AGP Executive Report

San Marino Spotlight in the spotlight: The Music Center’s 38th annual Spotlight program has selected San Marino High School vocalist Mimi Bernstein as a grand prize finalist, after years of choral training, with her performance of Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette” earning a big “I did it!” moment. Football ties to the republic: Bangladesh’s newly appointed coach Thomas Dooley marked his first match in charge with a historic 2-1 win over San Marino, praising the “unbelievable” energy of travelling supporters in Serravalle. MotoGP milestone: Marc Marquez grabbed his 100th career win across all classes with a Hungarian Grand Prix victory, while a multi-rider crash turned into a nightmare for Aprilia. Art world legal drama: More than 100 artists say they’ll pursue legal action against the Venice Biennale Foundation over being left on “Visitors’ Lions” award ballots after requesting withdrawal. San Marino on the events map: The San Marino Motor Classic is set to showcase a rare white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO—bought for $38.5m—raising funds for local charities.

MotoGP Spotlight: Marc Marquez roared back to form, winning the Hungarian Grand Prix at Balaton Park for his 100th career victory across all classes, beating Pedro Acosta with Ducati’s 100th win in the mix—while an early multi-rider crash turned it into a nightmare day for Aprilia. World Cup Collectibles: FIFA says it will keep collecting items after every match at the 2026 World Cup, building a museum trail that already includes iconic pieces like Pelé’s 1958 tracksuit and the 2018 final’s net. San Marino Football Buzz: Bangladesh’s Thomas Dooley celebrated a historic 2-1 friendly win over San Marino, praising the “unbelievable” energy of travelling supporters. Arts & Culture: The Huntington hosts MUSE/IQUE’s “The Sun Rises in Harlem,” with Tony/Grammy winner Kecia Lewis leading a two-night program on the Harlem Renaissance. Local Event Plug: A rare white Ferrari 250 GTO is set to appear at the San Marino Motor Classic June 13–14, with proceeds supporting regional charities.

MotoGP Spotlight: Marc Marquez roared back to form in Hungary, winning his 100th career Grand Prix victory across all classes at Balaton Park, beating Pedro Acosta with Ducati’s 100th win also in the mix—while Aprilia’s Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi collided early in a multi-rider crash. World Cup Collectibles: FIFA says it won’t reveal how it’s sourcing them, but it’s collecting iconic items from every match at the 2026 World Cup to document the tournament in museums worldwide, from Pelé’s 1958 tracksuit to other rare memorabilia. San Marino Football Buzz: Bangladesh’s new coach Thomas Dooley is in the spotlight after a historic 2-1 win over San Marino, praising the “unbelievable” energy of travelling fans ahead of the next friendly. Arts & Culture: More than 100 artists are threatening legal action over the Venice Biennale’s “Visitors’ Lions” awards after they say their withdrawal requests were ignored. Local Arts: San Marino High School vocalist Mimi Bernstein landed a major Spotlight grand prize finalist moment at The Music Center’s program in Los Angeles.

Local Football Spotlight: Bangladesh’s newly appointed coach Thomas Dooley kicked off his tenure with a historic 2-1 friendly win over San Marino, praising the “unbelievable” energy of travelling supporters and admitting there’s still plenty to improve. Matchday Build-Up: Bangladesh midfielder Hamza Choudhury joined the squad in San Marino ahead of the June 5 clash, calling it an exciting new chapter under Dooley. World Cup Buzz (Group J): Lionel Messi’s Argentina are framed as the team to watch in Group J, chasing back-to-back titles as Algeria, Austria and Jordan complete the lineup. Arts & Culture: More than 100 artists say they’ll pursue legal action over the Venice Biennale’s “Visitors’ Lions” awards after claiming their withdrawal requests were ignored. San Marino on the Map (Events): A rare white Ferrari 250 GTO is set to appear at the San Marino Motor Classic next weekend, with proceeds supporting local and regional charities. Music Spotlight: San Marino High School senior Mimi Bernstein landed a grand prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s Spotlight program after years of training. Fashion/Pop: Boy George hit back at “dangerous” online-hating politics, while noting his Eurovision experience representing San Marino.

San Marino Football Spotlight: Bangladesh’s new coach Thomas Dooley kicked off his tenure with a historic 2-1 friendly win over San Marino, praising the “unbelievable” energy of travelling supporters and admitting there’s still plenty to improve. World Cup Buzz (Group J): Lionel Messi’s Argentina head into 2026 World Cup Group J chasing back-to-back titles, with Algeria, Austria and Jordan in the mix. Local Arts & Youth Music: San Marino High School senior Mimi Bernstein landed a grand-prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s Spotlight program after years of training, while the Ahmanson Theatre performance put her on a big stage. Venice Biennale Fallout: More than 100 artists say they’ll pursue legal action after being left off the “Visitors’ Lions” awards withdrawal requests. Motorsport Glam: Ralf Schumacher married in Saint-Tropez, reigniting tabloid chatter, and a Gilles Villeneuve helmet set a new auction record at $1.25m. San Marino on the Map (Event): A rare white Ferrari 250 GTO is set to appear at the San Marino Motor Classic benefiting local charities.

Bangladesh vs San Marino Football: Thomas Dooley’s first match in charge delivered a historic 2-1 friendly win for Bangladesh, with Dooley praising the “fight, belief, and heart” and calling out both the result and the gaps to fix next. Fan Power: Dooley also credited the travelling Bangladesh supporters at San Marino Stadium for an “unbelievable” atmosphere that helped the team push through tough moments. World Cup Build-Up: With the 2026 World Cup just days away, friendlies keep rolling, including San Marino vs Bangladesh on the schedule as teams fine-tune ahead of tournament openers. Music Spotlight: San Marino High School vocalist Mimi Bernstein landed a major Spotlight finalist moment at The Music Center, turning years of auditions into a big solo breakthrough. Legal & Arts: More than 100 Venice Biennale artists are threatening legal action over their exclusion from the “Visitors’ Lions” awards, escalating a dispute over withdrawals and transparency. Car Culture Charity: A rare white Ferrari 250 GTO is set to appear at the San Marino Motor Classic, with proceeds supporting local and regional charities. Fashion/Pop Buzz: Boy George says he’s re-releasing “Karma Chameleon” in an AI version and also floated writing a future Eurovision entry for the UK.

Youth Sports: FIBA U18 EuroBasket Division C heads to Shkodra, Albania (July 21–26), with San Marino in Group B alongside Malta, Albania and Moldova, plus a full schedule and 2025 recap. Local Music Spotlight: San Marino High School senior Mimi Bernstein landed a grand prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s Spotlight at the Ahmanson Theatre after 13 years with the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus. Football Friendly Focus: San Marino hosts Bangladesh in a FIFA friendly tonight (11:00 pm Bangladesh time), the first match under new coach Thomas Dooley, with Dooley pushing a possession-first style. Arts & Culture Dispute: More than 100 Venice Biennale participants say they’ll pursue legal action over being left on “Visitors’ Lions” ballots after requesting withdrawal. Car Culture Charity Event: A rare white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (worth $38.5M) is set to appear at the San Marino Motor Classic June 13–14, with proceeds supporting local charities. Pop Music: Boy George says he’s re-releasing “Karma Chameleon” as an AI version, after his Eurovision stint with San Marino’s Senhit. Travel/Europe Rules: ETIAS is expected to launch in late 2026 (not a visa), with a €20 fee and no immediate rush for most current travelers.

Football Spotlight: Bangladesh host San Marino tonight in a FIFA friendly at San Marino Stadium, with the match marking Thomas Dooley’s first assignment and his possession-first blueprint—while San Marino, ranked far below, lean on hard-earned European experience. Art & Culture: More than 100 Venice Biennale artists say they’ll pursue legal action after the Foundation kept their names on the “Visitors’ Lions” ballots despite withdrawal requests, escalating a dispute over transparency and award inclusion. San Marino Events: A rare white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO—worth $38.5 million—heads to the San Marino Motor Classic next weekend at Lacy Park, with proceeds supporting local and regional charities. Music Buzz: Boy George is re-releasing “Karma Chameleon” as an AI version and also pushes for writing a future UK Eurovision entry after San Marino’s 2026 bid. Business & Entertainment: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has agreed to buy Caesars in a $17.6B deal, with officials saying Caesars Virginia operations should see little change if the merger clears regulators.

San Marino Motor Classic: A rare 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO in white—one of just 36 ever built—will be on public display June 13–14 at Lacy Park in San Marino, with proceeds supporting Pasadena-area charities. The car was bought at auction in January for $38.5 million, after a $35 million hammer price. Aviation & Business: ACASS says it’s expanding its managed fleet with a Boeing BBJ2 and an Embraer Legacy 650, both registered under the San Marino registry, for global charter. Football (San Marino friendly): Bangladesh’s new coach Thomas Dooley has named his squad for the June 5 friendly in San Marino, with Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury joining the camp and promising a tough test. Music & Pop Culture: Boy George is re-releasing “Karma Chameleon” as an AI version, and he’s also been talking up a future UK Eurovision entry. Arts & Culture: More than 100 artists threaten legal action over alleged mishandling of withdrawal from Venice Biennale “Visitor Lion” awards.

Legal Pressure on Art Institutions: 100+ artists and pavilion participants threaten legal action against the Venice Biennale Foundation over the “Visitor Lion” awards, saying they weren’t properly removed from voting ballots after withdrawing in protest. Football in San Marino: Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury joined Bangladesh’s camp in San Marino ahead of Thursday’s friendly, with new coach Thomas Dooley promising a possession-based style and naming a squad that includes goalkeeper Anisur Rahman “Zico” returning after 19 months. Music & Eurovision Buzz: Boy George, fresh off a lifetime achievement award, says he wants to write a future UK Eurovision entry and also revealed an AI re-release of “Karma Chameleon.” Big Entertainment Business Deal: Fertitta Entertainment has agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment in a $17.6B all-cash deal, with local officials in Virginia expecting “no noticeable change” in operations if it closes. Arts Calendar (LA): Oxy Arts, Joan, Semiotext(e), Skirball and the Huntington are among the standout picks for Los Angeles summer exhibitions and performances.

Caesars Takeover: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash $17.6B deal, with Caesars shareholders set to receive $31 per share and the company taking on major debt—big news for U.S. gaming and hospitality fans. Local Impact: Danville’s city manager says Caesars Virginia operations should see “no noticeable change” if the deal clears regulators, with property-level management expected to stay put. Eurovision Buzz: Boy George, who guested with San Marino’s Eurovision 2026 entry, says he wants to write a future UK entry—plus he’s also revealed an AI re-release plan for “Karma Chameleon.” Music & Theatre: Tony-winning singer Kecia Lewis headlines MUSE/IQUE’s “The Sun Rises in Harlem” at The Huntington, tracing Harlem’s Black artistic legacy through a two-night concert-with-narration format. Sports & Culture: Bangladesh coach Thomas Dooley is in San Marino for a June 5 friendly, aiming for possession-based football—while local runners in San Diego celebrated Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon wins, including San Marino’s Yilin Wu taking the women’s half-marathon title.

Art & Culture (LA): Oxy Arts is set to become the National Museum of the Aftermath, turning the space into a summer-long deep dive on America’s racial reckoning and the hope for collective resistance. Performing Arts: Tony-winning Kecia Lewis headlines MUSE/IQUE’s “The Sun Rises in Harlem” at The Huntington, tracing how 1920s–30s Black artists reshaped American culture. Music Pop (Eurovision): Boy George, who represented San Marino at Eurovision 2026, says he wants to write a future UK entry and jokes it should be “a bit gay,” after criticizing the contest’s “not an even playing field” setup. Music Tech: He also revealed an AI re-release of “Karma Chameleon,” aiming to regain control over how the hit gets used. Local Sports (San Marino): Bangladesh coach Thomas Dooley names Zico back in the squad for the June 5 friendly in San Marino. Business/Entertainment: Fertitta Entertainment has agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment in a $17.6B deal, with officials in Virginia expecting no noticeable operational changes if it closes.

Eurovision Buzz: Boy George is back in the spotlight after representing San Marino at Eurovision 2026, and now he says he wants to write a future UK entry—calling the contest “not an even playing field” and pitching a ballad with disco/Irish vibes “a bit gay.” Music & Tech: The Culture Club star also revealed he’s re-releasing “Karma Chameleon” as an AI version, aiming to regain control over how the hit is used. Local Arts & Community: Pasadena Chorale’s free SummerSing choir camp returns June 22–26 for students entering grades 7–12, with daily training in singing, theory, and performance at San Marino Community Church. Motorsport Memorabilia: A Gilles Villeneuve helmet tied to the 1982 San Marino Grand Prix sold for a record $1.25 million. Gaming Business: Caesars Entertainment’s $17.6B acquisition by Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment is set to reshape casino ownership, with Caesars Virginia expected to see “no noticeable change” if the deal closes.

Eurovision Spotlight: Boy George says he wants to write the UK’s next Eurovision entry after representing San Marino this year with Senhit on “Superstar,” which failed to reach the final—he also calls the contest “not an even playing field” due to automatic qualification for major contributors. Music & Tech Buzz: At the British LGBT Awards, the Culture Club star revealed he’s re-releasing “Karma Chameleon” as an AI version so he can “have a say” in how the track is used. Motorsport Memorabilia: Gilles Villeneuve’s helmet from the 1982 San Marino Grand Prix sold for a record $1.25 million, setting a new high for driver helmets. Local Sports Connection: Bangladesh coach Thomas Dooley named his 23-man squad for the June 5 friendly in San Marino, with goalkeeper Anisur Rahman “Zico” returning after 19 months away. Big Business Deal: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment for $17.6B, a move that could reshape major event and hospitality calendars.

Mega-Deal in Vegas: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash $17.6B takeover, a move that could reshape the meetings and entertainment scene across Las Vegas and beyond. Eurovision Buzz: Boy George—who guested with San Marino at Eurovision 2026—has said he wants to write a future UK entry, calling the contest “not an even playing field.” Sports Spotlight (San Marino Friendly): Bangladesh coach Thomas Dooley is building a possession-first approach ahead of the June 5 friendly in San Marino, naming a 23-man squad that includes goalkeeper Anisur Rahman Zico’s return. Fashion & Music Tech: Boy George also revealed an AI re-release of “Karma Chameleon,” aiming to regain control over how the hit is used. F1 Collectibles: Gilles Villeneuve’s 1982 San Marino Grand Prix helmet sold for $1.25M, setting a new auction record. Travel Rules: ETIAS is expected to launch in late 2026 with a €20 fee, but most travelers won’t need to worry yet.

Football Spotlight: Thomas Dooley has arrived in Europe with Bangladesh for a June 5 friendly in San Marino, praising the team’s “powerful heartbeat” and building a possession-first plan as he names his 23-man squad, with goalkeeper Anisur Rahman “Zico” returning after 19 months. Eurovision Buzz: Boy George, who guested with San Marino’s Senhit at Eurovision 2026, says he wants to write a future UK entry—joking it should be “a bit gay” and calling the contest “not an even playing field.” Music Tech: The Culture Club star also revealed an AI re-release of “Karma Chameleon,” aiming to regain control over how the classic is used. Sports Collectibles: Gilles Villeneuve’s helmet from the 1982 San Marino Grand Prix sold for a record $1.25m. Business & Entertainment: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has agreed to buy Caesars in a $17.6B deal, a major shake-up for U.S. casino entertainment pending approvals.