K-pop Power Move: BTS’ “Normal” just became Spotify’s most-streamed K-pop music video in a single day, with a Spotify-first premiere before a wider release. Global Pop Spotlight: FIFA says the 2026 World Cup final halftime music show will be capped at 17 minutes, with Shakira, BTS, Madonna and Justin Bieber set to perform. New Music Drop: Progressive death metal act Entheos unveiled “Golden Crown,” the first single from upcoming album “Empty On The Inside.” Classical Breakthrough: Fifteen-year-old pianist William Hogan earned a standing ovation for a memory-backed Beethoven concerto performance at Wrexham’s gala. Local Scene & Festivals: Vermont’s Maple Roots Music Festival returns July 25 with a stacked lineup, while the UK’s Midhurst Jazz, Food & Blues Festival books Courtney Pine for a four-day run in November. Live Entertainment: “The Karate Kid: The Musical” is drawing attention for how it weaves the film’s iconic soundtrack into stage storytelling. Pop Sales Milestone: TXT’s Yeonjun’s “NO LABELS: PART 02” hits 738,072 first-week sales, a career best for the soloist.