AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorld Cup Halftime Spectacle: FIFA’s first-ever halftime show at the Spain–Argentina final turned MetLife Stadium into a pop concert, with Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, plus the Muppets and Sesame Street—though fans still blasted the concept as a “bad trip.” Canadian Spotlight: Melissa Auf der Maur is back with Bass Womb Room, her first new music in 15+ years, built from ’90s four-track demos and fresh interludes tied to her photography exhibit. Local Live Music: Guelph acid-jazz/indie-soul act SHEBAD brings its five-piece sound to Sarnia’s Mauds Variety on July 29. Tour News: Jon Pardi announces fall U.S. arena dates for the Gamblin’ Man Tour, with Canadian stops included. Tech & Music Culture: My Singing Monsters Karaoke launches this August on Steam, featuring bbno$ as a launch performer. Industry/Arts: TIFF will screen the North American premiere of Look Back (live-action) in September, with music by Yūta Bandō. Chart Watch: Justin Bieber’s Swag hits a full year on the Billboard 200.
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