MUSIC

WHY TAYLOR SWIFT AND BEYONCÉ WERE LEFT OUT OF THE 2026 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS

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The 2026 Grammy nominations dropped Thursday morning, and two familiar names were missing from the list, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.

JOE JONAS PRAISES EX TAYLOR SWIFT'S NEW ALBUM 'THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL': 'IT'S CATCHY'

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Joe Jonas is showing support for his ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift and her latest record, The Life of a Showgirl. In a new Esquire interview published on October 20, the Jonas Brothers musician shared his thoughts on the album, calling it "good" and complimenting its melodies.

KELLY CLARKSON ANNOUNCES RETURN TO LAS VEGAS WITH NEW 2026 DATES

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Kelly Clarkson is officially heading back to Las Vegas. The Grammy Award-winning singer has announced new 2026 dates for her Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The announcement comes just months after the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, who passed away in August following a three-year battle with melanoma.

ACE FREHLEY, KISS GUITARIST DEAD AT 74

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A legend in the music industry has passed away. The family of Ace Frehley, the lead guitarist, singer, and original member of KISS, informed several media outlets on October 16 that he had passed away. He was seventy-four.

NEWJEANS LOSE LEGAL BATTLE TO EXIT ADOR LABEL

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South Korea's globally acclaimed K-pop group NewJeans has lost its legal attempt to terminate its contract with its record label, Ador. A Seoul Central District Court ruled that the group's contract remains valid until 2029, rejecting claims of mistreatment and manipulation by the agency.

ED SHEERAN’S NEW ALBUM ‘PLAY’ TO FEATURE ON BARCELONA’S LIMITED-EDITION KIT FOR EL CLÁSICO

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In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, British pop superstar Ed Sheeran’s new album Play will take center stage on FC Barcelona’s iconic jersey, replacing the club’s usual Spotify logo for a limited time. The exclusive partnership, announced by the club and streaming giant Spotify, will see Sheeran’s album logo appear on the team’s home kits during two major fixtures — the women’s match against Granada CF on October 19 and the men’s highly anticipated El Clásico clash with Real Madrid.

LILY ALLEN'S "WEST END GIRL" REDEFINES HEARTBREAK IN MUSIC

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The era of emotional oversharing in music has made a bold return, and Lily Allen is leading the charge. Her new album, "West End Girl," released after a seven-year hiatus, proves that vulnerability is still one of the most powerful instruments in artistry. Following in the footsteps of confessional legends like Fiona Apple and Alanis Morissette, Allen lays bare her emotions in what many believe is a raw, unfiltered reflection on her turbulent marriage and separation from actor David Harbour.

TAYLOR SWIFT ANNOUNCES 'ERAS TOUR' DOCUSERIES AND CONCERT FILM ON 'GOOD MORNING AMERICA'

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Taylor Swift has surprised fans yet again, this time with a six-part docuseries chronicling her record-breaking Eras Tour. The announcement came during Monday's broadcast of Good Morning America, marking the pop superstar's first major project following the release of her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl earlier this month.