Cultural Diplomacy Through Song: The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is using a collaboration blending “America the Beautiful” with Malaysia’s “Tanah Pusaka” to modernize people-to-people ties ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. Festival Sustainability & Programming: Sweden’s A to JazZ Festival keeps rolling with Dee Dee Bridgewater, plus Music Talks and a greener, reusable-cup push powered by green energy. Indie Comeback Energy: Blind Pilot returns to the spotlight after years away, with Israel Nebeker describing a renewed creative path and a new direction for the band. CCM Dance Debate: Former After School leader Kahi drops “Psalm 24: King of Glory,” and online chatter focuses as much on the performance-heavy choreography as the message. Japan TV Spotlight: IVE continues its Japan surge with an appearance on Nippon TV’s “THE MUSIC DAY 2026.” Legal Win for a Pop Star: Super Junior’s Choi Si Won gets U.S. court approval to identify anonymous commenters tied to a defamation case. Music Industry Backlash: South African singer Credo V Daniels faces renewed Apple Music fallout amid AI-production controversy. Live-Music Community News: Campaigners race to save Bristol’s historic Fiddlers nightclub from auction and possible conversion. Big Summer Stage: Allentown Symphony Orchestra Pops brings ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” to Miller Symphony Hall. Festival Cancelled: Australia’s Harvest Rock Festival takes a fallow year in 2026, disappointing fans after earlier cancellations. Gospel Milestone: Br Terence marks 30 years in gospel music with a star-studded celebration in Swakopmund.