Jon Blistein
Jon Blistein is a Staff Writer at Rolling Stone, where he covers daily breaking news across numerous beats, but mostly music, movies, TV, and pop culture. He's also profiled and interviewed an array of artists and reported on issues like unfair record label contracts, streaming and digital rights, and the live music industry.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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- Jon Blistein appears to have a strong focus on reporting news in the music, movies, TV, and pop culture industries. He has covered topics related to unfair record label contracts, streaming and digital rights, and the live music industry.
Conflicts of Interest
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- In some articles by Jon Blistein, there are instances where conflicts of interest could be present. However, without more specific details or context about these potential conflicts, it is difficult to provide a detailed summary.
Contradictions
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- In one article by Jon Blistein, there is a contradiction regarding the release date of two movies: Wicked and Gladiator 2. The Universal moved the release date of Wicked from Nov. 27 to Nov. 22, and both movies are scheduled to premiere on the same day.
Deceptions
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- In some articles by Jon Blistein, there are instances where deceptive practices could be present. For example, he mentions the subtleties (or lack thereof) of the Hollywood marketing machine in relation to the potential next 'Barbenheimer' franchise.
Recent Articles
21-Year-Old Hailey Welch's Viral Response Sparks Sudden Internet Fame and Merchandise Sales
Broke On: Monday, 01 July 202421-year-old Hailey Welch unexpectedly went viral after a humorous response in an interview, leading to her sudden internet fame and subsequent merchandise sales, appearances with country stars, and plans for future shows and podcasts. 
Two Blockbuster Releases: Wicked and Gladiator 2 Premiere on the Same Day, Creating Anticipated Double Feature
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024Universal's Wicked, featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2 with Paul Mescal, are set to premiere on the same day in November. This potential double bill recalls last year's Barbenheimer phenomenon with Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. Both movies, Wicked, based on a Broadway musical with a fanbase of 30 million, and Gladiator 2, starring Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal, are expected to attract large audiences and generate buzz. 
Exploring Time and Change: Robert Zemeckis' New Film 'Here' Stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in a Unique Living Room Setting
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024In Robert Zemeckis' new film 'Here', Tom Hanks portrays a man named Richard who ages from high school to old age in a single living room, joined by Robin Wright as his wife. The unique perspective on time and change spans over a century with no camera movement. Embracing his label as a 'visual effects guy', Zemeckis showcases unseen realities, releasing November 15, 2023. Hanks and Wright reunite after 'Forrest Gump'. 
Defense Attorney Held in Contempt for Revealing Confidential Conversation in Young Thug Trial
Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024In a surprising turn of events during the Young Thug trial, defense attorney Brian Steel was sentenced to serve 10 weekends in jail for refusing to reveal his source about an alleged intimidation of a key witness during a lunch break conversation. The controversy unfolded in Atlanta's Fulton County Superior Court, adding complexity to the high-profile case that has seen numerous twists and turns since jury selection began over 18 months ago. 
Two Sources Allegedly Speak Out Against Sean Combs: New Details on Cassie Ventura's Lawsuit and Apology
Broke On: Saturday, 05 March 2016Sean Combs faces allegations of assault from two sources, Misa Hylton and Aubrey O'Day, who criticize his response to the claims. Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit against him for sexual assault and years of physical abuse in 2023, which was settled within a day. Combs denies all allegations. 
Macklemore's New Protest Song: 'Hind's Hall' Inspired by Student Activism Against Israel
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024US rapper Macklemore releases protest song 'Hind's Hall' in solidarity with university divestment movements from Israel, inspired by student occupation of Hamilton Hall at Columbia University. The title references Hind Rajab, a six-year-old Palestinian child killed during the conflict. Macklemore condemns US funding for Israel and its apartheid system, addressing Joe Biden to bring peace. The song comes amidst growing student protests on US campuses against Israeli activity in Gaza and calls for university divestment from linked companies. 
John Mulaney's Unexpected Conversation with Lorne Michaels About John Belushi During Rehab
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024John Mulaney shares heartfelt conversation with Lorne Michaels during rehab, discussing addiction, unexpected insights about John Belushi, and the impact of fatherhood.