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Keith Richards says Amy Winehouse had so much more to give

Filed by Newsdesk
July 23, 2026
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Keith Richards has described Amy Winehouse as a “sad story” and believes the late singer “had so much more potential”.

The Rolling Stones recorded a version of Amy’s You Know I’m No Good for their newest album, Foreign Tongues. Keith praised the artist, who died from alcohol poisoning in 2011 after drinking heavily following a period of sobriety, as “one of the best to come out of England”.

Speaking with Billboard, he said: “Loved the song. Always thought that Amy was a sad story in many ways, but she was one of the best to come out of England, and probably had so much more potential. I’m not sure who kicked the idea off, whether it was Mick or Andrew [Watt, producer], but we said, ‘Well, you know, we used to, we started off, we were a cover band, basically, so if there’s one you wanted to cover now, what would it be?’ And Amy came out on top.”

The Rolling Stones had previously joined Amy onstage to perform the Temptations’ Ain’t Too Proud to Beg at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2007. Singer Sir Mick Jagger said choosing You Know I’m No Good for Foreign Tongues felt “organic”.

He shared: “We were looking for a good song to cover from a female vocalist, and we were thinking of early people, and then we said, ‘Let’s do something a bit more recent.’ We alighted on that song. I always liked that song. I could have written it, you know what I mean? Almost. I felt that I could have written that song, because it’s like a minor-key harmonica lead. I just copied the horn lead and played it on harmonica, so it felt very organic.”

Amy was discovered dead inside her apartment in Camden, north London, on Saturday, July 23, 2011. She was 27 years old.

Dr Shirley Radcliffe, the St Pancras coroner, recorded a verdict of misadventure and stated: “She voluntarily consumed alcohol, a deliberate act that took an unexpected turn in that it caused her death.”

The Guardian reported that Winehouse had 416mg of alcohol per decilitre in her bloodstream, a level capable of causing unconsciousness and suppressing the respiratory system.

Paramedics found Winehouse unresponsive in her bed, with empty vodka bottles lying on the floor.

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Limp Bizkit Receives Noise Complaint From Broken Lizard

Filed by Newsdesk
July 22, 2026
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Broken Lizard interrupted Limp Bizkit’s performance at the Summer of ’99 And Beyond Festival to deliver a staged “noise complaint”.

The comedy group walked onto the stage dressed as their Super Troopers characters during the weekend event. Fred Durst and his fellow nu metal stars were headlining the first night of Creed’s festival in Tinley Park, Illinois.

Near the end of the concert, members of Broken Lizard arrived wearing Vermont state trooper uniforms and acted as though they were stopping the performance because of excessive noise.

Some audience members did not immediately understand that the interruption was planned. One member of the troupe, which is currently promoting Super Troopers 3, shouted: “Shut up, all you chicken-fs. With these lights on, I can see all you chicken-fs there.

“You’re a chicken-f*****, you’re a chicken-f*****. All of you up there are chicken-f*****s.”

The comedians eventually dropped the pretend complaint and remained onstage while Limp Bizkit finished the concert with Break Stuff.

Creed closed the festival’s second night on Sunday, 19 July 2026, while fellow throwback acts Hoobastank, Puddle of Mudd and Cypress Hill also appeared on the lineup.

Last month, Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland said the group is “the biggest we’ve ever been right now” following its first headline appearance at Download Festival.

Alongside their recent live achievements, Limp Bizkit have also experienced renewed attention across the internet.

Speaking to Gear4musicguitars, Wes said: “We’re the biggest we’ve ever been right now [as well]. It’s crazy.

“And I’m not saying that in a cocky way. I’m saying that, like, we can’t believe it.

“It’s just been — we’re so lucky. I don’t know exactly how it happened, but I think people… We just get along so well now, and everybody, we’re adults, and we’re still having fun doing it, and I think that translates to the audience.”

Wes also explained that the group’s workload currently feels heavier than at any previous point.

He added: “I don’t know whether it’s TikTok or nostalgia or what it is, but we’ve been busy, busy, busy.”

The band’s streaming figures also increased after bassist Sam Rivers died, although Wes admitted that discussing the loss remains extremely difficult for him.

He told Consequence: “He was like family. I’m gonna try not to cry. It’s just like we lost a piece of our DNA…

“It’s too hard to talk about right now in depth... He can’t ever be replaced. We’re so lucky for Richie [Buxton]… he’s such a great player, and he’s just a wonderful guy, and we’re gonna hold onto him for as long as we can.”

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Kid Cudi Hints at Future Ye Collaboration as They Repair Their Bond

Filed by Michael Saponara
July 21, 2026
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Cudi appeared to extend an olive branch to West when shouting him out on stage while on tour.

Kid Cudi and Ye, previously known as Kanye West, have experienced many ups and downs in their friendship over the past 20 years. During a weekend conversation with a fan on X, Cudi shared an encouraging update about where things currently stand between them.

“Im sure we will yea,” he replied when asked whether he might collaborate with Ye again. “Right now were rebuilding our friendship.” Cudi also explained that they have recently reached out to one another simply to check in, without discussing any potential music.

“I hit him a week ago to check in on him, today he hit me to check on me. No work talk,” Cudi added. “Just seeing how I was doing. It was nice. And stream, who knows! One day soon for sure.”

 

The Ohio artist previously appeared to make a peaceful gesture toward Ye during his Rebel Ragers Tour by finishing his concerts with “Reborn,” a highlight from Kids See Ghosts. The song appeared on their collaborative album and entered the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 in 2018.

“This one’s for Ye,” Cudi told fans at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in April. “We gotta sing this loud so Ye can hear you.”

Cudi first met West in 2006, and Yeezy signed the emerging rapper to G.O.O.D. Music two years later. Their relationship has faced repeated conflicts since then, although they seemed to make progress in early 2024 when Cudi said Ye had offered him a genuine apology.

While appearing on CBS Mornings in August 2025, however, Cudi said their bond would never return to what it once was. He also discussed several moments when Ye deeply hurt him, including West’s remarks about Virgil Abloh after the designer died in 2021.

Now, there appears to be renewed hope that one of hip hop’s most successful creative partnerships can be repaired. Their previous collaborations include the 808s & Heartbreak opening track “Welcome to Heartbreak,” along with “Erase Me,” “Gorgeous,” “Make Her Say” and “Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1.”

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Sleaford Mods Play The Prodigy Remix And Pet Shop Boys Cover At Electric Castle 2026

Filed by David Renshaw
July 18, 2026
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The Nottingham duo performed on the opening night of the Romanian festival

In collaboration with Electric Castle

Sleaford Mods played their new The Prodigy remix of ‘Elitist G.O.A.T.’ during the first evening of Electric Castle 2026.

Placed near the end of the performance, the Acid Thunder remix helped launch a chaotic conclusion to their hour long set. It was quickly followed by ‘Jobseeker,’ longtime favourite ‘Tied Up In Nottz’ and ‘Tweet Tweet Tweet’.

Earlier in the show, Sleaford Mods delivered their version of the Pet Shop Boys’ 1986 hit ‘West End Girls.’ The cover has become a regular feature of the duo’s concerts since they first introduced it in 2023.

The post punk act were followed on the Romanian event’s Hangar stage by Kneecap. The group gave a performance worthy of a headline slot, playing tracks from this year’s album ‘FENIAN’ alongside popular songs ‘H.O.O.D.’ and ‘Get Your Brits Out’.

Summarising the opening day of Electric Castle 2026, NME wrote: “Sleaford Mods’ hour-long set was shaped heavily by this year’s The Demise of Planet X, with ‘Megaton’ and ‘No Touch’ making for early highlights. Williamson was self-deprecating about ‘Bad Santa’, telling fans “If you want a pint now is the time” but anyone taking a FIFA-style hydration break around the 20-minute mark would have missed a touching and melancholic song referencing doomscrolling, the Tate Modern and cancelled comedian Dapper Laughs. ”

 

Sleaford Mods originally released The Prodigy’s remix of ‘Elitist G.O.A.T’ in April. The first version appears on the duo’s latest record, ‘The Demise of Planet X’, and includes extra vocals from Aldous Harding.

“Who could ask for more? A Prodigy Remix for ‘Elitist G.O.A.T’ that turns it into another tune entirely,” Sleaford Mods frontman Jason Williamson said when the remix arrived. “I can’t believe it.”

Electric Castle 2026 runs from July 16 to 20 and features a varied selection of international performers, including The Cure, Twenty One Pilots, Wet Leg, Teddy Swims and Chase & Status.

Explore NME’s coverage of the festival’s first day.

 
 
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Kim Scott Taken To Hospital Following Reported Suicide Attempt

Filed by Alexander Cole
July 17, 2026
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Some unfortunate news surrounding Kim Scott has been reported by TMZ this morning. According to the outlet, Scott was rushed to the hospital in Michigan on Saturday following an apparent suicide attempt.

Scott, who was married to Eminem twice, reportedly cut her wrists with a knife. This claim was made by Scott's nephew, who made the phone call to emergency services. TMZ previously reported footage of Scott being loaded onto a gurney and being placed in the back of an ambulance.

Today, TMZ followed up the story with an audio of the 911 call. It was in this audio that it was revealed why Scott needed to be taken to the hospital.freestar

Kim Scott Taken To Hospital

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Back in May, Scott was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. This arrest came just two days after pleading no contest to a previous DWI case. It is an unfortunate situation, and one can only hope that Scott gets the help she needs.

If you are struggling and need help, please call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

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