North Carolina-born songwriter and Renaissance man Jim Lauderdale will pay tribute to the Tar Heel State with the March 6th release of his latest bluegrass album, When Carolina Comes Home Again. The follow-up to 2019’s From Another World, the LP features Lauderdale collaborating with other North Carolinians, including Steep Canyon …
Read More »Brooks & Dunn's Ronnie Dunn: 10 Songs That Shaped Me
Covers albums are often a letdown, mostly unnecessary projects that leave you wondering why the artist devoted valuable time to singing someone else’s songs instead of working on their own. Ronnie Dunn‘s Re-Dunn — what a title! — is among the rare exceptions. Out January 10th, the 24-track collection finds …
Read More »An Iran Expert Explains What to Expect Following Soleimani's Assassination
It didn’t take long for Iran to retaliate for the assassination of Qasem Soleimani. Early Wednesday morning, two U.S. bases in Iraq were hit by missiles fired from Iran, an action Iranian officials termed payback for what Foreign Minister Javad Zarif described as the “cowardly armed attack” that President Trump …
Read More »Watch Exclusive Trailer for New Aaron Hernandez Docuseries 'Killer Inside'
American football has long been riddled with stories of murder and violence — from players beating their wives and partners, to O.J. Simpson being accused of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ron Goldman. No player’s actions have been quite so baffling, however, as that of Aaron …
Read More »How Lindsey Graham Lost His Way
Lindsey Graham and Donald Trump were born nine years and one month apart. Trump came first, but when they appear side by side, as they often do these days, the men look about the same age. On November 6th, in the East Room of the White House, the president held …
Read More »DaBaby Arrested for Robbery, Promoter Allegedly Doused With Apple Juice
DaBaby was arrested and questioned over an alleged robbery in Miami, but is now being held on battery charges stemming from an outstanding Texas warrant. According to an arrest report obtained by Rolling Stone, DaBaby — real name Jonathan Kirk — was arrested Tuesday after an alleged altercation with promoters …
Read More »The Best Photography Continuous Lighting Kits
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. No photography studio would be complete without continuous lighting equipment. However, if you’re just starting to bring your photography into the professional sphere, it can be difficult to …
Read More »Barack Obama Lists His Favorite Films, TV Shows of 2019
Continuing an annual tradition that he started while president, Barack Obama has shared his list of his favorite films and television shows from 2019. Obama’s diverse list includes Best Picture frontrunners like Marriage Story, The Irishman and Little Women, indie favorites like Booksmart, The Farewell and The Last Black Man …
Read More »Allee Willis, 'September' and 'Friends' Theme Songwriter, Dead at 72
Allee Willis, the prolific pop songwriter behind hits like Earth, Wind and Fire’s “September” and the Friends theme “I’ll Be There for You” died Tuesday at the age of 72. Willis’ publicist confirmed the songwriter’s death to Rolling Stone, adding that Willis died of cardiac arrest at a Los Angeles-area …
Read More »'John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch': How to Recreate a '70s Kids' Show
Early in John Mulaney‘s new Netflix special John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch (debuting December 24th), one of the comedian’s underage co-stars asks him what the tone of the show is supposed to be. “Is it ironic,” she wonders, “or do you like doing a children’s show?” Mulaney confesses …
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