Rolling Stone is an American magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and Ralph J. Gleason. The magazine is known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting, initially through the work of Hunter S. Thompson. Today, Rolling Stone is owned and operated by Penske Media Corporation (PMC). The magazine publishes over 100 pieces of content daily and reaches approximately 60 million people globally each month across various platforms, including print, digital, mobile, social media, and experiential events.
The current co-editors-in-chief are Sean Woods and Shirley Halperin. Halperin is the first female editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone. Recent news includes Chappell Roan dropping her talent agency over its executive's connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Rolling Stone was also nominated for its first-ever Emmy Award in 2023 for its investigation into "The DJ and the War Crimes". In addition to its U.S. edition, Rolling Stone has international editions, including a UK edition operated under license by Stream Publishing.
