AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoK-pop Box Office: BTS says it pulled in 840,000 fans across 15 sold-out North American shows in five cities, adding extra dates in Tampa, Stanford and Las Vegas as part of its “Arirang” run. Deluxe Drop: Young Miko expands Do Not Disturb with Late Checkout Deluxe, adding six tracks and new collabs (including Rauw Alejandro) ahead of a U.S. arena-heavy fall. Pop Tour Perk: Hilary Duff’s “Lucky Me” tour adds Aperol as an official sponsor for select U.S. dates, with Aperol Spritz Day Club pre-show hangouts. Live Music & Community: Jamestown’s historic Mercantile—home to a cafe and music venue—faces a $1.5M sale, with a nonprofit trying to buy it to keep the town’s arts scene alive. Freedom 250 Fallout: Trump’s Freedom 250 spokesperson faced backlash after dodging questions about artists who say they were misled, as more performers pull out. Security Ban: Italy cancels Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts in Reggio Emilia, citing public order and protest risk. Legal Shock to Arts: A federal judge orders Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center and blocks closure plans.
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