AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Streaming Fraud: A test by 404 Media found AI-made songs can be slipped onto real artists’ verified Spotify pages via digital distributors, with royalties flowing to scammers—no hacking needed. Tour Fallout: Ed Sheeran said he “questioned” his future after Macklemore’s Gaza-related removal from his The Loop tour led to support acts pulling out; he apologized and condemned the “catastrophic” violence. K-Pop Milestone: Girls’ Generation’s “Genie” finally hit 100M YouTube views, 16+ years after release. K-Pop Awards: The Fact Music Awards 2026 in Busan handed Daesangs to ATEEZ, NMIXX, RIIZE and CORTIS, with BTS also scoring major wins. Live Global Pop: BTS returned to the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas after six years, closing with “Swim,” “2.0,” “Mic Drop” and “FYA.” Music Business Pressure: A UK music charity says cancelled gigs have left a £10k shortfall, blaming the cost-of-living squeeze. Theatre & Film: Hadestown’s filmed West End production is set for a UK screening run at Pembrokeshire’s Torch Theatre.
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