AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMusic Biz Lawsuit: Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri has sued Sony Music for $18 million, alleging underpaid and hidden royalties tied to work with Mariah Carey, Usher, Kris Kross and more. AI & Streaming Policy: Deezer says AI uploads are exploding—10% of daily uploads were fully AI-generated in 2025, rising to 44% by April—fueling fresh pressure on platforms to police AI music. Big-Stage Pop Culture: Lady Gaga’s “The Dead Dance” earns a Primetime Emmy nomination for original music and lyrics, adding to her growing awards run. New Music Releases: Wavves and Say Anything are teaming up for Cherry Soda (Sept. 18), led by “Deathx1k.” Live Music & Festivals: Spokane’s Blessing in Disguise festival debuts July 11 with Macklemore and AJR plus alt-rock staples; and Rock on the River in Timmins is already breaking ticket records ahead of July 24-25. Broadway Spotlight: Dolly Parton’s life-story musical, “Dolly: A True Original Musical,” lands Broadway previews Dec. 7 and opens Jan. 19.
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