It’s very easy to make fun of the Grammy Awards. In fact, it’s downright fun. After all, there are only a couple of hundred films released every year, but there are literally thousands of albums that drop every month. This means that…
It’s fitting that Shakira’s Grammy-contending album is called “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” (“Women Don’t Cry Anymore”). The defiant statement rings true in Shakira’s first project after a seven-year hiatus., marking her return to the…
Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have faced off in the album of the year category at the Grammys just once. This was during the 2010 ceremony when Swift’s Fearless triumphed over Beyoncé’s I Am… Sasha Fierce . In February 2025, the two could meet…
Remember Duffy? The British soul singer rose to prominence in 2008 with her debut album, “Rockferry,” which featured the Billboard top-40 single “Mercy.” The album was a major success, peaking in the top five in the US and becoming the…
The second specialization, "Music Production: Crafting an Award-Worthy Song," will be taught by Howard University professor (and Grammy nominee) Carolyn Malachi.
It may come as a surprise to many football fans to learn that Virgil Van Dijk and Kevin De Bruyne share a close friendship despite being rivals on the pitch.
When the Latin Grammys return to the U.S. for its 25th anniversary on Nov. 14, the show will unfurl against a familiar backdrop: Miami. “We’re bringing the city inside the show,” Latin Recording Academy CEO Manuel Abud tells Variety. “Just…
Tailgate N' Tallboys: The tattooed rapper-turned-country breakout star Jelly Roll is expected to bring thousands of fans to the Midland County Fairgrounds Saturday for the festival.
The R&B field at the Grammys is often one of the best, with a great balance of acclaimed industry favorites and urban radio chart-toppers. While this eligibility period has been a little slow in comparison to other years for the genre,…
Arguably the metalcore genre's biggest act, As I Lay Dying, joined WTOP as it prepares to rock The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland, this Friday night.
HOUSTON (KIAH) – On Friday, July 19, cognac brand Rémy Martin announced that it will be the exclusive spirits partner for R&B singer, Usher's upcoming Past Present Future Tour. According to the announcement, the collaboration will host VIP…
Just being nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys is a sign that your career is off to an incredible start, even if an artist doesn’t take home the award at the show. Winning the award can set you up for a huge career, but it isn’t…
For the Birds: The Birdsong Project’ is a stunning collection of original music, poetry, and art about and for birds. Sage Bava spoke to the minds behind the set.
Afropop singer David ‘Davido‘ Adeleke, Angélique Kidjo, and Afreximbank’s president, Dr. Benedict Okey Oramah have showered encomium on the organisers of the Grammy Awards following their commitment to support music
2024 has been a banner year for Megan Thee Stallion. The three-time Grammy winner returned to the charts with her number-one single “Hiss,” a viral hit that ultimately helped with the resurgence of diss tracks on the charts this year. The…