Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh contributed $10,000 to a GoFundMe campaign benefitting Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and her family. A representative for Lesh confirmed to Rolling Stone that the bassist did make the donation, though Lesh declined to provide further comment. Lesh ostensibly made his donation last Sunday, September 23rd, …
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Kanye West’s third studio album, Graduation, sold 957,000 copies in its first week in 2007. A year later, Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III sold over a million. Two albums, two generational talents, both reaching their commercial pinnacles — these were coronations, and an era of rap at its peak. Now, …
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In the new video for “Locura,” Chilean pop singer Alex Anwandter sees red. It leads with a trash fire, symbolizing the chaotic, oppressive state of global politics. The song isthe lead single off Anwandter’s upcoming album, Latinoamericana,out October 12th on Nacional Records. “The video for ‘Locura’ is a visual analogy …
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Bill Murray surprised fans at the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday night, crashing the stage to perform John Prine‘s “Paradise” with Prine and the bluegrass band the Steeldrivers. Murray is a passionate fan of the Steeldrivers since the group’s days with then singer Chris Stapleton. Appearing onstage for their scheduled …
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With the rage of victims of sexual assault who have been silenced for too long erupting, the current cultural landscape sometimes feels like an epic battle of the sexes: Like women are fed up with the abuses of men, and not going to take it anymore; like they’re climbing the …
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Moments before the start of Murphy Brown’s return to the world of TV news — which comes late in Murphy Brown‘s return to the world of TV sitcoms (it premieres September 27th on CBS) — Candice Bergen’s eponymous heroine has a rare moment of self-doubt. “What if nobody watches?” she …
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“I think I probably write relatable lyrics,” Brandi Carlile tells Rolling Stonein an exclusive new video. “I’ve had a relatable life.” Rolling Stonespoke with Carlile in the midst of her extensive tour supporting her acclaimed 2018 LPBy The Way, I Forgive You. In the video, the singer-songwriter discusses the road …
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Mitch McConnell doesn’t appear to care if there is truth to the allegation that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford. The Senate majority leader said as much Friday morning while speaking to attendees of theValue Voters Summit in Washington, D.C. “You’ve watched the fight. You’ve watched the tactics. But …
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“I drink a lot of Tito’s,” Miranda Lambert said early during her performance at the CMA Theatre on Wednesday night, jokingly justifying her use of what she called a “Trapper Keeper” with lyrics set up on a music stand in front of her. But even without her favorite spirit in …
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The Latin Recording Academy has announced nominees for its 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. The ceremony will take place November 15th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In 2017, Latin urban heavyweights Luis Fonsi, Residente, and Maluma held the honor of being the show’s most nominated artists. …
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