AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGrammys Protest: BTS says it won’t submit music for the 69th Grammys, pointing to the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category and arguing it risks dividing artists by region and language. US Politics & Rights: Noah Kahan hit back at the White House after his song “American Cars” was used in a Trump promo post; Katy Perry made a similar complaint over “Firework” being used to soundtrack military strikes. Music & Culture Spotlight: Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary with a new Oklahoma exhibit tracing how the highway shaped jazz, blues, country, rockabilly and rock ’n’ roll. Global Scenes: Ukrainian hip-hop group TNMK toured the US with a “Don’t forget Ukraine” message. Industry Watch: ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews marked a decade leading the rights group while pushing for stronger protections for songwriters as AI grows. New Releases: Kroi dropped “All in,” the opening theme for Liar Game season two. Live/Events: Euro-Africa International Music and Cultural Festival heads to Naples (Oct 30–Nov 1).
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