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Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga face off at Grammys

Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga face off at Grammys

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Superstars Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga are primed to make history on Sunday in Los Angeles at the 68th Grammy Awards, honoring the best in music. Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga face off at Grammys All three are angling to add to their trophy cabinets by taking home the gala’s most coveted award, Album of the Year, for the first time. Lamar, the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper who won five gramophones last year, has nine nominations this time around the most of any artist including for Record and Song of the year. Pop chameleon Lady Gaga and Puerto Rico’s Bad Bunny also are competing in all three categories. Also nominated for the top album prize are: pop princess Sabrina Carpenter; R&B singer-songwriter Leon Thomas; Tyler, the Creator; hip-hop duo Clipse ; and pop superstar Justin Bieber with his first studio effort in four years. Lamar is nominated this year for his album “GNX,” which includes the single “Luther” featuring R&B artist SZA. The 38-year-old has won 22 Grammys during his career. Lady Gaga, …

Did Taylor Swift win anything at AMAs 2025? Here’s who won album, tour and pop female artist | Hollywood

Did Taylor Swift win anything at AMAs 2025? Here’s who won album, tour and pop female artist | Hollywood

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Taylor Swift not only skipped the 2025 American Music Awards, but also walked away empty-handed, despite being nominated in six major categories. Fans had speculated that Swift might use the AMAs stage to unveil Reputation (Taylor’s Version), her long-awaited re-recorded sixth studio album. But there was no surprise appearance or announcement after all. Taylor Swift was nominated in 6 categories at the 2025 American Music Awards.(REUTERS) Swift was nominated for Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Album of the Year and Favorite Pop Album for The Tortured Poets Department, Collaboration of the Year for “Fortnight” with Post Malone, and Favorite Touring Artist. Her shutout in all categories has left fans disappointed and frustrated. Full list of winners – ARTIST OF THE YEAR Ariana Grande Billie Eilish (WINNER) Chappell Roan Kendrick Lamar Morgan Wallen Post Malone Sabrina Carpenter SZA Taylor Swift Zach Bryan NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR Benson Boone Chappell Roan Gracie Abrams (WINNER) Shaboozey Teddy Swims Tommy Richman ALBUM OF THE YEAR Beyoncé “Cowboy Carter” Billie Eilish “Hit Me Hard and Soft” …

Charli XCX picks up early wins at BRIT Awards

Charli XCX picks up early wins at BRIT Awards

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By Marie-Louise Gumuchian Charli XCX picks up early wins at BRIT Awards LONDON – Singer Charli XCX, whose album “Brat” inspired a cultural phenomenon last summer, was an early winner at the BRIT Awards in London on Saturday, where she led nominations at Britain’s pop music honours. Charli XCX had five nods overall ahead of the ceremony. Her single “Guess”, featuring Billie Eilish, won the first prize of the night, song of the year beating tracks including the Beatles’ “Now and Then”. She also won best dance act. “Brat”, which inspired fans to film themselves dancing to its tracks and whose lime green cover look was adopted by U.S. presidential hopeful Kamala Harris’ campaign on social media after the singer referenced her in a post, will compete for the coveted album of the year prize. The 32-year-old pop star won her first BRIT, songwriter of the year, earlier this week. Her longtime collaborator A.G. Cook was named producer of the year. “This is cool, I’m really happy that a song about underwear now has a …

Beyonce’s ‘spectacular’ tour to celebrate ‘female empowerment’ after Grammy win

Beyonce’s ‘spectacular’ tour to celebrate ‘female empowerment’ after Grammy win

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Feb 03, 2025 07:46 PM IST Beyonce’s upcoming Carter Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit tour will spotlight female empowerment and country music culture, following her historic Grammy wins. Beyonce made history at the Grammy Awards 2025, claiming the coveted Album of the Year award after 25 years in the music industry. Along with winning Best Country Duo, the superstar’s triumph marked a milestone in her incredible career and is gearing up for a world tour. The singer announced her upcoming Carter Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit tour ahead of the star-studded night. Beyonce’s upcoming tour world reportedly have ‘female empowerment’ theme running through it along with culture music. AP/PTI(AP02_03_2025_000064A)(AP) Also Read: Kanye West’s shocking instructions to Bianca Censori before risqué Grammys stunt revealed by lip leader Beyonce’s upcoming tour ‘nothing short of spectacular’ Sources revealed to The Mirror US that the singer’s tour would be based on the “female empowerment” theme and will also take a dive into the culture of country music for the Cowboy Carter Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit tour. A source told the media outlet, “It was …

Beyoncé leads 2025 Grammy noms, becoming most nominated artist in show’s history

Beyoncé leads 2025 Grammy noms, becoming most nominated artist in show’s history

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Welcome to Beyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation. She leads the nods with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations. That makes her the most nominated artist in Grammy history. If Beyoncé wins the album of the year, she’ll become the first Black woman to do so in the 21st century. Lauryn Hill last won in 1999 for “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” joining Natalie Cole and Whitney Houston as the only Black women to take home the Grammys’ top prize.(AP) “Cowboy Carter” is up for album and country album of the year, and “Texas Hold ’Em” is nominated for record, song and country song of the year. She also received nominations in a wide swath of genres, including pop, country, Americana and melodic rap performance categories. This is her first time receiving nominations in the country and Americana categories. Previously, she and her husband Jay-Z were tied for most career nominations, at 88. If Beyoncé wins the album of the year, she’ll become …

Jay-Z pulls a Kanye West at Grammys as Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year

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Taylor Swift made history at the Grammys this year after winning Album of the Year for the fourth time. It appears that Swift’s victory almost always calls for an interruption. Back in 2009, during her Video of the Year acceptance speech at the MTV VMAs, Kanye West interrupted the Midnights singer, saying Beyonce deserved the award. Although Swift wasn’t ambushed during her speech this time around, Jay-Z made his disappointment clear as he pointed out that Beyonce “never won Album of the Year.” Jay-Z Slams Recording Academy for Ignoring Beyoncé’s Grammy Wins(Img credit- AP, X (twitter)) Jay-Z pulls a Kanye West at the Grammys During his acceptance speech for the Dr. Dre Global Impact Grammy Award, Jay-Z, who took to the stage alongside his daughter Blue Ivy, revealed how he felt about his wife never winning the prestigious award category. The Young Forever rapper said, “Obviously, it’s subjective because, you know, it’s music and it’s opinion-based.” Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! He then looked at Beyonce and …

Taylor Swift ignores Celine Dion on stage but thanks her later, fans surprised

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The 66th Grammy Awards on Sunday night were full of memorable moments, but one of them sparked a backlash online. Many fans felt that Taylor Swift, who won the Album of the Year award for her 2022 album Midnights, did not acknowledge or thank Celine Dion(who presented her the trophy) and acted like she was kind of a “trophy presenter model”. Taylor Swift accepts the award from Celine Dion for Album of the Year for Midnights during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 4, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake(REUTERS) Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Dion, who is one of the best-selling women in music history, made a surprise appearance at the ceremony after being out of the public eye for the last few years. ALSO READ| Taylor Swift announces new album The Tortured Poet’s Department with Grammy win Canadian singer Celine Dion presents the Album Of The Year award on stage during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles …

Taylor Swift Breaks Record With Fourth Album Of The Year Win

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Taylor Swift at Grammys. (Image courtesy: AFP ) Pop powerhouse Taylor Swift on Sunday made Grammy history by winning her fourth Album of the Year award for Midnights -– the most ever by any artist. With her record-breaking triumph, the 34-year-old surpassed music icons Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder with the most wins of the top Grammy. Swift bested a stacked slate of artists including Lana Del Rey, Olivia Rodrigo, Grammys darling Jon Batiste and top nominee SZA to take home the major award. The honor was but another feather in the cap of Swift, the toast of the music world whose monumental Eras Tour became the world’s first billion-dollar tour. Swift, who took her producer Jack Antonoff and fellow nominee Lana Del Rey with her onstage, said the moment was wonderful, but was comparable to many moments in her work from “rehearsing with my dancers or my band or getting ready to go to Tokyo to play a show.”  “For me, the award is the work,” Swift said. “I love it so much. …

Grammys 2024: Taylor Swift becomes first artist in history to win Album of the Y

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The 66th Grammy Awards were etched in musical history tonight, not just for its dazzling performances and surprise reveals, but for a crowning moment achieved by Taylor Swift. In a breath-taking victory, she bagged the coveted Album of the Year award for her latest work, Midnights, marking a record-breaking feat: the most Album of the Year wins for any artist in Grammy history. Taylor Swift accepts the award for album of the year for “MIdnights” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Also read: Taylor Swift announces new album The Tortured Poet’s Department with Grammy win Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Taylor Swift scripts history at 66th Grammys Following her 13th Grammy win for the album Midnights, where she secured the Best Pop Vocal Album award, Taylor Swift made history on Sunday by clinching her 14th Grammy as well. This groundbreaking win included her fourth Album of the Year award. Taylor Swift has broken a tie …

Jay Z blasts Grammys on stage over Beyoncé’s Album of the Year snubs, ‘you may..

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Jay-Z seized the spotlight at the 2024 Grammys upon receiving his award, immediately using the platform to criticize the Recording Academy for consistently snubbing his wife and musical icon, Beyoncé, specifically in the Album of the Year category. Despite Beyoncé’s impressive record of 32 Grammy wins, none have been in the Album of the Year category. Jay-Z Slams Recording Academy for Ignoring Beyoncé’s Grammy Wins(Img credit- AP, X (twitter)) Also read: Taylor Swift announces new album The Tortured Poet’s Department with Grammy win Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Jay Z calls out Grammys for overlooking Beyoncé “Obviously, it’s subjective because, you know, it’s music and it’s opinion-based,” Jay Z began his speech upon accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. He went on to say, “But you know, some things, you know, I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won Album of the Year.” The camera then panned towards Queen Bey, who rocked her signature cowboy hat …