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Today marks the 30th anniversary of Madonna’s Blonde Ambition Tour. For the stadium blowouts that supported her 1989 classic, 'Like a Prayer,' she wanted to up her game. In the process, she reinvented the pop mega tour itself. Tap the link in our bio to read why it's one of the greatest of concerts. Photograph by Frans Schellekens/Redferns/Getty

Today marks the 30th anniversary of Madonna’s Blonde Ambition Tour. For the stadium blowouts that supported her 1989 classic, 'Like a Prayer,' she wanted to up her game. In the process, she reinvented the pop mega tour itself. Tap the link in our bio to read why it's one of the greatest of concerts. Photograph by Frans Schellekens/Redferns/Getty

@rollingstone Apr 16

In our latest "RS Interview: Special Edition" interview, Roger Waters offers a preview of his tour (which he’s still working on while continuing to pay his employees), explains the full truth behind a recent failed Pink Floyd “peace summit,” and discusses his relationship with the late John Prine. Watch the full interview at the link in our bio. Photograph by @kate.izor

In our latest "RS Interview: Special Edition" interview, Roger Waters offers a preview of his tour (which he’s still working on while continuing to pay his employees), explains the full truth behind a recent failed Pink Floyd “peace summit,” and discusses his relationship with the late John Prine. Watch the full interview at the link in our bio. Photograph by @kate.izor

@rollingstone Apr 16

Happy birthday @chancetherapper! Read our 2019 feature on the making of his debut album, 'The Big Day,' at the link in our bio.

@rollingstone Apr 16

The music business won’t ever be the same again — even after concerts come back. At the link in our bio, read our in-depth feature on the week that changed everything. Photograph by @charles.reagan

The music business won’t ever be the same again — even after concerts come back. At the link in our bio, read our in-depth feature on the week that changed everything. Photograph by @charles.reagan

@rollingstone Apr 15

As the coronavirus pandemic causes many musicians to turn to the internet, a gallery that showcases iconic images of them is doing the same. The Morrison Hotel Gallery’s first virtual exhibition, 'SIR: A Retrospective of Rock Royalty, focuses on Elton John. Click the link in our bio to see more photos. Photographs by @terryoneillofficial/@morrisonhotelgallery

As the coronavirus pandemic causes many musicians to turn to the internet, a gallery that showcases iconic images of them is doing the same. The Morrison Hotel Gallery’s first virtual exhibition, 'SIR: A Retrospective of Rock Royalty, focuses on Elton John. Click the link in our bio to see more photos. Photographs by @terryoneillofficial/@morrisonhotelgallery

@rollingstone Apr 15

Today marks the 40th anniversary of both Judas Priest's 'British Steel' and Iron Maiden's self-titled debut. Tap the link in our bio to see where they rank on our list of the 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time. Photograph by Fraser Gray/Shutterstock & Fin Costello/Getty Images

Today marks the 40th anniversary of both Judas Priest's 'British Steel' and Iron Maiden's self-titled debut. Tap the link in our bio to see where they rank on our list of the 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time. Photograph by Fraser Gray/Shutterstock & Fin Costello/Getty Images

@rollingstone Apr 14

@jah9online’s lyrics put forth messages of mindfulness, perseverance, and self-love. So it’s no surprise that the Jamaican singer, who blends sounds from reggae to soul to afrobeat, has some thoughts on how to fight climate change. Watch the full video at the link in our bio.

@jah9online’s lyrics put forth messages of mindfulness, perseverance, and self-love. So it’s no surprise that the Jamaican singer, who blends sounds from reggae to soul to afrobeat, has some thoughts on how to fight climate change. Watch the full video at the link in our bio.

@rollingstone Apr 14

Over the past year, TikTok has been responsible for the rise of several chart-topping hits. Now, artists like Drake are going to the platform to give their singles a very early boost. Tap the link in our bio to read how songs are becoming hits on the app before they’re even released. Photograph by Prince Williams/Wireimage/Getty Images

Over the past year, TikTok has been responsible for the rise of several chart-topping hits. Now, artists like Drake are going to the platform to give their singles a very early boost. Tap the link in our bio to read how songs are becoming hits on the app before they’re even released. Photograph by Prince Williams/Wireimage/Getty Images

@rollingstone Apr 14

In honor of our recent Climate Crisis Issue, Jane Fonda spoke to us about why our climate crisis demands civil disobedience. “The truth is, all the individual actions together can’t be scaled up in time to make the fundamental difference in fossil-fuel emissions that we need," she says. "That’s why governments are so important.” Watch the entire video at the link in our bio.

In honor of our recent Climate Crisis Issue, Jane Fonda spoke to us about why our climate crisis demands civil disobedience. “The truth is, all the individual actions together can’t be scaled up in time to make the fundamental difference in fossil-fuel emissions that we need," she says. "That’s why governments are so important.” Watch the entire video at the link in our bio.

@rollingstone Apr 13

People used to try to dismiss Selena Gomez as a mere Disney moppet who stumbled into the pop-star racket, but nobody makes this many brilliant records by accident. Head to the link in our bio where Rob Sheffield takes a look at the wild pop drama of the singer. Photograph by Emma McIntyre/AMA2019/Getty Images

People used to try to dismiss Selena Gomez as a mere Disney moppet who stumbled into the pop-star racket, but nobody makes this many brilliant records by accident. Head to the link in our bio where Rob Sheffield takes a look at the wild pop drama of the singer. Photograph by Emma McIntyre/AMA2019/Getty Images

@rollingstone Apr 12

The CDC has recommended everyone should wear face masks when they leave the house — but like so many parts of the coronavirus pandemic, the class divide is evident. Click the link in our bio to read how the face mask has become a status symbol during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photograph by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

The CDC has recommended everyone should wear face masks when they leave the house — but like so many parts of the coronavirus pandemic, the class divide is evident. Click the link in our bio to read how the face mask has become a status symbol during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photograph by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

@rollingstone Apr 12

Chicago rapper @nolimitherbo talked to us about how he wrote his most vulnerable album to date. "Any feeling that I got and came to my brain I let it out on wax,” he says. “It brought me to 'PTSD,' the album.” Tap the link in our bio to read how Chicago shaped the album, and what it was like working with Juice WRLD. Photograph by Prince Williams/Wireimage/Getty Images

Chicago rapper @nolimitherbo talked to us about how he wrote his most vulnerable album to date. "Any feeling that I got and came to my brain I let it out on wax,” he says. “It brought me to 'PTSD,' the album.” Tap the link in our bio to read how Chicago shaped the album, and what it was like working with Juice WRLD. Photograph by Prince Williams/Wireimage/Getty Images

@rollingstone Apr 11