AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPop Culture Momentum: Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” keeps stacking streams nearly 30 years after release, proving the hit is still finding new listeners. Chart Watch: Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” ties the Hot 100 record for the longest No. 1 run among non-holiday songs with a 19-week stay. R&B Spotlight: Usher and Chris Brown’s “The R&B Tour” delivered a polished, high-energy reminder of why both remain top-tier despite controversy. New Music: beabadoobee drops “Memories,” a bright-yet-bitter preview of her September album Pylon, and teases a major North America/UK/Europe tour. Industry & Tech: TikTok agreed to pay $400M to settle U.S. children’s privacy claims, with DOJ saying the deal resolves alleged Kids Mode bypasses. Live Music Access: “Hadestown: The Musical” gets a pro-shot streaming release, bringing the Tony-winning stage hit to more viewers. Global J-Pop Push: Cloud Nine’s Takuya Chigira explains why Zipangu is built to help Japanese artists break abroad. Local Music Economy: Austin nonprofit HAAM expands health-insurance support for working musicians.
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