AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDrake vs. the White House: Fans are furious after Trump’s official account used an AI spoof of Drake’s new Iceman cover to push a hardline border message—turning the rapper’s triple-album rollout into a political flashpoint. Streaming Shockwaves: Spotify says Drake became the platform’s most-streamed artist of 2026 in a single day, with Iceman the top album and “Make Them Cry” the top song for the year so far. World Cup Music Push: FIFA confirmed a first-ever halftime concert at the 2026 final—Madonna, Shakira and BTS—curated by Chris Martin, tied to a global education fund. Canada Live Scene: Toronto’s Union Summer returns with 120+ free performances at Front Street Plaza, while the city’s stadium/amphitheatre season is gearing up for a record run. Local Spotlight: Cavan band The Panic Merchants are back in the spotlight with a new documentary, Once We Were Punks, about the band’s long road from break-up to reunion.
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