AI Music Labeling Push: RIAA and IFPI-backed coalition wants Spotify and Apple Music to use clear, consistent on-platform tags for AI-made tracks, aiming for transparency rather than bans. Industry Restructure: Believe announces a unified structure with Romain Becker as group COO and Elsa Bahamonde Bourgain as president for artist services/label solutions. Streaming Nostalgia Habits: Vevo study finds music videos drive nostalgia most strongly (68%), with pop leading as the most nostalgia-friendly genre. Tour Disruption (Philippines): Star Magic head Lauren Dyogi says BINI postponed the European leg of its “Signals” tour due to the US-Israel-Iran war’s economic impact and knock-on effects for Europe and the Middle East. NATO Spotlight (Türkiye): Ankara summit coverage highlights Türkiye’s renewed strategic influence and heavier diplomatic role. America 250 Music Moments: Meridian dedicates an America 250 commemorative guitar; local bands stage America250 concerts; and Vevo/major artists keep the semiquincentennial playlist energy high. New Releases Roundup: Ne-Yo, Coco Jones, The-Dream and more headline New Music Friday. Classical Spotlight: Gabala’s 15th International Music Festival opens with a ballet gala featuring stars from Mariinsky, Bolshoi, Vienna State Ballet and more. Pop Culture Loss: Tributes continue after Bonnie Tyler’s death at 75. Live Scene: Luke Combs sets another overseas attendance record in Sweden, while Evanescence’s US run draws big crowds.