Madonna Watch: Madonna says her long-gestating biopic was scrapped after a falling out with Universal over budget, including a proposed Serbia shift to cut costs. Music Safety & Tragedy: A Goose concert at Madison Square Garden ended in death after a dad-of-two, Paul Kueker, fell from the 300 level; toxicology is underway as investigators probe what happened. Grassroots Live Music: Squeeze co-founder Glenn Tilbrook is backing Everywhere At Once, a UK-wide push to spotlight grassroots venues with hundreds of artists playing hundreds of rooms. Metallica Legacy: Kirk Hammett explains how he ended up handling rhythm guitar on Metallica’s landmark Load—an unplanned shift that reshaped the band’s sound. Pop Culture Feud: Olivia Rodrigo faces backlash from fans after praising music critic Anthony Fantano, reigniting wider debate over “fake activism” and criticism culture. Policy Impact on Music Fans: Antiabortion groups’ push is targeting telehealth medication abortion, with court fights like Louisiana vs. FDA looming.