Ticket Scams: Bank of Ireland warns of a 28% jump in resale purchase fraud this year, urging fans to use verified platforms and avoid “too good to be true” listings, off-platform payments, and screenshot-only proof. AI Marketing Ops: mFilterIt launches mPulse, an agentic AI system aimed at running the full digital ad campaign lifecycle across major platforms, not just automating single steps. Global Choral Culture: Beijing’s 18th China International Chorus Festival opens with 306 choirs from 31 regions, spotlighting music as a bridge across cultures. K-Pop Chart Milestone: CORTIS’ “REDRED” hits a record 70th day at No. 1 on Spotify Korea’s Daily Top Song chart. Pop Chart Power: Madonna’s new album debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while Michael Jackson’s Thriller returns to the top 10 together for only the second time ever. New Releases: Jack White drops seventh solo album Frozen Charlotte; Tesla shares “Never Alone” ahead of Homage. Industry & Rights: Kenya’s KECOBO suspends KAMP’s licence for 90 days, shifting interim royalty collection to PAVRISK and risking payout delays. Live Music Safety: Bangkok’s music bar fire death toll rises to 30 as authorities push wider venue inspections. UK Music Education: Ed Sheeran’s foundation helps inspire a £12.5m “Music in Libraries” plan to fund music studios and training for youth across England. Jazz & Recognition: Crimean Tatar jazz pianist Usein Bekirov joins the Recording Academy ahead of new music. Local Scene: Korčula’s Last Minute Open Jazz Festival returns with free concerts July 18–19. Health Update: L7 bassist Jennifer Finch withdraws from the band’s final tour after an aggressive brain cancer diagnosis. Sports Crossover: Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander leaves NBA Summer League on a stretcher with an injury late in the fourth quarter.