AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoWorld Cup Culture: FIFA has locked in a star-studded 2026 closing ceremony lineup at MetLife Stadium, with Tom Cruise making a “special appearance,” plus IShowSpeed, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and Jennifer Hudson set to sing the U.S. anthem. Indigenous Fashion: Nlaka’pamux designer Warren Steven Scott is launching a menswear collection, “The Place Where We Went Together, Remember?” blending stage-inspired style with made-in-Canada natural fibres. Music + AI Rights: LANDR expands its Fair Trade AI program with upfront payments and a revenue-share model for 30,000+ indie artists, with first payouts starting this month. Food Culture (Toronto): Toronto is gearing up for two big food events: the Brazilian festival at Earlscourt Park and the debut of Brewery & the Beast, an all-inclusive chef-and-dj celebration. Arts on Screen: Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” hits theatres Friday, with production details spotlighting a 172-minute runtime and filming across six countries. Community + Belonging: An Edmonton Chinatown Gate piece looks back while pushing forward, and a separate reflection explores what it really means to feel welcome.
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