Paul McCartney Delights at Intimate, Rare Show at the Fonda Theatre Paul McCartney performed a second night at the intimate Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Saturday. Our review:

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Bittersweet news, but as Katie told me, “It is defined by the people who come here. … And I think that we’re just kind of the keepers of the house, and the community itself will define who we are and what we’ll become.” That was 15 years ago, and story still rings true: www.wbez.org/eight-forty-...

'Let's Go Move Some Souls': Inside the Music of the 2026 Oscars Oscars music director Michael Bearden and his orchestra give a sneak peek of pre-rehearsals for the 98th Academy Awards.

Spoke with Oscars music director Michael Bearden, who is returning to helm the award ceremony's sound for the second time, on setting the tone for Hollywood's biggest night www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

The Trump Administration's Lies Insult the Intelligence of Every American After ICE killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota, Donald Trump and his officials have lied and prevented investigation. Congress must act

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Jellybean Johnson, the Time Musician and a Pioneer of the Minneapolis Sound, Dead at 69 Jellybean Johnson — one of the pioneers of the Minneapolis Sound, the Time drummer, and multi-instrumentalist/producer — died on Nov. 21 at age 69.

Jellybean Johnson — one of the pioneers of the Minneapolis Sound, the Time drummer, and multi-instrumentalist/producer — has died at age 69. More:
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So, it’s a full-circle moment that Thurs, I have the honor of doing a fireside chat with Halla Tómasdóttir, President of Iceland, to discuss 50th anni of Iceland's women’s strike, its commitment to gender equality + the need for gender parity in music/creative fields to open the fest’s conference.

God, I love Florence + the Machine. Coincidentally saw them for the first time around this time in 2008 at Iceland Airwaves. She’s one of many powerful artists I’ve seen at the fest, which has made gender-equal and gender-inclusive lineups a priority since 2018.

Florence Welch: 'Anxiety Is the Hum of My Life -- Until I Step Onstage' Florence Welch goes deep on the excellent new Florence + the Machine album, 'Everybody Scream,' sexism, working with Taylor Swift and much more

Happy ‘Everybody Scream’ Weekend. Celebrate it by checking out @ohheybrittany.bsky.social's chat with Florence Welch, in the first-ever live edition of The Rolling Stone Interview
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A link to the full complaint can be found here: cst.brightspotcdn.com/7f/01/722b06...

it’s beyond comprehension that scenes like this have become routine in chicago.

masked soldiers are carelessly lobbing chemical weapons—that are banned from use during warfare—on random residential streets.

this is the third time feds have tear-gassed residents in chicago *this week!*

The vibes in Chicago right now are sort of like during the pandemic except if covid showed up in a random neighborhood every day and had to be driven off by everyone yelling at it

The incident is marks the third straight day that federal agents have deployed tear gas against Chicagoans and the seventh time in 22 days.
Video from a photographer for the @chicagotribune.com:

The Right's Reaction to Bad Bunny Performing in Spanish at the Super Bowl Is Ugly -- But Not New The halftime debate reflects decades of Latin artists, from Jose Feliciano to Ricky Martin, being treated with doubt, suspicion, and even outrage.

Commentary: The debate around Bad Bunny performing the Super Bowl halftime reflects decades of Latin artists — from José Feliciano to Ricky Martin — being treated with doubt, suspicion, and even outrage
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'No Kings' Protesters Take to the Streets Against Trump's 'Authoritarianism' In the largest protests against Trump's administration and policies to date, participants express fear and anger at America’s political trajectory.

In the largest protests against the Trump administration and its policies to date, participants express fear and anger at America’s political trajectory. Our report:
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35 minutes before start time

WGN-TV producer hires attorney to ‘pursue all legal avenues’ after ICE detention Debbie Brockman and her legal team “adamantly deny” allegations that she assaulted federal officers during an immigration enforcement action.

"If armed, masked, federal agents are snatching U.S. citizens off the street as they walk to work and throwing them in unmarked vehicles, you can only imagine what these agents must be willing to do to our immigrant neighbors and people who dare to speak out against them.”

ICE Ads Are All Over Your Favorite Streaming Services

If a dystopic voice asking you “to fulfill your mission” of rounding up undocumented immigrants has snuck its way onto your streaming airwaves, you’re far from the only one.

The Rise, Retreat, and Resurrection of D'Angelo D’Angelo, who died October 14, is remembered as an influential artist who studied the greats (James Brown, Prince) and later became one.

“D’Angelo reminded people that you can be successful by listening to your muse, ignoring industry trends, and giving the people innovative music”
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Chicagoans say ICE agents responded to heckling with tear gas near school on busy NW Side street The deployment of smoke canisters — some witnesses described it as tear gas — came as tensions boiled over on the city’s Northwest Side Friday afternoon.

The deployment of smoke canisters — some witnesses described it as tear gas — came as tensions boiled over on the city’s Northwest Side Friday afternoon.

lmao even. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Pritzker Calls Trump's Threat to Target Chicago Next 'An Authoritarian Grab of Major Cities' Illinois Governor JB Pritzker blasted Donald Trump over his threats to send federal troops to Chicago as he's done in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker blasted Donald Trump over his threats to send federal troops to Chicago as he's done in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Hear Tom Morello's 'F-ck ICE' Playlist Featuring the White Stripes, Bruce Springsteen, Public Enemy Tom Morello has assembled a 65-song playlist called 'Fuck ICE' featuring the White Stripes, Bruce Springsteen, Public Enemy, and more.

Work day listening: Tom Morello’s ‘F-ck ICE’ Playlist Featuring the White Stripes, Bruce Springsteen, Public Enemy

Living Through This, Again | Defector The moment I had long dreaded finally arrived: the day I’d have to dismantle my childhood. I suppose I should consider myself lucky. It took 43 years to get here, to this spring day in 2025, standing ...

Love this so much: From teenage bedroom walls adorned with music idols, to dreams fulfilled & lost, caregiving, what defines who you once were & who you’ll always be, this resonates. By the forever cool @amyphillips.bsky.social defector.com/living-throu...

Listen, I get all the fest/Lolla gripes (the bags under my eyes can attest). This year was special, even if you don't care for these artists. I cried in the midst of it. I grew up loving music + never saw people like myself on covers, stories, lineups. Representation matters, more so now than ever.

Tyler, the Creator Makes a Triumphant Return, Luke Combs Makes History at Lollapalooza 2025 Tyler, the Creator, Luke Combs, and Gracie Abrams were among the highlights during the first day of Lollapalooza 2025.

And witnessing Tyler's rise and growth, through a festival lens (I saw Odd Future back in the day at SxSW, would've never predicted where he is now), has been a revelation: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Olivia Rodrigo Brings Out Weezer, Korn Return After 28 Years at Lollapalooza 2025 Olivia Rodrigo, Korn, Bleachers, and T-Pain were among the highlights from the second day of Lollapalooza 2025.

Gonna throw some 🇵🇭 pride in rn: Olivia Rodrigo and Dominic Fike (who played Sunday) did my people proud this weekend. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Twice and Doechii Take Over Lollapalooza Day Three Twice, Doechii, Rüfüs Du Sol, Clairo, and Chance the Rapper were among the highlights on the third day of Lollapalooza 2025.

Saturday was pretty incredible, Doechii and Twice positively dominated, and there were so many great international acts early on: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Sabrina Carpenter Drops Sunday Surprises, A$AP Rocky Performs From a Helicopter at Lollapalooza Sabrina Carpenter, A$AP Rocky, the Marías, Dominic Fike, and Finneas were among the highlights on the final day of Lollapalooza 2025.

Lolla long weekend is a wrap www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Tyler, the Creator Makes a Triumphant Return, Luke Combs Makes History at Lollapalooza 2025 Tyler, the Creator, Luke Combs, and Gracie Abrams were among the highlights during the first day of Lollapalooza 2025.

Surprise Robyn brought me so much joy. More highlights from last night's Lollapalooza: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

John Cusack Remembers Brian Wilson: 'What He Was Able to Give the World Was Seismic' John Cusack, who portrayed Brian Wilson in the biopic ‘Love & Mercy,’ reflects on his cherished time with the musician for Rolling Stone.

Had a lovely as told by chat with @johncusack.bsky.social:
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