AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Music & TV: FIFA confirmed a star-studded 2026 closing ceremony lineup with Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, IShowSpeed and a special appearance by Tom Cruise, while ITV will air the final half-time show in full featuring Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy and Justin Bieber, with debate over rules as reports suggest the interval could stretch beyond the usual 15 minutes. Global Chart Moment: Burna Boy and Shakira’s World Cup anthem “Dai Dai” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, marking Burna Boy’s first chart-topper. AI & Copyright (Australia): Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled national AI data-centre standards and a new Office of AI, promising stronger copyright protections so companies can’t train on Australian music and art without artists’ control. K-pop Release: BTS teased the official video for “Normal,” with radio promotion and a tour stop in Paris. Reggae Loss: Jamaican singer Fantan Mojah died at 49. Music Business: Shoot Music expanded into Europe with a new Amsterdam office. Guitar Culture: A guide on analog vs digital pedals and another on using looper pedals to study solos.
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