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Mick Jagger Talks Olivia Rodrigo, AI Music

• Jagger praises Olivia Rodrigo's shift from pop into rock music.
• Richards prefers original music over AI-generated copies.
• Jagger says AI imitating the Stones' sound is "obviously wrong".

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards discussed Olivia Rodrigo's move into rock music and shared their views on artificial intelligence in songwriting, in separate interviews with Billboard timed to the release of the Rolling Stones' new album, Foreign Tongues. The comments matter as prominent legacy musicians increasingly weigh in…

Alt Legends Loathe Return With New Album ‘A Stranger To You’

• Loathe release 'A Stranger To You', their first album in six years
• Features guest spots from Static Dress and Jordan Rakei
• Band tour North America after a Liverpool launch show

British alt-metal band Loathe have released their new album 'A Stranger To You', their first full-length record in six years, blending metal and hardcore with more expansive, experimental influences. The release marks a significant return for a band regarded as pivotal figures in the underground scene, showcasing a…

Netflix Says Part Of Its Games Business Is Up 600%, But It’s Still Early Days

• Netflix reports rapid early growth in games engagement.
• Children’s mobile-game engagement rose 600% year on year.
• Cloud gaming players increased elevenfold since October 2025.

Netflix says its games division is showing early signs of growth, particularly in cloud-based television games and children’s mobile titles. The results matter because they suggest the streaming company’s gaming strategy may be gaining traction after earlier uncertainty, although Netflix stresses that the business remains small and experimental…

Claims about GTA 6 pre-orders are incorrect and “absurd”, analyst firm says, but it’s still had the “strongest pre-order campaign ever recorded”

• Newzoo disputes claims GTA 6 pre-orders have topped $1bn already
• Real data shows $180m in digital pre-orders across US/Europe in late June
• Newzoo predicts $3.25bn-$5.2bn in week-one launch revenue come November

Analyst firm Newzoo has pushed back on viral social media claims that GTA 6 pre-orders have already exceeded $1bn, calling the figure "absurd" and impossible given typical pre-order patterns some 21 weeks before launch. The clarification matters because it corrects an inflated narrative while still confirming that Rockstar's…

Craig Melvin Addresses Intruder Who Gained Access To ‘Today’ Studio

• Intruder entered Today's Studio 1A area, confronted Craig Melvin, was arrested
• Suspect Andrew Truelove, 41, charged with hate crimes and harassment
• NBC reviewing security protocols; no one was injured

Today anchor Craig Melvin told viewers he was "safe and sound" after an intruder gained access to an unauthorised area near NBC's Studio 1A on Thursday and confronted him. The man was detained by security and arrested by the NYPD without further incident, and no one was injured,…

Cybèle Speaks From The Heart On ‘Lovergirl’

• Cybèle releases new single "Lovergirl", entering a new era
• Track blends dreamy acoustics with R&B and pop influences
• Song explores love, self-acceptance and letting go

French-American artist Cybèle has released a new single, "Lovergirl", marking what she describes as the start of a new musical era. The track blends dreamy acoustic production with contemporary R&B and pop influences, and stands out for its unusually personal songwriting, exploring the tension between love and discernment.…

The one drummer Phil Collins could watch all day: “It will blow me away”

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In This Moment reveal new album Witch and August release date

• In This Moment announce new album 'WITCH', out 28 August
• First record in three years, debut for Better Noise Music
• Co-headlining Taste of Chaos tour with Hollywood Undead, Sept-Oct

In This Moment have announced their new album 'WITCH', due for release on 28 August via Better Noise Music, marking their first record in three years and their debut release for the label. Vocalist Maria Brink described it as "a declaration of inner transformation," framing the "witch" concept…