AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGlobal Pop Milestone: Tyla just became the first artist to hit 100 cumulative weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s US Afrobeats chart, pushing “Is It Love” to her fourth chart-topper ahead of her sophomore album APOP* (due July 24). Industry Spotlight: Charli xcx is taking her new era to the big screen with “Music, Fashion, Film” listening parties in 25 cities worldwide, letting fans hear the album early in indie theaters. Music + Community: Erie’s free “8 Great Tuesdays” returns to Liberty Park with weekly bayfront concerts, starting with The Clarks and local opener Roberta Faceplant. Documentary Breakthrough: “FOSTA,” a film about Langa musician Thulani “Fosta” Headman’s rise from prison to electronic music, premieres at DIFF on July 24. Awards Night Watch: LootLove will host the Basadi in Music Vanguard Awards on Aug. 7 at Joburg Theatre. Tour News: Garth Brooks officially announces his 2026 “Blame It All On My Roots” arena tour. Local Live Music: Lazy Trail headlines NIMFest 2026 this Sunday (July 12) in Providence—free and family-friendly. Loss in Pop: British singer Lauren Bennett (LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” G.R.L.) has died at 37; no cause has been confirmed.
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