**Added:**
- BTS Will Break Down Their Song Lyrics and Favorite Korean Dishes in Upcoming Book Releases — announces a slate of book releases with partners starting in September.
- Katy Perry and 10-Year-Old Singer Tius Bring Heartfelt ‘Wonder’ Performance to the World Cup — Lukas sang the opening and closing lines.
- Future and Tyla Declare ‘Game Time’ at Stunning World Cup Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles — Lisa, Anitta, and Rema also performed “Goals.”
- Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé Kick Off World Cup in Canada With Star-Studded Opening Ceremony — preceded Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Knicks’ Comeback Win Sparks Huge Spike in ‘Empire State of Mind’ Streaming — Game 4 win boosted Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ 2009 single.
- At the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame, Even Legends Had Notes on the Music Business — honorees included Taylor Swift, Alanis Morissette, and Raye; concerns over credits and royalties.
- Michael Jackson’s Abuse Accusers Get New 2028 Trial Date — Wade Robson and James Safechuck allege abuse as minors.
- Olivia Rodrigo Sings Her ‘Stupid Song’ in Central Park and the Corner Store in New Music Video — from her new album *You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love*.
- Morrissey Wants to Take Legal Action Against Online Imposters Who ‘Severely Harmed’ His Status — claims nine imposters, some with ties to a former Smiths member.
- See Steven Spielberg Praise ‘Singular’ Taylor Swift in Songwriters Hall of Fame Introduction — calls her a record-shattering writer, singer, and storyteller.
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**Removed:**
- Watch the Chicks Revisit ‘Not Ready to Make Nice’ on ‘Kimmel’ — celebrating the 20th anniversary of *Taking the Long Way*.
- Taylor Swift and Randy Newman Perform Duet of ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ at ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere — also performed “I Knew It, I Knew You.”
- The Pope and Bad Bunny Met in Spain, but the Vatican Says Don’t Expect Photos — private meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
- Jay-Z and Eminem to Reunite on Rakim Album With First Track Together in 25 Years — paying homage on a collaborative album.
- Chris Brown Settles ‘Monalisa’ and ‘Sensational’ Lawsuit from Lyricist — accused of denying credit and cutting plaintiff out of millions.
- James Blood Ulmer, Innovative Guitarist Who Fused the Avant-Garde to Blues, Dead at 86 — applied Ornette Coleman’s lessons.
- Teyana Taylor Named BET Awards 2026 Icon of the Year — previously won Video Director of the Year twice.
- Interpol Want You to Wonder About New Album Title ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’ — teases LP with title track and tour dates.
- Jay-Z to Continue 30th Anniversary Celebration With Concerts in Paris and Los Angeles — at Stade de France and SoFi Stadium.
- ‘Billboard’ Charts Definitively Prove Everybody Loves Paul McCartney — *The Boys of Dungeon Lane* is his 22nd Top 10 Billboard 200 hit.
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