Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger acknowledged that decades-old rivalry rumors between his band and The Beatles contained genuine elements. “I think there was an element of truth in it,” Jagger told the Today show. “But I think there was an element of PR in it, too. But it was also London [versus] Liverpool, so it’s a bit like L.A. [and] New York.” Despite past tensions, the bands now collaborate regularly. Paul McCartney contributed to the Stones’ upcoming album Foreign Tongues, releasing July 10th, playing what Jagger described as “a melodic rap song.” McCartney previously appeared on their 2024 track “Bite My Head Off.” Jagger praised McCartney’s versatility: “He’s really got abilities to swap styles and he’s a really good bass.” The singer noted McCartney and John Lennon supported the Stones during difficult times in the 1960s, even singing on recordings together. Story URL
Mike Mangini, former Dream Theater drummer, has joined Godsmack after Wade Murff’s abrupt departure to tour with Black Veil Brides. Mangini made his debut with the Massachusetts-based band on June 12th in Riverside, Missouri, just six days after Murff left on June 6th. The transition happened without rehearsal, with Mangini expressing gratitude on Instagram for the band’s trust and his team’s quick support. Murff had only joined Godsmack in May, with singer Sully Erna previously praising his skills as a “strong player” meant to permanently replace longtime drummer Shannon Larkin. Mangini spent 13 years with Dream Theater before leaving when original drummer Mike Portnoy returned in 2023. Godsmack continues their North American tour with Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy. Story URL
Jelly Roll quietly filed for divorce from wife Bunnie Xo on May 18th in Williamson County, Tennessee, according to court records. The couple met at his Las Vegas concert in 2015 and secretly married in a courthouse ceremony in 2016 after he proposed onstage. They renewed their vows in 2023 at the same chapel. Just months ago at the 2026 Grammy Awards, Jelly Roll emotionally thanked his wife while accepting Best Contemporary Country Album, saying “I would have never changed my life without you. I would have ended up dead or in jail.” Representatives for both have not responded to comment requests. Story URL
Hoobastank released their first original song in nearly 10 years with “How Do You Sleep?” The track debuted at Vans Warped Tour in Washington, D.C. this past weekend. The band reunited with producer Howard Benson, who previously worked on their breakthrough album featuring the hit “The Reason.” Vocalist Doug Robb said, “I feel good about releasing new music. It’s kind of like a creative ‘pressure valve’ has been opened.” Benson praised the band’s new material, stating he immediately booked studio time after hearing their songs. Hoobastank has experienced a recent resurgence through TikTok and appearances on Netflix shows like Beef. The band currently has over 14 million monthly listeners and will tour this fall with Staind, Seether, and Hinder on the “Break The Cycle” 25th-anniversary tour. Story URL
Taylor Swift’s Toy Story 5 theme song “I Knew It, I Knew You” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her 15th chart-topper. This achievement places Swift third in Hot 100 history, behind only the Beatles with 20 and Mariah Carey with 19, breaking her previous tie with Rihanna and Drake at 14. The song represents only the third animated Disney film theme to reach No. 1, following “A Whole New World” and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” It garnered 27.2 million streams, 46.7 million radio impressions, and 87,000 digital sales in its first week. The track also topped the Country Songs chart at No. 1, becoming Swift’s 10th country chart-topper, and debuted at No. 8 on Country Airplay. Four country songs occupied the Hot 100’s top 10 this week, with three from Ella Langley following Swift’s entry. Story URL
Nashville’s upcoming July 4th celebration, Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash, will showcase over 14 artists in a televised concert hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Tim McGraw and Reba McEntire lead the lineup alongside Clint Black and Little Big Town. Additional performers include Brothers Osborne, Elizabeth Nichols, Emily Ann Roberts, All-American Rejects, Sublime, Ne-Yo, Boyz II Men, Lauren Daigle, Nick Jonas, and comedian John Crist. The live broadcast airs July 4th at 8PM ET on ABC, with streaming available on Disney+ and Hulu, plus coverage on National Geographic, FX, and Freedom. The two-day Nashville celebration features more than 30 artists across five stages. A spectacular fireworks display over the Cumberland River will include 1,000 drones and Nashville’s largest shells ever launched. Story URL
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has awakened from an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal last month. The 74-year-old “Total Eclipse of the Heart” performer remains “very unwell” and in intensive care, according to her manager Matt Davis. Tyler was placed in the medically induced coma in May to aid recovery after the emergency procedure. Her representatives confirmed she is conscious but stressed recovery will be slow. All summer performances through August have been canceled or postponed until next year. Davis stated, “Her doctors remain confident that she will make a good recovery but it is going to take time.” Tyler’s team thanked fans for their support and dismissed earlier rumors about cardiac arrest as “lurid and untrue.” The singer last performed in London in March. Story URL