AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSouth Africa Culture Clash: Bonang Matheba hit back at Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie after he said Jay-Z’s “Lumiere” concert should be brought to SA, arguing local artists need support first. Global Pop Chart Moment: Tame Impala and BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s “Dracula” just logged the longest Hot 100 top-10 run for a K-pop-linked song, holding at No. 6 for a second week. Soft Cell Farewell: Marc Almond plans a final Soft Cell tribute show to honor late bandmate Dave Ball and play music from “Danceteria.” Live Music & Community: North Middle School in Rapid City received $21,000 in instruments to expand music programs, while a free “Concert Night for the Community” in Mount Vernon spotlights Simba Jordan and Julia Neville. Music Meets Art: Dubai’s D-Bell and Maryna Futymska launched IRIS, blending live music, visual art, and classic cars. Industry Watch: IFPI-backed anti-fraud commitments push streaming integrity checks onto distributors, with no Indian signatories. Tour News: Kenny Chesney adds a 2027 Iowa stop at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. New Releases: Brighton punk duo Lambrini Girls announce “No Refunds” and drop “Bang Bang Bang.”
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