‘American Death Squads’: Inside Trump’s Push to Make Police More Violent

Those who study fascist history warn that such promises should give us chills. The fascists did the same thing, she says. They made a deal with the police. Police officers stand in line as they monitor a protest following the “Million MAGA March” from Freedom Plaza to the Supreme Court, on November 14, 2020 in Washington, DC. Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gathered to protest the outcome of the 2020 presidential election....

October 3, 2024 · 1 min · 162 words · Erin Cooper

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Has a Message for Fans: Go F-ck Yourselves

For most actors, hes an excuse to go H.A.M. and/or to extremely ham it up. Regardless, theJokerwas always an all-purpose agent of chaos. Phoenix and Lady Gaga in ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros But what hereallywanted to do was sing. Thankfully, they decided to tap-dance down a road less traveled instead. Therewouldbe a sequel; that was inevitable. belting out standards and doing a little soft-shoe. Somewhere out there, the ghost of Arthur Freed was nodding his sage approval....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · 256 words · Jacob Gardner

‘My Old Ass’ Director Megan Park on Why ‘Everybody Loses Their Minds’ Over Film’s Surprise Pop Star ‘Cameo’

Halfway though the new coming-of-age movieMy Old Ass, things start to get really weird. Shes (possibly?) My Old Assis more of a comedy or drama than a musical. Maisy Stella in ‘My Old Ass’Amazon Studios And she immediately was like, Oh, Justin Bieber. Thats like my first concert. And thats how it became this whole thing. And then it all just started to come together. Justins team read the script, and they were like, Yeah, this is cool....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · 258 words · Derek Rice

‘Pavements’ Is Exactly the Type of WTF Rock Doc the Band Deserves

Alex Ross Perrywas approached to make adocumentaryaboutPavement. There was a slight hitch: The band kinda sorta did not want a documentary made about them. They just didnt wantPavement for Dummies.Besides, singer-songwriter-guitaristStephen Malkmussaid, has there ever been agoodmovie about a rock band? The band Pavement, the subject of the documentary ‘Pavements.‘Photo Composite: Pavement: Michael Wong. Cast: Donald Stahl** He could do a documentary about their history, sure. He could also do a biopic people love music biopics!...

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · 221 words · Kathryn Brown

‘Put Your Head Down, Help Each Other Out’: Inside Asheville’s Helene Response

Only the nearby pallets of bottled water and stacks of diapers let on this is an emergency setup. Across the street is the West Asheville branch of the fire department. In the days following the storm, water began to arrive from the outside world. A free food truck set up by Amanda Krause and her husband Dave Anderson as part of their nonprofit group Grassroots Aid Partnership.Jessica Wakeman The city established distribution centers at the main park downtown and Asheville Middle School....

October 3, 2024 · 3 min · 504 words · James Sampson

‘The Confidante,’ Max’s Limited Series Revolving Around Bataclan Attack, Shares New Trailer

Philippots series chronicles the fallout as group members begin to doubt Blandins accounts of the Bataclan Theatre attack. The ConfidanteRémy Grandroques

October 3, 2024 · 1 min · 21 words · Mary Smith

11 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Online Brand Management

For todays businesses, managing a strong online presence is just as important as delivering quality products or services. Below,Rolling Stone Culture Councilmembers explore common mistakes businesses make when promoting themselves online. Their insights can help you avoid these missteps, increase audience engagement and strengthen your brands overall marketability. insta_photos — stock.adobe.com Promoting Mixed Messages Inconsistent messaging across platforms can confuse your audience and dilute your brand identity. Regular audits of online content and coordinated cross-platform campaigns help maintain a cohesive and strong brand presence....

October 2, 2024 · 1 min · 154 words · Andrew Daniel

Asheville Is a Renowned Live Music Town. Helene’s Floods Devastated Its Venues

I didnt realize they had issued an evacuation order for our area, Mills tellsRolling Stone. By 9 a.m. it was no longer safe for us to drive out. We had to shelter in place. An aerial view of part of Asheville’s River Arts District following Hurricane Helene.Stephan Pruitt/Fiasco Media With he and his family precariously perched atop their home, they drifted downriver. The edge of the roof was crackling and buckling, he says....

October 2, 2024 · 2 min · 399 words · Jeffery Turner

Can Sade, Sam Smith, and Hunter Schafer Open People’s Minds About Trans Rights?

Some of the artists in the big room are trans; others are allies. The overall vibe is one of community. Just tonally, lyrically, thematically, I think its so powerful, Kaye Loggins, a.k.a. Beverly Glenn-Copeland and Sam Smith in the studioEleanor Petry* Time Wharp, says when the song ends. Everyone in the room agrees. Its definitely put a fire under us to really push forward with the project. )Related ContentBeing Trans in Country Is Dangerous....

October 2, 2024 · 4 min · 705 words · Jeremiah Charles

Charli XCX Gives Bowen Yang’s ‘Brat’ Cosplay on ‘SNL’ Her Official Seal of Approval

Charli XCXs lookalikes keep multiplying. People say theyre alike, that theyve got the same hair. Except this time, it isnt Lorde on the other side of the comparison itsSaturday Night Livecast memberBowen Yang. Bowen Yang as Charli XCX during the “Charli XCX Talk Show” sketch on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024Will Heath/NBC The comedian took on the musicians persona during a recent skit about her blockbuster albumBrat. Charli took no offense to the performance....

October 2, 2024 · 1 min · 130 words · Sandra Jensen

Childish Gambino Falls Under Sorceress’ Spell in Kaytranada’s ‘Witchy’ Music Video

Kaytranadahas something sinister up his sleeve. One of the songs were the synth-heavy track Witchy. YouTube

October 2, 2024 · 1 min · 16 words · Mary Schmidt

Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry Channels the ’90s on New Single ‘Something in the Air’

ChvrchesfrontwomanLauren Mayberryhas shared a new solo single, Something in the Air. The musician previewed the anthemic track live last month before debuting it last night onBBC Radio 1. Something in the Air is a song that really came out of nowhere, Mayberry explained in a statement. Lauren Mayberry performs at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California.Steve Jennings/Getty Images I was in London finishing another song with my friend, co-writer and producer Dan McDougall....

October 2, 2024 · 1 min · 118 words · Martha Benson

Dana Carvey Says His Cameo as Joe Biden ‘SNL’ Was ‘Top Secret’

Ive kept it under wraps for weeks. Extrapolating it, making it silly and weird. He added, I didnt see it out there enough, a Biden impression. Maya Rudolph and Dana Carvey on ‘Saturday Night Live.‘Will Heath/NBC A lot of brilliant Trumps, Shane [Gillis], James Austin Johnson. But, for me, part of that continuum of getting that high energy part of him. He recounted putting the sketch together, which saw Biden roaming the stage in confusion at aKamala Harrisrally....

October 2, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · Joshua Brown