AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRock Hall: Phil Collins was inducted as a solo artist, his second Hall of Fame honor, and delivered a tearful speech after years of health struggles, promising fans they “haven’t heard the last” of him. The ceremony also honored Queen Latifah, Wu-Tang Clan, Sade, Iron Maiden and others, with a surprise U2 opening. K-pop: BTS won four awards at the Melon Music Awards, including Album of the Year for ARIRANG, while away on tour. Eurovision Asia: Filipino singer Carmelle, 19, won the contest’s first Asian edition with “Sobra-Sobra.” Global Sounds: Chinese folk musicians and Kenya’s African Women’s Orchestra performed together in Nairobi; a separate upcoming concert in Bellevue will blend African and Indian traditions with soul, funk and hip-hop. Music Industry: Sony Music and NetEase Cloud Music announced a new multi-year licensing deal. Remembering: Daniel Hall, co-founder of Australian rock band Taxiride, has died at 48.
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