Music Courts & Copyright: A Lagos federal court dismissed Sinach “Way Maker” ₦5bn copyright suit, ruling the claimant didn’t prove co-authorship and that Sinach had already written and performed the song before he was hired for mixing/mastering. Pop Album Watch: Ariana Grande dropped Petal, leaning into restraint and emotional nuance with Max Martin-era polish and a more controlled vocal approach. Rock Update: Soundgarden’s drummer Matt Cameron says the band is mixing its final album built on Chris Cornell’s completed vocals, with eight songs in place after a long legal delay. Live Music & Community: Penn Yan Community Band returns to the Yates Concert Series Aug. 5 (free), while Wyoming International Chamber Music Festival expands to Cheyenne on Aug. 11 alongside daily Laramie performances. Global Stage Politics: Massive Attack members were permanently barred from Singapore after a pro-Palestinian flag display at a July 29 show, with regulators investigating licensing breaches. Classical/Arts Spotlight: Montreal composer Ana Sokolovic premieres Montréal cirque at a free Mount Royal Park concert with Orchestre Métropolitain.