wow, rolling stone has reached an all time low. are they going to start posting cover stories on tmz next??? don’t get me wrong, i’m all for this photo shoot, in Maxim…

Four nitwits in lingerie make the cover of the same issue in which you take a swipe at Senator Clinton for being “bitter”?

You certainly know how to treat women in your magazine with dignity and respect.

I’m sure the escort service article will really drive that point home.

Classy!

Whew! Thank goodness the REAL RS has returned. For a couple of issues there, we were beginning to think Rolling Stone was a credible music magazine.

what the hell? Seriously Rolling Stone, this is your cover. I’m ashamed right now to have a subsciption; the downward spiral this magazine has taken into prodcasting only the mainstream is becoming to much.

and can someone tell me what “The Hills” is?

Seriously. Is this some sort of a joke? Has the magazine now sunk so low that it can’t put credible musicians, actors, movers and shakers on the cover and has to resort to putting four “reality TV stars” on the cover?

You’ve got people like, say, Trent Reznor, who’s pushing for changes in how music is distributed and getting control back in the artists’ and fans’ hands. He’s more than worthy of a cover story. But you opt instead for four vapid, shallow “actresses.”

Are you F’ing kidding me? Ever heard of the Black Crowes? They put out one of the best albums in a long time and these four idiots are on the cover? No wonder I stopped buying this rag.

This cover reminds me why I didn’t renew my subscription to your magazine. You almost had me regretting it after the Stones/Jack White cover story, but this makes me glad I saved $20.

Portishead’s first album in years, a feature on Coachella, the sound a pair of “cords” make when you rub your legs together.

All of these things hold more musical relevance than the lingerie ad you decided to turn into a feature.

Maybe RS brings in a 15-year-old “B-Team” staff every other issue

So my comments keep getting deleted. Perhaps they are claiming they are off-topic. Here’s a direct comment on this topic. Since you have decided to put these call girls on the cover, you lose any shred of respectability you once held in the music world.

I should’ve known when you decided to put Jessica Simpson on the cover that your credibility as a music magazine was through. After reading this article that you’ve for some reason, ahem, money, have decided to put as your cover story it is clear that no one who works for this magazine has a soul or cares about music in the least. That these girls claim to “make music” is a joke. I suppose you’ll have a review of their Myspace release next month?

Wow rolling stone? WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

are you guys f**king serious? april fools was at the beginning of the month. all that was left of rs’ credibility is completely in the crapper.

you guys lost my subscription.

i hope that cover is scratch ‘n sniff. ZING!

this is the best cover of the year. would you rather have another man’s face on there? you would prefer that to the airbrushed forms of four nubile girls? especially that one on the left. you people are morons. give me this instead of jack johnson’s hideous chin or those three white blues ripoff artist/heroin addicts any day.

I’ll buy it!!!

Has anyone wondered if this show truly is a “reality” show? Has anybody bothered to wonder if this program is scripted? Or planned ahead of time? Or the people running this show just told Lauren and Co. what to do?

If this is true, “The Hills” and other shows of its ilk could be one of the biggest scams on television. I also hope that if it’s true, Rolling Stone will do its job and expose it.

And for people out there who are looking for reality-based programs, there are reality-based programs that are TRULY real. They are called “documentaries”.

this must be a joke!

really…really?

i’m officially ending my subscription to this magazine. the hills is unrelated to music and related to sellingout.

Wow, my subscription ran out just in time.

So wait…not sure, you commenters LIKE the cover, or DISLIKE it? LOL.

Wow. You CAN’T be serious, RS.

I have no objections to this cover.

I can’t beleive how young the Rolling Stones are looking now!

The “Hills’” girls??? Maybe next month’s cover will be just as fantastic…may I recommend a photo of the D-list celebs from Dancing with the Stars. I mean, what else could be more relevant to the music world?

I love the hills but it has nothing to do with music. . .

rolling stone your a joke. the hills on the cover… what makes you think your readers watch that shit? i think all of your subscribers deserve an apology.

eye candy? definetly
worthy of the cover? Hell No!!
What do these girls do?
Do they sing, act, do they do anything to warrant a Rolling Stone cover? NO!!!
First you cover that gossip monger perez hilton and now this. They’re both just attention whores and the media is quick to latch onto to the “reality”, gossip, emo, and other trends to get a quick buck. I thought Rolling Stone was supposed to be for adults not teeny boppers. I want to read about new music, directors, writers, politics NOT some stupid girls who lack a brain as well as talent of any kind. Rich girls who mooch off of their parents and posess no talent on the cover. NICE!! What’s next? Paris hilton and her “many accomplishments”. That would be “hot” now wouldn’t it. Give me a break guys. First you include chris brown and lil wayne in a “BEST OF ROCK” issue and now this? And for MTV to call the show influential? Are you serious? Who’s influenced by this shit? I expect quality for the next issue.

Why dont’ you guys put someone on the cover that deserves actually deserves a cover story? WHat about the Jane’s Addiction reunion with Eric avery? That is worthy of coverage. They revolutionzed rock and roll but i guess you’d rather give the cover to the likes of these nitwit, stuck up bitches, who get paid to do nothing and posess no artistic value of any kind. Man you guys disapoint me!!!

It’s like you’ve hit rock bottom, pulled out a shovel and decided to dig even deeper.

Meanwhile . . . Spencer’s in Home Depot buying Heidi a “going away present”: A gas powered chainsaw!

Bye-bye, Heidi. Don’t say we didn’t warn ya.

Well, fuck, it’ll make for some spine-tingling TV.

The Spencer/Heidi “chainsaw scene” is going to make the Anthony Perkins/Janet Leigh shower scene in Psycho look like a soft kiss on the mouth!!!

. . . and the best part: it’s gonna be REAL!

Hey don’t blame me. I didn’t create reality TV!

wow, and i was disappointed when zac efron was on the cover

Has anyone noticed how much Heidi looks like Spencer’s sister? They’re almost are identical twins, not to mention they talk pretty much the same. Spencer’s one creepy guy,

Oh wow…and I used to subscribe to this. So glad I won’t be seeing this in my mailbox.

This smut, a feature on an escort service *and* calling Senator Clinton bitter all in one issue?! Amazing…truly incredible.
Don’t forget the primary Tuesday, everyone! Hillary ‘08

The brunette’s dumber than a belt buckle.

re: what! | 4/29/2008, 11:56 pm EST

“I want to read about new music, directors, writers, politics NOT some stupid girls who lack a brain as well as talent of any kind.”

Are we supposed to spoon-feed everything to you? Get a library card.

I concur, Chinaski. You’ve got to be All-Time Stupid if you’re sandwiched between 3 blondes and you’re still the dumbest one there!!! Sheesh!

Uhhh…April Fools?

Could be worse, could be Death Cab for Cutie on the front.

RE: RS
What the hell are you talking about? You’re saying reading about new bands, upcoming concerts, and interviews is being spoon fed? I have a library card thank you very much and i’ve read several music biographies but a library has older books/ bands and is not the place to go to check out new music-that’s what the internet is for and yes Rolling Stone magazine has some features (in a good issue)on new bands/indie bands, etc. and they’re also known for their interviews with musicians, directors, and politicians so educate yourself before you call me spoonfed. WHere did i say that Rolling Stone is my only source of information. It’s a magazine i read but that doesn’t make me “spoon fed”. Make sure you have your library card with you so you can get the most up to date information, jerk off!!

Defensive, much?

ummm, libraries also have magazines.

this is pretty bad, but the one on the far left sings (badly) but, hey, im being an opto! =]

The Hills, Rolling Stone? Seriously?

YOU GUYS REALLY LET US DOWN THIS GIRLS NEVER SHOULD BE ON THE COVER OF ROLLINGSTONE MAYBE AT THE COVER OF STAR ,US BUT RS? ILL NEVER NEVER BUY AGAIN YOUR MAGAZINE
WHAT HAVE THIS GIRLS DONE? OH THEY WERE BEST FRIENDS AND NOW THEY ARE ON A FIGHT OMG IVE NEVER HEARD SOMETHING LIKE THAT HAPPENING WHAT AN AMAZING THING!! THAT DESERVES A RS COVER!!!!!! WHATS HAPPENING TO THE WORLD?

ok i came..

This is to DANIEL who left one of the first comments…
did you go to school? you sound like an idiot! Ha ha!
I love The Hills! GO RS!

I don’t seem to understand why everyone’s overreacting about the Hills girls being on the cover of Rolling Stone. Sure,I think the whole drama between Heidi and Lauren is stupid,but nonetheless, i’m still a fan of the show,plus it’s only one cover! People just need to relax,and quit having a hissy fit saying they’ll never buy the magazine again.

Rolling Stone is now officially a complete sellout to the mainstream television media empire on account of lackluster music industry sales. Pathetic RS…absolutely pathetic.

the hills has music, thoughout the show….5 to 8 songs, in 30 min, eat that!!

The Hills is a relevant show on MTV right now. It features hot new music in every episode- I’ve been introduced to many great new songs from watching The Hills. Love them or hate them, the Hills girls are hot right now and RS wants to sell magazines….

Rolling Stone has always reported on POP culture…remember Britney and the Teletubby cover? No one said the cover story always has to be the next Bob Dylan. Get over youselves..your pompous “indie music” attitudes are annoying.

You know, it doesn’t matter wether you love the Hills or not. It’s what is hot right now, and The Hills are on fire! I like the show, but a lot of my friends don’t and give me shit all the time. Who cares!!!! All magazines are going to do a cover story for lots of people not everyone likes. Why is everyone going to quit buying RS just because every once in a while there is a cover story that you don’t like? SHUT THE FUCK UP WHINERS! MY GOD! THERE WILL BE A NEW COVER STORY IN ANOTHER MONTH!! God, even Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera have been on the cover of RS… I think NSYNC has too… Are you going to boycott RS every time they put someone like them on the cover? GROW UP!!!!! Not everyone likes the musicians/actors you do either… I love RS no matter what! Even if they have a cover story on someone I don’t like, doesn’t mean I won’t buy it because there’s so many more pages full of news I do like!!

rollling stone has continually provided a bias political attitued, while not providing music people wanna read about….just the mainstream

o please get over yourselves

its called hollywood..things change

People are put on the cover of RS for being talented, unique and gifted, and these girls are none of the above. Sure, they’ve captivated an entire nation, but for what reason? You know what, put them on the cover, just not in lingerie, and put books in their hands, now that would make headlines!

Okay WTF is wrong with you guys. I’m talking about the people who write on this wall complaining about this cover. Rolling Stone is not just a music but a POP CULTURE MAGAZINE as well. The Hills is a very popular show right now. Have you even watched the show cause although at first glance these girls appear stupid, they actually work hard for their respective careers. So don’t just whine and cry like “Oh I’m stopping my subscription cuz of 1 bad cover story”. Remember you dumb asses Rolling Stone shows what’s new and whats popular. Remember Britney Spears and Nsync those were what were popular back then (no talent considered by some) and yet they made the cover. So just relax you babies (possibly old timers) and wait till next issue.

luv the hills!!!

Not nearly bare enough. Nothing entices me to buy this issue. Like as if you see a man age 18-60 reading that issue concerned about what the cast of the hills thinks of…anything. Its all about the naked celebrities, and this sex is not selling.

Omg! some of you people really have to get over yourselves! the hills is addictive and even if i didnt like it… it is only a magazine cover!! Bet most of you are just gutted because its not another pointless “Emo” band! lol!

Omg I love this show. And im glad there on the cover. Im addicted to the hills no doubt and what ever there on is whatever Im reading. Plus the photo is like soo HOT!

im sorry but the girls are all looking pretty and having fun an heidi is doin the bigggest uggliest pout ever she killed the photo