Drag & TV Buzz: RuPaul’s Drag Race UK returns with a fresh judge lineup and celebrity guest stars, including Thandiwe Newton and Anne-Marie, setting up another high-glam season on BBC iPlayer/BBC Three. Music & Culture Spotlight: Vera Blue brings her otherworldly Modern Rituals Tour to Melbourne, turning a small stage into a “portal” with period-like atmosphere and tightly controlled vocals. Local Scene Watch: Sacramento’s monthly music paper Alive & Kicking is remembered for how it kept the city’s bands in the spotlight—and what happens when that kind of platform disappears. Tech for Listeners: Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen refresh the classic ANC formula with practical upgrades, while Yamaha expands its streaming hi-fi with the WXA-70A amp and WXC-70A streamer. AI & Music Rights: A push for clearer rules around AI-generated music labels and identification frameworks keeps colliding with how platforms and rights groups operate. Big Pop-Culture Loss: Dolly Parton’s death at 80 sparks tributes across music and philanthropy, from her Imagination Library impact to her enduring songwriting legacy. Live Music & Community: Newcastle Mela returns for a Bank Holiday weekend of South Asian music, dance, food, and family events. Public Safety at Festivals: Authorities report a major drug seizure tied to the Gathering of the Juggalos, underscoring the security challenges around large music gatherings.