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Olivia Dean, Charli XCX and Tate McRae headline Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago’s Grant Park (July 30–August 2), with additional headliners including Lorde, John Summit, Jennie, the Smashing Pumpkins and the XX among others; the festival features more than 100 artists across eight stages. Presale starts Thursday at 10 a.m. CT for the lowest-price four-day passes, with general on-sale at 11 a.m. CT.
Olivia Dean dominated the 2026 BRIT Awards, winning four of five nominations including Mastercard Album of the Year for The Art of Loving and Artist of the Year, plus sharing Song of the Year with Sam Fender for Rein Me In; the Manchester-hosted ceremony delivered high-energy performances (Harry Styles, Raye, Wolf Alice) and standout moments (Rosalía as International Artist of the Year, Noel Gallagher’s songwriter win) signaling British music’s renewed confidence.
Olivia Dean dominated the Brit Awards in Manchester, winning four prizes including best British artist, best album for The Art of Loving, and song of the year for Rein Me In with Sam Fender, along with best pop act. The ceremony marked the first Brit Awards in Manchester in nearly 50 years and also featured Rosalia making history as the first non-English language winner, a Ozzy Osbourne posthumous lifetime achievement tribute, and performances by Harry Styles and others.
Olivia Dean led BRIT Awards 2026 with four trophies — Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (The Art of Loving), Best Pop Act, and Song of the Year for 'Rein Me In' with Sam Fender; Geese won International Group of the Year and Rosalía won International Artist of the Year, while Rosé & Bruno Mars took International Song of the Year for 'Apt.' Other honorees included Fred again.., Lola Young, and Wolf Alice as live performances highlighted the night.
The Grammys night delivered a wave of standout fashion on the red carpet and premiere, from Sabrina Carpenter’s Marilyn Monroe–inspired rhinestone Valentino gown and Bad Bunny’s Schiaparelli tux to Chappell Roan’s dramatic red Mugler look and Olivia Dean’s Chanel sequin-and-feathers gown, with other bold entries like Kesha, Rosé and Lola Young also turning heads as Trevor Noah hosted and Dean earned Britain’s Best New Artist win.
Kendrick Lamar won Best Rap Album and Olivia Dean won Best New Artist at Grammys 2026, with Lamar leading nominations; the show streamed on Paramount+ and aired on CBS, and Justin Bieber made a return with a guitar-led performance while other top nods went to artists like Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny and Leon Thomas.
Variety’s final Grammys predictions crown Bad Bunny as the likely big winner in 2026, especially for Album of the Year, with three-way near-tossups in other top categories. Kendrick Lamar (with SZA) is favored for Record of the Year, while “Golden” by Huntr/x leads Song of the Year buzz; Olivia Dean is the preferred pick for Best New Artist (Leon Thomas and Sombr are strong runners-up). Several other categories show similar close races (e.g., Sabrina Carpenter’s Pop Solo Performance and Gaga’s chances in various pop categories), reflecting a fluid, buzz-driven race with voting conducted December 12, 2025–January 5, 2026 and the ceremony set for February 1, 2026, hosted by Trevor Noah.
The Grammys 2026 will feature live performances from Best New Artist nominees including Katseye, Sombr, Olivia Dean, Addison Rae, and other finalists (Alex Warren, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, The Marias) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 1, with Trevor Noah hosting; Sabrina Carpenter is also set to perform. The Recording Academy added Best Album Cover and Best Traditional Country Album categories, and renamed Best Contemporary Country Album.