Super Bowl Spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in California — stepping onto the stage after years of helping shape the NFL’s music programming. Music Honors: Drake and screen composer Andrew Lockington each won five awards at Canada’s SOCAN ceremony; Jessie Reyez received its International Achievement Award, while “Let Your Backbone Slide” earned a cultural impact tribute. New Sounds: Kazakhstan’s girl group UMAY is building a global audience with hip-hop and R&B, drawing on the cultural symbolism of the ancient figure Umay Ana. Culture & Community: Macau has announced a November calendar spanning a cultural exchange forum, the Grand Prix and a new city culture festival. Music With a Message: Macklemore opened his Dublin “Free Palestine” concert series with Hozier and Kneecap; Hozier urged Ireland to approve visas for 55 Gaza students with scholarships. Local Music Loss: Pittsburgh-area rock icon Donnie Iris has died at 83, following a career that included hits with the Jaggerz and his own band. Arts Under Pressure: The Phoenix Symphony plans to suspend its season and lay off all its musicians, who are seeking financial transparency from the board.