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Rolling Stone's January 2026 cover: pop superstar Tate McRae.

⭐ Fresh off an arena tour and deluxe album, the Canadian phenom reflects on her massive 2025 — and what's next.

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Charlie Puth talks about Taylor Swift’s shoutout on "The Tortured Poets Department."

"It was definitely affirming that one of the biggest stars in the world knows me. It’s like, ‘I better write something good, ‘cause maybe she, and some others, will hear it.’"

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January 20, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Charlie Puth joins The Rolling Stone Interview: ‘I Used to Be Very Cringe’

The singer-songwriter goes deep on his strong new album, making mistakes, performing at the Super Bowl, and what that Taylor Swift shoutout did for him.

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January 20, 2026 at 2:32 PM
The primary country that benefits from Trump’s nonsensical push to take over Greenland is Russia.
‘Multi-Layered Bullshit’: Trump’s Push for Greenland Makes No Sense
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January 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Where Do the Grateful Dead Go From Here?

It's difficult to imagine John Mayer and Dead & Company carrying on, but that doesn't mean the surviving members won't continue to wave that flag as long as they can.
Where Do the Grateful Dead Go From Here? Scenarios for the Post-Bob Weir Era
The death of Bob Weir is a major blow to the Grateful Dead fan community, but it doesn't mean the music will suddenly stop.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:39 PM
EXCLUSIVE: HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study.

These Emails Show How That Happened ⬇️
HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened
Two Danish researchers faced accusations of “questionable research practices” as RFK Jr.’s top appointees made their study a “funding priority.”
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January 16, 2026 at 9:56 PM
It's been one year since the world lost David Lynch.

A Tribute to How He Was the Great, Golly-Gee Chronicler of American Darkness.
David Lynch Was the Great, Golly-Gee Chronicler of American Darkness
David Lynch, who died Thursday, combined Eisenhower-era innocence & experimental cinema to forge a disturbing, darkly hilarious look at American life
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January 16, 2026 at 8:04 PM
A ‘Demon,’ a Stabbing, and an Ayahuasca Trip Gone Wrong

Julio Rivera spent two decades helping people exorcise dark energy through psychedelic journeys — until one almost ended his life.
A 'Demon,' a Stabbing, and an Ayahuasca Trip Gone Wrong
Julio Rivera spent two decades helping people exorcise dark energy through psychedelic journeys — until one almost ended his life.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:47 PM
COMMENTARY: Trump’s ‘Year Zero’ Is Over. Now Comes the Reckoning

The president’s terrifying revolution came to Washington in 2025. It will ultimately be the year the revolution was lost.
Trump's 'Year Zero' Is Over. Now Comes the Reckoning
The president’s terrifying revolution came to Washington in 2025. It will ultimately be the year the revolution was lost
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January 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM
In a new trailer for his halftime show performance, Bad Bunny's making a promise: “The world will dance.”

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Bad Bunny Promises 'The World Will Dance' at His Super Bowl Performance
See a trailer for Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM
The internet is obsessed with 2016 again.

Here are 50 Songs Rolling Stone Deemed as the Best of 2016
50 Best Songs of 2016
Beyoncé owned our world, Drake lit up the dance floor, and Rae Sremmurd got their John Lennon on
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January 16, 2026 at 3:37 PM
This Filmmaker Couldn’t Get an Interview With the CEO of OpenAI.

He Created a Bot Version Instead.
This Filmmaker Couldn't Get an Interview With the CEO of OpenAI. He Created a Bot Version Instead
'Deepfaking Sam Altman,' the new documentary from filmmaker Adam Bhala Lough, satirically probes the potential benefits and ethical perils of AI
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January 15, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry teach influencers how to succeed. Now, they're looking to transform how creators everywhere do their jobs.
How Two YouTubers Became the Creator Industry’s Secret Weapon
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January 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“He seemed to be very sure he was perfect and better than everyone else,” Dadig’s ex-friend says.

In the debut episode of his podcast, Dadig revealed that he used ChatGPT “religiously,” describing the software as his “therapist” and “best friend.”

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January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
A former friend says that as Dadig publicly aired grievances against women, he became obsessed with ChatGPT. As his actions started landing him in trouble, Dadig turned to ChatGPT to prove he was in the right — and the rest of the world was wrong.

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January 14, 2026 at 11:03 PM
A federal indictment alleges Dadig waged harassment campaigns against women and menaced some of them in person. Among the counts against him are charges of cyberstalking, interstate stalking, and interstate threats related to 11 alleged victims.

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January 14, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Defense attorney Alan Jackson says he must stay mum on why he no longer represents Nick Reiner in the first-degree murder case of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
Nick Reiner's Ex-Lawyer Says 'Something Happened' That Forced Him to Step Down
Alan Jackson, the lawyer who represented Nick Reiner, spoke about stepping down from the high-profile case, but still refused to share details.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:09 PM
South Texas Hispanics Flipped for Trump.

Some Have Buyer’s Remorse ⬇️
South Texas Hispanics Flipped for Trump. Some Have Buyer's Remorse
Donald Trump's chaotic tariff policy and immigration crackdowns have wrought havoc on South Texas, where Hispanic voters swung right in 2024.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann has written a heartfelt tribute to his late bandmate, Bob Weir.

“ ...my love for him will not, indeed can not, fade away."
Bill Kreutzmann Honors Bob Weir: 'I Just Hope He Was Able to Bring His Guitar With Him'
Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann has written a heartfelt tribute to his late bandmate, Bob Weir.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM
For Kim Gordon, today is the day for “Not Today,” a song off the former Sonic Youth member’s upcoming third solo album, 'Play Me.'
Kim Gordon Asks 'Where's My Gum, Postmate?' on New Song, 'Not Today'
Listen to Kim Gordon's new song, "Not Today," off her upcoming album, 'Play Me.'
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January 14, 2026 at 4:57 PM
He Was Indicted for Cyberstalking. His Former Friends Tracked His ChatGPT Meltdown

Throughout multiple arrests and serious mental health diagnoses, 31-year-old Brett Dadig relied on OpenAI’s chatbot to validate his behavior.

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January 14, 2026 at 2:07 PM
“The year we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived."

Here’s everything we know about BTS’ highly anticipated comeback, from their upcoming album to the accompanying tour. ↓
The Year of BTS: Everything We Know About the Band's Comeback
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January 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
News of Bob Weir’s Jan. 10 death drew scores of Deadheads to San Fransisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, where gatherings and singalongs dotted the streets made famous by the Grateful Dead.

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January 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Harry Styles promised he'd return "when the time is right."

A cryptic new website and posters in cities around the world have fans convinced that moment is finally here.

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January 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
From the realism of Canserbero to the nostalgia of Elena Rose, these tracks reflect Venezuelan pride and struggle.

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January 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM
RS Reports: The Cartel, the Stolen Newborn, and the Mother Left for Dead

Leslie Carillo was pregnant when she met up with a stranger from social media. Then, she was killed after a rudimentary C-section to take her infant.

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January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM