AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPop Culture Clash: Ariana Grande demanded the White House stop using her song “Bye” in an ICE immigration-arrest TikTok, calling it “barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense,” and the White House removed the track. New Album Spotlight: Olivia Rodrigo’s third album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” is out now, with fans getting the “Stupid Song” video premiere details and critics praising her growth from confessional pop to sharper romance-and-heartbreak storytelling. Publishing & Deals: Inverted Music UK signed songwriter/producer Austin Lichtenstein for exclusive worldwide publishing administration, signaling more cross-genre expansion. Streaming & Safety: Spotify says it removed tens of thousands of drug-peddling podcast episodes after a Senate probe, as lawmakers push for faster action. Live & Global Music: India’s consulate in New York hosted “East Meets West,” pairing Indian ragas with chamber music. Classical Crossover: A BBC One Madonna special with Graham Norton is set for June 26, with “Confessions II” discussed alongside collaborator Stuart Price.
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