AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMusic Industry Philanthropy: City National Bank marks 15 years in Nashville’s entertainment scene with six $15,000 grants totaling $90,000 for nonprofits supporting music, healthcare, education, and community aid. Major Pop Awards: Madonna and Taylor Swift top the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, with Afrobeats also getting a shake-up as Burna Boy and Tems earn nods. R&B/Hip-Hop Power Moves: Billboard spotlights Above Ground Entertainment CEO David Ali as a key executive behind R&B/Hip-Hop talent and growth, emphasizing “investing in people.” Live Music Streaming: Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds announce a tour run that will be streamed on nugs, bringing more live shows to fans at home. Legal/Brand Confusion in Music: Netflix faces a lawsuit from Christian metal band Demon Hunter over “KPop Demon Hunters,” alleging trademark confusion. Local Music Spotlight: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indiana expands its Johnny Cash celebration with a new cast for “Ring of Fire,” opening Aug. 27. Artist Career Update: Julie Anne San Jose says she’s planning a concert next year as her older songs keep resurfacing online.
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