AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPop Culture & Identity: British singer Boy George is back in the spotlight with “We Will Dance Again” (Hebrew: עוד נרקוד), a reggae-pop single posted on X/Instagram with the hashtag #Shalom. The lyrics defend Israel’s Gaza campaign as “war” not “genocide,” reference the Oct. 7 Nova music festival, and criticize pro-Palestine musicians—sparking immediate backlash and debate online. Local Arts & Heritage: Renowned assemblage artist Betye Saar has died at 99. Her Pasadena roots and her San Marino connection are highlighted by “Drifting Toward Twilight,” a Huntington commission using found materials from the museum grounds, on view through Nov. 30, 2027. Sports Business: FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors is triggering a major power struggle, with UEFA warning the tournament “is not FIFA’s to sell” and threatening a boycott of the 2030 edition. Community & Inclusion: A California Champ Camp for girls wrestling (Aug. 1–2) will feature local female wrestlers as counselors, aiming to grow the sport by giving younger athletes visible role models.
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