AI & Music Ethics: Boy George defended using AI on his pro-Israel track “We Will Dance Again,” even threatening to fire bandmates who won’t perform it. Policy & Privacy: Wetherspoons rolled out a UK-wide ban on Meta smart glasses in all 800 pubs, telling customers to switch off camera functions over privacy fears. Independence Day Soundtrack: Pakistan’s ISPR released Balochi patriotic single “Pak Ae Watan” for Independence Day, shared by PM Shehbaz Sharif. New Releases: Tommy Stoneberg dropped the London-set single “Uberman,” turning a late-night rideshare into a character study. Local Music Spotlight: San Francisco trio Wealthy Women released debut album Children, tackling war, immigration, and toxic masculinity. Classical & Community: Charleston International Music Competition named 19th-century finalists and launched Muselo. Live Music Boom: London’s summer concert surge is driving record crowds, with stadium shows and park events pulling in millions. Health + Heart: Sonu Nigam sang Mohammed Rafi’s “Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki” during surgery, sharing the uplifting moment online. Festival News: Australia’s Laneway Festival won’t return to Perth and Adelaide in 2027, with Brisbane set to host again.