US 250th Anniversary Spotlight: Las Vegas will light up the Strip with synchronized fireworks every Saturday night through July 25, with the biggest show on July 4. Country Star Booking: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa announces rising country/Americana talent Max McNown at Hard Rock Live on Oct. 3. Music & Identity Live: Ari’el Stachel brings a Yemen–Israel–America story to the Museum of Jewish Heritage, paired with Yemenite music, dance and food. Film Production (Italy): Ferzan Ozpetek’s new feature “Nella gioia e nel dolore” begins shooting in Rome, with Amanda Lear joining an ensemble. Techno/Art in Europe: Goethe-Institut’s touring “TECHNO WORLDS” lands in Shanghai for its final stop, tracing techno’s global spread. Major Loss (Jazz): South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91, prompting tributes across the jazz world. Pop Culture Moment: A cat interrupts a ballet performance of Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” in İzmir, turning tragedy into comedy. Classical Crossover: Andrea Bocelli headlines Yasalam Classics at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix week, backed by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra. Controversy: Jay-Z’s Target-linked “Reasonable Doubt” 30th-anniversary release draws backlash from some Black leaders and fans. Tech for Creators: Google’s Pixel Drop adds Gemini video generation and music creation via Lyria 3 on Android 17. Tour News: Menudo launches a 50th anniversary tour with presales starting via Citi.