AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoU.S. Music Business: Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri sued Sony Music for at least $18M in alleged unpaid royalties, claiming underreporting and withheld earnings tied to decades of work with artists including Mariah Carey and Usher. Pop Album Rollout: Charli XCX announced “Music, Fashion, Film” listening parties in 25 cities, with a Dublin stop on July 10 ahead of the July 24 album release and a David Cronenberg collaboration on the closer. Rock Comeback: Alabama Shakes set “I Must Be Dreaming” for Aug. 28, sharing the July 10 single “I Feel Hope Coming” and marking their first album in 11 years. Global Streaming/Policy: Google, Meta, Spotify and Sony asked the EU’s top court to rein in Belgium’s creator-pay copyright law, arguing it forces payments beyond the EU directive. Soundtrack Release: ENA drama “Doctor on the Edge” dropped a full 24-track official soundtrack across major platforms as the series finale aired. Music + Community: The Jazz Club of Sarasota earned a spot in DownBeat’s 2026 Great Jazz Venues Guide. Legal/AI Music: South African producer Credo V Daniels hit back after Apple Music removed his AI-driven album, saying fans care more about the sound than how it’s made.
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