AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMusic Loss: P-pop group ECHO confirmed the death of member Sphere (Jaspher Cabangon), asking fans to respect the family’s privacy. Peace Through Art: Black Sea musicians urged artists to push for peace and a stronger democratic society, saying art can break prejudices. Brand Meets Music: Chipotle teamed with the London Vegetable Orchestra to record “From Ground to Sound” at Abbey Road using vegetable-made instruments, now on Spotify/Apple Music. Big-Name Touring: Rod Stewart added a Reading stop for next March as part of what may be his final rock-and-roll run. Latin Music Week: Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 expanded its lineup with Rubén Blades, Anthony Ramos, Lenny Tavárez, Tito Nieves and more. Education Spotlight: A$AP Rocky launched a full-tuition scholarship for LIU Brooklyn’s Roc Nation School of Music. Industry Watch: UMG appointed Libby Bush as President, Global Brands and Commercial Partnerships. Community & Culture: Vietnam’s online music listening boom and Hanoi’s Liberation Day fireworks-and-music plan highlight music’s growing public role. Local Live Scene: Aerosmith is reportedly returning for two Hollywood Bowl concerts after its farewell tour pause.
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