AI & Charts: Major record labels including Sony, Universal and Warner propose new guidelines for when AI-generated music can appear on official charts—requiring lawful, authorized training and “substantially human-made” work while aiming to block chart manipulation. Legal Showdown (AI Music): A landmark German case is set for a July 31 verdict as GEMA sues Suno AI over claims it trained on copyrighted music without licenses. Global Pop/Charts: i-dle and Yuqi top Tencent Music’s 2026 midyear Korean charts, with Yuqi’s “Radio (Dum-Dum)” leading streaming. K-Pop Career Move: Former E’LAST member Choi In signs with JJ Music Group for a solo future after completing military service. Music World Mourns: Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in a motorcycle crash at 56; tributes pour in from Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Ed Sheeran. Local Live Music (Festivals): Norfolk Friendship Festival returns in Simcoe for its 59th year with free family entertainment and live music. Community & Classical: Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival brings world-class chamber works to the Eureka Woman’s Club on Aug. 1. Country Moment: Megan Moroney abruptly cancels her show after three songs, citing illness. Trad Music Win: An Charraig Céilí Band qualifies for the All-Ireland Senior Céilí Band Competition after winning Munster’s Senior Céilí Band title. New Releases/TV Tie-In: King Gnu drops “Go Ghost,” the official opening theme for “The Ghost in the Shell” anime.