K-pop Spotlight: U-Know Yunho (TVXQ) announces “U-KNOW PROJECT 26 : SCENE#1,” kicking off with a Seoul three-night residency (July 17-19) before a tour across seven Asian markets including Singapore, Bangkok, Taipei, Jakarta and Hong Kong. Global Pop News: Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter team up for “Bring Your Love,” a dance-pop video led by club scenes and a cameo from Julia Garner, ahead of Madonna’s Confessions II (July 3). Live Music & Community: Stokesley relaunches free outdoor series “Summer in the Square” with Morris Day of Dance and more dates through September, while Salt Lake City’s Heart & Soul Music Stroll returns for its 12th year with 1,300 shows a year in its mission to bring music to isolated neighborhoods. Awards & Industry: The Grammys add five new 2027 categories, including Best Asian Pop Music Performance, signaling broader genre recognition. Theatre Crossover: Trinity Rep closes its season with the rock-scored Pulitzer winner “Next to Normal,” tackling bipolar disorder and its ripple effects on family life. Local Festival Buzz: Christchurch Music Festival returns with a launch lineup featuring Trevor Nelson, Toploader, The Real Thing, Heatwave, Shola Ama, Martin Kemp and Another Level.