AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChart Watch: Ariana Grande’s Petal debuts at No. 1 on Australia’s ARIA Albums Chart, adding another big win for the pop star in a key international market. Indigenous Music Spotlight: Baker Boy swept the 2026 National Indigenous Music Awards, taking album, song and film clip of the year for Djandjay and “Thick Skin,” honoring his late grandmother. AI & Rights: A new wave of AI music is creeping into everyday life—especially cafes—raising fresh concerns about cutting costs and dodging royalties for musicians and songwriters. Global Honors: Angélique Kidjo will become the first Black African artist to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, with the Recording category honor set for Aug. 18. Pop Meets Politics: Taylor Swift’s “August” was removed from a Trump campaign TikTok after copyright action. Live Music News: Morrissey quietly canceled his Las Vegas residency at Wynn Encore Theater just a week before opening. World Music & Culture: Kenya launched Season 2 of the China-backed talent show Sing for Africa in Nairobi, starting with an all-female lineup.
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