AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBig Pop Video Drop: Ariana Grande released “hate that i made you love me,” starring Justin Long, as the lead single from her upcoming album Petal (July 31). Major Album News: Ellie Goulding announced new single “Black Prada Dress” (out Friday) and her sixth studio album I Know Too Much (Sept. 4). Live-Music Business: The Showtime Group is scaling up with investment from Antamar Capital Partners, building “repertoire-led” live formats for venues and orchestras. Songwriter Pay Debate: Prescription Songs’ Rhea Pasricha Kullas argues writers are getting “the short end of the stick,” pushing for fairer monetization as AI reshapes the industry. Touring & Festivals: Prague Open Air returns with 20 summer concerts across two venues, including Kosheen and Dropkick Murphys. Local Scene Spotlight: Halifax’s Piece Hall’s record-breaking “Live at The Piece Hall” summer series kicks off June 6 with Shed Seven. Loss: Peabo Bryson, the voice behind Disney classics like “A Whole New World,” died at 75 after a stroke.
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