AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPop Charts: Madonna’s Confessions II debuts on Billboard’s Top Streaming Albums chart, landing at No. 32 as the long-awaited sequel returns her to the top of major rankings. Classic Rock Resurgence: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” reenters the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 31, tying as one of the band’s longest-charting hits after the July Fourth surge. Streaming Milestone: Tom Petty’s “American Girl” climbs to a new all-time peak on Billboard’s Rock Streaming Songs chart, showing how holiday-era listening keeps legacy catalogs alive. Music & Culture: Joe Jackson wraps the North American leg of his Hope and Fury tour at New York’s Beacon Theatre, mixing new material with favorites from his New Wave era. Live Scene: Miami Beach jazz staple Medium Cool announces its final night at its current location on Aug. 22, with a new chapter coming next. Industry Watch: Apple Music raises subscription prices again, continuing the pressure on streaming budgets for U.S. listeners. Documentary Spotlight: Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer director Wes Orshoski says the film’s takeaway is to avoid pride and ask for help when you need it.
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