AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChart Watch: Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” holds No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B Streaming Songs chart for a 13th week, again blocking “Beat It” from the top spot. Dance Pop: Rihanna’s “We Found Love” and “Only Girl (In the World)” rebound on Billboard’s Dance Streaming Songs chart, returning together after a quiet stretch. Music & Identity: Israeli metal band Orphaned Land’s frontman Kobi Farhi questions whether the group’s bridge between Israel and the Muslim world can survive after Oct. 7. Indigenous Culture: Taiwan’s Formosa Indigenous Song & Dance Troupe makes its Malaysian debut at George Town Festival 2026, pairing traditional music and dance with indigenous-inspired cuisine. Zimbabwe Spotlight: Feli Nandi aims to pack Harare’s HICC (4,500 seats) in a landmark headline show, while the industry rallies around Boss Khumalo after his machete attack. Global Community: South Shields’ Ocean Road Mela returns with food, music and cultural stalls, building on its Bangladeshi roots. Legacy in Pop Culture: Barbie unveils a Whitney Houston Signature Series doll based on her “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” look. Remembering: Country legend Violet Hensley, the “Whittlin’ Fiddler,” dies at 109.
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