AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGlobal Charts: ABBA’s “The Winner Takes It All” lands on Billboard’s Global Excl. U.S. ranking, marking the Swedish legends’ sixth win on the chart. Live Music & Safety: Shatta Wale’s team cancels ShattaFest UK after a reported crowd crush outside the venue leaves people injured, with management urging safety first. Controversy & Policy: Massive Attack members Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall are barred from re-entering Singapore after displaying a Palestinian flag and chanting “Free Palestine,” with authorities citing public order and foreign emblem rules. Streaming & Release Strategy: UMG will roll out a paid-tier-first model for new releases in India, with free listeners getting access after 72 hours. New Music Drops: Karol G announces album No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto for Aug. 7; Deftones’ “Change” hits No. 1 on Billboard’s June 2026 Top TV Songs chart after Netflix placement. Festival Updates: Lollapalooza faces flooding delays in Chicago, cutting sets for some acts including Wolf Alice and Cortis. Local Scene Spotlight: Berks County band Code 201 gets its Musikfest dream after years of small-gig grind. Pop Culture Crossover: BTS says it won’t submit for the 2027 Grammys, sparking debate over the Recording Academy’s new Asian category.
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