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Pete Tong Breaks Silence Over John Summit Remix Controversy
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Pete Tong Breaks Silence Over John Summit Remix Controversy

Pete Tong has addressed John Summit’s accusation that he stole Summit’s Missing remix, explaining in a post-interview that multiple versions were being explored, including an orchestral Ibiza Classics version and separate remixes with Franky Rizardo and Summit. Franky Rizardo withdrew from the release after learning the background, while Tong notes the orchestral arrangement had Been cleared for live performance with Everything But The Girl and could be adapted into a remix with Summit and Layton Giordani. A May 13, 2026 proposal circulated by Tong suggested Franky’s mix would release first with Summit’s version following later. Tong emphasized the importance of direct communication over accusations.

Anthony Hopkins pivots to classical composition with new album Life is a Dream
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Anthony Hopkins pivots to classical composition with new album Life is a Dream

Anthony Hopkins, 88, is shifting from acting to composing, signing with Decca Classics to release a classical album titled Life is a Dream on Aug. 21. The collection gathers decades of Hopkins’s compositions performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra and conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, with the first single Bracken Road. Described by the label as an intimate musical memoir inspired by his Welsh upbringing and life experiences, the project marks a 65-year career in film transitioning into a major musical endeavor.

Jack White Invites Twin Temple to Open in L.A. After Crockett Drops Them for Satanic Imagery
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Jack White Invites Twin Temple to Open in L.A. After Crockett Drops Them for Satanic Imagery

Twin Temple, the Satanic doo-wop duo, were dropped from Charley Crockett’s tour over their imagery, but Jack White offered them an opening slot for his Hollywood Palladium show and implied further collaboration on his North American trek. The duo had been booked as openers for Crockett’s dates along with other acts, and Crockett publicly condemned their Satanic imagery. Twin Temple accepted White’s invite via Instagram, and they’ll join Danzig on a September tour before appearing with White in Los Angeles as part of White’s Frozen Charlotte era tour.

Anthony Hopkins Announces Debut Classical Album Life Is a Dream
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Anthony Hopkins Announces Debut Classical Album Life Is a Dream

Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins, 88, is releasing his debut classical album Life Is a Dream via Decca Classics, with Gustavo Dudamel conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra. The collection, built from pieces Hopkins has been composing over six decades, includes the single Bracken Road inspired by his Welsh childhood and family memories, and is set for release on August 21.

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Rolling Stones Still Have It: Foreign Tongues Delivers Grit, Space, and Surprises

Marc Burrows’ review finds Foreign Tongues largely proves The Rolling Stones still have their grit and groove, with Watt’s production giving the songs a punchy, expansive feel and high-profile guests like Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, and even a posthumous Charlie Watts moment adding weight. The album spans multiple decades of rock and yields three standout tracks that hold up alongside the band’s classics, but it’s hampered by overlong runtimes and moments where the production flattens dynamics and the choruses sound overly glossy. If anything, it confirms the Stones aren’t chasing relevance so much as continuing to make music for the fun of it, closing with a vintage Chuck Berry cover that seals the full-circle moment. A flawed but engaging late-career statement that’s worth a listen.

Anthony Hopkins Debuts Original-Composition Album Led by Dudamel
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Anthony Hopkins Debuts Original-Composition Album Led by Dudamel

88-year-old actor Anthony Hopkins has signed with Decca Classics to release Life Is a Dream, a multi-decade collection of his original compositions performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra and conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. The album’s first single, Bracken Road, draws on Hopkins’s childhood in Margam, Wales, and the project features pieces inspired by Welsh heritage, cinema, his wife, and his niece, with recording completed in April at Alexandra Palace in London.

London Preview: Jagger and Wood Debut Ringing Hollow Ahead of Foreign Tongues
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London Preview: Jagger and Wood Debut Ringing Hollow Ahead of Foreign Tongues

Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood performed an acoustic preview of “Ringing Hollow” in London ahead of the Rolling Stones’ 25th album Foreign Tongues, due this Friday. The clip, featuring Jagger, Wood and keyboardist Matt Clifford, appears to be from an intimate album‑launch style event in London (possibly at St. Clement Hotel), with the Stones’ press push also including a Norah Jones–hosted Speaking in Tongues podcast. Keith Richards is not shown in the footage. The LP’s singles have already included “Jealous Lover” and “Divine Intervention” (featuring Robert Smith), and Richards has floated the idea of a residency rather than a full tour.

Bieber Joins Global World Cup Final Halftime Show With BTS, Shakira, Madonna
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Bieber Joins Global World Cup Final Halftime Show With BTS, Shakira, Madonna

Justin Bieber will co-headline the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show with BTS, Shakira and Madonna at MetLife Stadium on July 19, also featuring Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the Muppets and the PS22 Chorus with Coldplay; the first-ever World Cup final halftime event supports the Global Citizen Education Fund and marks Bieber’s return to a major stage since Coachella.

Bonnie Tyler, iconic voice of Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies at 75
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Bonnie Tyler, iconic voice of Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer whose gravelly voice powered Total Eclipse of the Heart, has died aged 75 in Portugal after emergency intestinal surgery earlier this year. Discovered in a Swansea club and rising to fame with Lost in France, she became an international star and earned multiple Grammy nominations, represented the UK at Eurovision 2013, and was awarded an MBE in 2023. Her career spanned five decades, with billions of streams and iconic hits like It’s a Heartache and Holding Out for a Hero, and she remained a beloved figure in music while living between Portugal and Swansea.

U2 Leadoff Singles, Ranked: The Fly Tops, Boots Trails
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U2 Leadoff Singles, Ranked: The Fly Tops, Boots Trails

Rolling Stone ranks U2's leadoff singles from their albums, arguing the opener often sets the tone more than the album itself; from 'The Fly' (1991) at No. 1 to 'Get On Your Boots' (2009) at No. 15, the piece spotlights standout tracks like 'Desire,' 'Vertigo,' 'New Year’s Day,' 'Pride (In the Name of Love),' and 'With or Without You,' notes misfires such as 'Discothèque' and 'A Day Without Me,' and also mentions a forthcoming album’s leadoff single, 'Street of Dreams'.

U2 Drops Joyous Lead Single Street of Dreams Ahead of New Studio LP
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U2 Drops Joyous Lead Single Street of Dreams Ahead of New Studio LP

U2 released Street of Dreams, the joyous lead single from an upcoming studio album (title TBD) produced by Jacknife Lee. The upbeat track follows a year that saw the release of two six-song EPs, Days of Ash and Easter Lily, and Bono has teased a noisy, unreasonably colorful LP for live shows. The video was shot in Mexico City during a rainstorm near a Street Child World Cup event; Larry Mullen Jr. rejoined the sessions after neck surgery for the project, which will mark the band’s 50th anniversary later this year, though no album title or tour plans have been announced.

Garth Brooks Announces Arena Tour With Uniform All-In Seat Pricing
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Garth Brooks Announces Arena Tour With Uniform All-In Seat Pricing

Garth Brooks is launching a new arena tour, the Blame It All on My Roots Tour, with every seat priced at a single all-in price around $150 (roughly $140 ticket + $4 facility fee + $10 service charge, plus taxes). The tour opens in August in Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with dates announced city-by-city; tickets go on sale July 17 at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster, with no presales and a limit of eight tickets per purchaser. Brooks says the approach brings arena intimacy and plans to record the performances for a new concert album, Killer Live.