Urban Redevelopment & Faith: A Mumbai panel reviewing Dharavi’s redevelopment has identified 691 religious structures so far, with the number expected to rise as surveys continue—covering temples, mosques, churches and viharas. K-Pop & Soft Power: Nepal’s K-Vibe Festival in Kathmandu showcased Korean beauty, cuisine and K-pop, with KOICA/KOPIA/EPS Center partners and a push to connect young audiences to the “Korean Wave.” Music Industry & Legacy: Longtime Billy Joel agent Dennis Arfa was inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame during a Billy Joel Symposium. Global Sports Meets Pop: Ava Max joins Major Lazer and Davido for FIFA’s Countdown Concert in Los Angeles ahead of World Cup 2026. Culture, Community & Pride: West Hollywood’s WeHo Pride weekend drew tens of thousands for the OUTLOUD Music Festival and street fair, with LGBTQ+ artists and attendees framing Pride as both joy and political visibility. Public Safety at Live Events: Mumbai police are investigating a concert at NSCI Worli Dome after a 28-year-old law student died and a woman was hospitalized following suspected excessive alcohol consumption. Music & Identity: Israel’s Mizrahi icon Ishay Levi has died at 63, remembered for defining hits from the 1980s onward.