While the world outside is often scary right now, television can still provide some refuge. With the TV edition of our Revisiting Hours franchise, we’re taking a closer look at quality shows we didn’t give their due in The Before Times. Men of a Certain Age is a fictional story …
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June, 2020
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8 June
The Obamas Address Class of 2020 in Virtual Commencement Speeches
Barack and Michelle Obama both participated in YouTube’s four-hour livestream commencement event, Dear Class of 2020, held for graduating seniors who cannot participate in in-person commencement ceremonies due to COVID-19. In a clip from Barack Obama’s speech, courtesy of YouTube Originals, the former president highlighted the challenges that the Class …
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5 June
Willie Nelson, Paul Simon Announce 'A Night for Austin' Livestream Benefit
Willie and Annie Nelson are teaming up with Paul Simon and Edie Brickell for A Night for Austin, a television and livestream benefit to aid the Texas capital during COVID-19. Premiering on June 10th at 9 p.m. E.T., the two-hour benefit will feature performances by Nelson, Simon, James Taylor, Bonnie …
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4 June
Sturgill Simpson to Perform Online Concert From Nashville's Ryman Auditorium
Sturgill Simpson will perform a free livestream concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The Sound & Fury artist announced the show via Instagram as a thank-you to fans who raised more than a quarter of a million dollars for three charities. Set for Friday, June 5th, at 7 p.m. CT, Simpson’s …
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2 June
New York City's Last Curfew: Harlem in 1943
“If there is anyone who entertained any thought that they could make capital out of this unfortunate incident, I’m sure they will be greatly mistaken,” New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, broadcasted from police headquarters in Harlem on August 1st, 1943. This was the last time that New York City …
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1 June
Labels Ignored BMW Kenny for Years, But Now They're All Trying to Sign Him
In 2017, Kenneth Coby played a bad show and decided to quit music. As Soundz, he had co-written and co-produced hit singles for Rae Sremmurd, Justin Bieber, and Trey Songz. But like many songwriters, Coby harbored dreams of being a solo artist, and he was on the road opening for …
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May, 2020
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29 May
Kiss' Paul Stanley Releases Debut Video With Soul Station Live Band
Kiss co-founder and frontman Paul Stanley has devoted the last few years to his new project, Soul Station, a 17-piece ensemble tribute group that performs R&B and soul classics. For most of its existence, Soul Station has been a live music project, performing their catalog at smaller venues and clubs. …
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29 May
The Best Folding Stands to Keep Your Guitar or Bass at Arm's Length
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If you play your guitar or bass frequently, you’ll understand the annoyance of having to take it out of its case each time you want to play. You …
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28 May
Lady Gaga, Blackpink Share Confectionary Club Track 'Sour Candy'
The long-anticipated collaboration between Lady Gaga and mega-popular K-pop group Blackpink is finally here. “Sour Candy,” from Gaga’s upcoming albumChromatica, dropped on Thursday morning, providing a sugar-sweet club track for all our at-home parties. “I’m sour candy, so sweet then I get a little angry,” Jennie and Lisa of Blackpink …
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27 May
Demi Lovato Teams Up With Trevor Project for Pride 2020 Campaign
Demi Lovato has lent her voice to a new video from the Trevor Project for its 2020 Pride campaign, Pride Everywhere. Per a statement, Pride Everywhere seeks to address LGBTQ young people who are “isolated from affirming communities and unable to celebrate Pride in the way that they normally would.” …
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