AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup Watch Parties (Massachusetts): Massachusetts is rolling out 80-plus FIFA World Cup watch parties this summer, with multiple free events at Boston Common’s Parkman Bandstand and The Lawn on D, plus Cape Cod’s Barnstable Festival screenings. Artist Accusations & Streaming Takedowns: Afrobeats singer Qing Madi alleges her former label boss forged her signature and sabotaged her Spotify releases, including the removal of tracks from her “Barely Legal” EP. New Music Drops: Shania Twain announces “Little Miss Twain” (July 24) and shares “Dirty Rosie”; Role Model releases “High Hopes 3000”; Future and Tyla team up on “Game Time” for the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album. Streaming Business & Policy: Canada pledges $600M yearly support for music and media amid Online Streaming Act debates, as CRTC contribution rates for foreign streamers are set to rise. Catalog & Rights Buzz: Reports say Garth Brooks is considering a sale of his music catalog for up to $2B. K-Pop Meets Apple Music: BIGC partners with Apple Music to boost SBS’s “THE SHOW” and “FANPOPTY,” including joint global marketing and artist playlists. Platform UX & Consumer Protection: A LocalCircles survey in India says streaming services use dark patterns that make cancellations and pricing less transparent.
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