AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGlobal Breakthroughs: Ayra Starr became the first African artist to headline an NFL International Games halftime show, taking Afrobeats to London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Touring and Access: Jamaican dancehall star Popcaan secured a U.S. visa, opening the door to American performances; no dates have been announced. Australian rock band Powderfinger also confirmed an 18-show reunion tour for 2027, its first in 17 years. Chart Milestone: Taylor Swift became the first solo artist to spend 100 weeks atop the Billboard 200, matching The Beatles’ total. Industry Watch: MONDO.NYC opens Tuesday with four days of discussion on AI, music rights, technology and the future of the business. Genre Spotlight: Once banned in Cuba, reparto is gaining global attention, fueled by viral hits and growing audiences in Latin America and Europe.
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