AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMusic Loss & Legacy: Jazz titan Sonny Rollins died at 95 at his Woodstock home, mourned as the “Saxophone Colossus” who helped define modern jazz and carried it through major eras. Pop Power: At the 2026 American Music Awards, BTS swept big—taking Artist of the Year, plus Song of the Summer for “SWIM,” and more—while KATSEYE and soundtrack standouts from “KPop Demon Hunters” also racked up major wins. Industry Moves: U2 hired former Spotify exec Sulinna Ong as a management partner, signaling continued crossover between streaming tech and top-tier artist management. Streaming Expansion: Spotify is rolling out $1.99 narrated magazine articles for Premium users and more, adding another content lane beyond music and podcasts. Live Music On the Ground: A waterfront hangar in Canada is set to host Cory Marks in a one-night concert, while local scenes keep buzzing—from theater runs like “Jagged Little Pill” to fresh tour stops like Kehlani at Blossom.
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