AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStreaming Milestone: ILLIT’s “NOT CUTE ANYMORE” just topped 200 million Spotify streams, adding another 100M in five months and pushing the group to seven tracks over 100M. Album Update: Billie Eilish says her third album is “mastered,” signaling it’s in the final stretch. Global Pop/Streaming: Tyla was named South Africa’s most-streamed local R&B artist on Spotify, with R&B streaming hitting 8.5B minutes in 2025. Big Live Moment: Burna Boy and Shakira headline the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show with Madonna, BTS, and more, with the performance set to run longer than usual. Music Biz/Costs: Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions are rising in the US and other markets, citing higher licensing costs. New Music Video Strategy: BTS released “Normal,” premiering first on Spotify as part of a HYBE-Spotify deal. New Releases: Echo & the Bunnymen announced “Apples for Isaac,” due Sept. 18, with “Brussels Is Haunted” out now. Local Culture: Summerfest in Weymouth drew ~10,000 despite canceled fireworks due to dry conditions. AI in Music: Google upgraded AI Mode to let users shop, design, and create playlists via Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music.
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