AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Copyright Ruling: Germany’s Munich court backs GEMA in its lawsuit against US AI music platform Suno, ruling Suno breached copyright by training on GEMA repertoire and storing/reproducing it in Europe, with damages to be set. European Culture Prize: British sculptor Tony Cragg will receive the 2026 European Culture Prize at Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw on Sept 4. Pop Chart Milestone (UK): Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” becomes the longest-running UK No. 1 single with 19 weeks atop the Official Charts. Music & Politics (Singapore): Massive Attack are under investigation after a Palestine flag display at a Singapore show, with authorities citing possible license breaches. Blues Release: GA-20 teams with Charlie Musselwhite for the album Blues Now and shares a new video ahead of a CBS Saturday Morning appearance. K-pop/Grammys Backlash: BTS boycotts Grammy consideration over a new “Asian pop” category, sparking debate about whether the move is celebratory or divisive. Local Spotlight (South Africa): Joseph Clark brings a Queen tribute to Durban’s Playhouse Theatre this weekend.
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