For decades, the legend surrounding John Wayne Gacy has seemed solidified: After almost 30 bodies were found buried in his Chicago home, the story emerged that following a brutal childhood, he had been abducting and sexually assaulting teenage boys and young men for years all around Chicagoland. It was facilitated …
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Andrew Garfield Plays Creepy YouTuber in 'Mainstream': Watch the Trailer
IFC Films has released the trailer for Mainstream, the second feature film from Gia Coppola (Palo Alto). The film had its world premiere at the 2020 Venice Film Festival and is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 7th. Mainstream stars Maya Hawke as Frankie, a young woman who dreams of …
Read More »Best Albums of March 2021: Lana Del Rey, Serpentwithfeet, Selena Gomez, Adult Mom
Lana Del Rey, Chemtrails Over the Country Club Though Del Rey’s overall project has remained remarkably consistent throughout her career, her growing disillusionment with fame, and with this country’s prevailing iconography of wealth and success, has loomed large as the national mood has grown more dire. Her observations are somber …
Read More »One Police Officer Dead in Car-Ramming Attack at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON — Almost three months to the day after the deadly January 6th insurrection, a car rammed into a barricade at an entrance to the U.S. Capitol and its driver lunged at police officers with a knife. According to the Capitol Police, at least one officer has died as a …
Read More »Judge Issues Restraining Order Against Lil Nas X's 'Satan Shoes'
UPDATE (4/8): Nike has settled a lawsuit against Brooklyn art collective Mschf over “Satan shoes” the collective made in collaboration with Lil Nas X, Reuters reports. As part of the settlement, Mschf has agreed to a voluntary recall of the shoes and will offer full refunds to purchasers. *** A …
Read More »The Best Workout Bags to Keep Your Gym Gear Organized and Ready to Go
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Gym bags are a different breed. Regular duffel bags, backpacks and totes usually can’t organize workout gear, and oftentimes they can’t handle the sweat that accompanies a tough …
Read More »Nike Sues Designer of Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'
Nike has filed a lawsuit against MSCHF, the art collective that designed Lil Nas X’s “Satan shoes“, which went on sale Monday, March 29th. In the lawsuit, obtained by Rolling Stone, Nike said the “Satan shoe” was made without the company’s “approval or authorization.” It adds that the shoe is …
Read More »The 2021 Grammys Were a Great Show – But Was That Enough?
The new episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast tackles the 2021 Grammys, from the musical highlights (DaBaby, BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, Harry Styles, Haim) to the complex issues raised by two thought-provoking moments: Lil Baby’s trauma-evoking performance and Billie Eilish’s apologetic acceptance speech. Mankaprr Conteh, Brittany Spanos, and …
Read More »Joe Strummer's Solo Compilation 'Assembly' Is Out Now
Dark Horse Records has released a new compilation of Joe Strummer‘s solo material, titledAssembly. The collection from the late Clash frontman also includes live renditions of the band’s “Rudie Can’t Fail” and “I Fought the Law,” recorded by Strummer and the Mescaleros at London’s Brixton Academy on November 24th, 2001. …
Read More »Justin Bieber Rocks Out to 'Hold On' in Vevo Live Performance Video
Justin Bieber performed a live rendition of his new Justice track “Hold On” as part of Vevo‘s Official Live Performance series. “Hold On” is the first of four Justice tracks that Bieber is contributing to the series. “I loved working with Vevo to create these Official Live Performances,” Bieber said in a …
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