AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTragic Violence: Mexican indie rock keyboardist Jonathan Meléndez, his pregnant wife, their young daughter, and their nanny were shot dead in a penthouse attack; their child survived, and the band posted a tribute. Music Safety: San Jose police say more than a dozen medical calls hit an Insomniac EDM show at Discovery Meadow, with about 10 attendees taken to hospitals for suspected alcohol intoxication and drug-related issues. AI & Artist Rights: Suno pulled a Mary J. Blige AI ad after saying the deal was negotiated by someone not authorized to represent her. Pop Studio Talk: Taylor Swift told a radio interviewer that studio success starts with the energy you bring to the room, as fans speculate about new music. Rock Doc Buzz: Reviews for “Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes” praise rare archival footage but say it leans more into Townshend’s poetic side than his power-chord persona. Live Music & Community: Rooftop Festival lands in Athens Sept. 20; St Paul’s Cathedral in London will host DJ gigs with Fabric through 2030; and San Francisco’s free El Grito celebration returns Sept. 15 with folklórico dancing and live music. New Releases: Tanya Nolan drops the “Reckless” official video, and Blackpink’s Lisa continues solo momentum with “SaWaDiKa.”
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