Faith Hill, a native of Star, Mississippi, which she sang about in her 2005 hit, “Mississippi Girl,” is calling for her home state to change its flag. Consisting of three stripes with the Confederate flag in the corner, the banner is the last of the state flags to use the …
Read More »Dixie Chicks Change Name to 'The Chicks,' Drop Protest Song
The Dixie Chicks have officially dropped the “Dixie” from their name. The iconic country-pop trio of Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer, and Martie Maguire are now simply called “The Chicks,” changing their website URL and their Instagram handle to the new name on Thursday. On their website, the trio only offered …
Read More »Steve Martin's Iconic White Suit, Film Props Head to Auction
Steve Martin’s iconic three-piece white suit and items from The Jerk and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels highlight an auction dedicated to the comic actor’s personal collection. Julien’s Auctions’ July 17th and 18th event will features hundreds of items curated by Martin, including props from his films and comedy sketches, memorable pieces …
Read More »'The First Time' With Tony Hawk
Legendary skater and cultural icon Tony Hawk sat down with Rolling Stone to discuss playing a stunt double for David Spade, breaking his elbow while filming a Gap commercial and more in the latest installment of The First Time. He also teased his new MasterClass — during which he teaches …
Read More »Live Nation Launches First Drive-In Concert Series in U.S. With Brad Paisley, Nelly and More
Since COVID-19 hit in March, musicians have been looking for ways to continue to perform for fans. First came the livestreams — so many livestreams — now, it’s all about drive-in concerts. Monday, Live Nation announced a whole string of such shows for July featuring the likes of Brad Paisley, …
Read More »Here's How to Demand Justice for Breonna Taylor
Breonna Taylor, 26, was shot in her home on March 13th when three plainclothes police executed a no-knock search warrant while she was sleeping. Sunday, June 21st, will mark 100 days since her death and the three officers responsible have yet to be fired or charged. The LMPD officers who …
Read More »Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to End DACA
The Supreme Court has ruled the Trump Administration violated federal law when it rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, created by President Obama in 2012. DACA granted temporary legal status to approximately 700,000 immigrants brought to the United States as children. That status was thrown into question by …
Read More »Social Distancing With G-Eazy: Bob Dylan, Piano Lessons and New Music
G-Eazy has been more productive than most during quarantine. He had a few songs and videos under his belt that needed to be released, including “Moana” with Jack Harlow and “Angel Cry” with Devon Baldwin. In the first two months, he used the time to stretch his horizons and flex …
Read More »DC Comics Plots Digital Convention Featuring New Film Announcements, All-Star Panels
DC Comics and Warner Bros. will host a free virtual fan convention, DC FanDome, featuring new project announcements, content reveals, and panel discussions. The event will start August 22nd at 10 a.m. PT, and its digital hub will be accessible for 24 hours. During DC FanDome, DC and Warner Bros. …
Read More »RS Country Music Picks: Week of June 15th
Whether it’s coming out of Nashville, New York, L.A., or points in between, there’s no shortage of fresh tunes, especially from artists who have yet to become household names. Rolling Stone Country selects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists. Matthew McNeal, “All for Nothing” …
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