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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 58m

In an exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando details his tumultuous connection to Courtney Love following Kurt Cobain's death.

Evan Dando Finally Puts Those Courtney Love Rumors to Rest

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 1h

"I had to really listen to the lyrics and put myself in a place that was empathetic to what Bruce was trying to say."

Americana guitarist Larry Campbell discusses the "low-key" sessions that resulted in an updated version of Springsteen's classic album.

Inside the Secret Live Recording of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska' Remake

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2h

The song 'Elizabeth Taylor' is the emotional centerpiece of Taylor Swift's ‘The Life of a Showgirl’.

Read Rob Sheffield on why the connection between the Hollywood icon and the pop superstar runs so deep ↓

Taylor Swift's Brilliant New Song 'Elizabeth Taylor': The Life of Two Showgirls

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 3h

The five-part Apple docuseries is everything a fan of the director of 'Taxi Driver,' 'Goodfellas,' and 'The Wolf of Wall Street' could want — and more.

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'Mr. Scorsese' Is the Definitive Portrait of Our Greatest Living Filmmaker

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 4h

“When certain friends would visit, he’d be very, very happy … I’ve got some memories of him laughing pretty hard over some very inappropriate jokes.”

In an exclusive interview, Jack Osborne looks back on the pain and joy of Ozzy’s final years ↓

Jack Osborne Looks Back on the Pain and Joy of Ozzy's Final Years

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Brian Hiatt @hiattb.bsky.social · 1d

Taylor Swift isn’t secretly MAGA, and people who think she is have completely lost their minds www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

There's No Vaccine for Taylor Swift Derangement Syndrome

We dive deep into every track on 'The Life of A Showgirl' — and take on some of the weirder criticisms of it

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 7h

"It’s my culture, my roots, and my journey woven into sound. It’s a statement of where I come from and where I’m going," he tells Rolling Stone.

Alex Hoyer blends pop, R&B, and música mexicana on his debut album, 'Hoyer.'

Mexican Star Hoyer Dives Into His Roots on Debut Album

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 7h

“The internet loves to sleuth, doesn’t it."

A forensic musicologist weighs in on some of the similarities people are hearing in songs like 'Wood' and 'Actually Romantic.'

The Internet Thinks Taylor Swift Copied These Songs. But Did She?

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 7h

Move over, Ed Gein. Ryan Murphy's next season of 'Monster' is going to be about Lizzie Borden. Here's why people are still fascinated by the 19th century woman accused of a brutal murder.

Lizzie Borden: Why a 19th-Century Axe Murder Still Fascinates Us

In 1892, the upper-class spinster was accused of her parents' murders – and she's been part of the public consciousness ever since

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Antonia Juhasz @antoniajuhasz.bsky.social · 9h

My latest for @rollingstone.com digs into Trump's $30 Billion in shutdown cuts targeting Democratic states and cities with painful cuts to public transit, energy, and fundamental civil rights protections.
The pain will reverberate throughout the economy.
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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 8h

It can be hard to navigate how much of Gein’s story here is fictionalized, how much is exaggerated, and how much is shockingly true.

Here’s a breakdown to help separate fact from fiction ↓

What 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' Gets Right and Wrong

Fact-checking 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story,' the latest installment of Ryan Murphy's Netflix series on notorious killers.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 9h

The Trump administration “doesn’t see all Americans as equal,” Georgetown University Constitutional Law and Global Health Policy professor Michele Bratcher Goodwin tells @antoniajuhasz.bsky.social

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 9h

Trump is targeting Democrats with $30 billion in funding cuts amid the government shutdown — but the entire economy will be harmed, particularly women and people of color.

Trump Is Using the Shutdown to Supercharge His War on Equity

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 10h

The right loves the accounts, which often rail against supposed voter fraud.

They’re run by a Macedonian who illegally donated to a U.S. House candidate.

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David Fear @davidlfear.bsky.social · 14h

"Luca Guadagnino's handwringer about campus politics and cancel culture is definitely a cautionary tale, as in we strongly caution you against seeing something this empty and enraging."

AFTER THE HUNT 🎥

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'After the Hunt': Julia Roberts' #MeToo Drama Is 100-Percent #OhHellNo

It takes a lot of hard work and the perfect alignment of movie stars to make a social drama this irredeemably awful.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 10h

Celebrate what would have been John Lennon's 85th birthday by revisiting our wide-ranging 1968 interview where he opens up about his songwriting process, Bob Dylan, India, and that infamous "Two Virgins" cover.

John Lennon: 'There's Nothing More Fun Than Talking About Your Own Songs'

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Chris Cruz @yochriscruz.bsky.social · 12h

'Battlefield 6' is a leaner, simpler military shooter than we've seen in recent years — a throwback to the late-2000s heyday of the genre. MP is great, but its story trades in the lazy shock value of NIMBYism around domestic terrorism.

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'Battlefield 6' Is a Throwback Military Fantasy That's Smart Enough to Play Dumb

'Battlefield 6' is a lean, mean military machine that feels refreshingly simpler than 'Call of Duty' has become

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 11h

“I just saw it as distortion on the part of some of the right-wing media networks, and I aimed to correct it."

Jimmy Kimmel Says Charlie Kirk Remark Was 'Mischaracterized' by Right-Wing Media 'Maliciously'

Jimmy Kimmel says right-wing media intentionally mischaracterized his comments about Charlie Kirk that led to the suspension of his show.

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Ryan Bort @ryanbort.bsky.social · 13h

“Things are not normal. They’re not returning to normal. There is no playbook that we are using from the past that could work in the present, and so we’ve got to stand up."

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Justin J. Pearson of the 'Tennessee Three' Has Had It With 'Mediocrity' -- So He's Running for Congress

Justin J. Pearson, a member of the "Tennessee Three," has announced a campaign to primary Democrat Steve Cohen and join the U.S. House.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 11h

Leading up to the Grammy nominations, Rolling Stone is breaking down 10 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night.

Here, we examine the category for Record of the Year ↓

Record of the Year Nominees Will Represent Cultural Moments at 2026 Grammys

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 11h

'Battlefield 6' is a lean, mean military machine that feels refreshingly simpler than 'Call of Duty' has become.

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'Battlefield 6' Is a Throwback Military Fantasy That's Smart Enough to Play Dumb

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 12h

Madonna will belatedly mark the 30th anniversary of her 1994 album Bedtime Stories with an EP boasting early demos, alternate mixes, and remixes.

Ahead of the EP’s release, Madonna has shared her original demo edit of “Right on Time."

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Madonna to Share 'Untold Chapter' of 'Bedtime Stories' With New EP

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 12h

In an exclusive interview, Jack Osborne looks back on the pain and joy of Ozzy’s final years:

“He had no regrets. He has had such a blessed life.”

Jack Osborne Looks Back on the Pain and Joy of Ozzy's Final Years

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 12h

Taylor Swift spilled the tea on how a case of mistaken identity during her Eras Tour led to her fiancé, Travis Kelce, meeting Greta Gerwig… eventually. Watch ↓

Taylor Swift Reveals Travis Kelce's Hilarious Mix-Up With Hugh Grant's Wife and Greta Gerwig

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 12h

“People are always talking about legacy and whatever. I don’t really care,” Eby says, laughing. ... I can’t be embarrassed once I’m dead.”

Creator Brooke Eby is bringing people ALS awareness on TikTok with dark humor and a face to remember.

She Got A Terminal Diagnosis. She Turned TikTok Into Her Death Diary

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