AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGlobal Pop Power: BTS wrapped its “ARIRANG” Paris run at Stade de France with a record 184,000 fans across two sold-out nights, and the group is now set for the 2026 World Cup final halftime show alongside Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy and more. Streaming Milestones: ILLIT’s “NOT CUTE ANYMORE” hit 200M Spotify streams, while Tyla was named South Africa’s most-streamed local R&B artist. Big-Stage Weather Woes: Bad Bunny’s Milan show was abandoned after hailstorm damage, and Niall Horan/Thomas Rhett postponed a Pennsylvania date due to severe storms. Music Biz & Tech: Apple Music and Apple One prices rose in the US and other markets, citing licensing costs, while Google upgraded AI Mode to add shopping and playlist-building via Instacart, Canva and YouTube Music. Fan Backlash: CORTIS faced criticism for a short, repetitive first solo setlist. New Releases: Billie Eilish says her third album is mastered; Echo & the Bunnymen announced “Apples for Isaac.” Live & Local: SummerFest in Weymouth drew ~10,000 attendees (fireworks canceled for dry conditions), and a free concert series continues across communities.
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