AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPop Culture Loss: Lauren Bennett, best known for LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” and as a G.R.L. member, has died at 37; her group confirmed the news, with UK coroner records cited by USA Today saying she died in England on May 29 and an inquest is set for October. Festival Business: Essence Festival of Culture wrapped in New Orleans with organizers pointing to smooth operations and $10,000–$25,000 in added weekend sales for select local businesses, even as talks continue over whether the festival will stay after its contract ends in September and subsidy requests rise. Artist Launch: MONSTA X’s Kihyun is rolling out his EP “BORDERLINE,” positioning it as a more mature, road-worn chapter built around travel and self-discovery. Music Industry Moves: TEN (NCT/WayV) co-founded artist-centric global creative company ILLIMNT, aiming to bridge music, culture, visual arts, fashion, and brand partnerships across Asia and the U.S. Live Music Tech/Audio: Noble Audio debuted the Vanguard hybrid IEM (1DD + 2BA) as a more accessible entry for listeners moving beyond wireless earbuds.
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