AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGlobal Breakthrough: Ayra Starr became the first African artist to headline an NFL International Games halftime show, performing in London on Sunday. U.S. Access: Popcaan secured a U.S. visa, opening the door to American performances; no dates have been announced. Live Business: Powderfinger confirmed an 18-date Australian reunion tour for 2027, with presales starting this week and general sales on October 19. Platform Rights: DistroKid confirmed it removed tracks following UMG claims, as affected artists dispute the takedowns. Streaming Fraud: A U.S. man was sentenced to prison and ordered to forfeit more than $8 million after using AI-generated tracks and automated accounts to inflate streams and divert royalties. Artist Ventures: Gunna launched SB THE LABEL in partnership with Warner’s Atlantic Music Group. Chart Milestone: Taylor Swift became the first solo artist to spend 100 weeks atop the Billboard 200.
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