AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMusic Fortunes: Paul McCartney is now worth an estimated $1.4 billion, making him the world’s third-richest musician behind Jay-Z and Taylor Swift. Much of his wealth comes from publishing, including songs by other artists held by his company, MPL Communications. Streaming Updates: Spotify is letting Premium listeners choose from new AI DJ voices and personalities, with an option for less commentary; the feature reaches more than 94 million users. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” has passed 4.13 billion Spotify streams, becoming the platform’s 10th most-streamed song. Industry Moves: Olivia Dean was named Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2026, while Barry Weiss’ Bossy Songs extended its publishing partnership with Sony Music Publishing. ILLIT’s “Do the Dance” also passed 200 million Spotify streams. Copyright Cases: A lawsuit over Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” remixes was dismissed with prejudice, and a judge threw out a separate claim over Flo Milli’s “Never Lose Me.” Ye and Ty Dolla $ign, meanwhile, face a new suit alleging unlicensed music was used on “Vultures.”
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