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NPR (Ian Brennan) - Fela Kuti is the first African artist to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

In December, the late Nigerian superstar became the first African musician to get a Grammy lifetime achievement award. Now he's making history as well at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

NYTIMES (Jon Caramanica) - Review: On ‘Arirang,’ BTS Is Too Big to Fail. But Not Too Big to Succeed.

The K-pop superstars’ new album, “Arirang,” comes with huge commercial expectations. The group made room for artistic experimentation, too.

AMERICANGREATNESS (A.J. Rice) - The Grammys Were Bad, but at Least They Were Consistent

The decline of America’s entertainment industry was on full display this past weekend at the Grammy Awards ceremony in Hollywood. Rather than gathering around the […] Source

ABCNEWS - WATCH: Top moments from the Grammy Awards

Going into the 2026 Grammys, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny led the list of nominees.

AI:The 2026 Grammy Awards featured top nominees Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny leading the field of contenders. The ceremony served as a platform for various artists to address political issues, specifically regarding President Trump's immigration policies, while also witnessing notable moments such as Cher's presenter error involving the late Luther Vandross.Open

ABCNEWS - China criticizes decision to award a Grammy to the Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama’s Grammy win for an audiobook, narration and storytelling has been described by Beijing as “a tool for anti-China political manipulation.”

AI:Beijing is condemning the Grammys after the Dalai Lama won an award for his audiobook narration, labeling the honor a mechanism for anti-China political manipulation. This development follows recent ceremonies where various artists used their platforms to push immigration agendas and protest ICE, alongside President Trump’s ongoing criticism of the awards show's conduct and content.Open

ABCNEWS - Grammy winners Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and more speak out on immigration

The 2026 Grammy Awards took place amid immigration protests across the country.

AI:At the 2026 Grammy Awards, music stars including Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish used their platform to address immigration issues through various speeches and public statements as the ceremony unfolded amidst widespread nationwide protests regarding border policy and ICE enforcement.Open

NYTIMES - Grammys 2026 Winners: Updating List

A complete rundown of the artists, albums, songs and videos that took home trophies at the 68th annual awards.

AI:The 68th annual Grammy Awards concluded with a full list of winners across all categories, marking a historic night where K-Pop achieved mainstream recognition through "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters." The ceremony covered a wide array of talent, including standout performances and wins for R&B artists like Leon Thomas and global superstars such as Bad Bunny.Open

NYTIMES (Caryn Ganz) - ‘Golden’ From ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Wins, Giving K-Pop Its First Grammy

The breakout song from “KPop Demon Hunters” won best song written for visual media on Sunday, ending a drought for the powerhouse global genre.

AI:In a historic shift for the music industry, "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" secured the first-ever Grammy Award for K-pop by winning Best Song Written for Visual Media. This victory marks a major milestone for the global phenomenon, ending a long period without recognition from the Recording Academy despite the genre's massive international dominance and growing influence in mainstream media.Open

NYTIMES (Niela Orr) - R&B May Have a Major Grammys Night. Leon Thomas Is Ready.

The 32-year-old performer has spent years coming up as a singer and songwriter. On Sunday, he’ll compete for two top awards, album of the year and best new artist.

AI:R&B singer and songwriter Leon Thomas is poised for a major breakout performance at the upcoming Grammys, where the 32-year-old performer is competing in two premier categories: Album of the Year and Best New Artist.Open