AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPop Culture Meets Film: Taylor Swift is officially stepping into Pixar’s world with an original “Toy Story 5” song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” co-written with Jack Antonoff, released June 5 on streaming and a limited physical edition. New Music Releases: Ellie Goulding teased her next era with “Black Prada Dress” (out this Friday) and confirmed her sixth studio album I Know Too Much lands Sept. 4. Charity & Community: Liam Gallagher teamed with Manchester charity Brighter Sound for a trainer prize draw, with 100% of proceeds going to support working-class musicians. Songwriters’ Pay Fight: Prescription Songs A&R Rhea Pasricha Kullas says songwriters are getting “the short end of the stick,” pushing for fairer payment as AI reshapes the business. Music Law Watch: A US court ruling in Vetter v. Resnik could force major changes for international music catalog deals by expanding copyright recapture beyond the US. Live Music Industry: Ybor City’s Crowbar venue will close July 31, blaming Live Nation’s dominance and ticketing pressure. Global Classical Spotlight: BRICS nations will gather in St. Petersburg for an open-air performance by the TV BRICS International Symphony Orchestra, featuring a world premiere symphonic poem.
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