Pop Tour Buzz: Charli XCX kicked off her “Music, Fashion, Film” run in South Philly with a high-voltage opener and a vibe she calls “50% party, 50% existential crisis,” including a live debut and an Underscores guest moment. Cruise Music Venue: Margaritaville at Sea’s new Beachcomber ship will launch in 2027 from Galveston with “Same Boat,” a Zac Brown-designed live music space plus a big Caribbean/Mexico itinerary. K-Pop Stardom Story: Ejae’s rise from co-writing for “KPop Demon Hunters” to global awards and major red-carpet appearances shows how fast viral pop can turn into mainstream power. Global Comeback: Céline Dion is set to return to the stage in Paris for her first full concert in six years after her health battle. Gospel Loss: Ghanaian gospel veteran Bernice Offei, 63, is reported dead, remembered for hits like “Hold On and Life Is Short.” Music Tech Debate: UMKC students weigh in on AI-produced music—some feel it “takes away from artists,” while others see it as a tool. Collector Gear: Pink Floyd’s Royal Mint gold “Dark Side of the Moon” guitar pick lands as a pricey flex for fans. Live & Local: Youth choirs and festivals keep rolling—like the Dunedin Youth Chamber Music Festival and community music events—showing the scene’s next generation is already moving.