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Steven Spielberg became the 21st EGOT recipient after winning Best Music Film at the Grammys for the 2024 documentary Music by John Williams, highlighting his decades-long collaboration with Williams and making him the oldest EGOT winner at 79.
At the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Kendrick Lamar and SZA won Record of the Year for “luther” in a Cher-presented moment, Bad Bunny claimed Album of the Year for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, and Billie Eilish with FINNEAS took Song of the Year for “WILDFLOWER.” Lola Young won Best Pop Solo Performance for “Messy,” Lady Gaga earned Best Pop Vocal Album for “MAYHEM,” and an all-star Ozzy Osbourne tribute led by Post Malone closed the night. The show featured a mix of genre-crossing performances (Tyler, the Creator; Rosé; Bruno Mars) and a grand finale hosted by Trevor Noah.
Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters’ “Golden” won the Grammy for Best Song For Visual Media, marking the group’s first win among four nominations. The track is the No. 1-charting single from Netflix’s most-watched movie ever, performed by Huntr/x (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami) with writers Ejae and Mark Sonnenblick. If it later takes Song of the Year, Huntr/x would become the first K-Pop act to win in that category, with other winners including Cynthia Erivo/Ariana Grande for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Lady Gaga’s remix in the same ceremony.
At the 2026 Grammy Premiere Ceremony, several artists used the stage to condemn Donald Trump’s immigration raids, with Kehlani shouting “F*ck ICE!” after winning Best R&B Performance and prominently wearing an “ICE OUT” pin. Others, including Joni Mitchell, Margo Price, Robert Glasper, and PinkPantheress, joined in with anti-ICE messages. Shaboozey dedicated his Best Country Duo/Group Performance win to immigrants, noting their contributions, as the event followed recent Minnesota shootings. Officials suggest more anti-ICE statements could appear during the main CBS telecast later that evening.
“Golden,” performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami for Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, won the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media, making it the first K-pop song to win in that category. The film’s soundtrack helped keep KPop Demon Hunters in the spotlight as Netflix’s top movie of 2025, and EJAE became the first Korean-American female songwriter nominated for Song of the Year.
Sly Dunbar, the legendary Jamaican drummer who helped redefine reggae’s modern sound alongside Robbie Shakespeare as Sly and Robbie, has died at 73, confirmed by his wife Thelma. A prodigy who left school at 13 to pursue music, Dunbar played on more than 200,000 recordings, pioneered the rockers rhythm and the Bam Bam riddim that propelled early dancehall, and worked with Black Uhuru, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Mick Jagger, and others. He and Shakespeare earned Grammys in 1985 and 1999, and their production and session work left an enduring mark on reggae and its evolution.
Legendary Jamaican drummer Sly Dunbar, the other half of Sly & Robbie, has died aged 73 after years of illness. A defining force in reggae, dub, and dancehall, he helped shape Jamaican music through Taxi Records and collaborations with artists from Bob Marley to Grace Jones. Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare won a Grammy for Black Uhuru’s Anthem in 1985 and earned another Grammy in 1999 for Friends, leaving a five-decade legacy that influenced countless generations.
Grammy-nominated recording artist John Forté died suddenly at his Chilmark home on Martha’s Vineyard at age 50; the cause is not yet known and authorities say there is no foul play. Forté was a beloved Island musician who contributed to The Fugees’ The Score, collaborated with Carly Simon and Ben Taylor, and recently scored HBO’s Eyes on the Prize, leaving behind two young children and a close-knit creative community.
The Grammy Awards are introducing a new category for best album cover art, recognizing the creative work behind album visuals, with Wet Leg's Moisturizer leading the nominations alongside other artists like Bad Bunny and Tyler, the Creator, highlighting the importance of visual art in music's digital age.
The Grammy Awards are introducing a traditional country category alongside the contemporary one, aiming to recognize the genre's diverse styles and address longstanding tensions within the country music community, including issues of authenticity and representation.
D’Angelo, the influential Grammy-winning R&B singer and pioneer of neo-soul, has died at age 51 after battling cancer, leaving behind a legacy of impactful music including his hit 'Untitled (How Does it Feel)'.
Ike Turner Jr., a Grammy-winning producer and son of Ike and Tina Turner, died at 67 from kidney failure, having battled health issues including a stroke. He was known for his work on his father's blues album and helped run Bolic Sound Studios.
Ike Turner Jr., the Grammy-winning son of Ike and Tina Turner, has died at age 67. He was known for sharing a Grammy with his father in 2007 and had a complex relationship with his famous parents. His passing was confirmed by family members, and he is remembered as an influential figure in blues and rock history.
The 2026 Grammy nominations are expected to feature Kendrick Lamar as the frontrunner, with notable contenders including Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, and others, though the field appears less crowded with superstar releases than previous years, leading to a potentially more unpredictable race across categories.
Billy Strings, a Grammy-winning bluegrass musician, discusses his influences, including Doc Watson, his recent albums 'Highway Prayers' and 'Live At The Legion,' and his personal struggles with family addiction and loss, emphasizing his dedication to the craft and his desire to use music for healing.