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Grammys

American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70

Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson was celebrated for her rich, expressive contralto voice in a career spanning three decades.
Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson was celebrated for her rich, expressive contralto voice in a career spanning three decades.

BTS’ Grammy boycott spotlights a long-running problem with pop music

BTS will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category.
BTS will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category.

William Orbit, producer for Madonna’s Ray Of Light, dies at 69

London-born musician William Orbit died at home on July 23.
London-born musician William Orbit died at home on July 23.

BTS to boycott 2027 Grammy Awards, will not submit music for consideration

The announcement by BTS came as a surprise to many, given the group’s long pursuit of Grammy recognition.
The announcement by BTS came as a surprise to many, given the group’s long pursuit of Grammy recognition.

Singer Carly Simon reveals she has Parkinson’s disease, received treatment for skin cancer

Singer-songwriter Carly Simon (seen here in a 2018 photo), has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, she announced on July 27.
Singer-songwriter Carly Simon (seen here in a 2018 photo), has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, she announced on July 27.

Music industry launches AI-generated content labels

Victoria Oakley, IFPI Chief Executive Officer, speaks during the Reuters NEXT Europe summit. “These labels will provide an immediately understandable and easily scalable approach to transparency,” she said in the statement with the head of the RIIA.
Victoria Oakley, IFPI Chief Executive Officer, speaks during the Reuters NEXT Europe summit. “These labels will provide an immediately understandable and easily scalable approach to transparency,” she said in the statement with the head of the RIIA.

New Grammy category could boost BTS’ chances of first win

V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope of BTS arrive for the 64th annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, April 3, 2022.
V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope of BTS arrive for the 64th annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, April 3, 2022.

New Asian pop and folk categories announced by Grammy Awards

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean won the Best New Artist award at the Grammy Awards in 2026.
British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean won the Best New Artist award at the Grammy Awards in 2026.

Lionel Messi says Argentina up against ‘other favourites’ in World Cup repeat bid

Argentina's Lionel Messi has yet to officially confirm his participation in the 2026 World Cup, where the Argentinians will be looking to retain their title.
Argentina's Lionel Messi has yet to officially confirm his participation in the 2026 World Cup, where the Argentinians will be looking to retain their title.

Britney Spears accuses former bodyguard of hacking her private account

Britney Spears’ lawyer has sent her former bodyguard a cease-and-desist letter demanding that he stop accessing her account without consent
Britney Spears’ lawyer has sent her former bodyguard a cease-and-desist letter demanding that he stop accessing her account without consent

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