Rolling Stone Covers Diverse Music Releases, Cultural Reflections, and Legal Decisions

Reckless Kelly say their new record was conceived as a set of old‑school, Sixties‑style pop songs short enough to fit on a 45 rpm single, reflecting a deliberate jukebox-length approach, and veteran players including an E Street Band rocker have been turning up for covers‑filled shows. An all‑women global band, drawing inspiration from Nile Rodgers and Anita Ward, has roared back with the single “La Bomba.” Jack Osbourne made an emotional return to podcasting to discuss how he learned of his father Ozzy Osbourne’s death and the outpouring of public support. Taylor Swift’s new song “Elizabeth Taylor” is described as the emotional centerpiece of her album The Life of a Showgirl and a culmination of long‑running cultural obsessions. Country legend Alan Jackson has announced a June 2026 farewell show in Nashville that will feature major stars including Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood. Rolling Stone is also providing cultural guides and reporting beyond music — from how to stream the Better Call Saul finale to coverage of public‑health trends, a Florida court abortion ruling, Malcolm X case testimony, and the magazine’s return to Chicago for live events.