Live Metal Spotlight: Wrexham heavyweights Bad Earth, winners of Metal 2 the Masses North Wales, have been asked back to Bloodstock—this time returning to play the Serpent’s Lair VIP stage, after last year’s New Blood Stage headline. Chart Watch: The Rolling Stones’ new album Foreign Tongues debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, extending their record for Top 10 Billboard 200 entries. Pop Pivot: Charli XCX drops Music, Fashion, Film, a more subdued follow-up to Brat that leans into identity and stardom anxiety. Philanthropy & Fame: Ariana Grande launches the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, tying her Eternal Sunshine Tour to reproductive health, immigrant rights and mental health causes. UK Music Policy: Andy Burnham’s government confirms a 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues from April 2027, aimed at easing pressure on grassroots spaces. Classical Release: Oxford lecturer David Maw’s new organ album Accende lumen sensibus is released by Resonus Classics, performed by Stephen Farr at Norwich Cathedral. Icon News: Marianne Faithfull’s signature has been approved for her gravestone after a Church of England ruling.