Spotify RADAR: Becca Hatch and Lewis Love are the latest emerging artists tapped for Spotify’s RADAR program, with cross-platform promo ahead of Hatch’s Feb. 2027 EP Black Flower and Love’s upcoming album. Spotify Outage: Spotify (and Anthropic’s Claude) hit a widespread U.S. disruption Tuesday, with tens of thousands of user reports before service was restored. Taylor Swift on Streaming: Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore and “Patient Zero” video are now available on Spotify and Apple Music, with the VMA-linked rollout continuing to drive attention. K-pop Tour Update: Taemin postponed his North American tour dates due to ongoing U.S. visa uncertainty, with refunds handled via original purchase points. Music Fraud Case: U.S. prosecutors urged prison for an AI music fraudster who allegedly used bots to steal $8M+ in royalties, arguing leniency would send the wrong message. Industry Watchlist: IFPI urged the EU to add X to its 2027 counterfeit/piracy watchlist, citing alleged use for infringing music sharing. Apple Music Hall: Elton John is set to open London’s new Apple Music Hall, with early show details also pointing to major pop headliners.