After the nation’s capital spent weeks girding for a repeat of the insurrection, the small crowd who came to the national mall in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol on Saturday to show support for the rioters who stormed that very same building seemed like an embarrassing sideshow. While the …
Read More »Scott Thorson, Last Living Wonderland Murders Witness, Is Finally Free
In the early hours of July 1st, 1981, for the umpteenth time in his life, Scott Thorson found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Specifically, he was at a drug kingpin’s house when the man gave the order for one of Los Angeles’ most infamous mass killings: …
Read More »Lorde Blends 'Fallen Fruit' With Britney Spears' 'Break the Ice' in New Video
Lorde has crafted a new medley out of Britney Spears’ “Break the Ice” and her own song, “Fallen Fruit,” in a new performance video for Vogue. Staged in a clearing at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, the clip begins with Lorde’s cover of “Break the Ice,” for …
Read More »NXIVM Co-Founder Nancy Salzman Sentenced: 'I Am Horrified and Ashamed'
Nancy Salzman, the co-founder of the controversial self-improvement group, multi-level marketing organization, and alleged sex cult NXIVM, has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison. Salzman, 66, pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering conspiracy back in 2019. Prosecutors recommended that Salzman serve about three and a …
Read More »Watch the Grateful Dead Play 'Friend of the Devil' at 1989 Summer Tour Opener
The Grateful Dead have shared a performance of “Friend of the Devil” from their 1989 summer tour opener. The full concert is now available to stream for the first time on the Coda Collection, kicking off a new partnership between the platform, the Dead, and Rhino. The “Friend of the …
Read More »Proud Boys Leader Sentenced to Jail for Burning Church's Black Lives Matter Flag
Enrique Tarrio, leader of the far-right extremist group the Proud Boys and a known federal informant, was sentenced to over five months in jail after pleading guilty to burning a Black Lives Matter banner in Washington, D.C., The Associated Press reports. Tarrio pleaded guilty to the destruction of property charge …
Read More »Christina Aguilera, Caroline Polachek to Play LadyLand Festival
Christina Aguilera and Caroline Polachek are set to play the third LadyLand festival in Brooklyn, which will take place September 11th at Brooklyn Mirage. LadyLand was launched in 2018 and is organized by the promoter Ladyfag. The one-day event will boast a mix of musical acts, drag shows, DJ sets, …
Read More »Garbage Release New Version of 'Androgyny' for 20th Anniversary
Garbage have issued an unreleased version of their hit single “Androgyny” for the 20th anniversary of their album Beautifulgarbage. The band released the “Rough Mix” of the pop-oriented track on Tuesday alongside the song’s original music video from 2001, which was ahead of its time in its celebration of gender …
Read More »The Best Chunky Sneakers to Wear Right Now
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Trendsetters were called crazy when they first started wearing chunky sneakers, but, a few years later, the kicks are still everywhere. Also called “dad shoes” or “ugly sneakers,” …
Read More »Kanye West Announces 'Donda' Album-Listening Event — Again
After posting up in the Mercedes Benz Stadium for a week in a cot that resembles those at the Olympic Village, Kanye West has announced yet another listening party/release party for his long-awaited album, Donda. The release, which was creative-directed by Demna Gvasalia, will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, …
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