Random music news for Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Another warning: More phones than ever are being searched at the US border at any time in history. Music news for August 26, 2025, isn’t nearly as intrusive.
- Some people in Mexico really didn’t want to have Marilyn Manson to play that state fair. They left a severed cow’s head on the steps of the Metropolitan Cathedral in San Luis Potosi just hours before the gig. (Via Tom)
- Steven Tyler has had his assault trial postponed until May. He’s not happy about it.
- Tom Morello claims that Ozzy knew he was dying during that final show.
- Is Spotify having trouble with selling ads for its free tier? Maybe.
- A few Newfoundland artists are the latest to pull their music from Spotify because of CEO Daniel Ek’s military hardware investments.
- Why won’t Britpop nostalgia go away? Let’s discuss that.
- Katy Perry is still fighting people much poorer than her over real estate.
- Supertramp is never, ever getting back together again. Not with stuff like this happening.
- Here’s an interesting reason to buy used CDs.
- What’s wrong, Lil Nas X? Why’d you punch a cop?
- Donald Trump is making video games more expensive. Here’s how.
- The truth about Ozzy’s burrito orders from Chipotle is finally out.
- Rumours are that Mick Jagger turned down US$500 million to endorse Tesla. He won’t have anything to do with Elmo.
- Subjective, I know, but are these the worst songs of all time?
- The latest Hollywood celebrity to be burgled? Lionel Ritchie.
BONUS: The latest dating trend is “shrekking.” It’s…weird.
