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6 Artists Could Dominate the 2025 Grammys Narrative: Here’s What It Would Mean If Each of Them Did

If you haven’t noticed, this year’s lineup of major Grammy contenders is unspeakably loaded: The biggest names in music, from the long-dominant superstars to the quick-rising new faces to the most compelling comeback artists in recent memory, will have a presence at the 67th annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on Sunday night (Feb. […]

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‘Billboard Unfiltered’: Snoop Dogg’s Inauguration Backlash, Grammy Predictions & DJ Akademiks

Billboard Unfiltered closes out January with another jam-packed episode talking all things Grammy Award predictions, Snoop Dogg’s inauguration performance backlash response, DJ Akademiks’ Twitch ban and more. Snoop Dogg was criticized by many fans for his involvement with the D.C. Crypto Ball following Donald Trump’s inauguration earlier this month and he brushed off the haters.

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Queer Jams of the Week: New Music From Sasami, Clairo, Julien Baker, Torres & More

The 2025 Grammys are nearly here! With a record number of LGBTQ+ nominees at Sunday’s show, take some time to get ahead of next year’s ceremony with these new tracks from your favorite queer artists. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases

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How Publicist Marlene Maseda Helped Shape the Cuban Music Scene in Miami

In our new “The Stars Behind the Stars” franchise, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors share stories that have yet to be told, directly from those who aren’t often in front of the spotlight. Think “todo lo que no se ve detrás de cámaras,” or “everything that happens behind the scenes.” These unsung heroes are

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Nirvana’s Reunion, Dr. Dre’s Cali Cameo, Lady Gaga’s Show-Closer & More of the Best Photos From FireAid Benefit Concert

With a lineup of 27 legendary acts across two venues to raise money for wildfire victims and rebuilding efforts, Thursday night’s FireAid benefit concert was poised to be an epic night. But what transpired at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, turned out to be even more historic than anyone could have

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Reggae/Dancehall Fresh Picks of the Month: Hector Roots Lewis, Nailah Blackman, Jahshii, Adam O & More

Between Vybz Kartel‘s blockbuster Freedom Street homecoming concert, Machel Montano‘s historic NPR Tiny Desk set and the slow-burning crossover of new soca anthems like Kes‘ “Cocoa Tea” and Yung Bredda’s “The Greatest Bend Over,” Caribbean music has gotten off to an excellent start in 2025. Related Michaël Brun Details Uniting Beenie Man & Bounty Killer

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African Fresh Picks: Darkoo, Qing Madi, Nasty C, Black Sherif, Teni, Khaid & More

More African artists are coming for the global spotlight in 2025. Qing Madi, who was featured on Billboard‘s 21 Under 21 list last year and has been featured on Spotify and Genius‘ 2025 Artists to Watch lists, readied fans for her debut album I Am the Blueprint, which dropped Friday (Jan. 31) with her romantic

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