available for a recording session in New York and a possible tour with another artist. “I said, ‘Sure. …
Read More »Jerry Seinfeld Talks Ceremonial First Pitches, Married Life in Quarantine on 'Kimmel'
Jerry Seinfeld spoke with Jimmy Kimmel about popping up in the Chicago Bulls documentary The Last Dance, throwing out ceremonial first pitches and trying to be on his best behavior during quarantine on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday. The interview featured a lot of sports talk, starting with a clip from …
Read More »Flashback: Styx Perform a Soaring 'Come Sail Away' in 1996
Two weeks ago, Styx founder Dennis DeYoung posted a solo rendition of the band’s 1981 hit “Best of Times” onto YouTube that he recorded in his house. Much to his amazement, it quickly racked up 847,000 views and inspired him to post another song (the band’s 1990 tune “Show Me …
Read More »You Can Now Buy a Tupac or Justin Bieber Mask for a Good Cause
Bravado, Universal Music Group‘s merchandise wing and one of the largest music artist merchandisers in the industry, is selling face masks as part of a new charity initiative to support struggling musicians and industry workers amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the company announced on Friday. The new initiative, called We’ve …
Read More »Michael Moore Drops New Documentary on Climate Change 'Planet of the Humans'
Michael Moore has released a new documentary on climate change from director Jeff Gibbs, Planet of the Humans; it will be available to watch on YouTube for free for the next 30 days. Moore served as an executive producer on the film, which first screened at the Traverse City Film …
Read More »Trump Has Roger Stone Jurors Fearing for Their Safety: 'It Seems Like Danger Is Coming to Me'
All 12 of the jurors in the Roger Stone case have expressed fear in court filings on Wednesday. They worry they will continue to be harassed and they fear for the safety of themselves and their families if their identities are revealed. According to The National Law Journal, jurors cited …
Read More »Johnny Depp, Jeff Beck Share Riveting Cover of John Lennon's 'Isolation'
Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck shared a heavy take on John Lennon‘s “Isolation,” which marks the pair’s debut single as a duo after they spent the past few years working on music together behind the scenes. The tune finds the pair transforming Lennon’s tidy piano rocker into a moody, bluesy …
Read More »Listen to Michael McDonald's Unexpectedly Timely Remake of Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On'
Certain songs are timeless in unexpected ways, which is surely the case with Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” Recorded 50 years ago this June, the song — written by Gaye, Al Cleveland and Renaldo Benson — touched obliquely on the Vietnam War, civil rights, anti-war protests and those who “judge …
Read More »Co-Living During COVID-19
When Cassidy Claire Risien, 34, first toured Haven, a co-living space whose Instagram features images of attractive, hard-bodied Los Angelenos surfing, doing beachside yoga, and having rooftop vegan meals, she was immediately drawn to it. Not only was into the amenities, such as a meditation and yoga studio, home theater, …
Read More »Best TV to Watch/Stream in April: Beasties Doc, 'Run,' 'Mrs. America'
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Chances are, no matter how much television you normally watch, you’ve been watching more than usual lately. A lot more. We’re all stuck inside, bored to tears, and …
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