This year’s ceremony will be hosted by popular comedian and skit maker Druski, adding a fresh, comedic twist to the prestigious event.

Among the standout moments from the nominations is a historic recognition for Nigerian global stars Wizkid and Asake, who secured a joint nod in the Best Group category. The inclusion marks a significant cultural milestone for Afrobeats, placing two of its biggest exports alongside globally established acts and further reinforcing the genre’s growing international dominance.

This year’s nominations, unveiled on May 19, 2026, saw American rapper Cardi B lead the pack with six major nods across different categories. From music to film and sports, the list reflects a wide-ranging celebration of Black excellence across entertainment industries.

See the full list of 2026 BET Awards nominations below.

The Fashion Vanguard Award (NEW)

• A$AP Rocky
• Bad Bunny
• Beyoncé
• Cardi B
• Colman Domingo
• Doechii
• Rihanna
• Teyana Taylor
• Zendaya

The Pulse Award (NEW)

• 85 South Show
• Baby, This Is Keke Palmer
• Charlamagne Tha God
• Don Lemon
• Druski
• It Is What It Is
• Joe and Jada
• On the Radar
• R&B Money Podcast

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

• Ari Lennox
• Coco Jones
• Ella Mai
• Jill Scott
• Kehlani
• Mariah the Scientist
• Olivia Dean
• SZA
• Tems

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

• Brent Faiyaz
• Bruno Mars
• Bryson Tiller
• Chris Brown
• Durand Bernarr
• GIVĒON
• Leon Thomas
• October London
• Usher

Best Group

• 41
• Clipse
• De La Soul
• FLO
• French Montana & Max B
• Metro Boomin & DJ Spinz
• Nas & DJ Premier
• Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon
• Wizkid & Asake

Best Collaboration

• “Chains & Whips” — Clipse & Kendrick Lamar
• “Errtime Remix” — Cardi B feat. Jeezy & Latto
• “Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
• “Good Flirts” — Baby Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar & Momo Boyd
• “Is It a Crime” — Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis
• “It Depends (The Remix)” — Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller & Usher
• “Take Me Thru Dere” — Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece &
• DJ Spinz
• “wgft” — Gunna feat. Burna Boy

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

• A$AP Rocky
• Baby Keem
• BigXthaPlug
• DaBaby
• Don Toliver
• Drake
• J. Cole
• Kendrick Lamar
• T.I.

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

• Cardi B
• Coi Leray
• Doechii
• Doja Cat
• GloRilla
• Latto
• Megan Thee Stallion
• Monaleo
• YK Niece

Video of the Year

• “100” — Ella Mai
• “Anxiety” — Doechii
• “Burning Blue” — Mariah the Scientist
• “Chanel” — Tyla
• “Escape Room (Short Film)” — Teyana Taylor
• “Folded” — Kehlani
• “LET ‘EM KNOW” — T.I.
• “luther” — Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Video Director of the Year

• A$AP Rocky & Dan Streit
• Anderson .Paak
• Benny Boom
• Cactus Jack
• Cardi B & Patience Foster
• Cole Bennett
• Director X
• Hype Williams
• Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor

Best New Artist

• Belly Gang Kushington
• DESTIN CONRAD
• JayDon
• kwn
• Miles Minnick
• Monaleo
• Olivia Dean
• RAYE
• Trap Dickey

Album of the Year

• AM I THE DRAMA? — Cardi B
• DON’T TAP THE GLASS — Tyler, the Creator
• everything is a lot. — Wale
• HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY — Mariah the Scientist
• Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse
• MUTT Deluxe: HEEL — Leon Thomas
• The Fall-Off — J. Cole
• The Romantic — Bruno Mars

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

• “Able” — Kirk Franklin
• “ABLE (REMIX)” — Darrel Walls, PJ Morton & Kim Burrell
• “All to Thee” — BeBe Winans
• “Already Good (Tasha Slide)” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard
• “At the Cross” — CeCe Winans
• “Church” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard & John Legend
• “Do It Again” — Kirk Franklin
• “Headphones” — Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I.

Best Actress

• Angela Bassett
• Ayo Edebiri
• Chase Infiniti
• Coco Jones
• Cynthia Erivo
• Keke Palmer
• Quinta Brunson
• Regina Hall
• Teyana Taylor

Best Actor

• Aaron Pierre
• Aldis Hodge
• Anthony Mackie
• Colman Domingo
• Damson Idris
• Delroy Lindo
• Denzel Washington
• Michael B. Jordan
• Sterling K. Brown

YoungStars Award

• Daria Johns
• Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth
• Heiress Harris
• Jazzy’s World TV
• Lela Hoffmeister
• North West
• Thaddeus J. Mixson
• VanVan

Best Movie

• Highest 2 Lowest
• Him
• Number One on the Call Sheet
• One Battle After Another
• Relationship Goals
• Ruth & Boaz
• Sinners
• Wicked: For Good

Sportswoman of the Year Award

• A’ja Wilson — Basketball
• Angel Reese — Basketball
• Claressa Shields — Boxing
• Coco Gauff — Tennis
• Flau’jae Johnson — Basketball
• Gabby Thomas — Track & Field
• Jordan Chiles — Gymnastics
• Naomi Osaka — Tennis
• Sha’Carri Richardson — Track & Field

Sportsman of the Year Award

• Aaron Judge — Baseball
• Anthony Edwards — Basketball
• Caleb Williams — Football
• Jalen Brunson — Basketball
• Jalen Hurts — Football
• LeBron James — Basketball
• Shedeur Sanders — Football
• Stephen Curry — Basketball

BET Her

• “Already Good (Tasha Slide)” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard
• “Be Great” — Jill Scott feat. Trombone Shorty
• “Beautiful People” — Jill Scott
• “First” — Tems
• “girl, get up.” — Doechii feat. SZA
• “Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
• “Gorgeous” — Doja Cat
• “Lady Lady” — Olivia Dean

Viewers’ Choice

• “Burning Blue” — Mariah the Scientist
• “Chains & Whips” — Clipse feat. Kendrick Lamar
• “Chanel” — Tyla
• “Folded” — Kehlani
• “I Just Might” — Bruno Mars
• “It Depends” — Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller
• “Man I Need” — Olivia Dean
• “Outside” — Cardi B
• “Raindance” — Dave & Tems
• “Take Me Thru Dere” — Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece &
• DJ Spinz

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• 2025 BET Awards nominees revealed: Ayra Starr leads for Africa

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On May 8, BET officially unveiled the full list of nominees for the highly anticipated 2025 BET Awards, honoring excellence across music, television, film, and sports. Leading the nominations is Kendrick Lamar, who scored a remarkable 10 nods, driven by the success of his latest album, GNX, and the viral buzz of his Drake diss track, Not Like Us.

Close behind are Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla, each securing six nominations, while Metro Boomin follows with five. SZA and The Weeknd earned four nominations apiece, and a strong group including Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Tyler, the Creator, Playboi Carti, Teddy Swims, Maverick City Music, and Ayra Starr—the Sabi girl herself—each received three nominations.

Marking its 25th anniversary, the 2025 BET Awards promise a memorable celebration of Black excellence around the globe. Ayra Starr proudly stands out as the most nominated African artist, reflecting her growing global impact and solidifying her status as a key player in Afrobeats.

The star-studded event will be broadcast live on June 9, 2025, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with comedian Kevin Hart returning as host. This milestone edition is poised to honor the cultural movers and shakers shaping the world of entertainment today.

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The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards brought glitz, glamour, and electrifying performances to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrating the biggest stars in the music industry.

Hosted by the legendary LL Cool J, the night was packed with thrilling stage acts from top artists like Bad Bunny, Gracie Abrams, Nelly, Billie Eilish, Muni Long, and Kenny Chesney.

The excitement reached fever pitch as fans eagerly anticipated the announcement of winners across various categories. This year’s edition was particularly special as it honored some of music’s most legendary figures.

Lady Gaga was recognized with the prestigious iHeartRadio Innovator Award for her groundbreaking contributions to the industry. Mariah Carey was celebrated with the iHeartRadio Icon Award, acknowledging her incredible impact and lasting legacy in music. Nelly received the iHeartRadio Landmark Award in recognition of his undeniable influence on hip-hop.

The competition across the major categories was intense, with some of the industry’s biggest names vying for the top honors.

Taylor Swift proved her dominance once again, sweeping several fan-voted categories and reaffirming her status as a global superstar.

 

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Below is a rundown of some of the night’s major winners:

Here’s the full list of nominations for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, with winners marked.

• GENERAL CATEGORIES

Artist of the Year

    Billie Eilish

    Doja Cat

    Jelly Roll

    Kendrick Lamar

    Morgan Wallen

    Post Malone

    Sabrina Carpenter

    SZA

    WINNER: Taylor Swift

    Teddy Swims

Song of the Year            

    “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”- Shaboozey

    “Agora Hills”- Doja Cat

    WINNER: “Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone

    “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter

    “Greedy”- Tate McRae

    “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

    “Lose Control” – Teddy Swims

    “Lovin on Me” – Jack Harlow

    “Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar

    “Too Sweet” – Hozier

Best Collaboration

    WINNER: “Die With a Smile”- Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

    “Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

    “I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

    “Like That” – Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar

    “Miles on It”- Kane Brown and Marshmello

Producer of the Year

    WINNER: Julian Bunetta

    Jack Antonoff

    Evan Blair

    Mustard

    Dan Nigro

Songwriter of the Year

    Josh Coleman

    ERNEST

    Ashley Gorley

    WINNER: Amy Allen

    Justin Tranter

• GENRE-SPECIFIC CATEGORIES

Pop Song of the Year

    “Agora Hills”- Doja Cat

    “Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone

    WINNER: “Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter

    “Greedy”- Tate McRae

    “Too Sweet”- Hozier

Pop Artist of the Year

    Billie Eilish

    Chappell Roan

    WINNER: Sabrina Carpenter

    Tate McRae

    Taylor Swift

Best New Artist (Pop)

    Benson Boone

    Chappell Roan

    Gracie Abrams

    Shaboozey

    WINNER: Teddy Swims

Country Song of the Year

    “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”- Shaboozey

    “Cowgirls” – Morgan Wallen featuring ERNEST

    “I Am Not Okay”- Jelly Roll

    WINNER: “I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

    “World on Fire”- Nate Smith

Country Artist of the Year

    WINNER: Jelly Roll

    Kane Brown

    Lainey Wilson

    Luke Combs

    Morgan Wallen

Best New Artist (Country)

    Ashley Cooke

    Dasha

    George Birge

    WINNER: Shaboozey

    Tucker Wetmore

Hip-Hop Song of the Year

    “Like That”- Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar

    “Lovin on Me”- Jack Harlow

    WINNER: “Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar

    “Rich Baby Daddy”- Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA

    “TGIF” – GloRilla

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

    Drake

    Future

    WINNER: GloRilla

    Kendrick Lamar

    Travis Scott

Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)

    310babii

    BigXthaPlug

    WINNER: BossMan Dlow

    Cash Cobain

    Jordan Adetunji

R&B Song of the Year

    “ICU” – Coco Jones

    WINNER: “Made for Me”- Muni Long

    “Sensational” – Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay

    “Water” – Tyla

    “WY@”- Brent Faiyaz

R&B Artist of the Year

    Chris Brown

    Muni Long

    WINNER: SZA

    Usher

    Victoria Monét

Best New Artist (R&B)

    WINNER: 4Batz

    Ambré

    Inayah

    Josh X

    Maeta

Alternative Song of the Year

    “Dilemma” – Green Day

    “Landmines” – Sum 41

    “Neon Pill”- Cage The Elephant

    “The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park

    WINNER: “Too Sweet”- Hozier

Alternative Artist of the Year

    Cage The Elephant

    WINNER: Green Day

    Linkin Park

    Sum 41

    twenty one pilots

Best New Artist (Alt and Rock)

    Djo

    WINNER: Fontaines D.C.

    Good Neighbours

    Myles Smith

    The Last Dinner Party

Rock Song of the Year

    WINNER: “A Symptom of Being Human” – Shinedown

    “All My Life” – Falling In Reverse and Jelly Roll

    “Dark Matter” – Pearl Jam

    “Screaming Suicide” – Metallica

    “The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park

Rock Artist of the Year

    Green Day

    Linkin Park

    Metallica

    Pearl Jam

    WINNER: Shinedown

Dance Song of the Year

    WINNER: “360” – Charli xcx

    “Chase It (Mmm Da Da Da)” – Bebe Rexha

    “I Don’t Wanna Wait”- David Guetta and OneRepublic

    “Make You Mine”- Madison Beer

    “Water” – Tyla X Marshmello

Dance Artist of the Year

    Calvin Harris

    WINNER: David Guetta

    Dua Lipa

    Kylie Minogue

    Tiësto

Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year

    “Brickell” – FEID X Yandel

    “LA FALDA” – Myke Towers

    WINNER: “Perro Negro”- Bad Bunny featuring FEID

    “Qlona” – Karol G featuring Peso Pluma

    “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”- Karol G

Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year

    Bad Bunny

    WINNER: FEID

    Karol G

    Myke Towers

    Shakira

Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban)

    Christian Alicea

    Cris MJ

    Ela Taubert

    FloyyMenor

    WINNER: Kapo

Regional Mexican Song of the Year

    WINNER: “Alch Si” – Grupo Frontera and Carin León

    “El Beneficio De La Duda” – Grupo Firme

    “FIRST LOVE” – Oscar Ortiz and Edgardo Nuñez

    “La Diabla”- Xavi

    “Tu Perfume” – Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year

    Grupo Frontera

    Intocable

    Los Ángeles Azules

    WINNER: Peso Pluma

    Xavi

Best New Artist (Regional Mexican)

    Chino Pacas

    Iván Cornejo

    Luis R. Conriquez

    Tito Double P

    WINNER: Xavi

K-pop Artist of the Year

    aespa

    WINNER: ATEEZ

    ENHYPEN

    Jimin

    Lisa

K-pop Song of the Year

    “Chk Chk Boom” – Stray Kids

    “Magnetic”- ILLIT

    “Supernova” – aespa

    WINNER: “Who”- Jimin

    “XO (Only If You Say Yes)”- ENHYPEN

Best New Artist (K-pop)

    BABYMONSTER

    BADVILLAIN

    WINNER: ILLIT

    NCT WISH

    TWS

World Artist of the Year

    Burna Boy

    Central Cee

    Tems

    WINNER: Tyla

    YG Marley

• SOCIALLY VOTED CATEGORIES

Favorite Soundtrack

    Back to Black

    Bad Boys: Ride or Die

    Bob Marley: One Love

    Challengers

    Deadpool & Wolverine

    Descendants: The Rise of Red

    Emilia Pérez

    The Book of Clarence

    Twisters

    WINNER: Wicked

Favorite Broadway Debut

    Adam Lambert – Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

    Ariana Madix – Chicago

    Barbie Ferreira – Cult of Love

    Charli D’Amelio – & Juliet

    Grant Gustin – Water for Elephants

    Kit Connor – Romeo + Juliet

    Lola Tung – Hadestown

    Nicole Scherzinger – Sunset Blvd

    WINNER: Rachel Zegler – Romeo + Juliet

    Robert Downey Jr. – McNeal

    Sebastián Yatra – Chicago

    Shailene Woodley – Cult of Love

Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge

    WINNER: “GGUM”- Yeonjun (TXT)

    “MAESTRO” – Seventeen

    “Magnetic”- ILLIT

    “Smart”- LE SSERAFIM

    “Sticky”- Kiss of Life

    “Supernova” – aespa

    “Touch” – KATSEYE

    “UP”- Karina (aespa)

    “WORK”- ATEEZ

    “XO (Only If You Say Yes)”- ENHYPEN

Favorite Surprise Guest

    Charli xcx bringing out Lorde

    Coldplay bringing out Selena Gomez

    Future & Metro Boomin bringing out Travis Scott

    GloRilla & Megan Thee Stallion bringing out Cardi B

    Jennifer Hudson bringing out Cher

    Kendrick Lamar bringing out Ken & Friends

    Luke Combs bringing out the “Twisters” Cast

    Morgan Wallen bringing out Travis Kelce & Patrick Mahomes

    Niall Horan bringing out Shawn Mendes

    Olivia Rodrigo bringing out Chappell Roan

    Peso Pluma bringing out Becky G

    WINNER: Taylor Swift bringing out Travis Kelce

Favorite Tour Tradition

    Benson Boone- Backflips

    Chappell Roan – Teaching “HOT TO GO” dance

    Charli xcx + Troye Sivan – “Apple” Girl (dance)

    Morgan Wallen – Walk out song

    Niall Horan – Heaven pose

    Nicki Minaj – Fans sing

    Olivia Rodrigo- Encore tank

    Sabrina Carpenter- “Juno” position

    Tate McRae – Soundcheck covers

    Taylor Swift- “22” Hat

    WINNER: Taylor Swift – Surprise songs

    Usher – Feeding cherries

Best Lyrics

    “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone

    “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” – Billie Eilish

    “Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter

    “Exes” – Tate McRae

    WINNER: “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

    “Good Luck, Babe!”- Chappell Roan

    “I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

    “I Love You, I’m Sorry” – Gracie Abrams

    “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar

    “Saturn” – SZA

    “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” – Ariana Grande

    “Who”- Jimin

Best Music Video

    “APT.” – ROSÉ and Bruno Mars

    “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone

    “Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

    “Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter

    WINNER: “Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

    “Houdini” – Dua Lipa

    “Houdini” -Eminem

    “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

    “LUNA” – ATL Jacob X FEID

    “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar

    “Please Please Please” – Sabrina Carpenter

    “Rockstar”- Lisa

Favorite Tour Style

    Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft

    Chappell Roan – The Midwest Princess

    Charli xcx and Troye Sivan – Sweat

    GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion – Hot Girl Summer Tour

    Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday 2 Tour

    Olivia Rodrigo – GUTS

    Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet

    Tate McRae – Think Later

    WINNER: Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour

    Usher – Usher: Past Present Future

Favorite Tour Photographer

    Adam Degross – Post Malone

    WINNER: Alfredo Flores – Sabrina Carpenter

    Baeth – Tate McRae

    Christian Tierney – Niall Horan

    David Bergman – Luke Combs

    Henry Hwu – Billie Eilish

    Lucienne Nghiem – Chappell Roan

    Miles Leavitt – Olivia Rodrigo

    Pooneh Ghana – Noah Kahan

    RAYSCORRUPTEDMIND – Travis Scott

    Sanjay Parikh – Shinedown

    Yasi – Kacey Musgraves

Favorite On Screen

    Are You Sure?! (Jimin and Jungkook)

    Child Star (Demi Lovato)

    Elton John: Never Too Late (Elton John)

    Gaga Chromatica Ball (Lady Gaga)

    I Am: Céline Dion (Céline Dion)

    Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country (Lainey Wilson)

    Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words (Megan Thee Stallion)

    Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour (Olivia Rodrigo)

    Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE (KATSEYE)

    Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (Bruce Springsteen)

    WINNER: Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) (Taylor Swift)

    Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story (Bon Jovi)

• ALBUM CATEGORY WINNERS

Album of the Year: Hit Me Hard and Soft, Billie Eilish

Pop Album of the Year: The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift

Alternative Album of the Year: Clancy, twenty one pilots

Rock Album of the Year: From Zero, Linkin Park

Country Album of the Year: F-1 Trillion, Post Malone

Dance Album of the Year: brat, Charli xcx

K-Pop Album of the Year: Ate, Stray Kids

Hip-hop Album of the Year: We Don’t Trust You, Future & Metro Boomin

R&B Album of the Year: Coming Home, Usher

Latin Pop/Urban Album of the Year: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, Shakira

Regional Mexican Album of the Year: Éxodo, Peso Pluma

• ADDITIONAL WINNERS

Tour of the Century: Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour

Icon Award: Mariah Carey

Innovator Award: Lady Gaga

Label of the Year: Republic Records

Landmark Award: Nelly

Breakthrough Award: Gracie Abrams

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Super Bowl LVII in 2024 made history as only the second championship game to go into overtime, drawing an astonishing 120 million viewers on CBS.

With simulcasts on Nickelodeon, Univision, Paramount+, and other digital platforms, the total viewership soared to 123.4 million—making it the most-watched broadcast in American history, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

For Super Bowl 59, the halftime show was nothing short of legendary. 22-time Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar took center stage, delivering a powerhouse performance packed with his biggest hits.

His appearance comes at a pivotal moment in his career, fresh off a decisive victory in his high-profile rap feud with Drake.

With guest appearances from Grammy-winning singer SZA, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, and Oscar-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson, Lamar’s set was a cultural moment in itself. The defining highlight? His performance of ‘Not Like Us,’ the explosive Drake diss track that had fans in a frenzy.

Given the historic nature of his set, the halftime show is expected to rack up record-breaking replays on YouTube, joining the ranks of iconic performances from Rihanna, Dr. Dre & Friends, The Weeknd, Katy Perry, Usher, Lady Gaga, and other Super Bowl greats.

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The iHeartRadio Music Awards nominees for 2025 have been officially revealed, with the event set to take place on March 17, 2025, in the United States.

This year’s announcement, made on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, brought a significant shakeup: the elimination of the ‘Best African Music Artist‘ category, replaced by a broader ‘Best World Artist‘ category.

Among the nominees for this newly introduced category are two Nigerian stars, Burna Boy and Tems. Both artists have consistently proven their global appeal and continue to make waves on the international stage, solidifying their status as key players in the global music scene.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the ceremony to see how these Nigerian trailblazers fare in this expanded category.

Here are all the nominees as well as categories below:

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Taylor Swift, a 14-time Grammy winner, has been named the top artist of the 21st century by Billboard. Over the past two decades, the music industry has undergone a remarkable transformation, shifting from CD sales to digital downloads and now to the streaming era.

Throughout this period, American music has witnessed the rise and dominance of multiple superstars across various genres.

Among them, Taylor Swift has stood out as the best-selling and most-awarded artist of her generation. Billboard’s announcement cements her status as the defining artist of the 21st century.

Swift topped Billboard’s list, which evaluates the chart performance of all artists since 2000. Her unparalleled success places her ahead of other notable acts and underscores her influence as the most commercial and celebrated artist of the past two decades.

Other Notable Artists on the List

No. 2: Drake
The Canadian megastar is recognized as the top rapper of the 21st century, thanks to his consistent release of chart-topping hits. With 13 No. 1 songs, he ties with the late Michael Jackson for third place on the all-time list.

No. 3: Rihanna
Despite stepping away from music in recent years, Rihanna ranks third. Her achievements include 14 No. 1 songs, which place her third on the all-time list for the most No. 1 hits.

No. 4: Post Malone
Post Malone’s success comes from his record-setting 10 RIAA diamond-certified songs, making him the artist with the most diamond certifications.

No. 5: Eminem
Hip-hop legend Eminem secures fifth place, thanks to his longevity and status as one of the century’s best-selling artists.

Rounding out the top 10 are:
No. 6: Beyoncé
No. 7: The Weeknd
No. 8: Justin Bieber
No. 9: Bruno Mars
No. 10: Usher

This recognition by Billboard highlights the incredible talent and impact of these artists who have shaped the soundscape of the 21st century.

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American rapper Diddy has been named Google’s most searched artist of 2024, sparking a lively debate across social media about the significance of this recognition and the circumstances surrounding it.

His album, The Love Album: Off the Grid, received critical acclaim, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Progressive R&B Album. The project resonated deeply with fans worldwide, praised for its distinctive sound and emotional depth.

However, Diddy’s year was not without controversy, as he faced allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has vehemently denied. These developments contributed to his heightened public profile and extensive online searches.

Coming in as the second most searched artist of 2024 was Usher, whose spectacular Super Bowl halftime performance captivated audiences and cemented his status as an entertainment icon.

See the full list below:

1. Diddy
2. Usher
3. Linkin Park
4. Sabrina Carpenter
5. Justin Timberlake
6. Ángela Aguilar
7. Drake Bell
8. Tracy Chapman
9. Dave Grohl
10. Angelina Mango

Recall, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing a serious lawsuit involving over 100 individuals accusing him of sexual assault, rape, and sexual exploitation.

According to BBC News, Texas-based lawyer Tony Buzbee is leading the case, representing the victims, some of whom were reportedly minors at the time of the alleged abuse. Buzbee revealed that some of the victims were as young as nine years old when they were allegedly abused.

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The finalists for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) have been unveiled, featuring top artists competing across 72 categories. The prestigious event is set for Thursday, December 12, airing at 8:00 PM Eastern and Pacific on FOX, Fire TV Channels, and Paramount+. Comedian Michelle Buteau will host the multi-platform celebration, with additional performances streaming on Billboard.com and the BBMAs’ social media channels.

Zach Bryan leads this year’s nominations with an impressive 21 entries across 18 categories, cementing his position as a top contender. Taylor Swift follows closely with 17 nods in 16 categories. Swift, currently tied with Drake for the most BBMA wins at 39 trophies, only needs one more victory to claim the record outright.

Morgan Wallen also made a strong showing with 15 nominations, while Sabrina Carpenter earned recognition in nine categories. Rising stars Teddy Swims and Tyla each secured eight nominations, marking a breakthrough moment in their careers.

This year’s awards celebrate several new names, with first-time finalists including Teddy Swims, Tyla, Boone, Shaboozey, Tommy Richman, and Chappell Roan, showcasing a diverse range of emerging talent.

The BBMAs remain unique among award shows as winners are determined by year-end performance on the Billboard charts, reflecting data-driven achievements across the music industry.

Fans and industry insiders alike are eagerly awaiting this year’s event, which promises to be an exciting evening of music, celebration, and record-breaking moments.

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• Grammy Awards 2025: Full nomination list revealed

The Recording Academy has unveiled the list of major nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards, set to take place in Los Angeles, USA, in February 2025.

Some of the most celebrated music projects from 2023 and 2024 have received nods in top categories, marking a highly anticipated event for music’s biggest night.

Grammy Eligibility Period for 2025 Awards

For the 2025 Grammy Awards, eligibility was limited to works released between September 16, 2023, and August 30, 2024. Within this timeframe, artists and creators submitted a remarkable 20,000 entries across 94 categories, showcasing a competitive selection of music from around the world.

Here is the full list of nominees below:

Best R&B Song

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The nominees for the highly anticipated 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) have been unveiled, with the ceremony set to take place in Manchester for the first time.

The event will occur at the new Co-op Live arena on Sunday, November 10, and will be broadcast live around the globe.

Leading the nominations is Taylor Swift, who has garnered seven nods, including “Best Artist,” “Best Video,” “Best Pop,” and “Biggest Fans.”

Following her are Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter, each with five nominations across categories such as “Best Song,” “Best Video,” and “Best Artist.”

In the African category, Ayra Starr and Tyla stand out with nominations in several prominent award categories, showcasing their significant impact in the music scene.

Here are the nominees below:

BEST SONG

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R&B legend Usher has announced the postponement of the opening stop of his highly anticipated “USHER: PAST PRESENT FUTURE Tour” in Atlanta.

Originally set to begin on August 14 at the State Farm Arena, Usher has delayed the concert to allow his body time to “rest and heal.” In a statement on Instagram, Usher expressed his commitment to delivering the best performance for his fans throughout his 30-plus-year career.

He stated, “I have every intention of doing that for this tour as well, which is why I have to postpone tonight’s show and reschedule it for a later date to give my body a second to rest and heal.”

He added, “You’re still going to get a bit of the past, some of the present, and a unique look into the future on the rescheduled date, but you’ll also be getting 100 percent of me.

The last thing I want to ever do is disappoint you, the fans who have been eagerly waiting for this tour to start.”

Usher assured fans that his team would announce the rescheduled date soon and emphasized that he wants to ensure he can physically give his best performance.

The tour was initially set to start with three shows in Atlanta, followed by performances across North America until the end of November.

According to Usher’s website, the latter two Atlanta shows on August 16 and 17 are still expected to proceed. Major cities on the tour include Toronto, Brooklyn, Detroit, Los Angeles, Charlotte, and Chicago.

Following a break during the holidays, Usher will resume the tour in the U.K. and Europe in March 2025.

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The winners of the 2024 BET Awards have been announced, highlighting the year’s most celebrated artists across multiple categories.

Usher, Victoria Monét, and Tyla were among the big winners at the 2024 BET Awards, which took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, the four-hour show featured a series of performances from Lauryn Hill, Will Smith, Megan Thee Stallion, Ice Spice, Childish Gambino, GloRilla, and many more.

One of the standout moments of the night was the tribute to Usher in honor of his Lifetime Achievement Award. Usher, introduced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, watched as a series of artists paid tribute to his illustrious career.

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