AI & Creativity Debate: Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards say AI should only be used with “your own input,” criticizing copycat-style generation even as their “In the Stars” video uses deepfakes. Streaming & Culture Shifts: Luminate reports English-language music hit a new U.S. low (87.1% of streams) while Spanish-language climbs to 9.4%, with Latin momentum tied to stars like Bad Bunny. Latin Business Expansion: Reservoir Media buys Nacional Records and its publishing arm, Canciones Nacionales, and launches a joint venture to sign and develop Latin artists/songwriters. Catalog Investment Market: A new report frames music-rights sales (Anthem, Iconoclast, Crescendo) as a sign the catalog investment boom is nearing a milestone. Platform Personalization: JioSaavn launches “Music Profile,” turning listening into a “Music Persona” with weekly/monthly insights and badges. Live Music & Festivals: Goldenvoice announces Santa Monica’s Ocean Way Festival (Sept. 26–27) headlined by The Killers and Olivia Dean; Hoboken revives River City Fair (Sept. 26) with live music and local makers. Community & Classical: Midori’s ORP picks Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra for a 2027 residency; Bozeman Symphony and Montana Ballet unite for a historic 2026–27 season. Artist News: Jelly Roll turns a San Quentin visit into the “Hands Up” music video; Kabelo Mabalane returns after 11 years with new studio work.