AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBTS Momentum: “Arirang” became the first K-pop album certified platinum in Italy, while the group’s sold-out South American tour drew 853,000 fans. Jungkook also extended his Spotify record, with “Golden” reaching 155 weeks on the global albums chart. Australian Songbook: The country’s first National Songbook inductees include landmark tracks by Midnight Oil, Yothu Yindi and the Easybeats, recognizing songs that helped shape Australian music. Tour News: Deep Purple postponed the rest of its UK and European tour after singer Ian Gillan experienced a medical problem. The Cure’s Robert Smith, meanwhile, says the band plans new music and more shows in 2027. Music and AI: Suno is seeking dismissal of Jason Isbell’s publicity-rights lawsuit, arguing that artists’ names can act as shorthand for musical genres. Farewells: Renowned conductor Herbert Blomstedt has died aged 99; Steve Ellis, lead singer of Love Affair, whose hit “Everlasting Love” topped charts in 1968, was 76.
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