K-pop in Saint-Denis: BTS’ “NORMAL” just set a Spotify record for the most-streamed K-pop music video in a single day, with the group also gearing up for two sold-out Stade de France shows (July 17–18) after a seven-year France absence, drawing nearly 160,000 fans and bringing ARMY back to the spotlight. Music business: BTS’ agency denies plagiarism claims tied to a US lawsuit over the hit single “Swim,” filed by three songwriters alleging copying of an unreleased demo. Arts & culture in Paris: Nuit Blanche 2026’s “Threshold” turned the Chapelle Expiatoire into a “breathing” monument with a synchronized beam of light, inviting more than 1,000 visitors to experience the chapel’s history in motion. French honors: The Legion of Honour list includes major cultural figures like Natalie Portman and Christine Lagarde, alongside Pierre Arditi and others, as 619 people are recognized nationwide. Reunion & Indian Ocean ties: France’s Bastille Day celebrations in Tanzania highlighted cultural links that also point to its Indian Ocean territories, including La Réunion. Sports (local angle): MaxPreps’ 2026 preseason football top-25 notably omits Edna Karr despite a dominant run, while Paris hosts major NFL matchups at Stade de France and PSG’s home game at Parc des Princes.