Music Rights & AI: SZA and other artists are pushing back after reports that their songs were used to train AI models, with new tools and investigations spotlighting how music gets scraped and what artists can do about it. Streaming Fraud: A federal judge dismissed a class action accusing Spotify of ignoring fake streams tied to Drake, though the case may be refiled. Major Industry Loss: Legendary music executive Clive Davis has died at 94, with tributes highlighting his role in launching and reviving careers across decades. Artist-Led Festivals: Olivia Rodrigo announced Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women festival in Irvine on Aug. 29 with proceeds going to women-and-girls charities, featuring Chappell Roan, Bikini Kill, Katseye and more. Live Music Culture: Belfast is set to open “Music Room,” a dedicated listening bar built around vinyl and hi-fi sound. Music Heritage: The Rave Preservation Project relaunched its archive and directory tool for rave flyers, zines and memorabilia, aiming to keep underground electronic history accessible. Jazz & Black British History: The V&A East opened “The Music is Black,” tracing Black British genres from lovers rock to grime through centuries of diasporic influence. New Releases: Kid Cudi confirmed work on his next album, while Myles Smith’s debut is tracking toward a potential No. 1.