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Travis Scott takes Rolling Stone ‘Beyond Utopia’ for our February 2026 cover 🌵

On the heels of a record-breaking tour, a rap superstar ponders all he's made — and makes big plans for the future.

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Pam Bondi ignored questions about the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein case, which has enraged lawmakers, survivors, and the public.
Pam Bondi Melts Down as Dems Press for Answers on Epstein Files Fiasco
Attorney General Pam Bondi lashed out at lawmakers who pressed her for answers on the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:37 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Vedder tells Rolling Stone about his family's charity work for kids with the rare genetic disease, EB.

"We've celebrated the progress, but the cure is what we're after. This is, scientifically, a solvable problem."
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Eddie Vedder Changed Kids' Lives With Pearl Jam. Now, He and His Wife, Jill, Are Trying to Save Them
Eddie breaks down a powerful new documentary, 'Matter of Time,' which combines solo concert footage with the story of his family's charity work.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Jon Stewart had a field day with the MAGA meltdown over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show.
Jon Stewart Points MAGA Toward the 'Biblioteca' After Bad Bunny Super Bowl Meltdown
Jon Stewart goofed on MAGA's meltdown to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, as well as Kid Rock's set at the Turning Point USA alt halftime show.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Carole King released 'Tapestry' 55 years ago today. 💿

Rolling Stone ranks it as the 25th Greatest Album of all Time.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The Super Bowl alternative halftime show hosted by Turning Point USA delivered exactly what it promised: an overwrought, pyrotechnic-heavy interpretation of what right-wingers believe a “real American” event.
Kid Rock Delivers Half-Assed Lip-Synch at TPUSA Anti-Halftime Show
Billed as an alternative to Bad Bunny's official Super Bowl performance, the event came off like a pyrotechnics-heavy tantrum.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Rolling Stone weighs in on J.Cole's 'The Fall-Off'

"If nothing else, The Fall-Off should serve as evidence against premature retirement. He sounds like he’s still got shit to work out."
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February 9, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Today, a landmark trial begins over allegations that Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube were intentionally designed to get young users hopelessly hooked despite known perils.
This Trial Could Hold Big Tech Accountable for Kids' Social Media Addiction
Meta and Google are defending themselves in a California court — and what happens at this trial could affect thousands of other case.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Despite alternative programming, nearly every right-wing influencer managed to watch Bad Bunny bring down Levi’s Stadium.

And they are furious.
Right-Wingers Who Boycotted Halftime Show Still Saw Enough of It to Be Furious
Donald Trump and his MAGA allies were enraged that Bad Bunny, a Spanish-speaking administration critic, performed at the Super Bowl halftime show.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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For @rollingstone.com this morning: Cross Canadian Ragweed is, well, just a band again after an extended reunion in 2025 — and they finally have their Red Rocks bill to show for it.

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Cross Canadian Ragweed Will Finally Get Their Do-Over at Red Rocks
Cross Canadian Ragweed will headline Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado this summer, with the band members' kids opening the show.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Hoda Kotb returned to Today on Monday, Feb. 9, filling in for Savannah Guthrie as the anchor continues to aid the search for her mother, Nancy, who was allegedly kidnapped.
Hoda Kotb Fills in on 'Today' Amid Search for Savannah Guthrie's Mom: 'We Show Up for Each Other'
Hoda Kotb returned to 'Today,' filling in for Savannah Guthrie, as the co-anchor continues to search for her missing mother, Nancy.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Shinedown Drop Off Kid Rock’s Rock the Country Festival

"Our band's purpose is to unite, not divide."
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Shinedown Drop Off Kid Rock's Rock the Country Festival
Shinedown have announced that they're dropping out of Kid Rock's Rock the Country Festival.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:46 PM
The Trump administration keeps threatening to sic ICE on the Super Bowl. Local officials say it could throw a wrench in months of security planning.
Santa Clara Mayor Says ICE Threats Are Creating 'Fear' Around Super Bowl
Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor says threats that the Trump administration will send ICE to the Super Bowl are causing fear in the community.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Neil Young has canceled his upcoming European summer tour with the Chrome Hearts.

"I’m sorry to let you down, but this is not the time. I do love playing LIVE and being with you and the Chrome Hearts."
Neil Young Cancels All 2026 Concert Dates
Neil Young has canceled his upcoming European summer tour with the Chrome Hearts, writing, 'I'm sorry to let you down, but this is not the time.'
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February 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
"Who you see on 'Traitors,' or who you saw on 'The Bachelor,' is not who I am in my everyday life now."

Colton Underwood talks to Rolling Stone about his controversial past and why his return to TV didn't quite go as planned.
Colton Underwood on 'The Traitors' and Dealing With Online Hate: 'I've Been Through a Lot'
Colton Underwood talks about his time on Peacock's 'The Traitors,' online hate, and controversies including Cassie Randolph and Michael Rapaport.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:50 PM
A Doomsday Leader Died. Could a New Abuse Lawsuit End His Arizona Community?
A Doomsday Leader Died. Could a New Abuse Lawsuit End His Arizona Community?
Allegations against Van of Urantia and his followers have swirled since the 1990s, but new legal filings might be the final straw.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Rolling Stone weighs in on 'Pillion'

"[It's] what you might get if Nora Ephron teamed up with Tom of Finland."
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February 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Trump’s racist post depicting the Obamas as apes has been removed from his Truth Social feed, with the White House claiming it was posted “erroneously” by a staffer.
Trump Posts Wildly Racist Video of the Obamas
Donald Trump posted a video that included a clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, set to "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."
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February 6, 2026 at 5:19 PM
President Donald Trump went on a wild social media posting spree late Thursday night and into Friday morning, one that included a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
Trump Posts Wildly Racist Video of the Obamas
Donald Trump posted a video that included a clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, set to "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."
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February 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Allegations against Van of Urantia and his followers have swirled since the 1990s, but new legal filings might be the final straw.
A Doomsday Leader Died. Could a New Abuse Lawsuit End His Arizona Community?
Allegations against Van of Urantia and his followers have swirled since the 1990s, but new legal filings might be the final straw.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
“Will a football be used as a prop? Will a lyric be muted? Will Bad Bunny expose a nipple?”

Here’s What Everyone’s Betting on For the Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show
Here's What Everyone's Betting on for the Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show
What will be the first song? Will Karol G join Bad Bunny? Will he wear a dress? The prop bet options are endless
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February 6, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Taylor Swift has shared the star-studded music video for “Opalite,” her next 'The Life of a Showgirl' single. More:
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Taylor Swift Goes Back to the Nineties in Star-Studded 'Opalite' Video
Taylor Swift shared the music video for 'Opalite,' her next 'The Life of a Showgirl' single.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:26 PM
COMMENTARY: We Are Witnessing the Imperial Presidency on Steroids

The founders wouldn’t recognize the executive branch’s monstrous powers — but they sure would fear them.
We Are Witnessing the Imperial Presidency on Steroids
Donald Trump has accumulated an amount of power in the executive branch that would appall America's founding fathers.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds (@nickcave) released 'Murder Ballads' 30 years ago today. 💿
February 5, 2026 at 9:56 PM
'Melania' has made history as the film with the greatest disparity between critic and audience rating in Rotten Tomatoes history.
'Melania' Attains Biggest Critic-Audience Disparity in Rotten Tomatoes History
Melania Trump's new documentary is now the film with the biggest disparity between critic and audience reviews in Rotten Tomatoes history.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Melania Trump wasn't going to let a meeting with freed Israeli hostages keep her from putting out the word about her documentary.
Melania Trump Uses Event With Freed Hostages to Promote Her Documentary
Melania Trump promoted her new documentary, Melania, during a White House event with freed Israeli-American hostages.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:06 PM