AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorld Cup Music Takeover: The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is Sunday (Spain vs. Argentina at MetLife Stadium), and FIFA is going all-in with a music-heavy send-off: the closing ceremony starts around 1:30 p.m. ET and features Jennifer Hudson (U.S. anthem) plus Post Malone as headline, with Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and IShowSpeed also on the bill, plus Tom Cruise in a special appearance. Halftime Show: For the first time in a men’s World Cup final, there’s an extended halftime concert—expected to kick in roughly between 3:50 and 4:00 p.m. ET—with Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS. Canadian Pop Spotlight: Bieber’s countdown continues ahead of the show, while Drake keeps the hype going with a reported $1.5M bet on Argentina. Local Music & Community: Calgary police searching for missing 11-year-old Parker used Disney music from cruisers; and Montreal’s Nuits d’Afrique returns for its 40th edition. Chart News: Olivia Rodrigo rebounds to No. 1 in Australia. Industry Milestone: Nigerian star Tems becomes the first African woman with an RIAA Diamond single.
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