AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPop Culture Spotlight: Thai teen rocker Nene Royal (Rattikarn Amloy) won “America’s Got Talent” Season 21, taking the $1 million prize after guitar-driven performances including “Seven Nation Army,” with Linkin Park joining her onstage during the results show. Global Music & Media: Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” video is set to premiere at the 2026 MTV VMAs, starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, with Swift directing and Emmanuel Lubezki handling cinematography. Music Industry Watch: Fender CEO Bud Cole says quality-control complaints are being addressed, rolling out “Fender 360” process checks from raw materials onward. Live Music & Community: SF’s Haight-Ashbury music hub plan for the Doolan-Larson building is sparking backlash from small storefront tenants worried about displacement. Transport Rules for Sound: Singapore is fining bus riders up to S$500 for playing music or calls out loud without headphones. AI in Music: A fresh debate on AI’s role in music industry fraud and streaming manipulation is heating up.
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