TV Ratings Watch: A new scorecard revisits major awards show viewership, showing the Oscars, Grammys, and Tonys have struggled to hold audiences year over year, with the latest MTV Video Music Awards ratings sparking fresh debate. Local Music & Community: The Danville Community Band received a $1,723 grant to maintain its van for gigs, while a Worcester Foodbank fundraiser pairs a church concert with local musicians Alpha Trio. Cross-Disciplinary Live: Ilkley Manor House hosted a live “paint to music” event where an evolving ambient soundscape (piano, violin, field recordings) guided a new painting in real time. Pop/Production News: JADE is reuniting with “Angel of My Dreams” producer Mike Sabath for her second album, aiming for a more unified, cohesive follow-up. Publishing Deal: Reservoir signed songwriter-producer Jake Sinclair and launched a joint venture to develop emerging talent for future publishing deals. Big Metal Moment: Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi says the band’s new film is “difficult to watch” after Ozzy Osbourne’s death. Touring Upgrade: Tyla moved her Gauteng APOP tour stop to SunBet Arena and added a second date after strong fan demand. New Music Releases: Priyank Shah unveiled concept album *KSHATRA, and Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 dropped the “Bindaas” single featuring Nora Fatehi and Anirudh Ravichander. Live Music Policy: NSW passed a world-first law aimed at protecting live music, while a Colchester venue applied to serve alcohol and host live music and films.