AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHollywood Walk of Fame: Angélique Kidjo became the first Black African artist to receive a star, calling it “for Africa, but also for France” and stressing that “without us, there’s no music possible.” Global Music Deals: Universal Music Group and Apple Corps announced a long-term Beatles partnership covering worldwide merchandise, licensing and e-commerce. Philippines Media-to-Music: ABS-CBN says it’s shifting to a content-first model and will keep exploring partnerships, including across streaming, film and music. AI & Copyright Pressure: Round Hill Music filed $1B+ copyright suits against Suno and Anthropic over AI training, while Spotify moves to label AI artists. Live Music Industry: The Music Producers Guild says recording studios are “invisible” in England’s new business rates cuts for pubs and live venues. Controversy Watch: UK reports claim Nigerian dancer Poco Lee was arrested over assault allegations, with separate accusations also circulating. Community & Culture: Rhumba 4 Rainbow returns Sept. 28 to support The Rainbow Project’s trauma-informed care.
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