AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGlobal Pop & Polls: Nigerian Afropop star Ayra Starr’s “Starrgirl” was voted this week’s favorite new music, beating releases from KATSEYE, Phoebe Bridgers, Troye Sivan, Becky G and more. Music Business: YRF and Excel Entertainment are doubling down on music by launching in-house labels—Raah Records and Excel Music—while tying first releases to major film soundtracks. TV Talent: Kelly Rowland joins The Voice UK as a new judge, saying she wants contestants who “make you feel something,” not just “the perfect voice.” Live Music & Culture: Warsaw’s long-running free open-air Chopin concerts return every Sunday, blending classical performance with Poland’s wartime history. Community Soundtracks: Jersey City’s Puerto Rican Day Parade drew hundreds with music and pride, while Madison’s Africa Fest packed McPike Park with food, fashion and live sounds. Health & Fame: Selena Gomez’s lawyer calls fraud claims over Wondermind “completely meritless” and vows to fight dismissal. Rock/Pop Spotlight: Charli xcx’s “Music, Fashion, Film” review frames a shift from TikTok-ready pop toward a broader, more self-directed sound.
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