A decades-old investigation into the gruesome murders of black children in Atlanta has been officially reopened, coincidentally converging with renewed interest in the case thanks to the second season of the Netflix series Mindhunter. Earlier this year, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Atlanta police chief Erika Shields announced that, …
Read More »Hear Untold Stories From the Original Woodstock
Fifty years later, the new episode of the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast takes a deep look back at the original Woodstock, with Country Joe McDonald, Santana percussionist Michael Carabello and Andy Zax — producer of a comprehensive new box set — joining host Brian Hiatt. Zax explains the complex …
Read More »Watch Alessia Cara Perfectly Mimic Billie Eilish and Amy Winehouse on 'Fallon'
Alessia Cara stopped by The Tonight Show to challenge Jimmy Fallon to a rematch of the show’s segment “Wheel of Musical Impressions.” The singer, who previously took on the challenge back in 2017, was game to recreate the sounds of musicians like Billie Eilish and Amy Winehouse. During the clip, …
Read More »'Succession' Season Premiere Recap: A Better Plan
For a show concerned only with power and cruelty, Succession engendered a surprising amount of genuine affection during its first season. The HBO drama, which follows the Roys, a family-owned media dynasty worth billions and their constant jockeying for power, was one of the most critically acclaimed new shows to …
Read More »Inside the Murderabilia Machine
For Eric Holler, it started 25 years ago with a letter to Richard Ramirez — a serial killer and rapist known as the “Night Stalker,” who was active from 1984 to 1985. He was fascinated by Ramirez’s case and decided to introduce himself in a letter. A few weeks later …
Read More »Trump Blames 'Fake News' For Shootings in El Paso and Dayton
President Trump on Monday morning blamed the media for “anger and rage” that gave way to the shootings that left at least 31 dead in El Paso and Dayton over the weekend. “The Media has a big responsibility to life and safety in our Country,” he tweeted. “Fake News has …
Read More »Trailers of the Week: 'Jojo Rabbit,' Mister Rogers Biopic, Linda Ronstadt Doc
On deck: Tom Hanks asks if you would be his neighbor; Cynthia Erivo goes underground; Helen Mirren gets regal, Russian style; Linda Ronstadt gets the documentary she deserves; Zombieland gets a sequel, for better or worse; and we get a second peek at two major upcoming awards-season movies. Behold, your …
Read More »Swedish Government Dismisses Trump Criticism of A$AP Rocky Charges
UPDATE: A$AP Rocky pleaded not guilty to assault charges in Sweden on Tuesday, Associated Press reports. The rapper and two others are accused of allegedly throwing a man across a street during an altercation in Stockholm last month. Swedish news agency TT reports per AP that President Trump sent a …
Read More »The Highwomen: In the Studio With Country's Ballsiest New Supergroup
“That’s a fucking hit,” calls out Dave Cobb in his customary denim uniform, seconds after the last note of the Highwomen’s debut single, “Redesigning Women,” plays through the speakers on the console at RCA Studio A. “There’s no excuse why this can’t be on the radio,” he says, turning toward …
Read More »'David Crosby: Remember My Name' Review: Laurel Canyon's Lion in Winter
At 77, the white-haired troubadour David Crosby can boast an enviable career as a founding member of both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, as well as a prolific solo artist. Just don’t expect pretty pictures. Directed by A.J. Eaton and produced by Cameron Crowe, the doc doesn’t skip …
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