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Jay-Z’s Made In America festival canceled for the second year in a row

Apr. 03, 2024 14:06 PM EDT

Jay-Z’s annual Made in America festival, held in Philadelphia over Labor Day weekend, has been canceled for the second year in a row. The festival announced the cancellation on social media and its official website Wednesday. A specific reason was not outlined, and a representative...

Dua Lipa, SZA and Shania Twain to lead this year's Glastonbury Festival in June

Mar. 14, 2024 08:58 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Whatever the weather, the 200,000 or so music fans heading down to this year's Glastonbury Festival are going to get something different. For the first time since the festival started in 1970, two female acts will be performing the headline spots on the main stage on...

Karol G named 2024 Woman of the Year by Billboard

Feb. 08, 2024 08:20 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G has earned the title of Billboard’s 2024 Woman of the Year, landing her in the same company as Taylor Swift, SZA and Lady Gaga. On Sunday Karol G made history when she not only won her first ever Grammy but became the first...

Brittany Howard returns with a new album, 'What Now,' and songs she calls 'like journal keeping'

Feb. 07, 2024 13:17 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — When the pandemic hit, Brittany Howard found herself hunkering down in Nashville with two dogs, two cats and one album on repeat — “Songs in the Key of Life” by Stevie Wonder. “Every day. Every single day,” she says, laughing. Making her own...

List of top Grammy Award winners

Feb. 05, 2024 14:55 PM EST

A list of top winners at the 66th annual Grammy Awards. ALBUM OF THE YEAR “Midnights,” Taylor Swift RECORD OF THE YEAR “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus BEST NEW ARTIST Victoria Monét SONG OF THE...

Taylor Swift wins album of the year at the Grammy Awards for the fourth time, setting a new record

Feb. 05, 2024 02:47 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift won album of the year at the Grammy Awards for “Midnights,” breaking the record for most wins in the category with four. She began her speech by thanking her producer and friend Jack Antonoff and added, “I would love to tell you this is the...

Victoria Monét wins best new artist at the Grammys

Feb. 04, 2024 23:13 PM EST

Singer-songwriter Victoria Monét won best new artist at the 66th annual Grammy Awards. Monét, 34, won the category against Gracie Abrams, Fred Again.., Noah Kahan, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Coco Jones and The War and Treaty. She emerged as a frontrunner early — and reigned in The...

How to watch and stream the Grammy Awards, including red carpet arrivals and interviews

Feb. 04, 2024 07:08 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's almost time for the Grammy Awards, the daylong celebration of music that on Sunday also marks the start of an epic week for Taylor Swift. Swift is among the contenders for the Grammys' top prize, album of the year. SZA is the leading nominee and the...

Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to know

Feb. 01, 2024 18:35 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2024 Grammy Awards are fast approaching — and it is never too early to plan your viewing experience. The 66th Grammy Awards will take place Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Most of the awards are handed out before that during...

SZA, Swift and Bridgers top the Grammy list. AP writers predict who will win on music's big night

Jan. 31, 2024 13:55 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Women lead the major categories at the Grammys this year – names like SZA, Taylor Swift, Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, Olivia Rodrigo and Brandy Clark top the list. But who will take home music’s most coveted trophies on Feb. 4? Associated...