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Last update: 8 hours agoPop Chart Shock: Madonna’s “CONFESSIONS II” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 134,000 equivalent units, including her biggest streaming week ever, while Hip-Hop Spotlight: Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” 30th anniversary run at Yankee Stadium brings out Beyoncé and Blue Ivy, underscoring how family and legacy keep driving major tours. New Music Buzz: The Rolling Stones’ “Foreign Tongues” wins fans’ favorite-new-music poll on Billboard, ahead of other big releases. AI & Transparency: Spotify is testing interactive genre filters and adding more personalization to Release Radar, while the industry pushes for clearer AI labeling on tracks. Local Live Scene: Thomaston’s free “Music Behind the Block” returns with family-friendly pre-show activities, and Will County’s Monee Reservoir hosts a surf-and-turf style concert with food trucks and live music. Safety & Justice: Toronto’s Salsa on St Clair festival is rocked by a shooting that left two dead and four seriously injured, with the investigation ongoing. Classical/Orchestral: Ravinia’s season opener spotlights Lizzo’s classical crossover moment alongside the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
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