Random music news for Tuesday, October 21, 2025

I’d never thought of this. Now I’m having nightmares. Music news for October 21, 2025, is much less scary.

All future Diddy freak offs are canceled until further notice. I hope you don’t have stock in a baby oil company.
Live Nation has a new deal with Trip.com to for fans who want to travel to concerts.
The Osbourne family had another loss.
Have you heard about the music industry’s “superfan strategy?” It may not be going so well.
Another reason to reconsider a Tesla: Radios are an option on certain models? What? Let’s check the owner’s manual. “Premium Connectivity” for US$9.99 a month? No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto?
Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason sold off a rare pink Volkswagen for charity.
A fake Liam Gallagher had them fooled in Boston.
Here’s why MTV is shutting off its music video channels around the world. Makes sense, really. (Via Sean)
Since Trump has gutted Voice of America, maybe it’s time to invest heavily in Radio Canada International. I’m all for it.
AI music generator Suno is getting sued a lot these days, but the company is still able to raise money. A lot of money.
Lenny is “the first AI agent purpose-built for audience engagement and live event operations.” This sounds like a proper use for AI.
Spotify has extended its sponsorship of FC Barcelona.
Dave Grohl has been honoured for his grassroots community volunteer service work.
No more concerts at the pyramids in Cairo? The complaint is “high-frequency vibrations.”
Insert Andrea Bocelli joke here.