Random music news for Wednesday, December 24, 2025

One more sleep. Pass the time with this bit of magic and then music news for December 24, 2025.

1. Bjorn Ulvaeus of ABBA shared this Christmas message to Ukrainians.
2. “Accidental Christmas songs?” Yes. (Via Rick J)
3. What about a children’s choir Christmas tribute to Ozzy? Sure!
4. Wait: AC/DC’s “Mistress for Christmas” (1990) is about Donald Trump? Apparently, yes.
5. Paul McCartney tries to explain himself over “Wonderful Christmastime.”
6. How about some dark histories behind Christmas songs? Yes? Good. (Rick J again)
7. Like that story? Then check out the dark side of these songs.
8. This is a different kind of Christmas song from Bleachers.
9. AI Erika Kirk just debuted with a country song.
10. The director of the Oasis reunion documentary is starting to drop some details.
11. How about some bands named after Lord of the Rings? (Via Andrew)
12. And finally, how about some Epstein files pictures featuring famous singers?

More music news? Go here.

BONUS: Ricky Gervais may be a proud atheist, but that doesn’t mean he hates Christmas.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 🎶🎄@RickyGervais #DavidBrent
Happy Christmas Eve! 🎁✨#ChristmasEve #OneMoreSleep ‘till #Christmas pic.twitter.com/y9nIxx1yBQ

— Sue💚 (@SueTaylor_) December 24, 2024