Rihanna’s Surprise Comeback: Rihanna popped up onstage with Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium, performing “Run This Town” and “Bitch Better Have My Money,” calling herself “rusty” and reigniting comeback chatter. Jay-Z’s Blueprint Moment: Jay-Z marked The Blueprint’s 25th anniversary with a record-setting Yankee Stadium run featuring Slick Rick, Eminem and Pharrell. BTS Merch & Tour Buzz: HYBE-linked BTS city activations hit New York via Sono’s 33 Hotel partnership, while BTS’ agency denied copyright claims tied to “Swim.” K-pop Chart Power: CORTIS’ “REDRED” set a new Spotify Korea No. 1 longevity record. Afrobeats Breakthrough: Burna Boy became the first African act to top Billboard Global 200 with “Dai Dai.” Health Shocks in Rock: L7 bassist Jennifer Finch was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer and will miss the band’s final tour; Morbid Angel/Nocturnus drummer Mike Browning died at 62. Tour News: Bryan Adams added Australia/NZ dates for 2027; Cast announced a 2026 UK “Yeah Yeah Yeah” headline run; Alice Cooper extended “Alice’s Attic” into fall. New Music/Stage: Tesla released “Never Alone” ahead of Homage; Sienna Spiro debuted “Great Expectation” on The Tonight Show; Cruel Summer will play a free Taylor Swift tribute show in Elmira.