AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoArtist Wealth: Paul McCartney joins Forbes’ billionaire ranks at an estimated $1.4 billion, with music publishing a major source of his fortune. Live Milestone: Pink will become the first female solo artist to headline a Sphere residency, with nine shows planned for 2027. Touring: Fall Out Boy announced a 36-date 2027 tour alongside new single “Aces”; Stray Kids expanded its world tour to 31 cities and 46 shows. Streaming: Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” has passed 4.132 billion Spotify streams, entering the platform’s 10 most-streamed songs. Concert Economics: The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn run has reportedly become the highest-grossing tour by a male artist, topping $1.3 billion. Booking Dispute: Cardi B contests a promoter’s claim that she received her full $2.5 million fee for a canceled Jamaica concert and says she may countersue. Venue Access: Macklemore says nine US arenas rejected his proposed Free Palestine benefit tour; Madison Square Garden disputes his account.
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