AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Music & Pop-Culture: The U.S. opens Group D vs. Paraguay at SoFi with a star-studded ceremony featuring Katy Perry, LISA, Rema, Anitta and Future, while Canada’s opener had Alanis Morissette singing “O Canada” and Michael Bublé stumbling into the moment—then rallying the crowd with “When We Stand Together.” Artist Spotlight: Ashanti brings Louisiana flavor to her Marksville show, previewing vegan and seafood gumbo and praising regional audiences. Streaming/Industry Buzz: Spotify is adding short-form videos to New Music Friday, and MUSEXPO is making FENIX360 the required artist submission gateway. New Music Release: Olivia Rodrigo’s third album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” is out now, with merch tie-ins and nonstop coverage of its relationship “time capsule” themes. Community & Culture: Fort Wayne Zoo is expanding seasonal programming with events like Rock & Roar; Ubuntu Collaborative hosts a Fort Wayne Wellness Block Party; and Juneteenth celebrations continue across the country. Sports Tickets for Service Members: Bank of America, FIFA and Vet Tix are offering thousands of free World Cup tickets to veterans, military and first responders.
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