Rolling Stone Names Shirley Halperin First Woman Co-Editor-in-Chief

Shirley Halperin has been named the first female co-editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone in its nearly 60-year history, starting September 1, 2025. She will share the role with longtime executive editor Sean Woods, who has been promoted to co-editor-in-chief and will remain based in New York, while Halperin will split her time between New York and Los Angeles. Halperin transitions from her role as co-editor-in-chief of The Hollywood Reporter, where Maer Roshan has become the sole editor-in-chief following her departure. Both Halperin and Woods will collaborate closely with Rolling Stone CEO Julian Holguin to guide the magazine's editorial direction, leveraging their extensive experience in music and entertainment journalism. Holperin brings over two decades of leadership experience from outlets such as Variety, Billboard, and Los Angeles Magazine, while Woods has overseen award-winning stories at Rolling Stone for more than 20 years. Their partnership aims to continue Rolling Stone's legacy of world-class journalism and innovative storytelling in the evolving media landscape.