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Daily Music Headlines June 30, 2025

Ep. 69

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 Carriages,” but she stayed calm and thanked fans for their support.

Apple Music turns 10, launching “Replay All Time” playlists, a top 500 countdown, and a new LA artist hub.

Ted Nugent is under investigation after allegedly bringing a firearm into Michigan’s Capitol building, violating its gun ban.

Twenty-seven lost Erik Satie works debut this week, ahead of the centenary of his death, played by pianist Alexandre Tharaud .

Marilyn Manson’s UK tour opener in Brighton was canceled after protests citing abuse allegations, though he’s not been convicted .

Diddy’s federal sex trafficking trial heads to jury deliberation; conviction could mean life in prison.

A judge ruled Anthropic’s AI book training qualifies as fair use, but their use of pirated works was rejected, with implications for music copyright suits .

Mark Hoppus (Blink-182) composed the theme for Iron Man And His Awesome Friends, premiering Aug 11 on Disney Jr. .

Travis Barker bought a $450 Liquid Death iced tea can with Ozzy Osbourne’s DNA—marketed for future cloning potential .

Top Albums This Week:

5. One Thing at a Time – Morgan Wallen

4. SOS – SZA

3. (new) Dopamine – Lil Tecca

2. (new) Golden Hour Pt. 3 – ATEEZ

1.I'm the Problem – Morgan Wallen (5th week)


More music news at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Produced by Hammond Chamberlain & Anthony Lemos. Hosted by Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera. Exec. Producer: Tom Merritt. Theme: Lex Dallas & the State Street Players.

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