AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPop Culture Clash: Ariana Grande hit back at the White House after her song “Bye” was used in an ICE-related TikTok, calling it “barbaric, inhumane” and pushing for the audio to be removed. Hip-Hop Stadium News: Jay-Z adds major 30th anniversary dates with Stade de France (Paris) and SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) going on sale today at 10am. Publishing Deal: Inverted Music UK signs songwriter/producer Austin Lichtenstein to an exclusive worldwide admin agreement. K-Pop in the Spotlight: BTS kicks off a two-day “Arirang” Busan stop tied to their 13th anniversary, with live cinema screenings and Weverse streaming. New Album Buzz: Olivia Rodrigo’s third album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” is out, with reviews praising her growth from heartbreak to love. Tech & Streaming: Spotify reverts its iPhone app icon after user backlash over the disco-ball redesign. Classical Crossover: India’s ragas meet chamber music at a New York “East Meets West” concert at the Indian Consulate. Live Music Calendar: Winstock Country Music Festival returns June 19-20 with a bigger lineup and expanded entertainment.
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