AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSuper Bowl Spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI halftime show in 2027, adding another major stage to Roc Nation’s NFL partnership. Awards Impact: Raye’s Mercury Prize win sent This Music May Contain Hope climbing from No. 88 to No. 11 in the UK midweek chart, with sales up 274.7%. Global Streaming: Wizkid became the first African artist to reach 12 billion Spotify streams, marking a major milestone for Afrobeats’ international reach. Music Rights: A federal judge permanently dismissed rapper RBX’s suit accusing Spotify of failing to stop bot-driven streams. Separately, Elvis Presley’s music-rights owners are suing Anthropic over alleged unauthorized use of songs. Immersive Shows: A David Bowie estate-backed production built from unseen 35mm footage of his 1978 tour will premiere in Berlin in February before a planned global tour. Industry Ahead: FastForward’s 2027 London conference will tackle AI’s impact on creators, sustainable careers and independence in music.
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