AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMiddle East & Politics in Pop: Boy George quit Jesus Christ Superstar after backlash over a pro-Israel track he says was AI-created, with the controversy tied to “genocide vs war” messaging. Global Touring & Visa Drama: South Africa’s consul-general to Nigeria denied any visa rejection involving Ayra Starr as Nigerians pushed back after Tyla’s Lagos date was quietly removed from her APOP World Tour. Streaming & Concert Films: Billie Eilish’s *Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live) lands on Paramount+ Aug. 6. New Music Drops: Ellie Goulding released “4 Seasons” ahead of I Know Too Much (Sept. 4); Barenaked Ladies shared “Careful (For Dee)”; Avenged Sevenfold’s STATICA unveiled “STATICA” video. Live Music Infrastructure: Baltimore’s long-delayed Paramount venue is nearing completion, aiming to open this fall. Metal & Extreme Music: Slipknot reportedly kicked out founding DJ Sid Wilson; Sigh released “Unputenpu” featuring Mikael Åkerfeldt. Local Scene Spotlight: Gulf Shores’ free Sunset Series returns this fall with live sets at Town Green.
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