13 States Sue TikTok for Targeting Kids in ‘Ruthless Pursuit of Profits’

The lawsuits, which were filed in state courts, allege that TikTok violated consumer protection laws. The lawsuits claim that TikTok has contributed to a teen mental health crisis. New York is leading the lawsuits along with California. In this photo illustration, the TikTok app is displayed on an Apple iPhone on August 7, 2020 in Washington, DC.Drew Angerer/Getty Images TikToks business model relies on ad revenue driven by views. At the root of the attorneys generals concerns is the social media sites algorithm....

October 8, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Dr. Nicholas Schneider

Abortion Exceptions Don’t Really Exist

Theres perhaps is no better example of those lies thanabortion banexceptions. you’re able to find some of those groupslinked here. And these are just the stories we know about. Jemal Countess/Getty Images None of these nightmares was an accident. Abortion ban exceptions are deliberately crafted to be impossible to use. In fact, the only reason they exist at all is to make Republicans seem a little less punishing. Rape and Incest Exceptions Whats one of the best-known facts about sexual assault survivors?...

October 8, 2024 · 4 min · 803 words · Gerald Garcia

After a Scary Good Box Office Run, ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Is Now Available to Watch at Home

Its available onAmazon Prime, Apple TV, and other video rental platforms. The original 1988 filmis streaming on Max. Fans of physical media can pre-order the film on Blu-Ray or DVD before its release on November 19. Warner Bros. The film is formatted as a 4K UHD disc and includes a digital download.

October 8, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Michael Coleman

Ben Folds to Play Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert in Wilmington, North Carolina

Ben Foldswill headline a benefit concert later this month to raise money for North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Musicians from Western North Carolina will feature in the show. Tickets for the concert areon sale now. Ben Folds, 2021.Don Arnold/WireImage The United Way of North Carolina is overseeing the fund. He formed the Ben Folds Five three decades ago in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Hurricane Helene has become the deadliest hurricane since Hurricane Katrina....

October 8, 2024 · 1 min · 79 words · Lisa Holt

Björk’s Nearly 500-Page ‘Cornucopia’ Book Will Document Her Five-Year Tour

First a tour, then a film, and now a book. The film will present the artists performance in Lisbon last year. More details are forthcoming. Björk at her Cornucopia concert, 2019.Santiago Felipe/Getty Images Rolling StonereviewedCornucopiaat a New York City date in 2019. A post shared by M/M (Paris) (@mmparisdotcom)

October 8, 2024 · 1 min · 49 words · Dana Brown

Charli XCX Reveals ‘Brat’ Got Its Now-Iconic Blurry Text Cover to ‘Save Money’

Charli XCXnever thoughtBratwas going to have the cultural impact it has. I was like, This album is not going to appeal to a lot of people.' Charli reflected on how shes appeared on every one of her project covers except for herVroom VroomEP. Charli XCXChad Griffith/Apple Music Everyone was like, Well, thats the stupidest idea ever. And I was like, No, hear me out,' Charli said. And I was like, No guys, seriously....

October 8, 2024 · 1 min · 127 words · Caitlin Carlson

Charli XCX to Show Off ‘Brat’ Remix With Surprise Concert

Charli is an excellent actress, Ohs said. She is a performer. She understands what its like to have a camera pointed at her. Charli XCX visits SiriusXM’s ‘The Howard Stern Show’ at SiriusXM Studios on October 02, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.Getty Images for SiriusXM

October 8, 2024 · 1 min · 44 words · Mr. Samuel Thompson MD

Coldplay’s ‘Music of the Spheres’ Tour to Return to North American Stadiums in the Spring

Tickets go on sale to the general public at noon local time on Friday. Various presales will begin at 9 a.m. that day for people who sign up early. Full details are onTicketmasters Coldplay hub. Coldplay perform at Music Hall of Williamsburg on October 7th, 2024.Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone The group is also offering admission to their shows for $20 via what theyre calling Infinity Tickets. Those go on sale at noon local time on Nov....

October 8, 2024 · 1 min · 160 words · Tyler Foster

Confusion and Comedy Combine in ‘The Diplomat,’ Season Two Trailer

The explosive ending of the first season ofThe Diplomatis right where the trailer for the second season opens. Now she has to prove it. The U.S. and the U.K. dont spy on each other. ‘The Diplomat.‘NETFLIX In fact, they share all their intelligence. So how do you investigate the PM? Who do you trust? Rolling StonesTV critic, Alan Sepinwall,praised the series first seasonand especially Russells acting. Is it high art?...

October 8, 2024 · 1 min · 92 words · Robert Roberts

Cross Canadian Ragweed Add More Reunion Shows After Fans Crash Ticketing Site

I knew people wanted a reunion, Ragweed frontmanCody CanadatellsRolling Stone. Ive been hearing it for years. I had no idea it would be this big. Cross Canadian Ragweed will now play four reunions shows in Oklahoma in 2025 after the first sold out during the presale.Chris McCoy* I am so grateful. The lineups for the additional nights will once again include Jason Boland and the Stragglers and Stoney LaRue. The Great Divide and he Mike McClure band will round out the bills....

October 8, 2024 · 1 min · 126 words · William Holland

DeSantis Seeks to Silence Brain Cancer Patient Speaking Out About Her Abortion

The pitch is broadly popular with Floridians: A September poll showed the measure attracting support from76 percentof voters. The first time she was pregnant, Caroline was terribly nauseous all nine months. The second time started off as a comparative breeze. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (left) is threatening TV stations carrying Amendment 4’s “Caroline” ad.Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images; Courtesy of Yes on 4 She was such an easy pregnancy until everything happened, she says....

October 8, 2024 · 1 min · 209 words · Sandra Werner

Elon Musk Says It Would Be ‘Pointless’ to Assassinate Kamala Harris or Joe Biden

What do you achieve? he continued, suggesting the vice president would be replaced by another puppet. He added, Nobodys trying to kill Joe Biden. Elon Musk speaks at a campaign rally with Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 5, 2024.JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images It would be pointless. Last month, Musk quoted a pro-Trump account that asked, Why do they want to kill Donald Trump? Its not clear how the Secret Service interpreted Musks original post, though the agencyacknowledgedbeing aware of it....

October 8, 2024 · 1 min · 132 words · Drew Simmons

Garth Brooks on Sexual Assault Lawsuit: ‘This Thing Is On’

Its business as usual forGarth Brooks, who wassued last week for sexual assault. This thing is on; its gonna happen, he said, according toA Taste of Country. People are telling me it could be up to two years. Garth BrooksSuzanne Cordeiro/AFP/Getty Images Because it is something that we cannot talk about. Thats all we can say about it. It has been like having a loaded gun waved in my face....

October 8, 2024 · 1 min · 84 words · Bruce Warren