AI & Streaming Integrity: Spotify removed over half a million streams of Malcolm Todd’s “Earrings” after suspicious Kalshi prediction-market bets were linked to the spike, while Platform Enforcement: TIDAL and Traxsource rolled out new AI detection and labeling rules, including blocking royalties and direct-to-fan sales for wholly AI-made tracks. Music Business Deals: Warner Music Finland acquired Mökkitie Records’ catalogue and publishing rights, folding its artists and team into Warner’s network, and Independent Sector Growth: H.O.M.E. opened a new Liverpool hub to connect indie labels, publishers, tech firms and investors. Global Releases & Tours: Omoinotake dropped “FLASHBULB” as an anime opening theme and teased its September album, FKJ announced a Singapore return with new album “Tyber,” and Celine Dion shared “Hello, Sorry, Thank You” ahead of a Paris run. Live Music & Community: Belfast’s UNESCO City of Music summer push, Love Supreme’s 2026 jazz lineup, and local festivals from cowboy gospel to family events keep music front-and-center. Spotify Records: Burna Boy set a new African Spotify monthly-listener high at 47.3M.