AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGrammy Updates: The Recording Academy added five new 2027 categories, including Best Asian Pop Music Performance, plus changes to Best New Artist and album eligibility rules. Streaming & Tech: Spotify will end username-based logins on Sept. 1, 2026, pushing users to sign in with email; meanwhile, it’s also rolling out new podcast ad optimization tools via IAS. Global Music Bridges: Zimbabwe’s Tariro neGitare and Munich’s Jamaram are releasing “Same Sun,” marking 30 years of Harare–Munich partnership. Industry Partnerships: Warner Music India teamed with SVF Entertainment to expand Bengali music distribution and soundtracks. Legal & Safety: Grammy-nominated rapper Mystikal was sentenced to 20 years for rape convictions; a South African driver was arrested for speeding while transporting Afro-pop artists to a festival. Live & Culture: Pulp announced a documentary film and a live album; and the “Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical” lead role goes to Atasha Muhlach. Regional Community Music: Juneteenth events and local music series keep rolling, from Manteca’s celebrations to Georgetown’s “Music in the Garden.”
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