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The Grammys are introducing some changes to its categories, including new rules for Best New Artist and some breakdowns of the country genre. The Recording Academy announced on Thursday (June 12) that some rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards are getting tweaked, including carving out a new stand-alone category for Best Album Cover. One of the biggest changes is the creation of two separate categories for country music: Best Traditional […]

Shakira has said that she lives in “constant fear” as an immigrant in the United States. READ MORE: Here’s what went down when Shakira kicked off her ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ 2025 world tour in Rio In a new interview with BBC News, the Colombian-born singer discussed the impact of US President Donald Trump‘s crackdown on alleged immigration violations. She explained that, though she had felt accepted and welcomed when she […]

Margo Price has announced a new album, titled ‘Hard Headed Woman’, and released a new country track, ‘Don’t Let The Bastards Get You Down’. READ MORE: Margo Price – ‘Strays’ review: a defiant spin on earnest Americana songwriting The album, which is expected to be out on August 29, will be her first made in Nashville – a town she has called home for 20 years. The announcement is accompanied by […]

Robbie Williams has been confirmed as the official FIFA Music Ambassador. READ MORE: Robbie Williams on working with Tony Iommi, ‘BRITPOP’, Glastonbury and his bromance with Soft Play To mark his new role, the singer has written and recorded the first-ever Official FIFA anthem, ‘Desire’, which will be played as players walk onto the pitch during all FIFA tournaments and matches worldwide. ‘Desire’, which features Italian artist Laura Pausini, will debut […]

Lorde called her friends Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, and Gracie Abrams live on the radio – and managed to catch one of them mid-hangover. READ MORE: Lorde’s ‘What Was That’ takes us back to the dancefloor for another emotional, electric journey While appearing on BBC Radio 1, the singer played a game of ‘Sitting or Standing’, where she had to call friends and guess if they were on their feet or […]

The Who‘s Roger Daltrey has been awarded a Knighthood in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours list. READ MORE: Roger Daltrey on Teenage Cancer Trust and the chances of new music from The Who The frontman has been recognised for his services to charity and music, having co-founded The Who in 1964 and been a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust for more than two decades. Speaking on the award in a […]

Bonnaroo 2025 has been cancelled due to severe weather. The Manchester, Tennessee festival shared the news to fans last night (June 13), after issuing an evacuation notice to attendees earlier in the day. In a statement, organisers said that an updated weather forecast was showing unsustainable conditions for on-site campers, with heavy thunderstorms occurring throughout the area. “Today, the National Weather Service provided us with an updated forecast with significant […]

American rap-punk outfit Ho99o9 have announced a new album, ‘Tomorrow We Escape’, and shared angsty new single ‘Upside Down’. READ MORE: Ho99o9 – ‘Skin’ album review: a mighty record of rage Ho99o9 (pronounced ‘horror’) have confirmed that the new album is due to be released on September 9, and also release a music video for the new single ‘Upside Down’ which depicts a dystopian future where water is seen as a […]

Bono has said he’s “ready for the future” with U2, as the band has 25 “great” songs for the new album. Read More: ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ review: U2 frontman’s stunning stage show becomes unmissable film In an interview with  Zane Lowe for Apple Music, to discuss his new documentary Bono: Stories of Surrender,  the U2 frontman discussed how the band is gearing up for what’s ahead and how they’ve made […]