AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoChart & Releases: Mariah Carey marks Glitter’s 25th anniversary with a vinyl return and an expanded Digital Deluxe Edition (15 extra tracks), plus a reimagined “Didn’t Mean To Turn You On” featuring Rochelle Jordan. Live Music & Culture: Sunderland’s One Big Summer keeps the nostalgia rolling with Love the 90s in Keel Square, featuring Eternal, Steps’ Claire Richards, Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton, Sugababes’ Amelle and DJ Sammy. UK Music Education: Gareth Malone warns the UK risks losing its “next Sam Fender” as A-level music entries fall 4.9% to 4,635, calling it a cultural and mental-health crisis. The Voice UK: Fans are furious that The Voice UK’s new series skipped the coaches’ opening performance for the first time in 15 years, even with Kelly Rowland joining the panel. Music Industry Buzz: MTV scraps the Best Afrobeats VMAs category after just three years, sparking debate about how much the genre gains from Western award slots. Pop-Culture Crossover: Judah & The Lion tease “Gravel Roads,” a warm, homecoming love song shaped by Southern memories and British influences like Oasis, The Cure and U2.
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