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Rolling Stone "Lifetime" Subscription Settlement 2026 -- Reclaim Your Print Edition
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Rolling Stone settled claims it switched "lifetime" print subscribers to digital. Reclaim your print edition or get 2 free years on RollingStone.com. Turns out "lifetime" had an expiration date -- it just wasn't yours.
Deadline: No deadline -- submit a claim at any time
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Applies to
Nationwide
Main deadline
No deadline -- submit a claim at any time
Benefit
Restore your lifetime print subscription and/or receive 2 free years of access to RollingStone.com.
Official site
https://subscribe.rollingstone.com/RS-Settlement
What happened
- Penske Media Corporation (PMC), the parent company of Rolling Stone LLC, is accused of breaching its contracts with "lifetime" magazine subscribers by switching them from the printed edition to a digital E-Edition without their consent
- Plaintiffs also allege PMC violated the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act in connection with the same switch
- The lawsuit, Krivin v. Penske Media Corp. (Case No. 2:25-cv-05803), is pending before Judge André Birotte Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- PMC and its affiliates deny all claims and deny any liability or wrongdoing
- A proposed class action settlement has been reached that would restore print delivery and provide free digital access to affected lifetime subscribers across the United States
What you can get
Print edition restoration
Lifetime
Resume receiving the printed magazine for as long as printed editions continue to be published during your lifetime RollingStone.com access
Key dates
| Action | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Claim deadline | No deadline -- submit a claim at any time | Last day to file a claim |
| Opt out | June 26, 2026 (postmarked) | Keep your right to sue separately |
| Object | July 11, 2026 (postmarked) | Tell the court you disagree |
| Final hearing | August 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. -- First Street Courthouse, 350 West First Street, Courtroom 7B, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The hearing may be rescheduled or held remotely; check https://subscribe.rollingstone.com/RS-Settlement for updates. | Judge decides whether to approve |
Who may qualify
- You currently live in the United States
- You previously purchased a "lifetime" subscription to Rolling Stone Magazine
- You may have received a notice about the Settlement by postcard or email
How to file
- Visit the official settlement website at subscribe.rollingstone.com/RS-Settlement
- Submit your claim online via the claim portal, by email at settlement@rollingstone.com, or by calling 800-552-3632
- Provide your name, mailing address, and email address -- no other information is required to opt in
- Indicate whether you are claiming the print edition, the 2-year RollingStone.com access, or both
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Proof required
- No supporting documents are required
- You only need to provide your name, mailing address, and email address to submit a claim
Payment timing
If you claim the print edition, delivery will resume within 6 to 12 weeks after your claim is approved. If you claim the 2-year RollingStone.com subscription, digital access will be granted within 14 days of an approved claim submission.
Important links
Contact
Phone: 1-800-552-3632
Email: 1-800-552-3632
Extra details
- If you previously requested and are already receiving the print edition of Rolling Stone, you will continue to receive it automatically -- you do not need to re-claim the print benefit, but you may still separately claim the 2 free years of RollingStone.com access
- There is no deadline to submit a claim for benefits, but if you want to preserve your right to sue PMC separately, your opt-out request must be postmarked by June 26, 2026
- If you do nothing and do not opt out, you remain part of the class but receive no benefits and give up your right to sue PMC over the claims in this case
- Class Counsel is requesting up to $525,000 in attorneys' fees and costs; the four Class Representatives may each receive up to $2,500 plus printed back issues of the magazine
- This is the only authorized settlement website -- use it exclusively; do not respond to third-party solicitations claiming to file on your behalf
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FAQ
Who qualifies for this settlement?
You qualify if you live in the United States and previously purchased a "lifetime" subscription to Rolling Stone Magazine. If you are unsure, contact the Settlement Administrator at 1-800-552-3632.
What benefits can I receive?
You may claim resumption of your printed Rolling Stone Magazine subscription for as long as printed editions continue to be published during your lifetime, and/or two free years of access to RollingStone.com.
Is there a deadline to file a claim?
There is no deadline to submit a claim for benefits. However, if you want to exclude yourself from the settlement and preserve your right to sue PMC separately, your opt-out request must be postmarked by June 26, 2026.
What proof do I need to submit?
None. You only need to provide your name, mailing address, and email address. No receipts or subscription records are required.
How do I file a claim?
You can file online at subscribe.rollingstone.com/krivin-rs, by email at settlement@rollingstone.com, or by calling 800-552-3632.
When will I receive my benefits?
Print edition delivery resumes within 6 to 12 weeks after your claim is approved. RollingStone.com access is activated within 14 days of an approved claim.
What if I am already receiving the print edition?
If you previously requested the print edition and are currently receiving it, you will continue to receive it without doing anything. You may still separately claim the 2 free years of RollingStone.com access.
What happens if I do nothing?
If you do nothing and do not exclude yourself, you remain part of the settlement class but receive no benefits, and you give up your right to bring or join a separate lawsuit against PMC over the claims in this case.
Can I object to the settlement?
Yes, as long as you do not exclude yourself. Written objections must be filed with the Court and served on both Class Counsel and Defense Counsel postmarked no later than July 11, 2026. Details are available in the FAQ at subscribe.rollingstone.com/subscription-settlement/faq.
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