Anime & Streaming: Kyoto Animation’s Sparks of Tomorrow locks in global theme releases: Luna Goami’s opening “Eureka Evrika” (July 6) and Ginger Root’s ending (July 13) on Netflix. Live Pop Culture: J-pop hitmaker yama lands at Anime NYC 2026 (Aug. 20–23), performing Aug. 21 at the Javits Center. Classical & Community: WA Luminary winner Hannah Lee Tungate is honored for diversity work via the Tenth Muse Initiative and Women Composers Project. Afrobeat Buzz: Seun Kuti addresses viral claims about walking out of Peller and Jarvis’ wedding, saying he left for Lagos’s Shrine. Local Music Calendar: “Saxman” brings smooth jazz, Motown and soul to Riverside Park (Aug. 13). Rock & Metal: Breaking Benjamin’s “Something Wicked” hits No. 1 on Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay; Megadeth frames its farewell tour as a “true celebration of metal.” Music Loss: Glen Hansard’s public funeral takes place in Dublin today after his motorcycle crash death. Electro: Kavinsky, known for “Nightcall,” dies at 50 in Paris. Tour Announcements: Wynonna Judd launches THE HARD TRUTH TOUR in October; Daniel Caesar adds an Australia leg for 2026.