AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoChart Changes: Billboard will narrow the gap between paid and ad-supported streams in its chart calculations from January, reflecting the changing economics of music listening. K-pop Industry: HYBE and ADOR say leaked NewJeans contracts are being used to attack the industry, after a New York Times report raised concerns about terms the members signed as teenagers. Remembering: Television guitarist Richard Lloyd, whose interlocking playing helped define the band’s landmark Marquee Moon, has died at 75. Irish singer-songwriter Johnny McEvoy, known for “Muirsheen Durkin” and “The Boston Burglar,” has died at 81. Festival Watch: Dua Lipa is reportedly in advanced talks to headline Reading and Leeds in 2027; neither booking has been confirmed. Music Communities: Alberta choirs are invited to share stories of community work for CBC’s December event, while Newcastle singer Kate Bower says more small venues are needed to help emerging artists perform original music. Listening: A guide to starting a physical music collection makes the case for CDs and vinyl as more tangible ways to support artists.
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