Daily Music Headlines August 18, 2025

BBC One pulled Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home hours before air. The doc covers his health struggles and final concert; no new air date yet.

BLACKPINK closed their Deadline World Tour at Wembley with a surprise Spice Girls “Wannabe” cover. The group previously performed it on Corden; their single “Jump” nods to “Spice Up Your Life.”

Pianist Robert Thies & flutist Damjan Krajacic drop Blue Landscapes V: Forever the Sea Aug 22. Fully improvised, no electronics, inspired by ocean soundscapes. First single out now.

SZA becomes Vans’ first artistic director, co-creating items and campaigns. The Knu Skool shoe headlines the first campaign.

Rapper Skrilla (Jemille Edwards) was arrested after allegedly firing gel pellets from a toy gun at a Philadelphia officer during a video shoot. Officer unharmed; Skrilla charged with assault.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor pulled music from Spotify & Tidal, with Apple Music next. Deerhoof, Xiu Xiu & King Gizzard join the protest over Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s military ties.

Chubby Checker will skip his Rock Hall induction Nov 8, choosing to play live instead, saying he wants to connect directly with fans.

Country star John Rich’s ATV was stolen; he’s offering a signed guitar to anyone who helps recover it, especially if the thief is identified.

Billboard 200 Top 5:

5. Swag – Justin Bieber

4. Thy Kingdom Come – $uicideboy$

3. Bite Me – Renee Rapp

2. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack

I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen

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