AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGrammys Backlash: BTS says it won’t submit music for next year’s Grammys after the Recording Academy added a new Asian pop category, arguing music shouldn’t be boxed by region or language. Tour Politics: South African star Tyla removes Lagos from her APOP World Tour after Nigerian boycott calls tied to xenophobia concerns, while Nigeria’s senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan urges visa reciprocity over Ayra Starr’s reported South Africa denial. UK Arena Milestone: Tamer Hosny headlines OVO Arena Wembley on Oct. 31, billed as the first Arabic/Middle Eastern artist to top a Live Nation-promoted UK arena show. Chart Watch: Charli XCX’s *Music, Fashion, Film debuts at No. 1 on Australia’s ARIA Albums Chart; Tyla’s APOP* enters at No. 28. Industry & Tech: Universal Music shares plunge 23% on slower subscription growth, and labels push for clearer chart rules around AI music. Global Scene: Philippines metal band Sentient Void represents the country at Wacken Metal Battle’s Germany final. Live Music Community: Levitt at the Falls expands its music programming year-round, using concerts to build social connection.
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