Slim Thug was trolling. Like many Americans, the threat of coronavirus seemed like an otherworldly concern and not a force that’d begin to change the fabric of daily existence. “I was saying stay home and yelling. I was telling people they were going to get it,” Thug says. “I was even making jokes about the NBA with the players who got it.”
Then, just a week later, the Houston rapper informed his million-plus Instagram followers that he had tested posted for the virus, sharing a video of the experience.
Then, just a week later, the Houston rapper informed his million-plus Instagram followers that he had tested posted for the virus, sharing a video of the experience.
- 4/2/2020
- by Charles Holmes
- Rollingstone.com
Each month, the editors and critics at Rolling Stone will compile a list of our favorite new albums. Our picks from March include cosmopolitan reggaeton star J Balvin, alt-rock heroes Pearl Jam and rap dynamo Lil Uzi Vert
Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake
Eternal Atake is Lil Uzi Vert’s best album yet, with a cohesiveness, slick concept, and performance that justifies every ounce of hype. He’s still melodically minded—note the almost melismatic flourish of “Got a model/ with vitiligo” on “Prices”—but Eternal Atake sometimes feels like...
Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake
Eternal Atake is Lil Uzi Vert’s best album yet, with a cohesiveness, slick concept, and performance that justifies every ounce of hype. He’s still melodically minded—note the almost melismatic flourish of “Got a model/ with vitiligo” on “Prices”—but Eternal Atake sometimes feels like...
- 3/31/2020
- by Jon Dolan, Claire Shaffer, Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos, Jonathan Bernstein, Suzy Exposito, Kory Grow and Danny Schwartz
- Rollingstone.com
“Side Hustle” is a recurring column in which staff writer Charles Holmes reviews celebrity and celebrity-adjacent products. You can read his previous entry, on Ed Sheeran’s ketchup, here. If the mood takes you, you can also read his review of Rick Ross’s hair care and grooming line here.
Celebrity: Travis Scott
Product: Reese’s Puffs
Who’s This For: The most sophisticated of palates
I haven’t had a bowl of cereal in well over a week. Cow’s milk, bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, fries, pizza, bananas, apples,...
Celebrity: Travis Scott
Product: Reese’s Puffs
Who’s This For: The most sophisticated of palates
I haven’t had a bowl of cereal in well over a week. Cow’s milk, bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, fries, pizza, bananas, apples,...
- 7/2/2019
- by Charles Holmes
- Rollingstone.com
“Side Hustle” is a recurring column in which staff writer Charles Holmes reviews celebrity and celebrity adjacent products. You can read his previous entry, on Ariana Grande’s Cloud Machiatto from Starbucks, here.
Celebrity: Rick Ross
Product: Rich By Rick Ross
Who’s This For: Bosses
I have a lot to tell you about Rich by Rick Ross, the new hair care and grooming line from Rick Ross. Rich encompasses a staggering amount of products, including, but not limited to, luxury beard oil, shaving cream, aftershave balm, shampoo, conditioner, body & hair wash,...
Celebrity: Rick Ross
Product: Rich By Rick Ross
Who’s This For: Bosses
I have a lot to tell you about Rich by Rick Ross, the new hair care and grooming line from Rick Ross. Rich encompasses a staggering amount of products, including, but not limited to, luxury beard oil, shaving cream, aftershave balm, shampoo, conditioner, body & hair wash,...
- 4/10/2019
- by Charles Holmes
- Rollingstone.com
In Monday’s daily news show, host Charles Holmes has a special report on the shocking and tragic murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle, whose real name is Ermias Asghedom. The Los Angeles rapper earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album earlier this year. He was shot and killed in L.A. in front of a clothing store he owned on Sunday, according to NBC, citing multiple law enforcement sources. He was 33.
As news of Asghedom’s death spread online, stars took to social media to pay tribute to the rapper.
As news of Asghedom’s death spread online, stars took to social media to pay tribute to the rapper.
- 4/1/2019
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
In our daily news show, Rolling Stone’s Charles Holmes checks in on a few of the headlines everyone is discussing. For today’s episode, watch the video to get a quick take on:
Rolling Stone Cover: Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner Michael Avenatti Arrested for Allegedly Extorting Nike Lil Nas X ‘Old Town Road’ Removed from Country Charts Song of the Day: Angelica Vila ‘More in the Morning’
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Rolling Stone Cover: Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner Michael Avenatti Arrested for Allegedly Extorting Nike Lil Nas X ‘Old Town Road’ Removed from Country Charts Song of the Day: Angelica Vila ‘More in the Morning’
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- 3/26/2019
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
In our daily news show, Rolling Stone’s Charles Holmes checks in on a few of the headlines everyone is discussing. For today’s episode, watch the video to get a quick take on:
Toy Story 4 trailer What “Sesame Street” character we’d bring on a deserted island Jack the Ripper may have been finally identified Song of the Day: Lil Keed “Move It”
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Toy Story 4 trailer What “Sesame Street” character we’d bring on a deserted island Jack the Ripper may have been finally identified Song of the Day: Lil Keed “Move It”
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- 3/19/2019
- by Reed Dunlea
- Rollingstone.com
In our daily news show, Rolling Stone’s Charles Holmes checks in on a few of the headlines everyone is discussing. For today’s episode, watch the video to get a quick take on:
Jk Rowling’s destroying her own legacy J. Cole Threatens Fans With Features if They Don’t Stop Saying ‘Platinum With No Features’ Juice Wrld is the biggest rockstar on the planet Garageband is ruling the sound of modern music, from Kendrick to Radiohead Song of The Day: Koffee, “Toast”
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Jk Rowling’s destroying her own legacy J. Cole Threatens Fans With Features if They Don’t Stop Saying ‘Platinum With No Features’ Juice Wrld is the biggest rockstar on the planet Garageband is ruling the sound of modern music, from Kendrick to Radiohead Song of The Day: Koffee, “Toast”
Tune in each day for a new episode.
- 3/18/2019
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
In our daily news show, Rolling Stone’s Charles Holmes checks in on a few of the headlines everyone is discussing. For today’s episode, watch the video to get a quick take on:
New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Trailer Will Smith is a Top 10 Rapper ‘Numb Numb Juice’ Is Schoolboy Q at His Most Menacing Students Lead a Worldwide Climate Strike. Will Adults Listen? Song of the Day: Roddy Ricch’s “Down Below”
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New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Trailer Will Smith is a Top 10 Rapper ‘Numb Numb Juice’ Is Schoolboy Q at His Most Menacing Students Lead a Worldwide Climate Strike. Will Adults Listen? Song of the Day: Roddy Ricch’s “Down Below”
Tune in each day for a new episode.
- 3/15/2019
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
In our daily news show, Rolling Stone’s Charles Holmes checks in on a few of the headlines everyone is discussing. For today’s episode, watch the video to get a quick take on:
Inside the last days of Lil Peep Explaining Megan Thee Stallion’s anime controversy Best moments from Juice Wrld’s new album, Death Race for Love Song of the Day: Juice Wrld, “Fast”
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Inside the last days of Lil Peep Explaining Megan Thee Stallion’s anime controversy Best moments from Juice Wrld’s new album, Death Race for Love Song of the Day: Juice Wrld, “Fast”
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- 3/9/2019
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
In our daily news show, Rolling Stone’s Charles Holmes checks in on a few of the headlines everyone is discussing. For today’s episode, watch the video to get a quick take on:
Alex Trebek details Stage 4 cancer diagnosis Arrow to end with Season 8 on the CW Why Spotify and the Global Music Business Are Banking Their Future on India Song of the Day: Black Keys, “Lo/Hi”
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Alex Trebek details Stage 4 cancer diagnosis Arrow to end with Season 8 on the CW Why Spotify and the Global Music Business Are Banking Their Future on India Song of the Day: Black Keys, “Lo/Hi”
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- 3/7/2019
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
In our daily news show, Rolling Stone’s Charles Holmes checks in on a few of the headlines everyone is discussing. For today’s episode, watch the video to get a quick take on:
R. Kelly gets emotional, unhinged in CBS interview: ‘I have been assassinated’ 30 things Taylor Swift has learned, including her take on 2020 political race Game of Thrones Final Season trailer Song of the Day: Yk Osiris, “Worth It”
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R. Kelly gets emotional, unhinged in CBS interview: ‘I have been assassinated’ 30 things Taylor Swift has learned, including her take on 2020 political race Game of Thrones Final Season trailer Song of the Day: Yk Osiris, “Worth It”
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- 3/6/2019
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
In our daily news show, Rolling Stone’s Charles Holmes checks in on a few of the headlines everyone is discussing. For today’s episode, watch the video to get a quick take on:
The Best Rappers in the World are Babies Will Smith to play Venus & Serena Williams’ tennis coach dad in King Richard Remembering Luke Perry, 90210 and Riverdale actor Song of the Day: Dababy, “Suge”
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The Best Rappers in the World are Babies Will Smith to play Venus & Serena Williams’ tennis coach dad in King Richard Remembering Luke Perry, 90210 and Riverdale actor Song of the Day: Dababy, “Suge”
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- 3/5/2019
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
In our daily news show, Rolling Stone’s Charles Holmes checks in on a few of the headlines everyone is discussing. For today’s episode, watch the video to get a quick take on:
Justin Bieber on Music Hiatus Cardi B and her relationship with Offset Ariana Grande Skipping Grammys Because Producer ‘Stifled’ Her Creativity Billy Corgan reunited with his Gish guitar Song of the Day: Lil Baby, “Close Friends” from Drip Harder
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Justin Bieber on Music Hiatus Cardi B and her relationship with Offset Ariana Grande Skipping Grammys Because Producer ‘Stifled’ Her Creativity Billy Corgan reunited with his Gish guitar Song of the Day: Lil Baby, “Close Friends” from Drip Harder
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- 2/7/2019
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
In our daily news show, Rolling Stone’s Charles Holmes checks in on a few of the headlines everyone is discussing. For today’s episode, watch the video to get a quick take on:
Ariana Grande Not Attending Grammys After Producers ‘Insulted’ Her Trump’s State of the Union Was a Masterwork of Division 21 Savage Immigration Status Update: Legal team admits that he was born in U.K. Song of the Day: Nicole Bus, “You”
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Ariana Grande Not Attending Grammys After Producers ‘Insulted’ Her Trump’s State of the Union Was a Masterwork of Division 21 Savage Immigration Status Update: Legal team admits that he was born in U.K. Song of the Day: Nicole Bus, “You”
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- 2/7/2019
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
In our daily news show, Rolling Stone’s Charles Holmes checks in on a few of the headlines everyone is discussing. For today’s episode, watch the video to get a quick take on:
Liam Neeson Talks Racist Revenge Fantasy on ‘Good Morning America’ Out to Lunch With Desus and Mero, Comedy’s Bronx Bombers The Oscars to Air Without a Host? Who Should Host the Oscars: Baby Shark? Song of the Day: Peter Manos, ‘In My Head’
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Liam Neeson Talks Racist Revenge Fantasy on ‘Good Morning America’ Out to Lunch With Desus and Mero, Comedy’s Bronx Bombers The Oscars to Air Without a Host? Who Should Host the Oscars: Baby Shark? Song of the Day: Peter Manos, ‘In My Head’
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- 2/5/2019
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
In our daily news show, Rolling Stone’s Charles Holmes checks in on a few of the headlines everyone is discussing. For today’s episode, watch the video to get a quick take on:
21 Savage Ice Arrest Isn’t Funny Maroon 5’s Surprise-Free Halftime Show Feat. Travis Scott, Big Boi Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame Big Game TV spot Song of the Day: 21 Savage, J. Cole’s “A Lot”
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21 Savage Ice Arrest Isn’t Funny Maroon 5’s Surprise-Free Halftime Show Feat. Travis Scott, Big Boi Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame Big Game TV spot Song of the Day: 21 Savage, J. Cole’s “A Lot”
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- 2/4/2019
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Welcome to ‘Will I Get Fired For This?,’ an occasionally recurring column in which staff writer Charles Holmes — whose duties include but are not limited to watching and writing about music videos — watches a new music video that he fears will get him fired. Read the previous entry for Metro Boomin’s “10 Freaky Girls,” featuring 21 Savage, here.
Will I Get Fired For This? is a learning experience and Teyana Taylor’s “Wtp” introduces a new world I’m vaguely aware of, but interested in knowing more about — ball culture.
Will I Get Fired For This? is a learning experience and Teyana Taylor’s “Wtp” introduces a new world I’m vaguely aware of, but interested in knowing more about — ball culture.
- 1/24/2019
- by Charles Holmes
- Rollingstone.com
Welcome to ‘Will I Get Fired For This?,’ an occasionally recurring column in which staff writer Charles Holmes — whose duties include but are not limited to watching and writing about music videos — watches a new music video that he fears will get him fired. Read the previous entry for City Girls’s “Twerk,” featuring Cardi B, here.
January has been a very horny time for music videos. Part of that blame is likely due to the freezing temperatures. When the Fahrenheit goes down, the thirst levels go up. The latest...
January has been a very horny time for music videos. Part of that blame is likely due to the freezing temperatures. When the Fahrenheit goes down, the thirst levels go up. The latest...
- 1/22/2019
- by Charles Holmes
- Rollingstone.com
Welcome to ‘Will I Get Fired For This?,’ Rolling Stone’s occasionally recurring column in which Staff Writer Charles Holmes — whose duties include but are not limited to watching and writing about music videos — watches a new music video that he fears will get him fired. You can read its previous entry, for Nicki Minaj’s “Good Form,” here.
The music video for City Girls‘ “Twerk,” featuring Cardi B, is built upon a simple concept. “On November 9th, The City Girls sent out a challenge to the world,” begins the...
The music video for City Girls‘ “Twerk,” featuring Cardi B, is built upon a simple concept. “On November 9th, The City Girls sent out a challenge to the world,” begins the...
- 1/16/2019
- by Charles Holmes
- Rollingstone.com
Rolling Stone’s Charles Holmes and Brendan Klinkenberg sat down in our SiriusXM studio to look back on an eventful year in hip-hop, from Drake’s never-ending dominance to the continued ascension of Cardi B and our latest cover star, Travis Scott. Rap’s generational battle continued but, as Klinkenberg points out, “the kids won” — an outcome that was always inevitable. The episode also delves into the year’s triumphs, feuds and controversies, from Nicki Minaj’s battles to the dark story of Tekashi 6ix9ine, and explains how the...
- 12/26/2018
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
Editors’ Pick: The Beatles, White Album: Super Deluxe 50th Anniversary Edition
“There’s a moment on the Beatles’ new ‘Super Deluxe’ edition of the White Album that sums up all the glories of their 1968 masterpiece,” writes Rob Sheffield. “And weirdly, that moment is ‘Good Night.’ There’s always been something mysterious about ‘Good Night’ — the album’s orchestral finale. It’s a tender ballad from John, one he always meant for Ringo Starr to sing, without ever explaining to Ringo (or anyone else) why. Many fans dismissed it as a coy joke.
“There’s a moment on the Beatles’ new ‘Super Deluxe’ edition of the White Album that sums up all the glories of their 1968 masterpiece,” writes Rob Sheffield. “And weirdly, that moment is ‘Good Night.’ There’s always been something mysterious about ‘Good Night’ — the album’s orchestral finale. It’s a tender ballad from John, one he always meant for Ringo Starr to sing, without ever explaining to Ringo (or anyone else) why. Many fans dismissed it as a coy joke.
- 11/9/2018
- by Jon Dolan, Kory Grow, Will Hermes, Charles Holmes, Maura Johnston, Mosi Reeves, Rob Sheffield and Hank Shteamer
- Rollingstone.com
Editor’S Pick: Pistol Annies, Interstate Gospel
“The ethos of the Pistol Annies, who steep their classicist country — rife with despair and misfortune — in rootsy arrangements, has not been welcomed within the mainstream confines of the genre in some time,” writes Jonathan Bernstein. “The Pistol Annies’ solution? Doubling down on the roots-blend they’ve honed over the better part of the past decade, merging Ashley Monroe’s East Tn bluegrass roots, Angaleena Presley’s hardscrabble Kentucky country-rock and Miranda Lambert’s Texas honky-tonk. On paper, the Annies’ latest, like its predecessors,...
“The ethos of the Pistol Annies, who steep their classicist country — rife with despair and misfortune — in rootsy arrangements, has not been welcomed within the mainstream confines of the genre in some time,” writes Jonathan Bernstein. “The Pistol Annies’ solution? Doubling down on the roots-blend they’ve honed over the better part of the past decade, merging Ashley Monroe’s East Tn bluegrass roots, Angaleena Presley’s hardscrabble Kentucky country-rock and Miranda Lambert’s Texas honky-tonk. On paper, the Annies’ latest, like its predecessors,...
- 11/2/2018
- by Jonathan Bernstein, Suzy Exposito, David Fricke, Kory Grow, Will Hermes, Charles Holmes, Elias Leight and Hank Shteamer
- Rollingstone.com
A water main break at a movie theater can wreak havoc on a film festival!
The Eighth Annual QFest St. Louis, presented by Cinema St. Louis, was supposed to start Sunday April 19th at the Tivoli Theatre. But the organizers had to reschedule when the Tivoli had to shut down because of the water disaster. The show will go on, but the schedule has been changed.
The St. Louis-based Lgbtq film festival, QFest will present an eclectic slate of 23 films – 11 features (six narratives and five documentaries) and 12 short subjects. The participating filmmakers represent a wide variety of voices in contemporary queer world cinema. The mission of the film festival is to use the art of contemporary gay cinema to illustrate the diversity of the Lgbtq community and to explore the complexities of living an alternative lifestyle.
Highlights include the St. Louis premieres of two biographical documentaries on Olympic diver Greg Louganis...
The Eighth Annual QFest St. Louis, presented by Cinema St. Louis, was supposed to start Sunday April 19th at the Tivoli Theatre. But the organizers had to reschedule when the Tivoli had to shut down because of the water disaster. The show will go on, but the schedule has been changed.
The St. Louis-based Lgbtq film festival, QFest will present an eclectic slate of 23 films – 11 features (six narratives and five documentaries) and 12 short subjects. The participating filmmakers represent a wide variety of voices in contemporary queer world cinema. The mission of the film festival is to use the art of contemporary gay cinema to illustrate the diversity of the Lgbtq community and to explore the complexities of living an alternative lifestyle.
Highlights include the St. Louis premieres of two biographical documentaries on Olympic diver Greg Louganis...
- 4/20/2015
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Come get your Q on, St. Louis! The Eighth Annual QFest St. Louis, presented by Cinema St. Louis, runs April 19-23 at the Tivoli Theatre. The St. Louis-based Lgbtq film festival, QFest will present an eclectic slate of 23 films – 11 features (six narratives and five documentaries) and 12 short subjects. The participating filmmakers represent a wide variety of voices in contemporary queer world cinema. The mission of the film festival is to use the art of contemporary gay cinema to illustrate the diversity of the Lgbtq community and to explore the complexities of living an alternative lifestyle.
Highlights include the St. Louis premieres of two biographical documentaries on Olympic diver Greg Louganis (“Back on Board”) and former Hollywood heartthrob Tab Hunter (“Tab Hunter Confidential”). Other prominent films include the latest from avant-garde queer filmmaker Bruce la Bruce (“Gerontophilia”) and lesbian-themed films starring Geraldine Chaplin (“Sand Dollars”) and the directorial debut from HBO...
Highlights include the St. Louis premieres of two biographical documentaries on Olympic diver Greg Louganis (“Back on Board”) and former Hollywood heartthrob Tab Hunter (“Tab Hunter Confidential”). Other prominent films include the latest from avant-garde queer filmmaker Bruce la Bruce (“Gerontophilia”) and lesbian-themed films starring Geraldine Chaplin (“Sand Dollars”) and the directorial debut from HBO...
- 3/13/2015
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
One of the "bundlers" who has raised $50,000 to $100,000 for the Barack Obama presidential campaign is Terrence Bean, who once controlled the biggest producer of gay porn in America.
Bean, the first gay on Sen. Obama's National Finance Committee, is the sole trustee of the Charles M. Holmes Foundation, which owned Falcon Studios, Jock Studios and Mustang Studios, the producers of about $10 million worth of all-male pornography a year.
Chuck Holmes, who founded Falcon in 1972, died of AIDS in 2000. San Francisco's new gay and lesbian community center was named after Holmes two years later,...
Bean, the first gay on Sen. Obama's National Finance Committee, is the sole trustee of the Charles M. Holmes Foundation, which owned Falcon Studios, Jock Studios and Mustang Studios, the producers of about $10 million worth of all-male pornography a year.
Chuck Holmes, who founded Falcon in 1972, died of AIDS in 2000. San Francisco's new gay and lesbian community center was named after Holmes two years later,...
- 10/10/2008
- NYPost.com
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