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Taylor Swift Conquers Her Biggest Stage Ever on ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

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Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' combines new, exciting sonic turns to incisive storytelling

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Michael Swift

‘No Hesitation’: George Michael’s Estate ‘Delighted’ Over Taylor Swift Using ‘Father Figure’

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By Charisma Madarang

George Michael's estate released a statement about one of the most anticipated track's on Taylor Swift's soon-to-be-released album: 'Father Figure'

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Rolling Stone Icon Bic Runga Is Back with New Music

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By Conor Lochrie

Runga's comeback single will feature on her new album, 'Red Sunset', due for release next year

Hear Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter Join Forces on ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

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By Emily Zemler

Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter have shared their new collaborative track, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' off Swift's new album

Bumpy

On the Record with Bumpy

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By Conor Lochrie

The Naarm/Melbourne soul artist celebrates her stunning debut album, 'Kanana', by taking part in our On the Record series

The Rions

‘About Love in Its Purest Forms’: The Rions Break Down Their Highly Anticipated Debut Album

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By Conor Lochrie

The 13-track collection is "the most open wound we've allowed the world to see thus far," according to the indie rock band

Alison Wonderland

Alison Wonderland’s New Single Is Great. But Making It Was ‘One of the Worst Creative Experiences’ of Her Life

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By Conor Lochrie

Don't worry, it's all in jest. Alison Wonderland's new track features her alter-ego Whyte Fang.

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Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle Says ‘It’s Easier to Talk’ in Saudi Arabia Than the U.S.

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By Tomás Mier & Emily Zemler

Dave Chappelle appeared at the Riyadh Comedy Festival and claimed that it was 'easier to talk' in Saudi Arabia than in the United States

Theo Von

Theo Von Addresses ‘Choppy’ Filmed Comedy Show: ‘I’ll Eat Failure for Breakfast’

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Theo Von admits his NYC show 'wasn’t great' but defends it on his podcast, addressing backlash, viral clips, and plans for the special

Surya McEwen

Australians in Gaza Aid Flotilla Detained by Israel, Supporters Call on Government for Help

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A press statement shared with Rolling Stone AU/NZ says the activists "were abducted from their vessels" just 70kms from the Gaza coastline

Bill Burr

Bill Burr Defends Riyadh Comedy Fest Performance, Details ‘Mind-Blowing’ Experience

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By Charisma Madarang

Bill Burr took to his podcast to talk about his performance at Riyadh Comedy Festival in the capital of Saudi Arabia

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Leonardo DiCaprio remembered primatologist Jane Goodall's legacy in a tribute and urged others to continue her conservation efforts

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How Fashion Fuels Director Yasmin Suteja’s New Creative Vision

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By Jasmine Wallis

"Melbourne’s opened me up to the most incredible creatives."

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Orwell

How Did a Documentary on George Orwell Become the Scariest Movie of 2025?

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Orwell: 2+2=5 look at writer who gave us a modern dystopian classic—and examines how authoritarianism works that feels way too familiar

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Finn Wolfhard to Adapt Replacements Biography ‘Trouble Boys’ for a Movie

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One of the most self-destructive rock bands in history is getting the biopic treatment, courtesy of the 'Stranger Things' star

'Frankenstein'

Jacob Elordi’s Monster Gets His Moment in Freaky New ‘Frankenstein’ Trailer

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The latest trailer for Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' finally unveils Jacob Elordi's monster

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‘The Smashing Machine’ Could Frankly Use a Bit More Smashing

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The Rock goes for broke in Benny Safdie's sports biopic about MMA star Mark Kerr — but it's more of a mellow mood piece than a battle royale

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Paul Mescal’s Rolling Stone Cover Story: Gracie Abrams, ‘Hamnet’, Beatles Biopics and More

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In a new cover story, Paul Mescal talks making 'The History of Sound' and 'Hamnet,' his mental health, Gracie Abrams, and the upcoming Beatles biopics

JK Rowling

J.K. Rowling Dismisses Emma Watson’s Nuanced Take on Their Relationship, Calls Her ‘Ignorant’

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By Jon Blistein

J.K. Rowling called Emma Watson 'ignorant' after the actress said she could still 'treasure' the author, despite her anti-trans views

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Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian Claims Someone ‘Put a Hit Out on My Life’ in ‘The Kardashians’ Season 7 Trailer

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By Larisha Paul

'The Kardashians' Season 7 trailer catches up with Kim Kardashian during the Paris robbery trial as she claims someone put a hit out on her life

Kimmel Colbert

Watch Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert Discuss ‘Emotional Roller Coaster’ of Late-Night Turmoil

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Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert appeared on each other's shows to discuss the recent turmoil in late-night

Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon Claims ‘The Tonight Show’ Is Not ‘That Political’ Amid Late-Night Fray

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By Emily Zemler

Jimmy Fallon said 'The Tonight Show' is not 'that political' after being asked about Donald Trump targeting late-night during an interview on CNBC

Aimee Lou Wood

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Aimee Lou Wood stands by calling Sarah Sherman’s 'SNL' impression 'mean,' saying she’s proud she broke her old pattern of staying silent

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart Calls Out Media for Playing Blame Game After Mass Shootings

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By Charisma Madarang

Jon Stewart criticized both left and right media for playing the blame game in the immediate aftermath of a mass shooting

Jimmy Kimmel

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Will Return to Nexstar’s ABC Stations

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By Althea Legaspi & Tomás Mier

'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will return to Nexstar, which owns and operates more than 30 ABC affiliates, after the company preempted the show

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