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Philip Bailey and T.I. expand Music Is Unity’s foster youth concert access program
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Music Is Unity is bringing back its Backstage Soundcheck program this summer with three tour-stop events for foster youth in New York, Maryland and North Carolina.
Justin Bieber joins FIFA World Cup final halftime show lineup
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FIFA and Global Citizen said Justin Bieber will co-headline the first FIFA World Cup final halftime show on July 19, 2026, in New York New Jersey Stadium with Madonna, Shakira and BTS. The 11-minute performance will support a $100 million…
Music event market projected to hit $775.7B by 2035
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The global music event market was valued at $250.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $775.7 billion by 2035, driven by demand for immersive live experiences, better event technology and expanding sponsorships.
Ballet Folklórico de México to perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup opening in Mexico City
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Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández was selected to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony before the tournament’s first match in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. The appearance marks a high-profile moment for the 75-year-old…
Q Parker and Jai Vaughn debut faith-forward video for Get Better
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Q Parker and Jai Vaughn have released the music video for their new gospel single, “Get Better,” a hopeful track built around themes of healing, prayer and perseverance.
Heather Donovan launches children’s book on music note recognition
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Heather Donovan has released Gustav’s Musical World: A Journey in Note Recognition, a picture book that teaches young readers basic music notation through story and illustration.
ShenanArts opens ticket sales for Statler Brothers musical premiere
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ShenanArts has put tickets on sale for the world premiere of Some I Wrote: A Musical Story of the Songs of The Statler Brothers in Staunton, Virginia.
Ramin Rezaeian romance rumors swirl after Iran World Cup exit
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Social media speculation has linked Iranian soccer star Ramin Rezaeian with Hollywood actress and model Jewell Farshad after Rezaeian’s emotional World Cup moment went viral.
Global Couture U.S. stages first runway show at the Library of Congress
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Global Couture U.S. produced the first runway show ever held at the U.S. Library of Congress, tying the July 1 event to the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration.
Gina's Skinny Italian lands Publix and Kroger placement in Tennessee
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Gina’s Skinny Italian is expanding across Tennessee with products headed to all 62 Publix stores and select Kroger end caps in Middle Tennessee by the end of July. The retail win gives the founder-led Italian food brand a bigger foothold in a key…
UAE’s Next Mastermind Awards honors global leaders in Dubai
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The Next Mastermind Awards 2026 brought business, coaching, authorship and industry leaders together in Dubai on June 27 to recognize work in leadership, innovation, education and personal development.
MLife Music Group backs Mathias Pace’s Ibiza-to-St. Tropez push
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MLife Music Group says rising French DJ Mathias Pace is entering a breakout summer with an Ibiza debut opening for Francis Mercier, a St. Tropez set and a new single with Jasmin Walia.
Harlem Fine Arts Show heads to the Hamptons for July festival
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The Harlem Fine Arts Show is bringing its Summer Festival to Duck Walk Vineyards in Water Mill, New York, from July 17-19, with art, live music, chef experiences and community programming.
Fritz Fire leans into atmospheric music built to last
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Independent artist and producer Fritz Fire is positioning his music as an antidote to fast-scrolling streaming culture, with releases and recognition across indie radio and charts.
Top Jewish People Foundation draws 100+ singles to NYC World Cup soirée
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Top Jewish People Foundation hosted a FIFA Singles Soirée in New York City on July 2, bringing more than 100 Jewish singles together for matchmaking, networking and community-building.
Andrew Varona expands Platinum Latin Records with new albums and artist development push
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Former race car driver Andrew Varona is growing Platinum Latin Records into a music label focused on artist development, songwriting and production.
Philadelphia gets 17 free math events tied to global congress
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Philadelphia will host 17 free public math events July 24-28 alongside the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians, bringing talks, films, performances and hands-on activities downtown.
Global K-pop event market seen doubling by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global K-pop event market will rise from $8.36 billion in 2025 to $17.44 billion by 2035, driven by fan engagement, digital participation and hybrid event formats.
Muse: The Shakespeare Mayhem Musical sets Fringe cast
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The student-born musical Muse! has announced its cast ahead of its 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut at Underbelly’s Cowbarn.
Dencia launches global audio-first podcast Dencia Unfiltered
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Dencia is launching Dencia Unfiltered on July 15, 2026, a global audio-first podcast built around candid conversations recorded wherever she is in the world.
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