New Music Drops: Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter team up for the high-energy “Bring Your Love” video, the lead single from Madonna’s Confessions II (due July 3, 2026). K-pop Momentum: Cortis’ “Redred” hits 100M Spotify plays in 57 days, the fastest for a boy group debuting in the past five years, with a first tour landing next month. Streaming/Platform Moves: Spotify expands full-length video support so artists can upload music videos, covers, and live performances directly via Spotify for Artists, plus auto-generates short previews. Local Live Music: Seattle’s Easy Street Records hosts Chewing Gum’s free in-store CD release show (June 18), while Ithaca’s Cherry Arts launches a new live music series to fill a local venue gap. Festivals & Community: Christchurch Music Festival returns July 17–19 with a star-studded lineup, and Galway Uke Fest opens today with a bigger free Festival Hub in Fr. Burke Park. Health & Updates: Lil Nas X says he’s “doing much better,” confirms new music is on the way, and shares that he recently spent time in rehab. Industry/Business: Warner Music Australia and Warner Records sign rising alt-pop artist Alexandria, who celebrates with new track “Justice.” Big Culture Crossover: The Knicks’ championship ticker-tape parade is set for Thursday in New York, with performances and music as part of the celebration.