Daily Music Headlines May 15, 2025

Chris Brown Arrested in UK for 2023 Nightclub Assault

Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester in connection to a 2023 assault on producer Abe Diaw. The incident allegedly occurred at Tape nightclub in London. Diaw has filed a $16 million civil suit. Brown’s upcoming UK tour dates may be affected.

Bruce Springsteen Announces Country Album

Springsteen will release Somewhere North of Nashville on June 27. The 12-track album features honky-tonk and country rock vibes, including two songs originally written for Born in the U.S.A.

Rihanna Returns with New Music for The Smurfs

Rihanna will release “Friend of Mine” on May 16. The upbeat pop track is part of the new Smurfs film, where she voices Smurfette.

Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross Launch New Festival

Future Ruins, a new music and arts festival curated by Reznor & Ross, debuts Nov. 8 in Los Angeles. The lineup includes John Carpenter, Danny Elfman, and Questlove.

Lord Buffalo Cancels Tour After Drummer Detained

Lord Buffalo canceled their European tour after drummer Yamal Said, a Mexican citizen and U.S. resident, was detained by border agents at DFW Airport. The band is working to secure his release.

SoundCloud Updates AI Policy After Backlash

SoundCloud clarified it will not use artist-uploaded content for AI training without consent. CEO Eliah Seton emphasized transparency, artist control, and responsible AI use going forward.

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Set for June 21

Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar lead the music nominations at this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards. Hosted by Tyla, the event airs live June 21 across Nickelodeon and Paramount platforms. Fan voting is now open.

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