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Sr. News Editor @ Rolling Stone

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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

Lies and more damn lies www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

26.01.2026 15:06 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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Jellybean Johnson, the Time Musician and a Pioneer of the Minneapolis Sound, Dead at 69 Jellybean Johnson β€” one of the pioneers of the Minneapolis Sound, the Time drummer, and multi-instrumentalist/producer β€” died on Nov. 21 at age 69.

Jellybean Johnson β€” one of the pioneers of the Minneapolis Sound, the Time drummer, and multi-instrumentalist/producer β€” has died at age 69. More:
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22.11.2025 20:24 πŸ‘ 150 πŸ” 46 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 7

So, it’s a full-circle moment that Thurs, I have the honor of doing a fireside chat with Halla TΓ³masdΓ³ttir, 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.

03.11.2025 00:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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.

03.11.2025 00:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€˜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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03.11.2025 00:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A link to the full complaint can be found here: cst.brightspotcdn.com/7f/01/722b06...

31.10.2025 15:24 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

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

masked soldiers are carelessly lobbing chemical weaponsβ€”that are banned from use during warfareβ€”on random residential streets.

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

24.10.2025 18:55 πŸ‘ 1423 πŸ” 579 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 12

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

26.10.2025 00:39 πŸ‘ 431 πŸ” 95 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 4

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:

25.10.2025 17:43 πŸ‘ 668 πŸ” 303 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 14
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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 β€” from JosΓ© Feliciano to Ricky Martin β€” being treated with doubt, suspicion, and even outrage
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19.10.2025 21:04 πŸ‘ 247 πŸ” 44 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 2
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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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19.10.2025 01:01 πŸ‘ 513 πŸ” 102 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 4
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35 minutes before start time

18.10.2025 16:25 πŸ‘ 177 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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WGN-TV producer hires attorney to β€˜pursue all legal avenues’ after ICE detention Debbie Brockman and her legal team β€œadamantly 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.”

18.10.2025 14:56 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE Ads Are All Over Your Favorite Streaming Services

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

15.10.2025 19:45 πŸ‘ 148 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 19
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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.

β€œD’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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15.10.2025 02:02 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” some witnesses described it as tear gas β€” came as tensions boiled over on the city’s Northwest Side Friday afternoon.

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

03.10.2025 23:30 πŸ‘ 334 πŸ” 159 πŸ’¬ 56 πŸ“Œ 9

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

06.09.2025 22:35 πŸ‘ 600 πŸ” 107 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 9
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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...

23.08.2025 18:55 πŸ‘ 339 πŸ” 85 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 2
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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 β€˜F-ck ICE’ Playlist Featuring the White Stripes, Bruce Springsteen, Public Enemy

20.08.2025 18:48 πŸ‘ 837 πŸ” 213 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 19
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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...

17.08.2025 15:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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.

04.08.2025 19:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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-...

04.08.2025 19:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ pride in rn: Olivia Rodrigo and Dominic Fike (who played Sunday) did my people proud this weekend. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

04.08.2025 19:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Twice and Doechii Take Over Lollapalooza Day Three Twice, Doechii, RΓΌfΓΌs 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-...

04.08.2025 19:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sabrina Carpenter Drops Sunday Surprises, A$AP Rocky Performs From a HelicopterΒ at Lollapalooza Sabrina Carpenter, A$AP Rocky, the MarΓ­as, 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-...

04.08.2025 19:15 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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-...

01.08.2025 16:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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John Cusack Remembers Brian Wilson: 'What He Was Able to Give the World Was Seismic' John Cusack, who portrayed Brian Wilson in the biopic β€˜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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12.06.2025 23:54 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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june cover! i interviewed LORDE 😭🧬

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15.05.2025 13:22 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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What's at Stake as Trump's Assault on Birthright Citizenship Heads to the Supreme Court Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship heads to the Supreme Court for oral arguments on Thursday. Here’s what’s at stake.

🚨New from @rollingstone.com, by @althea.bsky.social: ABF Research Prof. Christopher W. Schmidt breaks down the Supreme Court’s decision to hear oral arguments over the Trump Admin's order to end birthright citizenship. Read more and find out what it means for the 14th Amendment: ⬇️

14.05.2025 20:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Trump's assault on birthright citizenship is significant on many levels, with potential to create an underclass of people denied rights due to race, ethnicity, ancestry β€” decimating the fabric of our country. And the ramifications may go further, with nationwide injunctions also likely on the line

13.05.2025 14:02 πŸ‘ 89 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0