AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoK-pop Legal Clash: HYBE has filed suit to stop bootleg BTS merch sales around U.S. stadiums during the ARIRANG world tour, seeking a nationwide injunction as the next MetLife shows approach. Global Pop Milestone: Madonna’s “Confessions II” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, her first chart-topper of the 2020s and a rare feat across decades. Box Office Buzz: The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” crossed $1 billion globally, becoming the top-grossing biopic ever. Music as Refuge: In Gaza, children at the Edward Said National Conservatory use oud and lessons to process trauma and preserve Palestinian musical heritage. Local Live Music: Stage Center’s “Frozen” opens Thursday for a five-show run at Centenary College, while a week-long free jazz series (“Jazz Along the Arkansas”) builds toward Salida Jazz Fest Aug. 8. Community & Youth: Girls Rock Glasgow wrapped its biggest-ever summer programme with a live showcase of 14 new bands, raising £5,000.
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