AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Charts: Major labels (Sony, UMG, Warner plus indies like BMG and Concord) are proposing new guidelines for when AI-made tracks should be eligible for official chart rankings—requiring lawful, authorized creation and “substantially human-made” work, aiming to keep charts from being gamed while still allowing appropriate AI use. Grammys Fallout: BTS says it won’t submit music for the 2027 Grammys, arguing music should be judged beyond language or region after the Recording Academy introduced a new “Best Asian Pop Music Performance” category. Legal AI Test: Germany’s GEMA is set to push a verdict in its lawsuit against Suno AI over training on copyrighted music, a case that could shape how copyright rules apply to AI music generation. New Music/Media: Titan OS is adding nine free XITE music-video channels to TVs across the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Tour Pressure Spotlight: Megan Moroney cut her Denver show after illness, reigniting debate about how hard touring schedules can hit artists. Pop Culture: Paul McCartney earned his first Mercury Prize nomination for The Boys of Dungeon Lane. Global K-pop: i-dle and Yuqi topped Tencent Music’s 2026 midyear Korean charts.
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