• Madonna premiered her 10-minute film “Confessions II - The Film” at Tribeca; now on YouTube. Directed by TORSO with Stuart Price, it previews her July 3 album “Confessions II” and features Sabrina Carpenter, Kate Moss, Debi Mazar, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Lourdes Leon.

• 2026 Governors Ball in Queens faced weather delays but delivered strong sets. KATSEYE drew huge crowds; Lorde debuted a reworked set; highlights also included Ravyn Lenae, Major Lazer, and JENNIE.

• Steven Tyler seeks a new deposition in a lawsuit from Julia Holcomb alleging abuse when she was a teen. His team argues new personal details may affect her emotional distress claims; court decision pending.

• Portland International Airport’s live music program uses volunteer performers to reduce traveler stress, creating a shared calming experience.

• Charli XCX announced a 12-date North American arena tour starting Sept. 11 in Philadelphia, supporting her July 24 album “Music, Fashion, Film,” with stops including Brooklyn and Los Angeles.

• Sturgill Simpson’s “Mutiny After Midnight” is now on streaming with a bonus track after an initial physical-only release supporting indie record stores.

• Rush returned to the stage post–Neil Peart with emotional tributes and performances of “Bravado” and “Tom Sawyer.” New drummer Anika Nilles received strong praise.

• A judge vacated a sealing order in Sony Music’s lawsuit against AI platform Udio over alleged use of 30,000+ copyrighted works; dispute centers on Udio’s training data.

• 227 CISAC-affiliated groups urged France to pass the Darcos bill, shifting the burden to AI firms to prove they didn’t use copyrighted works in training.

• “Hell,” Michigan is for sale for $625K, including local attractions like Screams Ice Cream, mini golf, Hell’s Chapel of Love, and a souvenir shop.

Top 5 Albums:

5. The Boys of the Dugeon Lane – Paul McCartney

4. The Great Divide – Noah Kahan

3. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen

2. Dandelion – Ella Langley

1.Iceman – Drake

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