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Rock Hits, New Shows and Games to Watch This Week

USASaturday, July 4, 2026

🔊 Rolling Stones Release New Album

  • Drop Date: Friday
  • Video Highlights: Features Anya Taylor‑Joy & Charles Melton, blending classic rock with modern pop vibes.
  • Guest Legends: Robert Smith & Chad Smith add nostalgic flair.

🎬 Film: “Backrooms” Online Premiere

  • Plot: A furniture salesman (Chiwetel Ejiofor) dives into abandoned spaces inspired by the internet meme.
  • Tone: Tense, atmospheric horror that’s a “nightmare that never quite builds.”
  • Availability: First online release.

📺 TV: “Little House on the Prairie” Reboot

  • Setting: Late‑1800s Kansas.
  • Cast Refresh: New actors portray Charles, Mary, and Laura.
  • Premise: Modern take on the classic Ingalls family struggles.

📺 TV: “The Westies” (MGM+)

  • Lead: J. K. Simmons.
  • Storyline: 1980s Irish gang drama in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen.
  • Season Finale: July 12.

🎮 Gaming: “College Football 27” (EA Sports)

  • Features: Streamlined play‑calling, new Dynasty Blueprint mode, mascot battle mini‑game.
  • Release: July 9 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S & PC.

🎮 Gaming: “Echoes of Aincrad” (Bandai Namco)

  • World: 100‑story floating castle VR maze in the Sword Art Online universe.
  • Gameplay: Avatar creation, monster battles across floors.
  • Launch: July 10 on major consoles & PC.

All these releases offer a rich mix of music, film, television, and gaming for every fan.

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