World Cup Music Moment: FIFA’s first-ever halftime show at the 2026 final went big with Burna Boy and Shakira headlining, plus Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Coldplay and more—though the spectacle sparked plenty of debate online. Chart Watch: Ella Langley keeps dominating the Billboard Hot 100, holding No. 1 with “Choosin’ Texas” while also landing multiple top-four hits at once. New Music Drops: Gracie Abrams surprised fans with two “Daughter from Hell” bonus tracks, “Out of Nowhere” and “Love Letter,” released for a limited time. Local Scene Spotlight: Sound Hall Studios opened in Henrico as a community “band room” for adult musicians, with multiple recording spaces and a future performance hall. AI + Indie Creativity: Phidippus’ album “Albumen” leans into new tech as a creative tool, blending futuristic textures with real emotion. Community & Culture: Cyprus’ Faneromeni ’26 festival hosts “TRACKS: Echo of Now, Rhythm of Yesterday,” fusing Cypriot oral tradition with hip-hop and live instrumentation. Industry News: Apple Music raised subscription prices in the UK and beyond, citing rising licensing costs. Throwback/Legacy: Paul Simon performed at FirstBank Amphitheatre, splitting the night between “Seven Psalms” and greatest-hits favorites. Pop Culture Talk: Liam Gallagher shut down hopes for a new Oasis album—saying he’s not ready for the backlash if it can’t match their past.