Gaza Music Exodus: Classical Arabic singer Mahmoud Mabrouk says a France scholarship exit for artists is still “shelved indefinitely,” leaving his hopes for concerts and new training on hold. Pop Royalty & Money Talk: Ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding, reports say they donated $26M to charities—while fans keep asking what the wedding itself costs and what Swift’s net worth is. Big-Stage Classical Crossover: Portuguese conductor Vasco Pearce de Azevedo will lead Lisbon Sinfonietta in Bulgaria for Moonspell’s symphonic show with the Sofia Philharmonic. Festival Safety Shock: Trump’s Freedom 250 stage collapsed during rehearsal, narrowly missing a performer and raising fresh questions about event rollout. Tour Rumors: Oasis is reportedly planning a 12-night Etihad Stadium residency in 2027, with more speculation swirling around Knebworth and Glastonbury. Privacy vs. Fandom: BTS’ V asked fans to stop waiting outside hotels and sharing locations during the tour, saying it affects rest and performances. Local Live Music Picks: Toronto’s free Trillium Park SummerSeries runs July 18–Aug. 26, and Philly’s Eastern State Penitentiary hosts Summer Nights with music, poetry and open mic on July 11.