BTS & Awards Debate: BTS says it won’t submit music for next year’s Grammys, sparking fresh arguments about whether awards should judge artists beyond region and language. Live Music Security: Massive Attack members were detained and questioned in Singapore after a Palestinian flag moment at their concert; police say it could harm racial and religious harmony. Pop Star Health Fallout: Ariana Grande has withdrawn from London’s “Sunday in the Park with George” and plans to step back from public life after backlash tied to her “Petal” video. Music Industry Rights: Sonu Nigam says major labels including T-Series and Zee Music “banned” him after his copyright/royalty fight—then later returned as royalties became standard. Global Culture Spotlight: Japan’s City Pop founder Hiroshi Nagai gets a Thailand solo exhibition, linking his iconic album art to the sound that shaped a generation. Local Scene & Touring: Outside Lands drops a guide to 15 must-see acts, while Singapore’s park “Summer Sessions Live” brings free weekly bands to Raphael Park. Community & Tragedy: A Toronto rap scene story highlights how gun violence is reshaping artists’ lives.