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Juneteenth & community music: A Juneteenth weekend celebration is set for London, Kentucky, with food trucks, live music, re-enactments, spoken word, and a Sunday tribute to fathers. Local celebrations: Metro Atlanta and Cincinnati are also packed with Juneteenth guides and events, from parades and music festivals to walk-for-freedom programming. Live entertainment business: VENU named Regent Bank as the naming-rights partner for its Broken Arrow, Oklahoma amphitheater, targeting a Fall 2026 opening. Music industry spotlight: Qobuz says it’s seeing momentum with indie artists after winning Independent Champion at the Libera Awards, while ASCAP honored UK creators including Roger Daltrey. New releases & tours: Maroon 5 dropped “Heroine” ahead of a 2026 international run, and Warren Zeiders released “Drinking Game” with tour plans. Big U.S. music moment: The Obama Presidential Center grand opening is drawing major star power, with performers including Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, U2’s Bono & The Edge, and The Roots. Sports-meets-showbiz: UFC staged a White House birthday fight with Zac Brown Band and patriotic pageantry, tying the event to America’s 250th.

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