December 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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this is a fucking insane decision in a string of fresh-hell high-profile layoffs this week. Spanos gone from RS. Adam B Vary gone from Variety. Loads more earlier this year. Non-fawning entertainment journalism is just not going to be a thing any more I guess???
some personal news: after 11 years i was laid off from rolling stone! kind of surreal feeling to start over but excited to see what's next 🫶
December 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
this is a fucking insane decision in a string of fresh-hell high-profile layoffs this week. Spanos gone from RS. Adam B Vary gone from Variety. Loads more earlier this year. Non-fawning entertainment journalism is just not going to be a thing any more I guess???
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Monumental loss for RS, but you should subscribe immediately to @ohheybrittany.bsky.social newsletter, because there’s really no one in the biz doing it like her
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December 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Monumental loss for RS, but you should subscribe immediately to @ohheybrittany.bsky.social newsletter, because there’s really no one in the biz doing it like her
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fasted subscribin' I ever did subscribe!
i'm available for freelance work, bio writing, consulting, anything! for now going to start writing a newsletter over on substack
best way to support me right now is to subscribe!
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December 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
fasted subscribin' I ever did subscribe!
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Brittany is a legend, I mean she did THREE cover stories this year alone. She has impeccable taste and talent and I am genuinely so confused by what RS is if they’re letting her go. But I do know she will thrive without them. subscribe to her substack! brittanyspanos.substack.com/p/youre-on-y...
December 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Brittany is a legend, I mean she did THREE cover stories this year alone. She has impeccable taste and talent and I am genuinely so confused by what RS is if they’re letting her go. But I do know she will thrive without them. subscribe to her substack! brittanyspanos.substack.com/p/youre-on-y...
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Friendly reminder that laying people off right before Christmas is among the shittiest things a company can do.
some personal news: after 11 years i was laid off from rolling stone! kind of surreal feeling to start over but excited to see what's next 🫶
December 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Friendly reminder that laying people off right before Christmas is among the shittiest things a company can do.
some personal news: after 11 years i was laid off from rolling stone! kind of surreal feeling to start over but excited to see what's next 🫶
December 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
some personal news: after 11 years i was laid off from rolling stone! kind of surreal feeling to start over but excited to see what's next 🫶
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This is just a beautiful story by @ohheybrittany.bsky.social, with three great lessons: Let kids be creative, take them seriously, and listen to @wfmu.bsky.social. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Four Best Friends Made an Album as Kids. 25 Years Later, It's a Cult Classic
In 2000, X-Cetra recorded a homemade album called 'Stardust.' After being posted online, it took on a life of its own.
www.rollingstone.com
September 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
This is just a beautiful story by @ohheybrittany.bsky.social, with three great lessons: Let kids be creative, take them seriously, and listen to @wfmu.bsky.social. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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I read about it in this excellent article by @ohheybrittany.bsky.social
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Four Best Friends Made an Album as Kids. 25 Years Later, It's a Cult Classic
In 2000, X-Cetra recorded a homemade album called 'Stardust.' After being posted online, it took on a life of its own.
www.rollingstone.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:20 AM
I read about it in this excellent article by @ohheybrittany.bsky.social
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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I’m listening to this now and it’s… strange!
25 years ago, four childhood best friends wanted to be like the Spice Girls and form a girl group. With the help of a mom in the home taping scene, they made something they weren't expecting.
This is the story of X-Cetra, unexpected outsider music stars:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
This is the story of X-Cetra, unexpected outsider music stars:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Four Best Friends Made an Album as Kids. 25 Years Later, It's a Cult Classic
In 2000, X-Cetra recorded a homemade album called 'Stardust.' After being posted online, it took on a life of its own.
www.rollingstone.com
September 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I’m listening to this now and it’s… strange!
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I am very proud of my step daughters ( Janet and Mary ), and their two childhood friends Ayden and Jessica. Their cult teen band from 2000 has gained some notoriety for the re-release of their group's album "X-Cetra" and subsequent article in Rolling Stone.
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Four Best Friends Made an Album as Kids. 25 Years Later, It's a Cult Classic
In 2000, X-Cetra recorded a homemade album called 'Stardust.' After being posted online, it took on a life of its own.
www.rollingstone.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I am very proud of my step daughters ( Janet and Mary ), and their two childhood friends Ayden and Jessica. Their cult teen band from 2000 has gained some notoriety for the re-release of their group's album "X-Cetra" and subsequent article in Rolling Stone.
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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This album is delightful.
25 years ago, four childhood best friends wanted to be like the Spice Girls and form a girl group. With the help of a mom in the home taping scene, they made something they weren't expecting.
This is the story of X-Cetra, unexpected outsider music stars:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
This is the story of X-Cetra, unexpected outsider music stars:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Four Best Friends Made an Album as Kids. 25 Years Later, It's a Cult Classic
In 2000, X-Cetra recorded a homemade album called 'Stardust.' After being posted online, it took on a life of its own.
www.rollingstone.com
September 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
This album is delightful.
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25 years ago, four childhood best friends wanted to be like the Spice Girls and form a girl group. With the help of a mom in the home taping scene, they made something they weren't expecting.
This is the story of X-Cetra, unexpected outsider music stars:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
This is the story of X-Cetra, unexpected outsider music stars:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Four Best Friends Made an Album as Kids. 25 Years Later, It's a Cult Classic
In 2000, X-Cetra recorded a homemade album called 'Stardust.' After being posted online, it took on a life of its own.
www.rollingstone.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
25 years ago, four childhood best friends wanted to be like the Spice Girls and form a girl group. With the help of a mom in the home taping scene, they made something they weren't expecting.
This is the story of X-Cetra, unexpected outsider music stars:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
This is the story of X-Cetra, unexpected outsider music stars:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Four Best Friends Made an Album as Kids. 25 Years Later, It’s a Cult Classic
In 2000, X-Cetra recorded a homemade album called Stardust. After being posted online, it took on a life of its own.
In 2000, X-Cetra recorded a homemade album called Stardust. After being posted online, it took on a life of its own.
Four Best Friends Made an Album as Kids. 25 Years Later, It's a Cult Classic
In 2000, X-Cetra recorded a homemade album called 'Stardust.' After being posted online, it took on a life of its own.
rollingstone.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Four Best Friends Made an Album as Kids. 25 Years Later, It’s a Cult Classic
In 2000, X-Cetra recorded a homemade album called Stardust. After being posted online, it took on a life of its own.
In 2000, X-Cetra recorded a homemade album called Stardust. After being posted online, it took on a life of its own.
25 years ago, four childhood best friends wanted to be like the Spice Girls and form a girl group. With the help of a mom in the home taping scene, they made something they weren't expecting.
This is the story of X-Cetra, unexpected outsider music stars:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
This is the story of X-Cetra, unexpected outsider music stars:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Four Best Friends Made an Album as Kids. 25 Years Later, It's a Cult Classic
In 2000, X-Cetra recorded a homemade album called 'Stardust.' After being posted online, it took on a life of its own.
www.rollingstone.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
25 years ago, four childhood best friends wanted to be like the Spice Girls and form a girl group. With the help of a mom in the home taping scene, they made something they weren't expecting.
This is the story of X-Cetra, unexpected outsider music stars:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
This is the story of X-Cetra, unexpected outsider music stars:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Butt-Rock Is Back, Baby 🎸
Bands like Creed, Nickelback, and Hinder used to get made fun of, but a 2000s revival has made them more beloved than ever.
Bands like Creed, Nickelback, and Hinder used to get made fun of, but a 2000s revival has made them more beloved than ever.
Bros, Budweisers, and Divorced Dads: Butt-Rock Is Back, Baby
Bands like Creed, Nickelback, and Hinder used to get made fun of, but a 2000s revival has made them more beloved than ever.
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July 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Butt-Rock Is Back, Baby 🎸
Bands like Creed, Nickelback, and Hinder used to get made fun of, but a 2000s revival has made them more beloved than ever.
Bands like Creed, Nickelback, and Hinder used to get made fun of, but a 2000s revival has made them more beloved than ever.
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i'm super-honored to be quoted in brittany's delightful celebration of Creed + Nickelback revivalism and dramatic + sexless masculinity
July 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
i'm super-honored to be quoted in brittany's delightful celebration of Creed + Nickelback revivalism and dramatic + sexless masculinity
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READ: Butt Rock Is Back, Baby from @ohheybrittany.bsky.social www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Bros, Budweisers, and Divorced Dads: Butt Rock Is Back, Baby
Bands like Creed, Nickelback, and Hinder used to get made fun of, but a 2000s revival has made them more beloved than ever.
www.rollingstone.com
July 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
READ: Butt Rock Is Back, Baby from @ohheybrittany.bsky.social www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Want to recommend to you all this exceptional Rolling Stone cover profile of Lorde by my exceptional colleague @ohheybrittany.bsky.social
Lorde: 'I'm an Intense Bitch'
Lorde talks about her new album, 'Virgin,' and a series of personal upheavals in this Rolling Stone cover story
www.rollingstone.com
May 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Want to recommend to you all this exceptional Rolling Stone cover profile of Lorde by my exceptional colleague @ohheybrittany.bsky.social
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John Mulaney did a bit where he interviews Twista about his puppets. @ohheybrittany.bsky.social did it for real for @rollingstone.com
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Twista Reveals His Secret Love of Puppets
Chicago speed-rapper is also a talented ventriloquist
www.rollingstone.com
May 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
John Mulaney did a bit where he interviews Twista about his puppets. @ohheybrittany.bsky.social did it for real for @rollingstone.com
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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On the opening track of Lorde's new album 'Virgin,' she sings: "Some days I’m a woman/Some days I’m a man."
"There’s a part of me that is really resistant to boxing it up," Lorde tells Rolling Stone.
Interview: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
"There’s a part of me that is really resistant to boxing it up," Lorde tells Rolling Stone.
Interview: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
May 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
On the opening track of Lorde's new album 'Virgin,' she sings: "Some days I’m a woman/Some days I’m a man."
"There’s a part of me that is really resistant to boxing it up," Lorde tells Rolling Stone.
Interview: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
"There’s a part of me that is really resistant to boxing it up," Lorde tells Rolling Stone.
Interview: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Praise the Lorde. The New Zealand superstar is back with L4 this June and is Rolling Stone's new cover star.
From a breakup to an eating disorder to an expanding gender identity and a triumphant new album, Lorde talks about all of it.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
From a breakup to an eating disorder to an expanding gender identity and a triumphant new album, Lorde talks about all of it.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
May 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Praise the Lorde. The New Zealand superstar is back with L4 this June and is Rolling Stone's new cover star.
From a breakup to an eating disorder to an expanding gender identity and a triumphant new album, Lorde talks about all of it.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
From a breakup to an eating disorder to an expanding gender identity and a triumphant new album, Lorde talks about all of it.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
May 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM