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How The Biggest And Best Immersive Events Are Set To Dominate The Cultural Landscape In Saudi Arabia And The MENA Region

When football’s world governing body, FIFA, confirmed that Saudi Arabia is to host the 2034 World Cup it was a…

(Sub)Culture

A Rolling Tale of Transformation: Soundstorm 2024 and the Rise of a Liberal Saudi Arabia

The Arrival The desert night came alive with the rhythm of change. Soundstorm 2024, the annual music festival in Riyadh,…

By Josh Wilson

The wind-swept deserts of Riyadh are about to get a little Slim Shady as Eminem’s cultural empire extends its reach to Soundstorm.

Eminem’s Mom’s Spaghetti Takes Over Soundstorm with Exclusive Arabic Merch and Fort Shady

The wind-swept deserts of Riyadh are about to get a little Slim Shady as Eminem’s cultural empire extends its reach…

By Anthony Burr

How biotech can solve the escalating problem of global hunger

Feeding 10 Billion: A Race Against Time

Several global factors, including climate change, population growth, disruptions in supplies and regional conflicts are raising the question of how…

By Maria Cho

MUSIC

Ushuaïa Ibiza Arrives in Dubai with a Bang: Calvin Harris Set to Headline Grand Opening

Dubai’s vibrant nightlife scene is about to get even more exciting as Ushuaïa Ibiza, one of the world’s most renowned…

By Josh Wilson

MUSIC

From Afterthought to Hotspot: How the MENA Region Became a Must-Stop for International Artists

By Josh Wilson

Lifestyle

Between Moonlight & The Mullahs: An American in Persia

By Steven Barrow Barlow

Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa, Troye Sivan Get ‘Physical’ on Unearthed ‘Future Nostalgia’ Remix

“Physical,” the pandemic-era defining Dua Lipa single, opens with the singer sharing an observation and a question: “Common love isn’t…

By Larisha Paul

controversy

Katy Perry’s A&R Claims He’s to Blame for Singer’s Work With Dr. Luke on ‘143’

Fans of Katy Perry might now have someone to point fingers to for her recent work with Dr. Luke. In…

By Tomas Mier

Ddot

Sugarhill Ddot and Star Bandz Are the Teen Rappers — and Best Friends — Conquering Music Together

Rappers Sugarhill Ddot and Star Bandz have the kind of natural, easy friendship where it doesn’t take a whole lot…

By Julyssa Lopez

Crime and Courts

Selena’s Family ‘Grateful’ for Killer’s Denied Parole: ‘Nothing Can Bring Selena Back’

Selena Quintailla’s family is thankful to see the Tejano icon’s murderer stay behind bars. In a statement to Rolling Stone…

By Tomas Mier

Kali Uchis

Kali Uchis Launches New Album ‘Sincerely’ With Dreamy Single ‘Sunshine & Rain’

Kali Uchis is officially kicking off her fifth album era with the dreamy lead single “Sunshine & Rain.” Uchis’ latest…

By Brittany Spanos

DNC

Ahead of Supreme Court Race, DNC Shows Wisconsin Musk’s Salute

Across Wisconsin this weekend, voters will open their newspapers to see Elon Musk delivering a straight-arm salute behind Brad Schimel,…

By Tessa Stuart

Donald Trump

Elon Says Government Will ‘Go After’ People ‘Pushing Propaganda’ About Tesla

As Tesla CEO Elon Musk leads President Donald Trump’s relentless purge of the federal government’s workforce via his so-called Department…

By Charisma Madarang

Donald Trump

Trump Orders Crackdown on ‘Improper Ideology’ at Smithsonian

The past few months have been grueling for America’s art and music institutions, which have come under threat as President…

By Charisma Madarang

FEATURES

Visibly Bruised Venezuelans Allege Mistreatment in ICE Custody

This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is co-published by Rolling Stone with permission. One by one, men in the prison-like…

By Kate Morrissey

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Republicans Vote to Let Banks Screw Over Working Americans

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) instituted a $5 cap on overdraft fees under President Joe Biden. Thankfully for major…

By Ryan Bort

Sundance

Sundance Film Festival Moving to Boulder, Colorado in 2027

For more than four decades, Park City, Utah, hosted the Sundance Film Festival. But now it’s moving to Boulder. After…

By Kory Grow

Benicio Del Toro

Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor Are Ready for Revolution in ‘One Battle After Another’ Trailer

Leonardo DiCaprio is ready to fight with the rebellion — but first must find his daughter. On Thursday, director Paul…

By Tomas Mier

kermit the frog

Kermit the Frog to Deliver University of Maryland’s 2025 Commencement Speech

The University of Maryland has enlisted an unlikely speaker for its 2025 commencement ceremony: Kermit the Frog. The Terrapins announced…

By Daniel Kreps

avengers

Marvel Uses Never-Ending Livestream to Announce ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast

When the Marvel Cinematic Universe released its first tentpole film The Avengers in 2012, its success (grossing $1.5 million worldwide)…

By CT Jones

A24

Barry Jenkins to Direct Ronnie Spector Biopic ‘Be My Baby’ Starring Zendaya

A24 has tapped Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins to direct Be My Baby, the Zendaya-starring biopic of singer Ronnie Spector. The…

By Andre Gee

MUSIC

Dimash Qudaibergen Honored at DIAFA 2024 for Global Impact in Music

On November 26-27, Dubai hosted the 2024 Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA), a prestigious event recognizing influential figures from…

By Ethan Stone

For decades, the U.S. dollar has ruled the global economy, tightly intertwined with Middle Eastern oil.

Flames of Change: How Bitcoin Art is Setting Fire to the Petro-Dollar Era

For decades, the U.S. dollar has ruled the global economy, tightly intertwined with Middle Eastern oil. But now, in late…

By Tommy Siddhu

Fintech

How Vijay Naidu Turned Financial Setbacks into Success in Fintech Across The MENA Region And India

After rising from humble beginnings, Vijay Naidu has garnered success in the fintech and Web 3.0 industry. Born into a…

By Ethan Stone

CULTURE

Why ‘Marvel Rivals’ Is a Hit With ‘Rule 34’ Porn Communities

Last December, Chinese-based publisher NetEase Games released Marvel Rivals, a multiplayer shooter featuring a huge roster of iconic (and some…

By Alyssa Mercante

Beauty

The 60+ Best Amazon Deals of the Week, From Apple AirPods to Bowflex Dumbbells

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an…

By John Lonsdale and Sage Anderson

cell phones

How T-Mobile is Cutting the Velvet Rope And Turning Phone Plans Into A Concert VIP Rewards Program

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an…

By Sage Anderson

Gaming

Minecraft Collab With Razer Is Now Available, Ahead of ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Release

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an…

By Rudie Obias

CULTURE

Game Conferences Are Essential for Developers. But for Non-U.S. Citizens, There’s Fear

Anyone who works in the video game industry is familiar with the annual Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, California.…

By Alyssa Mercante

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