# issa rae (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover issa rae. Page: Feed: --- ## [Farewell to the Last Music Mogul](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/clive-davis-last-music-mogul-funeral-influence-1235611942/) _2026-08-22 · Chris Kobiella · Music Features_ Artists, executives, and stars remember how Clive Davis’ golden ear, grand ambition, and show-business force shaped modern pop ## [Weezer, Rapsody, Westside Cowboy, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/weezer-rapsody-westside-cowboy-songs-you-need-to-know-1235612932/) _2026-08-21 · Rolling Stone · Music Features_ Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist ## [People Can’t Stop Listening to TV on the Radio Thanks to ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/tv-on-the-radio-spider-man-brand-new-day-tunde-adebimpe-1235612395/) _2026-08-21 · Kory Grow · Music Features_ Streams of “Wolf Like Me” featured in film are up over 800 percent in the past month. Singer Tunde Adebimpe calls it “definitely surreal” ## [Viva the Cramps, Who Played ‘Pure’ Rock & Roll as Though the British Never Invaded](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/the-cramps-gravest-gravy-appreciation-1235609505/) _2026-08-21 · Kory Grow · Music Features_ With the release of Gravest Gravy , an archival set featuring an early recording session, it’s a good time to celebrate bad music for bad people ## [50 Years Ago Today: The Rolling Stones Right the Wrongs of Altamont at Massive U.K. Festival](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/50-years-ago-today-rolling-stones-knebworth-festival-1235612239/) _2026-08-21 · Andy Greene · Music Features_ The Hells Angels remained peaceful this time, and an estimated 200,000 fans saw the Stones at Knebworth, along with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rundgren, and 10cc ## [Madonna Is Still Queen of the VMAs](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/madonna-queen-of-the-vmas-1235611721/) _2026-08-20 · Larisha Paul · Music Features_ She's defined (and redefined) the MTV awards show's standards for more than 40 years. With 11 nominations at this year's show, she still reigns supreme ## [Wednesday Have a Song Called ‘Townies.’ Townies Have One Called ‘Wednesday.’ This Is a Thing](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/songs-titled-after-band-names-wednesday-townies-1235611936/) _2026-08-20 · Marissa Moss · Music Features_ From Lana Del Rey's "Paris, Texas" to Paris Texas's "Lana Del Rey," a head-spinning dive into one very specific type of musical palindrome ## [Ten Years Later, Frank Ocean Still Knows Something We Don’t](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/frank-ocean-blonde-ten-years-later-1235612186/) _2026-08-20 · Jeff Ihaza · Music Features_ A decade after Blonde, the masterpiece remains rooted in a vanished world while gathering new meaning from everyone who has lived alongside it ## [RIP Columbia House, the Music Club That Sold Pop Dreams for a Penny](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/columbia-house-music-club-penny-1235610725/) _2026-08-19 · Christian Hoard · Music Features_ For a generation, the company’s 12-albums-for-a-cent offers were a rite of passage and a crash course in grown-up capitalism ## [The Jay-Z Resurgence Has Reached TikTok](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/jay-z-resurgence-tiktok-tom-ford-1235611488/) _2026-08-19 · Jeff Ihaza · Music Features_ Following three anniversary concerts at Yankee Stadium, Jay-Z has found a new audience online. The clearest evidence comes from a 13-year-old single that young listeners have turned into an unlikely hit ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LbhL9BBBNOFG) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Read Courtney Love’s Personal Tribute to ‘True Friend’ Jennifer Finch](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/courtney-love-jennifer-finch-tribute-1235609490/) _2026-08-19 · Kory Grow · Music Features_ Hole frontwoman recalls L7 bassist’s generosity of spirit and loyalty in moving essay: “In my 62 years, I can think of nobody more loyal or honourable. A true friend, who also gave me the security of having one house where I was safe” ## [Before We Started Better Than Ezra, We Gave Rush a Ride in a ’78 Honda](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/better-than-ezra-rush-alex-lifeson-geddy-lee-1235611207/) _2026-08-19 · Brian Hiattt · Music Features_ Better Than Ezra frontman Kevin Griffin writes about the rock miracle he experienced in 1982, when Rush came to small-town Louisiana ## [Who Is VMA Best New Artist Nominee Magnus Ferrell? (Hint: More Cowbell)](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/magnus-ferrell-son-of-will-ferrell-vma-what-we-know-1235610958/) _2026-08-18 · Marissa Moss · Music Features_ The son of actor and comedian Will Ferrell is up for a Moon Person — and turns out, he has chops that even Ron Burgundy could love ## [Jae Stephens Has What Pop Is Missing: Audacity](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/jae-stephens-artist-you-need-to-know-debut-album-audacity-1235572006/) _2026-08-18 · Larisha Paul · Music Features_ With a debut album on the way, the singer-songwriter is more confident than ever ## [L7’s Jennifer Finch, as Remembered by Courtney Love, Flea, Billy Corgan, and More](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/jennifer-finch-l7-courtney-love-billy-corgan-flea-tribute-1235605813/) _2026-08-18 · Kory Grow · Music Features_ Melissa Auf der Maur, Donita Sparks, Tom Morello, Fat Mike, Kevin Lyman also tribute the musician, whose posthumous memoir comes out next year