AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoThe Weeknd Wembley Wrap: The Weeknd ends a sold-out five-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium after 450,000+ tickets sold, with UK shows raising $350,000+ for the UN World Food Programme via Global Citizen. Jorja Smith O2 Moment: Jorja Smith announces a 2027 Europe and Australia tour, including her debut headline slot at The O2 for the venue’s 20th birthday celebrations. New DMA’S Era: DMA’S drop “Emailz” with an animated monochrome video, the latest cut from their self-titled fifth album. Turnstile Remix Album: Turnstile announce “Never Enough: Versions” featuring reworks by Elton John, Hayley Williams, Four Tet and more, ahead of UK dates. UK Cinema Smart-Glass Crackdown: UK cinema operators move to prohibit or restrict camera-enabled smart glasses like Meta’s, citing piracy and privacy concerns. Craig David Garage Praise: Artful Dodger’s Alistair and Dave Low hail Craig David as the definitive UK garage artist. Sam Smith Album Review: Sam Smith’s “Hazel Eyes” lands as a fresh reset after “Gloria,” leaning into classic love-song territory. Harry Beech Publishing Deal: Electric Feel Publishing signs producer Harry Beech to its UK roster. Local Live Scene: Oliver Hazard Day returns in Waterville despite rain, keeping community music and street culture at the heart of the event. Royal/Pop Rights Flashpoint: Ariana Grande slams the Trump campaign for using her song in an anti-trans TikTok, demanding it be removed. Classical Spotlight: Sir Anthony Hopkins releases “Life Is a Dream,” his new classical album inspired by his Welsh roots.
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