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Daily Music Headlines May 13, 2025
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Billboard History for Spanish-Language Albums
Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos returns to No. 1 and Fuerza Regida’s 111xpantia debuts at No. 2—marking the first time two Spanish-language albums top the chart. 111xpantia is also the highest-charting Spanish-language album by a duo or group. bit.ly/3yqGlqz
Tina Arena Stops Show After Onstage Fight
Tina Arena halted her Melbourne concert mid-performance after a physical fight near the stage, refusing to continue until calm was restored. This follows a previous night when she scolded fans for frequent bathroom exits. bit.ly/3WzBvW5
John Mulaney: Give “Weird Al” His Due
John Mulaney argues that Weird Al Yankovic deserves a spot in the Rock Hall for his musical influence and cultural reach. Despite being eligible since 2005, Yankovic has never been nominated. bit.ly/3WBY2I9
Farm Aid Turns 40 in Minneapolis
Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, and Margo Price will headline Farm Aid’s 40th anniversary on Sept. 20 in Minneapolis. Since 1985, the benefit has raised nearly $80M for family farmers. bit.ly/3K9LUxH
Diddy Trial Begins
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial kicks off with prosecutors alleging years of abuse, including toward Cassie Ventura. The defense claims the case revolves around consensual relationships. bit.ly/3UFykLN
Copyright Chief Fired Over AI Report
Trump’s administration fired Copyright Register Shira Perlmutter shortly after her office’s report warned that AI training on unlicensed music likely exceeds fair use. The move sparked concern over artist rights. bit.ly/4bgFV6T
UK Lords Demand AI Copyright Transparency
The UK House of Lords voted to require AI developers to disclose copyrighted works used for training. Backed by 400+ artists, the amendment could reshape how licensing works—if it survives final passage. bit.ly/3K9Kgkt
SoundCloud Clarifies AI Terms Update
After user backlash, SoundCloud confirmed it has not used artist content for AI model training. A recent ToS change was only to clarify internal AI tools like recommendation and fraud systems. bit.ly/3yqFyK8
CBGB Festival Launches in Brooklyn
A one-day CBGB Festival will take place Sept. 21 at Under the K Bridge Park, honoring the legendary NYC venue. Performers include Iggy Pop, Sex Pistols, Jack White, and Johnny Marr. bit.ly/3WBGUk4
Slipknot Scraps Pandemic Material
Slipknot’s Jim Root says the band ditched their COVID-era writing to start fresh. Despite heavy touring, they’ve teased new work including a single “Long May You Die” and the long-awaited Look Outside Your Window. bit.ly/4bnTCx4
Henry Rollins Plans Punk Rock Archive
Henry Rollins is working on his biggest project yet: a public space to showcase rare punk memorabilia. He hopes to launch within a year from his new home in Nashville. bit.ly/3yygXqA
Top 5 for the week:
- “Nokia” – Drake
- “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
- “Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
- “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
- “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA (24 weeks)
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