Music Industry Loss: Clive Davis, the Grammy-winning executive who helped launch careers from Whitney Houston to Carlos Santana, has died at 94 in Manhattan, sparking tributes and fresh debate over his legacy. Label Moves: Dance To The Radio renews its 10-year distribution deal with The Orchard and signs Twin Atlantic for a 2026 album release; Frontiers Label Group announces UK and global promotions; Classical Expansion: [PIAS] acquires Signum Records to grow its classical footprint while Signum keeps its brand and leadership. New Releases & Teases: Ava Max starts a “new era” with “Out of Your Mind” and “KiLL iT QUEEN,” while Royal Blood posts a new-music tease. Festivals & Live: Olivia Rodrigo announces Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women festival in Irvine on Aug. 29 with proceeds for women and girls; AthFest returns June 26–28 in Athens; Gibraltar Music Festival returns as GMF Summer Sessions in September. Culture & Education: Qatar Music Academy earns MusiQuE accreditation; Global Music Safety: France’s Fête de la Musique hit by stabbings, alleged sexual assaults and syringe attacks, with 240+ arrests. Film: Emraan Hashmi returns to horror with musical thriller Rooh, set for 2027.