AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Streaming Integrity: Sony Music says it nearly doubled AI deepfake takedowns to 260,000+ tracks in six months, warning the surge is impersonating artists and misleading fans. Global Pop Moment: Shakira’s Oct. 3 Madrid show with Dua Lipa (“Antología”) became Amazon Music’s most-watched livestream by a female artist, adding another date to her residency. Artist Development: MOBO UnSung is back, selecting 10 emerging UK/Irish artists for a six-month Class of 2027 programme with mentoring and industry support. Classical Spotlight: BLiM’s Classically Black returns to London’s Kings Place with Warner Classics and Decca, plus a rising-talent showcase. Legacy & Culture: Bowie80 kicks off for his 80th birthday year with major retail, museum, and live symphonic plans. Community Music: Milwaukee-area Catholic singer-songwriter Sarah Hart brings a “Night of Peace” concert and Mass-focused songwriting to New Berlin. Loss: Canadian rock icon Sass Jordan, a longtime “Canadian Idol” judge, has died at 63.
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