Radar Online/National Enquirer      Jan 24, 2026

The National Enquirer can reveal The Rolling Stones are quietly
tearing up the rule book of rock touring. A music-industry source
told us: "There is absolutely no sense that the desire to perform
has faded, or that audiences would suddenly stop turning up. The
challenge now is working out how the band can still perform at the
highest level, in front of live crowds, without pushing themselves to
the point where it becomes unsustainable."

Grok AI: 65% chance       Feb 11, 2026

Q:
Hey AI, there have been recent rumors of the Rolling Stones possibly
performing in Argentina this year. Realizing that these rumors have
all been described as coming anonymously from "music industry
sources", please estimate the odds of such a show actually happening
in 2026?

A:
Based on the latest available information as of February 11, 2026,
I'd estimate the odds of the Rolling Stones performing at least one
show (or a short residency) in Argentina sometime this year at
around 65%. Social media buzz, particularly in Argentina, has been
amplifying the rumors since mid-January.  The rumors have also
been consistent across UK tabloids (e.g., Daily Mail, The Sun), US
outlets (e.g., RadarOnline, Rolling Stone), and fan sites like IORR
(a reliable Stones community hub).  No major contradictions or
denials have surfaced yet.

If new details emerge—like an "official" tease—the odds could
jump to 80-90%. Conversely, silence through spring might drop
them to 40%. For now, it's a plausible pivot for the band, but treat
it as informed speculation rather than a lock.

Q:
In this regard, any chance of Netflix or some other streaming
service partnering with the Stones to lower the physical and
financial demands of doing such a show while simultaneously
magnifying the worldwide reach of the band?

A:
There's a plausible but not overwhelming chance—I'd peg it at
around 35%—that the Rolling Stones could partner with Netflix,
Amazon Prime, or another major streamer for their potential 2026
live content. This setup could indeed help mitigate physical
demands while exponentially boosting global access, especially
given the band's aging lineup.

It's a smart idea in theory, and if it happens, Netflix seems the
likeliest partner given their current push for more live events.

(FYI, the 2026 documentary Melania, released by Amazon Prime Films,
controversially opens with The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter playing
over drone shots of Mar-a-Lago.)

UK Express, Feb 24 2026:

Mick Jagger allegedly "gave his blessing" for Melania documentary
soundtrack

Melania film producer, Marc Beckman, has discussed licensing music
amid a controversy involving the composer Jonny Greenwood and director
Paul Thomas Anderson. Melania used music from Anderson's 2017 film
Phantom Thread, and both Greenwood and the filmmaker demanded
the score be removed in a statement.

Beckman denied that they breached any rights agreement, saying it was a
"blatant lie" and that they had the "legal right" and "permission" to use
all the music in Melania.

Beckman spoke with Variety about the controversy, and clarified that
the use of the Rolling Stones' 1969 track Gimme Shelter had been
okayed by Mick Jagger.

The producer said that Mick Jagger was "involved" with the documentary.
"He gave us his blessing, and we were thrilled about that one. We
worked very close with him on that. It wasn’t a political thing."

"With the Stones, they were just like, 'Oh, you’re making a nice movie.'
They were able to get over the hurdle that it’s not politics — it’s just
some story about some woman that is going from being a civilian back into
the White House, and this movie looks cool, so let’s do it. We showed it to
them and they were impressed," Beckman continued.

Reps for the Stones said that they couldn't speak directly to Beckman's
account of the group's approval, but stated that the ABKCO corporation
owns the song, not the Stones.

Beckman also disclosed that the First Lady "selected every single
song in the film."

This event may be a bigger deal than we realize...

From The Muscle Shoals TimesDaily:

Gentry Allen said the 1,000 items make up about half of his collection.
He said he is a major fan of the Stones but particularly is intrigued by the
artwork on items such as their album covers and posters. "I just love their
music and more importantly from an artist's perspective love the imagery,"
said the 33-year-old who started collecting Stones memorabilia when he was
14 years old. Allen has gained a relationship with the band, having met
every member except Richards, and gotten to know the managers.
"A lot of management will be here for the grand opening," Allen said.





Now for some particularly wild speculation, based on the above and the
fact that both Darryl and Steve have been working in Muscle Shoals
frequently in recent months (there's even a rumor on iorr.org that Steve
was spotted there earlier this week), it is plausible that rehearsals for the
purported "netflix tour" are ongoing in the Muscle Shoals area, with the
tour April May June...

nearly everything included in the preceding post by me is hereby withdrawn...

while it is indeed unusual that no "superfan" who attended the Muscle
Shoals show has posted anything yet on iorr or youtube, there has
continued to be various quickly deleted snippets on facebook...

from these snippets I'm pretty sure now that the figure on the screens is
actually Chanel, who was also wearing a black fedora on this occasion...

the reason why the crowd is focusing their attention offstage is that Chanel
was singing from out in the crowd (although she is not visible at the
moment the photo was snapped, blocked from view by someone near
where the arrow is)

my guess is that the reason we're not getting any amateur recordings
is that a professional version is currently being edited. Gentry the museum
guy is also a video guy...

based on the snippets i've seen so far, Chanel and the band rocked.
Bits i've heard include a few seconds of Wild Horses, Born Under a Bad
Sign, and Satisfaction

so...

anyway...

while I suppose my netflix/argentina scenario is still hanging on, by a few
threads, the "everywhere is war" reality we're living through has for sure
damaged my optimism about Stones 2026...

It so happens she was also the casting director for the (great)
Gotta Get a Grip video...





...given that fact, and the specifics of this casting call...





...I asked AI to imagine what this new Stones video might look like...

I'll abide by your rule, Voo, but its silly, like trying to hold back the tide...

It's like trying to ban sarcasm because its not literal. Or trying to ban
paintings because they're not photographs.

even Keith himself, very much a traditionalist, when asked about AI,
replied "Its just another tool"

I identified my image as AI, that should be enough. I did neglect to
mention the AI artist, which is me. And if you think its easy to get
a good fun relevant AI image, try it yourself

I mean, the Stones have already put out AI-generated and AI-assisted
images/videos of themselves (with many more to come)

take for instance the cover of the new Guitar. Do you know how
much computer power it took to make 2026 Keith look this fresh?