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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2m

D’Angelo, the neo-soul trailblazer and modern visionary whose three albums were all heralded as classic works of art, has died at age 51.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 29m

"The Netflix drama from the director of 'Conclave' puts its chips on Farrell's ability to play a degenerate gambler sprinting toward rock bottom. Smart bet."

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'Ballad of a Small Player': Colin Farrell Gambles It All Away

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 57m

Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' tour has been full of unforgettable cover songs.

Here are the best ones she's done, from Aerosmith to Ariana Grande, and Enrique Iglesias to Fleetwood Mac ↓

The Best Cover Songs From Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' Tour

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 1h

EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood’s rising stars join forces with Latin music heavyweights to champion the contributions of Latino immigrants in the U.S.

Melissa Barrera, Tonatiuh, More Stars Stand Up for Immigrant Rights in PSA With Dolores Huerta

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 1h

"Queers, strippers, painted faces, bearded men in habits, couples wrapped in chains, masks, exotic gowns, wigs."

Faith No More's Roddy Bottum chronicles his years in 1980s San Francisco in an excerpt from his upcoming memoir 'The Royal We' ↓

Faith No More's Roddy Bottum Eats Goldfish and Searches for Timothy Leary in Memoir Excerpt

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Chris Cruz @yochriscruz.bsky.social · 2h

#PokemonLegendsZA makes battles more fun, but it's astonishing that Nintendo's cash cow still feels held together by duct tape. This series needs a true evolution.

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'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' Is a Middling Evolution for a Franchise In Need of Saving

‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ improves over Scarlet and Violet, but could do more on Nintendo Switch 2

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2h

The latest entry in the pocket monster-catching series improves the action gameplay, but still falls short of greatness.

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'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' Is a Middling Evolution for a Franchise In Need of Saving

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 3h

"They know that in a functioning one-person-one-vote democracy, they could never pass the unpopular self-enriching policies they want — and so they know they must focus on preserving and expanding the precedents that permit them to buy American democracy."

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The Right's Secret Plan to Help Billionaires Buy Elections

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David Sirota @davidsirota.com · 17h

🚨NEW: A case at the Supreme Court cites Trump reportedly promising oil donors favors as proof that pay-to-play influence is so pervasive that bribery laws must be narrowed so pay-to-play is no longer a prosecutable crime.

The case is represented by a Trump-connected law firm.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 17h

“I got to where suicide sounded sane.”

Americans gambled $150 billion through online sportsbooks last year.

Far too many lost nearly everything.

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Peter Wade @peterwade.bsky.social · 19h

Vance struggled to defend the Trump administration’s decisions when journalists asked him basic questions during a round of TV appearances, with one host getting so frustrated with Vance’s word salad, he cut the interview short in the middle of one of the vice president’s sentences.

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 1d

Vance could not give a straight answer to questions about:

➡️ Tom Homan's alleged acceptance of a bribe
➡️ Trump's accusations that J.B. Pritzker is a criminal
➡️ Layoffs at the CDC

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 1d

“I never dreamed of anything like this."

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 1d

Americans gambled $150 Billion on online Sportbooks last year. Far too many almost lost everything.

For some young men, sports betting is a near-fatal gamble.

There's Now a Casino in Everyone's Pocket. For Some Young Men, It's a Near-Fatal Gamble

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 1d

Vance could not give a straight answer to questions about:

➡️ Tom Homan's alleged acceptance of a bribe
➡️ Trump's accusations that J.B. Pritzker is a criminal
➡️ Layoffs at the CDC

Read/Watch: bit.ly/4nMSVl9

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 1d

Vance could not give a straight answer to questions about:

➡️ Tom Homan's alleged acceptance of a bribe
➡️ Trump's accusations that J.B. Pritzker is a criminal
➡️ Layoffs at the CDC

Read/Watch: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2d

Micro-betting forever changed gambling by turbo-boosting the speed of betting behaviors.

“You lose track of time and space, and next thing you know, you’re betting Indian cricket at 4 a.m.,” says one recovering gambler who spoke to Rolling Stone.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2d

Why are young people, males in particular, so susceptible to sports-bet apps? One gambling addiction expert tells Rolling Stone:

“This generation was basically bred for addiction, raised on cell phones inches from their faces.”

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2d

For every person hiding a gambling disorder, six people in their orbit are impacted financially.

“I got to where suicide sounded sane,” says one recovering gambler who spoke to Rolling Stone.

Story: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2d

What’s a young man to do when all the outlets he watches — ESPN, Paramount+, Peacock, Fox Sports — either own or have partnered with a sports book?

The effect of all that noise is to sell a tautology: that gambling is harmless fun when done in measure.

Story: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2d

Eight years ago, Americans placed around $5 billion in sports bets. By 2028, we’ll have bet — and lost — a trillion dollars since 2018.

“Guys bond over sports bets, not sports, now,” says an addictions counselor working with sports bettors.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2d

Sports-Bet Operators Put a Casino in Everyone’s Pocket. For Some Young Men, It’s a Near-Fatal Gamble

Americans gambled $150 billion on online sportsbooks last year. Far too many almost lost everything.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2d

Diane Keaton was quirky and lovable but made of steel — and her indelible roles in the 1970s made her one of the New Hollywood greats. More:
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Diane Keaton Was Nobody's Fool

Diane Keaton's roles in the 1970s, from 'The Godfather' to 'Annie Hall,' 'Manhattan,' and more, showed her range, intellect, and unique charisma.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2d

Read our 1977 cover story with Diane Keaton, where she revealed that her iconic ‘Annie Hall’ outfit came from her own closet. “I don’t have a lot of gowns,” she told us. “And I don’t have any tiaras!”
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The Life and Lurves of Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton, the star of 'Annie Hall,' could be the next Hepburn

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2d

Remembering Diane Keaton 🤍

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2d

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for a prolific career in uplifting comedies, has died at the age of 79. More:
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Diane Keaton, 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather' Actress, Dead at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for a prolific career in uplifting comedies, has died at the age of 79.

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