Rolling Stones tie Beatles with 15th UK number-one album

The Rolling Stones have matched The Beatles' long-standing record by scoring their 15th UK Number One album. Their new studio record, "Foreign Tongues," debuted at the top of the Official Albums Chart on July 17, placing the band joint-second on the all-time list, tied with The Beatles. Only Robbie Williams, with 16 chart-topping albums, now sits ahead of them.

The achievement marks a historic span for the band, which first reached number one with its self-titled debut in 1964. "Foreign Tongues," released on July 10, is the group's 25th studio album and follows their previous chart-topper, 2023's "Hackney Diamonds." The new album features several notable guest artists, including Paul McCartney on bass, The Cure's Robert Smith on guitar and vocals, and contributions from the late Stones drummer Charlie Watts, taken from one of his final recording sessions before his death in 2021.

At a star-studded launch party for the album in London earlier this month, band members expressed hope for a supporting tour. Singer Mick Jagger said he and guitarist Ronnie Wood were enthusiastic about the prospect and hoped to see fans on the road. Jagger has also indicated that new songwriting is...