AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCybersecurity & Leaks: Ariana Grande has filed a Los Angeles lawsuit against anonymous hackers, alleging they stole “hundreds” of unreleased songs, demos, footage and photos from collaborators’ accounts, including 45 unreleased tracks in 2023, and sold material on the dark web. Cultural Accountability: Filipino-American music director Troy Laureta criticized racist and colorist remarks tied to Vice Ganda’s “satire,” urging the industry to stop using Black people and Filipinos as stereotypes. Pop Market Watch: KATSEYE’s “Animal” is getting major UK Official Charts attention as the HYBE/Geffen girl group climbs toward mainstream UK pop. K-Pop Spotlight: Boy group NouerA energized fans with a comeback showcase for mini 4th album “.exe,” mixing new tracks with fan favorites and behind-the-scenes talk. Live Music & Community: Brooklyn’s STooPS Summer Festival returns Aug. 8 for its 13th free block party and art crawl, while Chicago’s 400 Theater in Rogers Park is set to reopen this week. Industry Deals: BMG signed Shaznay Lewis to a global publishing agreement covering her full catalogue and future works. Local Scene: Hagerstown’s late-summer calendar adds weekly music and markets, including MDWK Music & Market on July 29.
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