AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBillboard Buzz: Olivia Rodrigo’s “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 485,000 equivalent units, her third chart-topper. AI Backlash in Pop: SZA says more than 200 (and possibly 238) of her songs were used to train music AI, calling it “disgusting” and warning about harm to Black artists. Live-Event Spotlight: The “Suffs” cast visited the Lorton Prison Museum in Virginia, tying the Broadway suffrage story to local history. Music Tech & Rights: A new wave of debate keeps building around AI music deals and artist consent, with musicians pushing back on platforms’ training practices. Community & Culture: Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. keep centering music, poetry, and local performances, from State College to Aurora. Touring/Industry Notes: Stray Kids announce a new album for August and a world tour. Local Soundtrack: Texarkana’s Airshow returns with major flight teams and live music.
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