AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRock & Tours: ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at 77, with the band canceling upcoming dates in Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs before resuming its “The Big One!” run in Austin. K-Pop at the VMAs: BTS’ “Swim” lands two MTV VMA nominations—Song of the Year and Best K-Pop—while BLACKPINK and other K-pop acts also stack multiple nods. New Music: Fontaines D.C. announce “Dopamine Chamber” (Oct. 16) and lead single “Marianne,” leaning darker and more synthetic than “Romance.” R&B Milestone: Goapele marks 25 years since “Closer,” reflecting on love, touring, and new collaborations. Pop Release: BLACKPINK’s Jennie is set to drop a new EP in late August after festival appearances and previews of unreleased tracks. Concert Buzz: Usher and Chris Brown’s “R&B Tour” at Gillette Stadium drew standout crowd energy, while Rob Thomas faced a scary onstage mic-stand mishap. Global Jazz: Wellington Jazz Festival returns Oct. 14–18 with international stars and Aotearoa debuts. Country: Miranda Lambert will headline Nashville’s new venue “The Truth” on Oct. 1 ahead of her country-disco era. Community & Culture: Heartsteps Foundation’s “Under the Stars” event (Sept. 12) pairs a live Americana set with fundraising for a Nepal girls’ dormitory.
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