AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMental Health Pop Anthem: J-Pop singer SHIHORI released “When I Decided Not To Die,” a survival-focused single drawn from childhood bullying and her choice to live. Catalog Power Move: Universal Music Greater China acquired the Carrier Creative catalog, restoring and relaunching key Mandopop recordings from Little Tigers and Johnny Chiang’s “golden age.” Global Live Culture: Luxembourg’s fourth International Dragon Boat Festival drew 10,000+ people along the Moselle, mixing racing with music, food markets, and China–EU cultural exchange. Broadway Spotlight: “Schmigadoon!” won Best New Musical at the Tonys, while “Liberation” took Best Play. Rock Tragedy: Grammy-winning songwriter Talay Riley, 35, died after a London stabbing; police arrested suspects and are seeking footage. Pop Release Push: Niall Horan brought his “Dinner Party” album to a New York UMusic Shop pop-up with limited merch and in-store playback. Tech Meets Music: USC researchers unveiled a robotic hand that learns a melody after two minutes and can be judged alongside human pianists. Local Community Music: Harrisburg announced “Juneteenth Meets Carnival,” a free multi-day series blending diaspora celebration with major live performances.
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