AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBTS & Streaming Releases: BTS drops “Come Over” on streaming platforms at 1 p.m. KST as part of its annual BTS FESTA, with Suga producing and RM/J-Hope credited; the track originally appeared on the deluxe vinyl of “Arirang,” and the new vinyl edition adds two extra songs plus a member voice-message concept. Artist vs. Power Use: Ariana Grande hit back at the White House for using her “Bye” in an ICE detention video, calling it “barbaric, inhumane” and getting the audio removed. Streaming Business Pressure: The NMPA says Spotify and Amazon Music bundling has cut publishers’ value by nearly $500M since 2024, shifting royalty mixes and reducing mechanical payouts. Platform UX Update: Spotify reversed its temporary disco-ball iPhone icon after backlash, restoring the classic 2D logo. New Music to Press Play: Miranda Lambert teases “Crisco,” a brighter country-pop/disco-leaning single tied to her new MCA Records partnership. Pop Culture Milestone: Olivia Rodrigo’s new album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” is now streaming, with a rollout built around her “big girl” relationship inspiration.
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