AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSuper Bowl Spotlight: Jay-Z will headline Apple Music’s Super Bowl LXI halftime show on Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium. The move from selecting performers through Roc Nation to taking the stage himself has raised questions, since Roc Nation also produces the show. Artist Pay: Vince Gill says streaming has eroded income from songwriting and record sales, making it harder for creators to earn from their work. Streaming Milestones: Wizkid became the first African artist to surpass 12 billion Spotify streams, while LE SSERAFIM’s “BOOMPALA” passed 100 million plays. Platform Battles: Spotify won dismissal of a lawsuit alleging it ignored billions of fake Drake streams, while a separate publishing dispute could cost the service up to $619 million if The MLC prevails. AI Music Fight: Universal and Sony are seeking testimony and records in their copyright case against Suno, as the dispute over generative AI and music intensifies.
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