AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCalifornia Film Tax Credit: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2319 creating California’s first standalone tax credit for post-production, offering a 35%–50% break on eligible in-state costs for picture editing, sound, music, VFX and finishing—no filming-in-state requirement. Legal Fallout in Music: A judge tossed a federal lawsuit against Diddy after ruling most claims were filed too late, ending 15 counts alleging drugging, sexual assault and trafficking. Tour Controversy Economics: After Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour over pro-Palestine remarks, Philadelphia ticket prices reportedly fell sharply and more seats were released. Artist Health/Events: John Farnham’s tribute concert at Rod Laver Arena will proceed without him as his family says his health has worsened. Streaming Spotlight: Greek Spotify charts surged for Giorgos Mazonakis posthumously, with 25 tracks in the Top 50. Music Safety/Justice: South Africa is reeling after the killing of music-rights activist Owen Ndlovu, with police investigating an abduction and shooting.
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