AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoColombia Earthquake Relief: Shakira made a surprise visit to quake-hit Chocó, touring damaged schools and pledging $1M for rebuilding and getting kids back in class, with support from FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and Live Nation plus other partners. Cultural Resilience in Crisis: A report from Cuba says the US fuel blockade and mass emigration are hollowing out the once-thriving arts scene, leaving festivals and musicians operating amid economic strain. New Music Release (Brazil): Deathcore band AXTY dropped the single “all I love” ahead of their Napalm Records debut album “The Pain Made Me Who I Am.” Caribbean Live Music: St. Kitts and Nevis artists (Itebulous, Dejour, Virgil Hodge, Sweet Sister Sensia) arrived in Birmingham for the Fifth Heritage Day on Aug. 23. TV Talent Show (Argentina): Telefe and Disney+ launch “Popstars” on Aug. 24 with coaches including Nicki Nicole and Angela Torres. Afrobeats at the VMAs: MTV removed the Best Afrobeats category from the 2026 VMAs, though Burna Boy and Tems still appear in other categories. International Spotlight: Angélique Kidjo became the first African musician to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
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