AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndustry & AI: Elvis Presley’s rights holders sued Anthropic, alleging the company used his music to train its AI. Universal Music Group also reportedly discussed a potential buyout with private-equity firms. Orchestra Crisis: Phoenix Symphony suspended the rest of its season after Nov. 1 and laid off all 66 musicians; players are demanding financial transparency and a plan to keep the orchestra going. Artist News: Rock veteran Donnie Iris, known for “Ah! Leah!” and “The Rapper,” died at 83. Chris Brown received an eight-month UK prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, over a nightclub attack on producer Abraham Diaw. Streaming & Live: Wizkid became the first African artist to surpass 12 billion Spotify streams across all credits. Sam Fender removed premium front-standing tickets from his tour after criticizing inflated prices, while Abu Dhabi announced a free youth orchestra institution set to open in 2027.
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