AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAwards & Culture: BTS says it won’t submit music for next year’s Grammys, sparking fresh debate over whether awards should judge art beyond region and language. Pop Star Watch: Ariana Grande is stepping back from public-facing work after her “Eternal Sunshine” run, and she’s also pulled out of the 2027 Barbican revival of Sunday in the Park with George amid renewed health-and-body-scrutiny chatter around her “Petal” era. Touring & Tickets: Megadeth announces 2027 UK/Europe dates for its “Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations” farewell run with Black Label Society and Testament. Live Music Local: The State Theatre lays out its Aug. 3–9 film and stage lineup, including Mad Dogs and Englishmen and Maytag Virgin. Community & Festivals: Belfast’s Fleadh Cheoil kicks off with massive crowds, while Lollapalooza’s Day Two brings Lorde and Charli XCX to packed Grant Park. Music Business: Universal Music tests a 72-hour new-music paywall in India, raising questions about whether similar models could spread. Legal/Feud: Jude Okoye denies Peter Okoye’s claims of $1.2M+ royalty diversion and says the matter is already in court. Tech & Ethics: Hariharan calls AI voice cloning “sick,” arguing AI should assist, not replace, artists. Global Scene: Massive Attack is barred from returning to Singapore after a Palestinian flag display at a show.
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