AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoStadium Shockwaves: Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium finale turned into a headline moment when Rihanna—on a long break from touring—was pulled onstage for “B** Better Have My Money” and “Run This Town,” reigniting her live presence. **New Tours (UK/Ireland): Florence Road announce their first Irish headline run (Cork to Belfast, ending at Dublin’s Olympia), while ElGrandeToto adds a London KOKO date as part of a wider European swing. Rock & Metal Releases: Rolling Stones drop “Foreign Tongues” and the week’s buzz leans toward it being their funniest record in decades; Mastodon follows with “Marrow Deep” (Aug 28) and a Josh Homme feature on “Snakes For Dinner.” Country Spotlight: Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert team up on “Someone Else’s Arms,” continuing Paisley’s ongoing Tacklebox release concept. Pop/R&B Momentum: Kehlani returns with “Back and Forth” featuring Missy Elliott, and Tyla previews her next era with “Is It Love” ahead of APOP* (July 24). AI & Music Debate: A new controversy claims AI-style manipulation is impacting streaming payouts, while broader policy moves push for clearer disclosure around AI voices.
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