Utah Jazz Rebuild: Keyonte George has signed a five-year, $157.5M extension with Utah, keeping the young guard as a core piece through 2031-32. Sea.Hear.Now Festival: Asbury Park’s two-day Sea.Hear.Now is in full setup mode for Sept. 19–20, with stages and fan areas being finalized. Ed Sheeran Tour Fallout: Philadelphia is ramping up heavy security for Sheeran’s Lincoln Financial Field show after Macklemore was dropped, with pro-Palestine protest plans adding pressure. Classical Music Access: New Royal Philharmonic Orchestra research says young people are interested in classical, but want concerts to be more welcoming—more info, talks, and easier formats. Local Scene Spotlight: Murfreesboro’s Roots Radio “Finally Friday” highlights Nashville-area songwriting talent via a free live broadcast. Festival News: Lallycooler Music Festival won’t return in 2027, ending a two-year run that drew 10,000+ fans in 2025. Music & Culture: San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury Doolan-Larson Building is set to become a music and culture hub with KEXP and Blue Bear School of Music. Jazz & Legacy: Brooklyn’s “Godfather of Soca” Granville Straker has died at 86, remembered for building Caribbean music in New York.