AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoWorld Cup Music Shock: FIFA has confirmed the first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show at a World Cup final: Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will headline at MetLife Stadium on July 19, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and tied to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. World Cup Soundtrack: Shakira’s official 2026 anthem “Dai Dai” drops with Burna Boy—yet Burna is still missing from the halftime lineup, sparking fan debate. Global Pop Touring: Netflix is turning “KPop Demon Hunters” into a real-world concert tour with AEG Presents for 2027, with cities and tickets still to come. Copyright Shake-Up (Japan): Japan’s copyright law overhaul approved May 15 adds a new performer/recording “neighboring” right for public background music, ending a decades-long gap for singers and producers. Live Music Business: Warner Music and GMM’s Thailand joint venture unveiled Gliide, a cross-border artist development platform built for global releases from day one. Local Scene: Memphis gospel keeps rising—Pastor Juan Shipp is recording with the Jubilee Hummingbirds at a studio inside a former Sears building.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.