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The Rolling Stones have shaped rock music for more than six decades, but their Grammy record is smaller than their cultural influence might suggest. The official awards history lists four competitive wins from 13 nominations, with most of that recognition arriving long after the band became internationally famous. Their first nomination came in 1979, when Some Girls competed for Album of the Year.

Bonnie Tyler’s family has confirmed plans for a public farewell that will allow fans to pay their respects before a private family service. In an announcement outlining the arrangements, the family said Tyler’s coffin will be taken through Mumbles before a celebration of her life is held at Swansea Minster. The events are intended to give members of the public a chance to honor the Welsh singer and reflect on her long career.

Elton John is preparing a special setlist for his upcoming concerts in Mexico City, giving local fans a show designed specifically for them. In a recent concert announcement, the singer confirmed that the performances will not repeat the program from his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. The two concerts are scheduled for October 2 and 3 at Estadio Banorte.

Noah Kahan turned Wrigley Field into a large-scale folk-rock gathering during the Chicago stop of his Great Divide Tour. At the July 14 performance, the singer-songwriter balanced the intimacy of his music with a production designed for a sold-out stadium crowd. The concert featured songs from his 2026 album The Great Divide alongside established favorites from Stick Season.

Dave Kendall, the original host and creator of MTV’s alternative music program 120 Minutes, has died at age 68. His death was confirmed in an announcement shared with the public, though a cause was not disclosed. Kendall became closely associated with the show during its early years, hosting from 1988 to 1992. The program gave national television exposure to alternative, underground, and emerging artists at a time when many received limited mainstream attention.

Phil Collins expects a potentially memorable encounter when he and Oasis attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles. In a recent interview, Collins said the inductees have been invited to a lunch before the event, making a meeting with Noel and Liam Gallagher likely. The tension dates back to the 1990s, when Noel Gallagher made several critical comments about Collins.

Queens of the Stone Age have announced a seven-date tour across Australia and New Zealand for December 2026. The run will bring the rock band to Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane and Auckland. The group confirmed that Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm will join the tour as special guests. The schedule begins in Adelaide before moving through major cities on both sides of the Tasman, with the final show set for Auckland.

Bon Jovi brought two longtime favorites back to the stage during the third concert of the band’s nine-show Forever Tour residency at Madison Square Garden. At the July 12 performance, the group played Bed of Roses and Always live for the first time since 2019. The concert setlist showed Bed of Roses arriving midway through the night, while Always closed the 22-song performance.

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have reached a major UK chart milestone with Rein Me In. Billboard reported that the collaboration has spent 16 weeks at No. 1, making it the longest-running UK chart-topper by a British act. The achievement moves the song past the previous 15-week record set by Wet Wet Wet with Love Is All Around in 1994. The new mark gives both artists a place in UK chart history while highlighting the song’s unusually strong staying power.

Jack White released his seventh solo album, Frozen Charlotte, on July 10, 2026, following his 2024 record No Name. The album includes 13 tracks and opens with “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs.” Other songs include “Dollar Bill,” while “Neighbors Blues” closes the record. Frozen Charlotte continues White’s recent focus on guitar-led blues and garage rock.