Daily Music Headlines May 19, 2025

Sleep Token Tops Billboard 200

Sleep Token scores its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with Even in Arcadia. Other top entries:

#2 – Sincerely, Kali Uchis

#3 – SOS, SZA

#4 – One Thing at a Time, Morgan Wallen

#5 – $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake

Zak Starkey Departs The Who—Again

Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr, has officially left The Who after tensions with Roger Daltrey. Starkey claims he was fired; Townshend says it was mutual. He’s now focusing on a new band and finishing his autobiography.

Austria Wins Eurovision 2025

Austria’s JJ took home Eurovision glory in Basel, Switzerland with “Wasted Love,” a powerful operatic-techno fusion. This marks Austria’s third win.

Bono’s Stories of Surrender Receives Standing Ovation

Bono earned a 7-minute ovation at Cannes for his Apple TV+ documentary Stories of Surrender, premiering May 30. The film blends his one-man show with unseen performance footage.

Foo Fighters Part Ways with Drummer Josh Freese

Josh Freese has exited the Foo Fighters after two years. The band has not yet named a replacement.

Cyndi Lauper Announces Farewell Tour

Cyndi Lauper launches her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, ending August 30 at the Hollywood Bowl. While it’s her final major tour, she says she’s not retiring from music.

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