AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPop Comeback: Ariana Grande kicked off a sold-out London O2 residency for the first time in six years, thanking fans for “overwhelming” support as she heads into a hiatus. Rock Release Watch: Queens of the Stone Age teased new album “Perfecth” with a bloody video, hinting at a Sept. 30 drop (date may shift). Chart Milestone: Ella Langley’s “Dandelion” hits a rare feat with three Country Airplay No. 1 singles, including “I Can’t Love You Anymore” with Morgan Wallen. Streaming/AI Policy: Spotify says it will label AI-generated artists and stop recommending them, as AI music floods platforms. Industry/Business: Grammy CEO hints at reconsidering an Asian pop performance category after backlash tied to BTS’ Grammy decision. Local Culture & Live: Dubrovnik’s Stradun Classic Festival returns Aug. 28–Sep. 6 with Mischa Maisky and Stefan Milenković; plus Caribbean Music Awards are set for Sept. 19 in Trinidad & Tobago. Music History/Legacy: NSYNC say an entire unreleased album’s worth of tracks is “lost” after rights issues with former manager Lou Pearlman.
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