AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Cup Halftime Show Fallout: FIFA’s first-ever Super Bowl-style final halftime spectacle—Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira with Burna Boy, plus the Muppets and Ted Lasso cameos—sparked instant debate, with critics calling it “lots of stars and little purpose” and football legend Wayne Rooney saying it was “crap,” while Roy Keane’s Shakira quip had TV studios in stitches. Artist Pay & Perks: Reports say performers weren’t given disclosed fixed appearance fees, with the big “reward” framed as global exposure. Live Music Economics: “Blue dot fever” (empty seats on Ticketmaster) is raising questions about concert demand as costs climb, even as top acts like Beyoncé and Coldplay keep selling out. New Releases & Tours: Yard Act’s “You’re Gonna Need A Little Music” gets a closer look; Cody Jinks announces an expanded deluxe “In My Blood”; Atif Aslam returns with album “Subah Aye Na.” Industry Honors: Polydor Label Group president Ben Mortimer named MUSEXPO 2027 Seymour Stein Global A&R Award recipient. Local Scene: Franklin Lakes opens a new public library recording studio; WALI Band’s 25th anniversary “WALI LIVE IN JB” hits 60% ticket sales in two hours.
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