AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAmapiano Goes Global: South Africa’s Scorpion Kings (DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small) turned FNB Stadium into a 70,000-plus celebration and teased a next stop that could include London’s O2. Pop Culture Meets Policy: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill cracking down on “ghost tickets,” aiming to stop resellers from listing seats they don’t yet own and to curb software that manipulates venue purchasing rules. Tour Drama, Then Fallout: Macklemore’s pro-Palestine remarks helped trigger his removal from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, with Sheeran’s team saying the decision wasn’t his. Music Milestone: Stevie Wonder marked 50 years since Songs in the Key of Life with a new four-track EP of previously unreleased session material. Industry Leadership: Warner Music U.K. & Ireland named Sonny Takhar as new CEO and chairman, starting January 2027. Live Music Calendar: John Mayer announced a 2027 Sphere residency with three distinct sets, and Brandi Carlile confirmed her phone-free “Burn The Setlist” request-tour dates.
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