AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMusic Industry Loss: Clive Davis, the “golden ear” executive who launched and revived careers from Whitney Houston and Carlos Santana to Alicia Keys and Bruce Springsteen, has died at 94, with tributes highlighting his pre-Grammys gala and decades of shaping mainstream pop and black music. Pop Culture & Safety: Oliver Tree, 32, died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro; fans are rewatching his videos online, but reporting stresses there’s no sign he predicted the tragedy. New Releases: Freestyle Digital Media released the drama feature “MOONWATER” on North American VOD/DVD platforms June 23. Festival Buzz: Olivia Rodrigo announced “Daisy Chain Fields,” an all-women-led festival in Irvine, California on Aug. 29, with proceeds supporting women and girls. AI Music Rights: Multiple stories this week focus on artists pushing back against AI music deals and unauthorized training, including fresh anger from SZA after her music was reportedly used without consent. Live Music Community: Greece’s Greek National Tourism Organization backed a packed June calendar, from Hydra’s Art Cinema HydraSummer to Athens electronic event Full Circle.
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