68th Annual Grammy Awards

 

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The 68th Annual Grammy Awards take place on Sunday, February 1,2026 at the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles. Trevor Noah is hosting again this year.

Special Grammy pre-show celebrations and honors have taken place during the week leading up to Sunday's biggest night in music. Music Cares person  of the year  is Mariah Carey. She was celebrated for her philanthropy and career achievements at their annual gala that was held on January 30, 2026. Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Footnote Fighters and Charlie Puth  were among the artists who participated in a beautiful song tribute, re-imagining her songs in their own styles.

  In her speech Mariah encouraged artists and the puublic to continue giving to the Music Cares foundation because artists need care and they need community. She also stated "Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be here with all these magnificent artists singing my songs back to me, infusing them with their own artistry and giving them all new life. This has given me life.”

Two new award categories were established this year, Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover.

Some of the nominations in popular categories are listed below:

Best R&B Song

For new vocal or instrumental R&B recordings

Heart Of A Woman

Summer Walkerst R&B Song

Folded
Darius Dixson, Andre Harris, Donovan Knight, Don Mills, Kehlani Parrish, Khris Riddick-Tynes & Dawit Kamal Wilson, songwriters (Kehlani)

Heart Of A Woman
David Bishop & Summer Walker, songwriters (Summer Walker)

It Depends
Nico Baran, Chris Brown, Ant Clemons, Ephrem Lopez Jr., Ryan Press, Bryson Tiller, Elliott Trent & Dewain Whitmore Jr., songwriters (Chris Brown Featuring Bryson Tiller)

Overqualified
James John Abrahart Jr, Durand Bernarr, John Derisme, Egberto "Budda" Foster, Amaire Johnson, Frank Moka, Cary Singer & Chase Worrell songwriters (Durand Bernarr)

YES IT IS
Jariuce Banks, Lazaro Andres Camejo, Mike Hector, Peter Lee Johnson, Rodney Jones Jr., Ali Prawl & Leon Thomas, songwriters (Leon Thomas)

Best R&B Performance

For new vocal or instrumental R&B recordings.

YUKON
Justin Bieber

It Depends
Chris Brown Featuring Bryson Tiller

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Kehlani

MUTT — Live From NPR's Tiny Desk
Leon Thomas

Heart Of A Woman
Summer Walker

Best New Artist

Olivia Dean
KATSEYE
The Marias
Addison Rae
sombr
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Lola Young

Song Of The Year

Abracadabra
Lady Gaga, Henry Walter & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Lady Gaga)

Anxiety
Jaylah Hickmon, songwriter (Doechii)

APT
Amy Allen, Christopher Brody Brown, Rogét Chahayed,Omer Fedi, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Chae Young Park, Theron Thomas & Henry Walter, songwriters (ROSÉ, Bruno Mars)

DtMF
Marco Daniel Borrero, Scott Dittrich, Benjamin Falik, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Hugo René Sención Sanabria, Tyler Spry & Roberto José Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)

Golden — From KPop Demon Hunters
EJAE, Park Hong Jun, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo & Mark Sonnenblick, songwriters (HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI)

Luther
Jack Antonoff, Roshwita Larisha Bacha, Matthew Bernard, Scott Bridgeway, Sam Dew, Ink, Kendrick Lamar, Solána Rowe, Mark Anthony Spears & Kamasi Washington, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar With SZA)

Manchild
Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff & Sabrina Carpenter, songwriters (Sabrina Carpenter)

WILDFLOWER
Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)

You can locate  a complete list of nominations in all 95 categories, too extensive to list, on the Grammy website at this link.

Chris Brown Travels Across the Pond for Pre-Trial Hearing

 

 Chris Brown traveled to London, England to appear before Judge Tony Baumgartner in the Southwark Crown Court  for a pre-trial hearing ahead of his trial for an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023. He was greeted by a crowd of enthusiastic fans and took the time to graciously  sign autographs before entering the courthouse. He responded vocally to their warm reception  by stating "God bless you."

Brown's  jury trial is scheduled October 26, 2026. The trial is based on allegations that he attacked a former friend at the Tape private members’ club in Mayfair.

Keeping the situation and Chris lifted in prayer. Hoping that all will work out for him as the trial date approaches. He has nine  months to prepare with his legal team. 

Meanwhile, his is up for two Grammy Awards in two categories this year for his song "It Depends with Bryson Tiller.

13th Annual IHeart Radio Music Awards-Nominees for 2026

Nominees for 2026 IHeart Radio Music Awards were announced several days ago with an array of talent nominated across a variety of genres and categories,including Best Artist,Best Song, Best R&B artist, Best Pop Artist, Best New Artist,   The show will broadcast from the Dolby Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 26th at 8pm ET live (PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The show will also be broadcast on iHeartRadio stations across the country and on the iHeartRadio app. 

Some well known names of artists receiving multiple nominations this year include Alex Warren, Bad Bunny, Benson Boone, BLACKPINK, Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Ella Langley, GloRilla, Grupo Frontera, HUNTR/X: EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, Jelly Roll, JENNIE, j-hope, KATSEYE, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Linkin Park, LISA, Mariah the Scientist, MOLIY, Morgan Wallen, Myles Smith, RAYE, ROSÉ, Sabrina Carpenter, Shinedown, sombr, SZA, Tate McRae, Taylor Swift, Twenty One Pilots and Zara Larsson.  

See a full list of those nominated here.

 IHeart  has generously opened up new award categories this year including Favorite Broadway Debut, Favorite TikTok Dance, Favorite Debut Album, Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Favorite On Screen, Favorite Tour Photographer, Favorite Soundtrack, Favorite Tour Style, Favorite Tour Tradition and Favorite K-pop Collab. 

Social voting begins on January 8th, and will close on March 19th at 11:59pm PT for all categories. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards. 

House Passes Obama Care Tax Subsidies After Long Battle

 Speaker of the House, Hakeem Jeffries proudly announces big win in the House of Representatives concerning the  passage of Affordable Care Act tax subsidies, vital health care benefits affecting the price of n̈ coverage  that had been tied up for months by opposition from across the aisle.

THIS CHRISTMAS 🎄

 This Christmas is "hands down" one of my favorite Christmas movies. I found it truly heartwarming. This trailer does a good job of previewing the holiday with the absolute joy and magic of Christmas. Chris Brown warms up our hearts, spreading love and igniting the neighborhood Christmas lights with the wave of his hands.

Below is a list of other Christmas movies that me,my friends and family have enjoyed over the years. You and your family are sure to enjoy them this holiday season as well. 

The Best Man Holiday 

 The Preacher's Wife

 Black Nativity