AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoK-Pop & Pop Releases: ENHYPEN announced their eighth mini album, “THE SIN : BLISS,” landing Aug. 21, while Stray Kids teased “RUN IT” (digital single Tuesday) plus a new album “THIS & THAT” on Aug. 7 and a major world tour. Global Charts: Olivia Rodrigo’s third album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” debuted No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and also opened at No. 1 in the UK. AI & Live Music: Reply’s AI Music Contest named five finalists exploring AI-assisted live performance, and a global coalition of creators warned labels/publishers over AI licensing that they say strips artists’ rights. Touring & Concert News: OneRepublic returns to Prague for an open-air show June 27; Kim Sungkyu (INFINITE) plays Manila June 28. Onstage Disruptions: Diljit Dosanjh’s San Francisco concert was briefly disrupted by a pro-Khalistan protester who was removed and arrested; Goose mourned a fan who died after a fall at MSG. Industry/Health: Rod Stewart needed an oxygen tank during a Utah show after nearly fainting, then finished seated. Local Scene & World Music Day: World Music Day events rolled out across regions, from Senapati’s peace-focused showcase to huge Chennai celebrations headlined by Anirudh.
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