AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoK-pop Backlash: iHeartRadio host Woody apologized to BTS’s Jungkook and ARMY after mispronouncing his name on air, after fans questioned a shortened BTS set at the iHeartRadio Music Festival. Montreal Live Scene: Le Divan Orange—an early-2000s indie hub shuttered in 2018—will return for a one-weekend run tied to POP Montreal’s 25th anniversary. New Album Drop: Glasgow five-piece Gallus release “Life Is Bliss” today, their second album, ahead of their biggest UK headline tour yet. Pop Culture & Awards: The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards hit Sunday, Sept. 27, hosted by Snoop Dogg with Madonna opening and a Dolly Parton tribute. U2 News: Reports say Rosalía inspired a track on U2’s “Carnaval De Luz,” while Dolly Parton’s final recording is set to appear on the album. Latin Music Growth: RIAA says Latin music revenue rose 8.6% to $542.2M in H1 2026, led by streaming. Hard Rock Single: Hardcore Superstar sign with Frontiers and release “Halo” today, with a “Dirty Halo” tour starting in October. Live Music Launch: The Music Venue Trust and Drowned In Sound team up for “Shownotes,” a new print magazine celebrating the UK live scene.
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