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Critics share their journeys of exploring and reevaluating artists and genres they previously dismissed, including Joni Mitchell, Kendrick Lamar, Neil Young, Diamanda Galás, and Radiohead, highlighting how open-minded listening can deepen appreciation and understanding of diverse musical styles.
The Grammy nominations this year highlight parity, with Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and Sabrina Carpenter leading the nominations, showcasing diversity in the music industry.
The 2026 Grammy nominations featured expected winners like Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Sabrina Carpenter, but also included notable surprises and snubs, such as The Weeknd's absence from key categories and unexpected nominations for artists like Thomas Mutt and KATSEYE, highlighting the evolving landscape of the awards.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine, including album of the year for GNX, while Bad Bunny makes history as the first Spanish-language artist nominated across the big three categories. The awards will be held on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods, including major categories like record, song, and album of the year, following his recent success at last year's awards. The 68th Grammy Awards will feature a diverse range of artists and new categories, with competition from Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and others across various genres.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods, including album, record, and song of the year, marking his third time as the top nominee. The awards feature notable firsts, such as Bad Bunny being the first Latin artist nominated in all three major categories and K-pop's presence in the main categories. The ceremony will be held in Los Angeles on February 1, 2024.
Kendrick Lamar's hit 'Luther' has left the Billboard Hot 100 after 46 weeks due to chart rule changes, marking the first time in 35 years that no rap songs are in the Top 40, with Taylor Swift's album dominating the chart instead.
Drake has filed an appeal against the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's song 'Not Like Us,' which was deemed by a judge as a nonactionable opinion. The legal battle stems from UMG's promotion of the track, with Drake's team planning to challenge the court's decision in the Court of Appeals.
Drake has filed an appeal to overturn a court dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track ‘Not Like Us,’ which called him a 'certified pedophile.' The lawsuit was dismissed on the grounds that lyrics in diss tracks are hyperbolic opinions not meant as factual statements, but Drake’s team argues many fans took the lyrics seriously. The appeal could prolong the legal battle for over a year.
For the first time since 1990, no rap songs are in the Billboard Top 40, due to new chart eligibility rules and a recent dip in rap's market share, marking a significant shift in the genre's commercial dominance.
A judge dismissed Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us,' ruling that Lamar's lyrics were nonactionable opinion and part of a heated rap battle, with Drake planning to appeal the decision.
A federal judge in New York dismissed Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, ruling that Lamar's song 'Not Like Us' is protected opinion within the context of a heated rap battle, despite its provocative lyrics.
A federal judge dismissed Drake's defamation lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us,' ruling that the lyrics were hyperbolic and part of a heated rap battle, and therefore not legally defamatory.
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.
Taylor Swift declined the opportunity to headline the Super Bowl halftime show due to disagreements with the NFL over terms, highlighting her leverage and the league's negotiations with top artists. The identity of this year's performer remains to be announced.