AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBreakthrough Moment: Olivia Dean is Apple Music’s Artist of the Year, becoming the first UK artist to receive the honor after a year of record-setting charts and major arena shows. Industry Milestone: Forbes values Paul McCartney’s fortune at $1.4 billion, making him the world’s third-richest musician behind Jay-Z and Taylor Swift; publishing rights and touring are major sources of his wealth. Remembering a Voice: Rochelle Fleming, lead singer of Philadelphia soul and disco group First Choice, has died at 72. Sister Sledge paid tribute to her “beautifully soulful voice.” Back on Stage: Billy Joel has announced a December 14 Florida Atlantic University event featuring questions, answers and “a little music”—his first official live appearance since his brain disorder diagnosis. K-pop Momentum: RESCENE’s mini album PULSE sold 602,688 copies in its first week, setting a new record for the group. Holiday Release: Olivia Rodrigo has released her first Christmas song, “take me home (4 christmas),” with a music video starring Cynthia Nixon.
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