Garth Hudson, the Band’s Keyboardist and Professor of Rock, Dead at 87

Jan Haust, Hudsons longtime friend and colleague, confirmed his death toRolling Stone. Hudson was a prodigy who once disassembled his fathers old pump organ and rebuilt it. Hudson was part of the draw. Hudson performing with the Band at the Royal Albert Hall in London, 1971Michael Putland/Getty Images Hudsons ornamented fills magnified the folk singers poetry. The wonderful thing in working with Dylan was the imagery in his lyrics, Hudson told an interviewer....

January 21, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Mark Sexton

Green Day Change ‘American Idiot’ Lyric to Diss Elon Musk

Billie Joe Armstrongdidnt mince his words asGreen Dayperformed American Idiot in Johannesburg, South Africa over the weekend. DuringNew Years Rockin Evethis year, Green Day sang, not a part of the MAGA agenda. And Musk got big mad. Billie Joe Armstrong; Elon MuskGus Stewart/Redferns; Scott Olson/Getty Images He tweeted, Green Day goes from raging against the machine to milquetoastedly raging for it. He laterrepeated the gesture. My heart goes out to you, he said....

January 21, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Amy Hawkins

How to Watch ‘Gladiator II’ Online: The Paul Mescal Epic Is Now Available to Stream From Home

Paramount Pictures has dropped a limited-edition steelbook reprint of the film, on the heels of thenew sequels release. Fans of the originalGladiatorcan pick up the film right now as part of a collectible three-disc steelbook Blu-ray set. Your purchase also includes a digital copy ofGladiatorthat you might download to your gear. General views of the TCL Chinese Theatre promoting the film “Gladiator II” with a colosseum photo op setup on November 20, 2024 in Hollywood, CaliforniaGC Images...

January 21, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Leslie Day

In Trump’s America, the Oligarchy Is Done Pretending to Care About You

Not so long ago, some of the ultra-wealthy and big corporations would feign disgust with Trump. They paid lip service to social justice movements and pledged to make paltry efforts to reduce their climate impact. Thats all over now. President Donald Trump is inaugurated, standing before billionaires Mark Zuckerberg (curly hair), Jeff Bezos (bald), and Elon Musk (thumbs up), at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, D....

January 21, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Edward Dominguez

Inside Addison Rae’s Upcoming Debut Album: Mood Boards, Max Martin, and High Fashion

And yet, she ended up with a record deal all the same. I just mood-boarded my vibes, Rae toldRolling Stoneinher February 2025 cover story. I literally had no music to play him at that point, so it was about trust. Photograph by INEZ AND VINOODH Like, Yes, Im in the clouds, and I enjoy being there. But Im also serious. Around the same time, some text exchanges with mentorCharli XCXeventually morphed into studio sessions....

January 21, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Casey Grant

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Finishes 13th in Fencing Competition

But now, I am here for a fencing competition a veteran foil for older people, like me. Dickinson won his first-round bout against Jeiner Simon of Denmark before losing to Frances Jolyot Pascal. (you could check out some footage of Dickinson in the tournament below.) Dickinson and Iron Maiden performing in Sydney, Australia, in 2024Don Arnold/WireImage He is not bad, Dickinson quipped of Jolyot. Dickinson has been fencing ever since and even trained with the British Olympic team in the Eighties....

January 21, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Zachary Rush

Jeff Tweedy on Garth Hudson: ‘He Was Like a Sorcerer’

Garth Hudsonsdeath at age 87has left fans ofthe Bandgrieving. Its the kind of thing that makes you really want to believe in a heaven, saysWilcosJeff Tweedy. I dont know if I do. Garth Hudson in 1969.David Attie/Getty Images Tweedy first met Hudson in 1992, whenUncle Tupelotoured with the latter-day lineup of the Band. Tweedy shared his memories of Hudsons unique musical legacy with RS. This interview has been lightly edited and condensed....

January 21, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Erica Armstrong

John Sykes, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist, Dead at 65

The news was confirmed in astatementon Skyes official Facebook page. He certainly marched to the beat of his own drum and always pulled for the underdog. He released four solo LPs and a live solo album. Sykes of Thin Lizzy performs on the ‘Thunder and Lightning’ tour in 1983.Pete Still/Redferns He appeared on three of Tygers of Pan Tangs albums and departed in 1982. It was an honor and a privilege....

January 21, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Don Marshall

Jon Stewart Recaps Trump’s Inauguration: ‘This Most Historic Vibe Shift’

The late-night host recapped theinauguration, calling it this most historic vibe shift of a day. He recounted how strange it was for outgoing president Joe Biden to join Trump for tea before the inauguration. Look at me, Ma. Jon Stewart on ‘The Daily Show’YouTube/The Daily Show Oh, lets go see Hitler and get a quick selfie first. He added, Mike Pence showed up, I guess to let the crowd finish the job....

January 21, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · James Miles

Lady Gaga Seems to Tease ‘LG7’ With a Mysterious Countdown Clock on Her Website

Gaga riled up listeners with some major music releases in 2024. She said that the song captured the forthcomings LP varied sounds and vibes. To me, theres some kind of chaos in all of the ways we attempt to analyze ourselves. Lady Gaga attends the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ at on Sept. 30, 2024.Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage This story was updated 2 p.m. ET to include source reporting about when album details will be shared....

January 21, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Dean Huang

Meet the Violent Jan. 6 Criminals Trump Let Back on the Streets

Hours later, the president issued a blanketpardonand widespread clemency to 1,500 individuals who participated in theJan. 6attack on the Capitol including offenders convicted of violent crimes. Over the course of their campaign and presidential transition, Trump and Vice President J.D. Police clash with supporters of Donald Trump who breached security and entered the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021.Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images If you beat up a cop, of course, you deserve to go to prison....

January 21, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Dale Flynn

Musk Confesses to Letting Other Gamers Boost His Stats

Musk denied trying to mislead anyone about doing all this himself: No, never claimed that. Musk answered, What would I be apologizing to the PoE community for? And who are their elected representatives lmao. Elon Musk at the inauguration of US President Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2025.SHAWN THEW/POOL/AFP/Getty Images

January 21, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · Daniel Marsh

NFC Championship Game: Here’s Where to Find Commanders vs. Eagles Tickets Online

The countdown toSuper BowlLIX has begun. At a Glance: How to Buy Eagles vs. Commanders NFC Championship Tickets Online General admission tickets for the NFC Championship game between the Eagles vs. Read on for our complete buying guide. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 19: Nolan Smith Jr. #3 and Darius Slay Jr. #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles react against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Lincoln Financial Field on January 19, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....

January 21, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Leslie Adams