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Scott Mills was the highest-paid BBC star before he was sacked in March this year. According to the corporation’s annual report (via BBC News), Mills was paid around £745,000 before his exit for his tenure hosting the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show as well as other BBC work, including several editions of Scott & Rylan’s Pop: Top 10 podcast. Mills was sacked from the BBC over what the corporation described as concerns relating to his “personal conduct”. It was subsequently reported that Mills’ dismissal was linked to a police investigation in 2016 involving allegations of sexual offences against a teenage boy. The BBC later admitted that concerns about…
Lana Del Rey has gifted fans with a mid-week surprise: Stove will be accompanied by a “beautiful, secondary album,” each representing different parts of her journey over the last four years. In a lengthy Instagram post, Del Rey shared that “so much time” was spent “waiting for things to come together and so much time wondering if it was ok that things were falling apart.” Meanwhile, “in between the songs came new thoughts about old friends and new dreams and from the doubt of whether the tree I had been planting would grow- came new sprouts and so grew a…
THE BowLandan electronic trio of Iranian origin based in Florence, are back with the new single Look at Meavailable from July 10, 2026 on all digital platforms. The song marks the beginning of a new phase for the band, which with this release inaugurates the collaboration with MAVE MGMT and announces a winter tour produced by Kashmir Music. Look at Me moves on deep house coordinates, with a dreamy and sustained rhythm in which ethereal voices intertwine with organic percussion and electronic production. The song tells of the subtle border between seduction, intimacy and emotional control: what seems like a…
Whoopsie-daisy! Yoo-hoo! Lana Del Rey appears to have not one, but two new albums on the way. In an Instagram post on July 15, Del Rey said that her long-forthcoming LP Stove has a companion record, which she added will be completed in a month. She also appeared to reveal album artwork for both records, although she did not confirm a title for the companion album, or a release date for either. Pitchfork has reached out to her representatives for comment.In the post, Del Rey called the pair of albums “two of my most beautiful pieces of work.” “Stove is…
On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a video on X titled, I kid you not, “The High-T Department of War.” The former Fox News host announced that the government will be implementing an annual screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops over the age of 30. Those under the age of 30 can voluntarily choose to be tested as well. “This initiative—it's not about artificial enhancement; it's about restoring and optimizing your natural capabilities, protecting your longevity, and ensuring you have the biological foundation required to sustain the fight,” Hegseth insisted. For those who are recommended for the treatment,…
Jacob Alon has announced a new live album capturing their sold-out show at The Roundhouse. Check out the stirring cover of Nirvana’s ‘All Apologies’ that they performed below. The Scottish singer-songwriter held the show at the iconic Camden venue back in April, shortly after taking home the Critics Choice Award at the 2026 BRITs in Manchester. At the sold-out show, Alon performed multiple tracks from their widely acclaimed album ‘In Limerence’, including ‘Liquid Gold’, ‘Glimmer’, ‘Of Amber’ and the hit ‘Don’t Fall Asleep’. They also broke out the fan-favourite 2024 single ‘Fairy In A Bottle’, as well as an emotive,…
Convicted sex offender R. Kelly has filed a formal request asking President Trump to commute his 30-year prison sentence, according to records visible on the Justice Department's website. The clemency request was made public this week, the Chicago Tribune first reported. It's listed online as a matter that's pending with the White House Office of the Pardon Attorney. The Justice Department's website identifies Kelly as seeking only a commutation, which would reduce his sentence, rather than a full pardon. Any documents he submitted in support of the request were not made public. Kelly, 59, was sentenced on all counts at…
The next leg of the band's residency kicks off with shows in July and August. Here's where you can still find tickets If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Backstreet's back (again). The band are kicking off their latest round of shows this week at the Sphere in Las Vegas, with dates through July and August. The shows extend the anniversary celebrations of the 1999 album Millennium. The band kicked off its residency in July 2025 and has been extended numerous times since. They wrapped…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The Open Championship (also known as the British Open) returns for its 154th year on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Considered the oldest major in golf, the tournament will take place at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, Merseyside, England. If you want to watch the event, which runs through Sunday, July 19, 2026, coverage begins on USA Network at 4 a.m. ET. Fans with Peacock can start watching even earlier, with streaming coverage beginning at 1:30 a.m. ET.…
Synth-pop emergency! Robyn stopped by BBC Radio 2 earlier today, July 15, for a quick performance, during which she busted out a cover of Erasure’s 1994 classic “Always.” She also played three songs from her most recent album, Sexistential: “Dopamine,” “Sucker For Love,” and “Talk to Me.” Watch it all go down below.The session accompanied Robyn’s appearance in a BBC Radio 6 Music Artist in Residence: AAA film, which is now available to view on iPlayer and BBC Radio 6 Music’s YouTube channel. In the mini-documentary, Robyn chats with Metronomy founder Joseph Mount about Sexistential, detailing her creative process and…
