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Michael Stipe
superlatives
Sept. 13, 2023
The Most Heartfelt and Goofy of R.E.M., According to Mike Mills
“People thought we were these morose navel-gazers. But we were laughing our asses off at just about everything in the world.”
By
Devon Ivie
rocked and rolled
Mar. 11, 2021
Kate Pierson Likes to Think ‘Shiny Happy People’ Was an ‘Homage to the B-52’s’
“It’s not mindless at all. It’s a song about spreading love, which we could really use right now.”
By
Devon Ivie
shiny unhappy people
Mar. 18, 2020
Michael Stipe No Longer Feels Fine About All This
Please send his coronavirus video to your stubborn dad.
By
Devon Ivie
a long talk
Nov. 14, 2019
R.E.M. Never Meant to Get So Big
Michael Stipe and Mike Mills reflect on
Monster
at 25, the real Kurt Cobain, and Billie Eilish’s impact.
By
Craig Jenkins
the jukebox
Oct. 5, 2019
Michael Stipe Released His Debut Solo Song, and He Feels Fine
A nice October surprise.
By
Devon Ivie
old hollywood
June 9, 2019
Courtney Love Has the Best Elizabeth Taylor Stories
They all involve diamonds, naturally.
By
Bethy Squires
supercut
Nov. 5, 2018
How to Listen to R.E.M.’s Final Years
This supercut will get you through the band’s spottier years.
By
Brady Gerber
Apr. 24, 2018
Patti Smith Brought Out Bruce Springsteen and Michael Stipe at Tribeca
The icon summoned some rock legends for a political post-documentary-screening performance.
By
Leah Mandel
last night on late night
Dec. 16, 2016
Colbert Sings of the End of 2016 As We Know It
“Oh, great, it starts with an outbreak …”
By
Abraham Riesman
tributes
Apr. 1, 2016
Lauper, Stipe, Chewbacca Shine at Bowie Tribute
“Whether [David Bowie] is here in this room, he is most definitely here in this room.”
By
Jada Yuan
last night on late night
Mar. 30, 2016
See Michael Stipe Cover ‘Man Who Sold the World’
Oh no, not me.
By
Nate Jones
we were there
Aug. 28, 2015
Patti Smith Spat on Me, and It Was an Honor
One of downtown rock ‘n’ roll’s original BAMFs dances with the ghosts of her friends at an intimate celebration for Electric Lady.
By
Jada Yuan
party chat
Apr. 4, 2014
Michael Stipe Is Proud of Mike Mills for Breaking That Letterman News
“He’s been on Twitter for a week, I think!”
By
Darla Murray
lighters up
Dec. 13, 2012
Which Band Acted the Classic-Rock-iest at the 12.12.12 Concert?
Scoring the age-old moves, song choices, and “I love you, New York!” patter of the Stones, Who, Clapton, Billy Joel, Bruce, and the rest of the white guys.
By
Josh Wolk
moby
July 3, 2012
Watch ‘The Moby Song,’ Learn How to Identify Moby From Bruce Willis and Others
Well, it’s certainly
a look
.
By
Eliot Glazer
Feb. 20, 2012
The Adventures of The Adventures of Pete & Pete
“Teen-agers, bohos, camp culturati, photographers – they have won by default, because, after all, they do create styles.” — Tom […]
By
Mathew Klickstein
it’s the end of the world as we know it
Nov. 29, 2011
Michael Stipe Is Finally Free of the Shackles of R.E.M.
“I was experiencing something profound for the first time: freedom.”
By
Margaret Lyons
Nov. 17, 2011
Watch the Muppets Play Password on Jimmy Fallon
Miss Piggy cheated, but are you really surprised?
By
Eliot Glazer
right-click
Apr. 11, 2008
Spoon: Unplugged!
Plus: New tracks from Dub Gabriel and Papertiger Sound.
quote machine
Dec. 19, 2007
Julia Roberts Keeps Her Clothes On
Plus: Why does Slash love leather pants?