AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoK-pop & Identity: Izna returns with EP Set the Tempo, led by house-leaning “Metronome,” as the group leans into its own pace amid a growing house wave. New Releases: Osees surprise-drop OFF COURSE, a five-track tape-jam brew from John Dwyer’s Deathgod label. Tour News: TXT’s Yeonjun is reportedly lining up a July solo comeback after strong EP/album momentum in Korea and Japan. Big Pop Headlines: Ariana Grande and Wicked co-star Ethan Slater have reportedly split after nearly three years, while Grande also celebrates “Hate That I Made You Love Me” hitting a 10th Hot 100 No. 1. Industry Moves: Because Music France appoints Pedro Winter as global head of creation and co-MD. Local Live Music: Bishop Hill’s Doodle Folk Music Festival (June 13) offers free concerts for America’s 250th; plus Firelight Festival returns to Melbourne’s Docklands July 3–5 with fire, silent discos, and a new laser-and-music show. Tragedy: Grammy-winning singer Talay Riley dies at 35 after a stabbing in London; Nigerian artist Peter Okoye also faces age-retirement backlash and fires back.
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