Mass syringe attacks in France: At the Fêtes de la Musique festival, 145 attendees—mostly teen girls—were stabbed with syringes across multiple venues. 12 arrests made. Motive, substance unknown.

Bennington estate dispute: Chester Bennington’s son Jaime claims Linkin Park hijacked his father’s merch site. Estate valued at $30M.

Weezer legal update: Scott Shriner’s wife Jillian pleads not guilty to attempted murder charges after chase and gunfire incident. Hearing set for July 22.

R&B loss: Cavin Yarbrough of Yarbrough & Peoples dies at 72. Known for “Don’t Stop the Music.”

Ringo goes country: Ringo Starr drops Look Up, his 1st country LP in 50+ years, with T Bone Burnett, Alison Krauss, Billy Strings, and more.

AI music breakthrough: Google’s Magenta RT generates music faster than playback, enabling real-time collaboration.

Sleep Token domination: Even In Arcadia holds top 6 Billboard Hard Rock Song spots + #1 album debut.

Live Aid returns (sort of): Greatest Hits Radio rebroadcasts original 1985 show for its 40th anniversary on July 13.

NKOTB Vegas run: New Kids on the Block kick off their “Right Stuff” residency at Dolby Live. Fans loving it.

Kacey injured: Kacey Musgraves postpones shows after rib injury in Mexico. Assures fans: “Rescheduling, not canceling.”

Carol Kaye declines Hall of Fame: Session legend skips Rock Hall ceremony, slams “Wrecking Crew” label as inaccurate. bit.ly/4cTZv8u

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5. SOS – SZA

4. Addison – Addison Rae (New)

3. Desire : Unleash – ENHYPEN (New)

2. Tha Carter VI – Lil Wayne (New)

1, I'm The Problem – Morgan Wallen (1 month at #1)

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