AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNew Albums: John Legend has released Muse, with Pharrell producing the full album and encouraging a more spoken-word style on some tracks. U2 are also back with Carnaval de Luz, their first album of new songs in nine years, reviving debate over the band’s ill-fated free iTunes release. Global Milestones: BTS’s Arirang has become the first K-pop album certified platinum in Italy. The group also drew 853,000 fans across five sold-out South American tour stops and will resume touring in Taiwan on Nov. 19. Coming Soon: Nigerian star 2Baba will release Oldest Young Man on Nov. 27, his first studio album in six years. Artist News: Kenny Loggins discusses his career in a new documentary and says filmmaker Dori Berinstein wants to develop a Broadway musical with him. Industry: SM Entertainment reported a 9% revenue decline as album sales and concert income fell, though licensing revenue grew. Country’s Global Rise: Country music streams have reached 185 billion worldwide so far in 2026, up 54% from 2021, with growth across markets including the UK, Canada and Australia.
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