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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, Tim Spencer, American country & western singer-songwriter and actor (died 1974) was born. In 1928, Al Rex, American musician (died 2020) was born. In 1964, Paul Thorn, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1971, MF Doom, English-American rapper (died 2020) was born. In 1979, Craig Bellamy, Welsh footballer was born. In 1979, Lucinda Ruh, Swiss figure skater and coach was born. In 1984, Ida Maria, Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1989, Leon Bridges, American soul singer, songwriter and record producer was born. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
U2 Releases ‘Street of Dreams,’ First Single From Upcoming Album, the Band’s First All-New Effort in Nine Years

U2 is edging ever-so-closer to officially announcing the group’s first full-length collection of new material in nine years. Heralding it is the first single from that forthcoming effort, “Street of Dreams,” which hit DSPs as a single and music video early Tuesday. The streets are not the only thing that has no name; even with []
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New Musical Express
· Jul 13, 2026
Mastodon announce first new album in five years ‘Marrow Deep’ with blistering Josh Homme-featuring single ‘Snakes For Dinner’
It marks the band’s first album in five years, as well as their first without the late Brent Hinds The post Mastodon announce first new album in five years ‘Marrow Deep’ with blistering Josh Homme-featuring single ‘Snakes For Dinner’ appeared first on NME.
ArcaMax
· Jul 8, 2026
U2 drop new single ahead of first studio album of new material in 9 years
Irish rockers U2 have dropped a new single, Street Of Dreams, ahead of their as-yet untitled first studio album of new material for nine years.
The Standard
· Jul 7, 2026
U2 to release first studio album of new songs in nine years with new single
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The korea Herald News
· Jul 6, 2026
Kihyun embraces confidence, maturity in ‘Borderline’
Nearly four years after releasing his first solo album, Monsta X vocalist Kihyun is returning not simply with new music, but with a clearer understanding of who he has become. His second EP, “Borderline,” set for release on Tuesday, marks his first solo release in three years and nine months since his 2022 EP “Youth.” The seven-track album arrives after his military service, Monsta X’s group activities and ongoing world tour, and Kihyun said the long wait allowed him to make an album he could fe
Limerick Post Newspaper
· Jul 10, 2026
Mercury Rev to mark 25 years of All Is Dream with Dolans Warehouse show
Mercury Rev will perform at Dolans Warehouse, on Friday July 17, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their critically acclaimed album All Is Dream, presented by Seoda Shows. The Buffalo, New York band, formed in 1989, has spent more than three decades exploring the outer reaches of psychedelic rock, earning praise from The Guardian as “a [] The post Mercury Rev to mark 25 years of All Is Dream with Dolans Warehouse show appeared first on Limerick Post.
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· Jun 27, 2026
McCartney looks back, the Stones look ageless – both sound timeless as ever
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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Jamaica Observer
· Jul 12, 2026
Inner Circle’s ‘Sweat (A La La La La Long)’ platinum in UK
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
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· Jul 5, 2026
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Anthony Hopkins to Release New Album Life Is a Dream Featuring Songs He’s Written Over 60 Years
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