• UVA Fraternity to Take Legal Action Against 'Rolling Stone'

    Last November, 'Rolling Stone' published a horrifying story about an alleged gang rape on the campus of the University of Virginia. A woman named "Jackie" accused members of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity of a brutal gang rape that shook the community and appalled readers of the publication. We now know that not only did the supposed facts not add up, but that those responsible for the piece never bothered to fact check. Sabrina Rubin Erdely interviewed Jackie eight times for the explosive story that we now know has been officially retracted, but never talked to her friends in spite of referencing them in the piece. The UVA fraternity will take legal action against the magazine while the wrtier will keep her job in spite of the scandal.

  • 'RS' Calls Yeezy's '808s & Heartbreak' One of the Most Groundbreaking Albums Ever

    "Rolling Stone" recently recognized a few albums that have changed the game, and among them, Kanye West's "808s & Heartbreak" was named one of the "most groundbreaking albums of all time." Since its release, West's 2008 album has proven that hip-hop is not always about trap beats and toting guns. West's ability to try something different and succeed so effortlessly has made the album a standout in his discography. "Kanye West's Auto-Tune-heavy, emotionally naked fourth album came after a brutal year during which his mother died and his engagement broke up," the legendary music-based magazine wrote of the album. "But the album's cavernous sound and exposed-soul lyrics confused even those who had been aware of West's recent trials. "Its core aesthetic was like nothing in Hip Hop: freshly butchered feelings enumerated in detail, but masked by digital processing; beds of spare synths used to balance a mix of singing and rapping. However, over time it served as a new template for up-and-comers in Hip Hop and R&B. Drake cited West as his budding sound's 'most influential person' when he was hustling mixtapes, while artists like Future further tweaked the idea of using Auto-Tune as a way to convey emotions that evoke too much feeling when spoken of explicitly."

  • 'Rolling Stone' Reveals Error in University of Virginia Gang Rape Story, Will Dana Issues Apology to Readers

    'Rolling Stone' published a gripping story last month about a gang rape that occurred at a house near the University of Virginia and involved student. Originally, the magazine reported that "Jackie" had been sexually assaulted at the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house by multiple members of the chapter. The story made national headlines and the university began to investigate the incident internally. The fraternity issued a statement Friday (Dec. 5) that refuted some of the story's details, which caused RS Managing Editor Will Dana to publish a retraction of sorts.

  • Rolling Stone Country Will Exclusively Cover Country Music

    Rolling Stone has always striven to be the a sign of what's hip, both on the musical and cultural front. Its coverage of country music, a form that has long been considered one of the more square genres in music, hasn't gotten healthy coverage from the magazine as a result. Sales trends have encouraged the music media maven to open its doors, in the form of a new website planned for launch during 2014.
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