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AGP Executive Report

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Recorded Music: Sony generated a record $3.15 billion from recorded music and publishing in Q3 2026, up 8.9% year over year. AI and Rights: Universal Music Group and Sony are seeking DistroKid data in their Suno case, while music publishers backed an AI-licensing framework in a separate OpenAI dispute. Live Music: Trip.com and Live Nation are expanding concert travel packages beyond tickets and hotels as bookings climb nearly 60% year over year. Streaming Partnerships: Spotify is bringing personalized accounts to United Airlines seatback screens, with QR-code sign-in on Starlink-equipped aircraft. Distribution: Warner Music Group’s Zebralution deal strengthens its European distribution reach. BTS: Songwriters dropped their copyright lawsuit over the group’s “Swim.”

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Nov. 4, 2026

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Musicians needed to play at Arcata Holiday Craft Market

Mad River Union - California |

Owner: Kevin L. Hoover & Jack D. Durham info about owner

Mad River Union - California

Center-left

Owned By	Kevin L. Hoover & Jack D. Durham
Year Founded	2013
Website	https://www.madriverunion.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, California, Arcata
Owner Country	United States

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MUSIC, MOVIES, MEMORIES AND MORE!

SwvaSun - Virginia |

Owner: Curtis Hawkins info about owner

SwvaSun - Virginia

Right-wing

Owned By	Curtis Hawkins through SWVA Media LLC
Year Founded	2021
Website	swvasun.com
Domain Registration Year	2020
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Wytheville
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Pittsburgh’s Clara Kent on mortality, marginalization and music in the age of AI

WESA - Pennsylvania |

Owner: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation & National Public Radio (NPR) Member Network info about owner

WESA - Pennsylvania

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation (Non-profit); National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1949
Website	https://www.wesa.fm/
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Owner Country	United States

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Hawkins’ Music Trail marker unveiling Nov. 7 in Mangham

The Richland Beacon-News - Louisiana |

Owner: Craig Franklin & Kimberly Franklin info about owner

The Richland Beacon-News - Louisiana

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Owned By	Craig Franklin & Kimberly Franklin through Franklin Group, LLC
Year Founded	1869
Website	www.therichlandbeaconnews.com
Domain Registration Year	2026
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, Rayville
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

What 20 years in UAE music scene have taught singer Hamdan Abri

The National News |

Owner: United Arab Emirates Government info about owner

The National News

Pro-Government

Owned By	United Arab Emirates Government through Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation & International Media Investments
Year Founded	2008
Website	https://www.thenationalnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Owner Country	United Arab Emirates

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28 minutes ago

PREVIEW: Cast of ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun The Musical!’ speak ahead of world premiere

The Globe - Pennsylvania |

Owner: Point Park University info about owner

The Globe - Pennsylvania

Pending

Owned By	Point Park University
Year Founded	1967
Website	www.ppuglobe.com
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Owner Country	United States

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4 minutes ago

Ray Stevens: Country music’s funny man keeps audiences in stitches

The Trucker |

Owner: Robert W. Ralston info about owner

The Trucker

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Owned By	Robert W. Ralston through Wilshire Classifieds, LLC & The Trucker Media Group
Year Founded	2022
Website	https://www.thetrucker.com/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Everything you need to know about Birmingham German Christmas Market 2026 as it opens today

Express & Star |

Owner: Graham Family info about owner

Express & Star

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Owned By	Graham Family through Claverley Holdings, Claverley Group & Lyonsdown Ltd
Year Founded	1874
Website	https://www.expressandstar.com/
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Wolverhampton
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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