AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup x Pop Lore: Shakira says her sons were “born because” of “Waka Waka,” linking her family story to the 2010 tournament and even recalling performing while pregnant in 2014. Global Festival Buzz: Prague’s Metronome Festival marks its 10th anniversary with Sting, Nick Cave, Tom Odell, Lykke Li and more across 19–21 June. Ethical AI in Music: Artist Included launches an “artist-first” AI model for ethical re-recordings, debuting a new “Karma Chameleon” with Boy George (studio-recorded vocals). Madonna Returns: Madonna drops the “Bring Your Love” video with Sabrina Carpenter ahead of Confessions II on July 3. South African Jazz Loss: Tributes pour in after Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91, remembered for anti-apartheid artistry and the legacy of Mannenberg. Live Music Business: Guitar Center inducts Billy Idol and Steve Stevens into the Hollywood Rockwalk. New Sounds, New Angles: Alan Walker and STING Energy blend F1 engine “rhythm” into a new track, while OpCritical releases punk-rock “Liar Liar” targeting oligarchs.
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