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Black Sabbath’s original lineup reunited for a final hometown show in Birmingham, hosted by Jason Momoa. Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, and more paid tribute. Proceeds benefit Cure Parkinson’s and local children’s charities. Kelly Osbourne and Slipknot’s Sid Wilson got engaged during the Sabbath show. Ozzy jokingly interrupted the proposal, but Kelly said yes. Jack Black released a “Mr. Crowley...

A tragic drive-by shooting at a private album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz in Chicago has left four dead and 14 injured. Among the victims were her boyfriend and best friend. Authorities say multiple shooters opened fire from a dark SUV and fled the scene—no arrests have been made. NBC Chicago Miley Cyrus is among the 2026 honorees for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She reflected o...

BTS Return 2026 BTS will return spring 2026 with a new album and world tour. All seven reunited in a livestream viewed by 7.3M+ fans. Bret Michaels Health Scare Michaels paused touring after a diabetic episode left his blood sugar at a dangerous 39 post-show. Bruce Dickinson Nixes Glastonbury Iron Maiden’s frontman rejected Glastonbury, mocking its celebrity crowd and prices. Post Malone Falls on...

Tom Greene is the new CEO of Apple Corps Ltd., overseeing Beatles projects including a Sam Mendes-directed four-part biopic, due April 2028. Bravado (UMG) is upcycling 400K unsold tour shirts into 280K recycled blanks for new merch, led by artists like Billie Eilish. BTS to release their first live album, Permission to Dance on Stage – Live , with 22 tracks, on July 18. JUSTB’s Bain came out durin...

Bob Vylan sparked outrage at Glastonbury with “Death to the IDF” chants. Bobby Vylan defended the message, but condemnation came from fest organizers, the BBC, and UK PM Keir Starmer. Rod Stewart drew both cheers and backlash for praising Nigel Farage during his Glastonbury set, despite guest stars and classics like “Maggie May”. Beyoncé’s airborne car tilted mid-show in Houston during “16 Carriag...

It’s Friday, June 27th, 2025. I’m Brian Ibbott, and here are your Music Headlines for today. Suno has acquired WavTool, a browser-based digital audio workstation, to enhance its creative suite and attract professional users. The move strengthens Suno’s position in the AI music space and complements recent tool releases. Billboard Lorde surprised Glastonbury with a secret set to mark the release of...

BLACKPINK released a cinematic trailer for their upcoming Deadline World Tour, launching July 5–6 in Seoul. The 31-date stadium tour spans 16 cities, and they’ll debut their first group single in nearly three years during the opening show. Rolling Stone Sabrina Carpenter shared a new alternate cover for Man’s Best Friend (out August 29) after backlash over the original. She captioned it, “& he...

Daily Music Headlines June 25, 2025 Bobby Sherman , teen idol of the ‘60s/‘70s, passed at 81. Known for “Julie, Do You Love Me” & Here Comes the Brides. Patrick Walden, ex-Babyshambles guitarist, has died at 46. He played on their debut Down in Albion. Bob Dylan ’s new book Point Blank (Quick Studies) drops Nov. 18—100 drawings with prose from 2021–22. Simple Minds mark 40 years of Once Upon a...

Maroon 5 drops Love Is Like on Aug 15, launches 23-date US arena tour this fall. Lead single “All Night” video directed by Aerin Moreno. Jessie J shares raw update post-breast cancer surgery, thanking doctors and loved ones. Mick Ralphs , guitarist for Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81. Icon behind “Can’t Get Enough.” Senators demand FTC probe into Spotify , alleging shady bundling tacti...

Mass syringe attacks in France : At the Fêtes de la Musique festival, 145 attendees—mostly teen girls—were stabbed with syringes across multiple venues. 12 arrests made. Motive, substance unknown. Bennington estate dispute : Chester Bennington’s son Jaime claims Linkin Park hijacked his father’s merch site. Estate valued at $30M. Weezer legal update : Scott Shriner’s wife Jillian pleads not guilty...

CMA Fest Primetime Lineup Announced The CMA and ABC revealed the “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” lineup. The 3-hour special airs June 26 on ABC, streams June 27 on Hulu. Performers include Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, and more. Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty in London Assault Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to char...

Kim Gordon drops “BYE BYE 25!”, reworking her 2024 song with banned terms like “climate change” and “diversity.” Proceeds go to Noise for Now. bit.ly/kimgordon25 Kneecap’s Mo Chara faces terror charges for allegedly promoting Hamas/Hezbollah at a gig. Trial set for Aug 20. bit.ly/kneecaptrial Suge Knight calls out silence around Diddy’s trial on Aubrey O’Day’s pod, denies Ray J’s assault claims. b...

G-Dragon Tour : “Übermensch” world tour hits N. America & Europe this fall. Sold out in Korea, blending music, fashion, & tech. Mariah Carey : Scores her 50th Hot 100 hit with “Type Dangerous” debuting at No. 95. First solo non-holiday track since 2015. Mike Borchetta Dies : Nashville exec behind stars like Tim McGraw passes at 84. Luke Combs : Earns 34 new RIAA certs, now 2nd all-time in...

J-hope and GloRilla’s Killin It Girl topped Billboard’s fan poll, earning 87% of the vote. More Latin pop artist Nezza sang the U.S. national anthem in Spanish at a Dodgers game, despite being asked to perform in English. More Clay Walker canceled an Arkansas concert due to side effects from an MS treatment. The country veteran has battled the disease for over 25 years. More Will Smith’s Pretty Gi...

Kendrick Lamar Performs in Drake’s Hometown Kendrick Lamar performed “Not Like Us” in Toronto during his Grand National Tour—his first appearance there since the feud with Drake began. Drake and Kai Cenat canceled a competing livestream at the last minute. Shannon Sharpe Apologizes to Nicki Minaj Shannon Sharpe apologized to Nicki Minaj for his “Nicki who?” comment, saying he thought the fan meant...

Sabrina Carpenter Sets Album Release Date Sabrina Carpenter has confirmed that her next album, Man’s Best Friend , drops August 29th. It follows her hit 2024 release Short and Sweet . The lead single “Manchild” arrived June 6th. Beach Boys Legend Brian Wilson Dies at 82 Brian Wilson , co-founder and creative genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at 82. A pioneer of the “California sound,” Wilson...

Bob Dylan narrates the trailer for Machine Gun Kelly’s new album Lost Americana , due August 8. Dylan, now 84, calls it a personal take on the American dream. bit.ly/3XpJfLd Lindsey Stirling kicks off a symphonic tour in Miami with the Atlantic Studio Philharmonic, featuring music from her full catalog and new album Duality . Stops include Oregon, Colorado, Washington State, D.C., and Utah. She jo...

Kendrick Lamar dominated the 2025 BET Awards , taking home five trophies. Snoop Dogg received the Ultimate Icon Award , closing the ceremony with a medley of classics. Sly Stone , the pioneering funk legend, has died at 82. Read more At a Katy Perry concert in Sydney, a TikTok prankster rushed the stage and was arrested . Sharon Osbourne removed a band from the upcoming final Black Sabbath and Ozz...

Jared Leto Accused Jared Leto faces sexual misconduct allegations from nine women, including claims of inappropriate behavior with minors. A representative denies the accusations, calling them “demonstrably false.” 2025 Tony Awards Winners “Maybe Happy Ending” leads with multiple wins including Best New Musical. Other major awards went to Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook, Cole Escola, and Darren Cr...

Lil Wayne Drops Tha Carter VI Lil Wayne released Tha Carter VI today, featuring Drake, Nicki Minaj, MGK, Miley Cyrus, Andrea Bocelli, Kanye West, and more. Wayne kicks off a 34-city North American tour tonight at Madison Square Garden, with support from Tyga, NoCap, Belly Gang Kushington, and the Hot Boys. The tour wraps October 2nd in West Palm Beach. Carly Pearce Battles Vocal Strain Country sin...

Tyson Ritter Teases OnlyFans Launch All-American Rejects frontman Tyson Ritter has joined OnlyFans, promising “full-frontal rock n’ roll with all access.” He hasn’t shared specifics, but says the content will be affordable—and the band is supportive. He joins celebs like Cardi B, Rico Nasty, and Lily Allen, who’ve also used the platform. Russell Simmons Sues HBO Over Assault Doc Russell Simmons ha...

Sabrina Carpenter drops new single “ Manchild ” More Glastonbury 2025 reveals its full line-up. More Run-DMC’s “ It’s Like That ” is reimagined as “ She Built That ”. More Jessie J reveals her early-stage breast cancer diagnosis and plans surgery after her next live performance. More Music Nation becomes the UAE’s first rights org to manage public performance, mechanical, and neighboring rights, v...

Major Labels & AI Platforms Talk Licensing Universal, Sony, and Warner are in early talks with generative AI startups Suno and Udio to license copyrighted material—potentially avoiding billion-dollar lawsuits. The companies are accused of training their models using copyrighted recordings without permission. Read more → Marcie Jones Dies at 79 Lead singer of Marcie & The Cookies , Marcie J...

BTS will host their 12th anniversary FESTA 2025 on June 13–14 at KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea. Fans can expect light shows, exhibits, exclusive merch, and global online content. Full details Morgan Wallen holds the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 for a second week with "I'm the Problem" (286,000 units). He joins Kendrick Lamar as the only artists this year with three albums in the Top 10. Chart upda...

Miley Drops ‘Easy Lover’ Video Miley Cyrus released a new video for “Easy Lover,” from her album Something Beautiful . Directed by Cyrus with Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter, the video is set backstage as she preps for a show. The album features themes of healing and collaborations with Naomi Campbell and Brittany Howard. Lisa, Elvis, Oasis, and More Get Doc Treatments Sony Music Vision’s first...