Daily Music Headlines August 20, 2025

Billboard revealed its top 25 producers of the 21st century. Max Martin leads, but the inclusion of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift and exclusion of Pharrell stirred debate. Billboard defended the recognition of artists as producers. mrdr.co/3LupVZ

CBS extended its deal with Dick Clark Productions to air the AMAs on CBS/Paramount+ starting 2026. The 2025 show, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, drew 10M+ viewers. var.pt/3NnZgX

Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” won’t be submitted for Grammys, following past snubs. He joins The Weeknd and Drake in protesting. bb.com/3Ds7xF

Live Nation and Smith Entertainment Group will open a 6,000-seat venue in downtown Salt Lake City, expanding the city’s entertainment district. bb.com/3OehXZ

Babymetal’s “Metal Forth” debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200, the first all-Japanese band to reach that milestone. lwdr.co/4gcN9L

BMI reached a new settlement with the RMLC, raising radio royalty rates to 2.14–2.20% of gross revenue, retroactive to 2022. mbw.ly/3F8k9T

Deadmau5 spoke with SPIN about his new EP “Error5,” gaming collaborations, and a secret upcoming project. spn.co/3sFhM4

Fred Durst slapped a drone mid-song during Limp Bizkit’s Istanbul show, highlighting rising problems with drones at concerts. mscks.net/4gpmG9

UK Chart Top 5:

5. “Daisies” – Justin Bieber

4. “Dior” – MK feat. Chrystal

3. “No Broke Boys” – Disco Lines & Tinashe

2. “The Subway” – Chappell Roan