AI & Authenticity Backlash: South African singer Credo V. Daniels faces viral criticism after viewers say his live vocals don’t match his studio sound, with accusations of AI-heavy production. New Releases (Country): Staind’s Aaron Lewis drops “Give My Country Back,” a July 17 solo project led by the title track. K-pop Global Push: TXT’s Yeonjun announces “No Labels: Part 02,” releasing Friday and landing on ABC’s “Good Morning America” summer concert series in August. K-pop Festival Power: BLACKPINK’s Jennie headlines Roskilde and Open’er back-to-back, the first K-pop solo act to do so. K-pop Comeback: Red Velvet confirms mini album “Velvet Summer” for Aug. 3. Music Business Moves: Spinnin’ Records elevates Marco Pantuso (GM) and Frederick Pranger (head of A&R), while UK label Virtuoso Music launches in India with an artist-first model. Copyright & Courts: Ilaiyaraaja wins a Madras High Court order restraining use of his song in GV Prakash’s “Happy Raj.” Streaming Fraud Scrutiny: Spotify removes streams tied to suspicious Kalshi prediction-market activity, adding pressure to platform chart integrity. Live Music & Community: The Champlain Charity Jamboree raises major funds for hospital bedside monitors, while the Wheeling Symphony kicks off West Virginia’s Independence Day celebrations.