This piece originally appeared as part of Rolling Stone’s annual Hot List, in the July/August issue of the magazine. When John Lee was working at his first job — a magic store in the small Bay Area town of Castroville, California — there was a trick he’d always play. “It’s …

Ed Sheeran performed his new single “Bad Habits” and joined James Corden for an interview on The Late Late Show Monday, June 28th. Sheeran is set to be a guest on The Late Late Show throughout the week. Sheeran released “Bad Habits” Friday, June 25th, marking his official return to …

Migos enlisted Cardi B for a blazing set at the 2021 BET Awards that featured two songs from the rap trio’s new album, Culture III, “Straightenin” and “Type Shit.” Migos first took the smokey stage in gas masks, and as they lifted them off, a big fire erupted behind them. …

Country supergroup the Highwomen — represented by member Amanda Shires — give a radical makeover to Lady Gaga’s appropriately titled “Highway Unicorn (Road to Love)” for the pop star’s Born This Way: The Tenth Anniversary. The album is out now and also includes remade versions of Gaga’s songs by Orville …

To celebrate Pride Month, Soulwax have released a remix of the late Sylvester’s 1978 disco classic “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real).” The 10-minute-long “Soulwax for Despacio” version adds some subtle flourishes to the iconic gay anthem, while still keeping the core of the original intact. David and Stephen Dewaele …

Olivia Rodrigo will host her own alternative prom during a special concert film airing Tuesday, June 29th at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on her YouTube channel. The Sour Prom Concert Film will find Rodrigo performing songs form her debut album Sour. Prior to the show, starting at 11 p.m. …

It may seem like just yesterday that Doja Cat‘s sophomore album Hot Pink launched the LA rapper to stardom, but fans are already anxiously awaiting its follow-up. Planet Her, Doja’s third studio album that is set for release on Friday, leads the Apple Music Pre-Add Chart for the week of …

A record number of Americans are relying on Medicaid for healthcare coverage during the pandemic. Nearly 74 million people are currently enrolled on Medicaid, the highest number participating in the program on record, according to a report by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). During the pandemic, from …

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed the section of the state’s budget that funds the Texas Legislature on Friday. It’s a move that Abbott threatened to make when state Democrats walked out of a legislative session, breaking quorum in order to block the passage of a restrictive voting bill from …

Connecticut is primed to become the 18th state to legalize cannabis for recreational use. The state’s House of Representatives passed legislation to do so on Wednesday night, and with the Senate approving the latest version of the bill on Thursday, the only thing still needed to make it official is …