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After being nominated for best new artist and songwriter of the year in 2025, RAYE will compete for the best music film trophy at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards. She received the nod for Live at the Royal Albert Hall, which documented a show she did with a full orchestra and gospel choir at the iconic London venue in 2023. RAYE told ABC Audio that the Grammy nod was a validation of her vision.

“It’s funny, everyone in my environment back home told me how stupid we all was [sic] to put on a show like this, and then to spend what we did filming it,” the “Where Is My Husband!” singer said.

“We put so much effort and heart into that for one night, you know. And I just think to get the highest level of recognition from the Grammys is just a joke, really,” she laughed. “So, ‘OK. You’re all wrong!'”

RAYE also feels her performance at last year’s Grammy Awards was the ultimate sign she’d made it.

“It was just thrilling. And I was with my band, my guys who I’ve been with since I was a little girl, do you know what I mean? And we were just taking in that moment together,” she recalled.

“I can’t explain the adrenaline,” she said, comparing it to “the most amazing roller coaster.”

“Two minutes, 35 seconds long, or however long our slot was, and then the screen goes down and then you get off the ride and you’re like, ‘Ahhhhh!'” 

Even if she loses in the best music film category, RAYE is still going home with an award. On Saturday she’ll receive the Harry Belafonte Award for best song for social change for “Ice Cream Man.,” from her debut album, My 21st Century Blues. 

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After being nominated for best new artist and songwriter of the year in 2025, RAYE will compete for the best music film trophy at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards. She received the nod for Live at the Royal Albert Hall, which documented a show she did with a full orchestra and gospel choir at the iconic London venue in 2023. RAYE told ABC Audio that the Grammy nod was a validation of her vision.

“It’s funny, everyone in my environment back home told me how stupid we all was [sic] to put on a show like this, and then to spend what we did filming it,” the “Where Is My Husband!” singer said.

“We put so much effort and heart into that for one night, you know. And I just think to get the highest level of recognition from the Grammys is just a joke, really,” she laughed. “So, ‘OK. You’re all wrong!'”

RAYE also feels her performance at last year’s Grammy Awards was the ultimate sign she’d made it.

“It was just thrilling. And I was with my band, my guys who I’ve been with since I was a little girl, do you know what I mean? And we were just taking in that moment together,” she recalled.

“I can’t explain the adrenaline,” she said, comparing it to “the most amazing roller coaster.”

“Two minutes, 35 seconds long, or however long our slot was, and then the screen goes down and then you get off the ride and you’re like, ‘Ahhhhh!'” 

Even if she loses in the best music film category, RAYE is still going home with an award. On Saturday she’ll receive the Harry Belafonte Award for best song for social change for “Ice Cream Man.,” from her debut album, My 21st Century Blues. 

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After being nominated for best new artist and songwriter of the year in 2025, RAYE will compete for the best music film trophy at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards. She received the nod for Live at the Royal Albert Hall, which documented a show she did with a full orchestra and gospel choir at the iconic London venue in 2023. RAYE told ABC Audio that the Grammy nod was a validation of her vision.

“It’s funny, everyone in my environment back home told me how stupid we all was [sic] to put on a show like this, and then to spend what we did filming it,” the “Where Is My Husband!” singer said.

“We put so much effort and heart into that for one night, you know. And I just think to get the highest level of recognition from the Grammys is just a joke, really,” she laughed. “So, ‘OK. You’re all wrong!'”

RAYE also feels her performance at last year’s Grammy Awards was the ultimate sign she’d made it.

“It was just thrilling. And I was with my band, my guys who I’ve been with since I was a little girl, do you know what I mean? And we were just taking in that moment together,” she recalled.

“I can’t explain the adrenaline,” she said, comparing it to “the most amazing roller coaster.”

“Two minutes, 35 seconds long, or however long our slot was, and then the screen goes down and then you get off the ride and you’re like, ‘Ahhhhh!'” 

Even if she loses in the best music film category, RAYE is still going home with an award. On Saturday she’ll receive the Harry Belafonte Award for best song for social change for “Ice Cream Man.,” from her debut album, My 21st Century Blues. 

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DaBaby has released his fifth studio album, Be More Grateful. It features 23 tracks, as well as his daughter Twin, and guests Hunxho and Coi Leray. The album, according to a press release, “captures the many sides of the rapper’s current chapter, where he’s found the perfect balance of fast-paced, club-ready records with deeper reflections rooted in family, growth, and perspective.”

The soundtrack for the Omar Epps-starring film Moses the Black is out now. Executive produced by Wiz Khalifa and released in partnership with his Taylor Gang Ent. LLC, the album echoes the film’s themes of redemption, perseverance and second chances, according to a press release. The film is officially out in theaters nationwide.

Mýa talks about honest communication in her new song, “ASAP.” “This is for my core R&B fans who love feel good music, with meaningful lyrics that hit the soul,” she said in a statement. “‘ASAP’ highlights one reaching a crossroad and choosing clarity by being honest about your wants and needs in times of uncertainty, without fear or hesitation.”

The Game has followed up DJ Drama Gangsta Grillz: Every Movie Needs A Trailer with the release of its deluxe. DJ Drama Gangsta Grillz: Every Movie Needs A Trailer-The Credits features 12 new tracks, as well as guests Swizz Beatz, Conway the Machine, Benny the Butcher, 21 Savage, Ty Dolla $ign, Eric Bellinger, Dom Kennedy and Boosie Badazz. On the opening track, “Whatever,” Game mentions Kendrick Lamar, rapping, “If I ain’t the best rapper from Compton, it got to be Kendrick/ And if Kendrick the best rapper, tell him step up and end it.”

Other new releases:

Don Toliver, Octane

BNYX feat. Kid Cudi, “Everywhere I Go (Remind Me)“

The Alchemist and Budgie, The Good Book III

Tory Lanez, “S.L.I.D.E,” “Planet Bass/NBLYB“

Terrace Martin, Passion

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DaBaby has released his fifth studio album, Be More Grateful. It features 23 tracks, as well as his daughter Twin, and guests Hunxho and Coi Leray. The album, according to a press release, “captures the many sides of the rapper’s current chapter, where he’s found the perfect balance of fast-paced, club-ready records with deeper reflections rooted in family, growth, and perspective.”

The soundtrack for the Omar Epps-starring film Moses the Black is out now. Executive produced by Wiz Khalifa and released in partnership with his Taylor Gang Ent. LLC, the album echoes the film’s themes of redemption, perseverance and second chances, according to a press release. The film is officially out in theaters nationwide.

Mýa talks about honest communication in her new song, “ASAP.” “This is for my core R&B fans who love feel good music, with meaningful lyrics that hit the soul,” she said in a statement. “‘ASAP’ highlights one reaching a crossroad and choosing clarity by being honest about your wants and needs in times of uncertainty, without fear or hesitation.”

The Game has followed up DJ Drama Gangsta Grillz: Every Movie Needs A Trailer with the release of its deluxe. DJ Drama Gangsta Grillz: Every Movie Needs A Trailer-The Credits features 12 new tracks, as well as guests Swizz Beatz, Conway the Machine, Benny the Butcher, 21 Savage, Ty Dolla $ign, Eric Bellinger, Dom Kennedy and Boosie Badazz. On the opening track, “Whatever,” Game mentions Kendrick Lamar, rapping, “If I ain’t the best rapper from Compton, it got to be Kendrick/ And if Kendrick the best rapper, tell him step up and end it.”

Other new releases:

Don Toliver, Octane

BNYX feat. Kid Cudi, “Everywhere I Go (Remind Me)“

The Alchemist and Budgie, The Good Book III

Tory Lanez, “S.L.I.D.E,” “Planet Bass/NBLYB“

Terrace Martin, Passion

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Michael Bublé has taken to Instagram to share his sorrow at the passing of Emmy-winning comedic actress Catherine O’Hara, best known for her roles in Beetlejuice, Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek. Like Michael, Catherine was Canadian. She got her start on SCTV, the same Canadian sketch show that launched the careers of Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Rick Moranis and John Candy.

“Heartbroken doesn’t even begin to cover it. Catherine O’Hara was one of a kind. A rare light in this world and her passing hits with a weight I can’t fully put into words,” Michael wrote on Instagram.

“She wasn’t just a legendary artist, actor and comedian. She was an ambassador for Canada in the truest sense: brilliant, fearless, deeply original, and so full of humanity,” he continued. “She made the world laugh, but she also made people feel seen.”

“As an artist, she inspired me more than she’ll ever know. She set the bar for what it means to represent your country with excellence and grace and all without ever losing warmth or humility. My heart is broken for her family, her loved ones, and everyone who adored her, both here in Canada and around the world.”

He concluded, “If you’re grieving this loss, you’re not alone. We’re all holding a piece of this sadness together. Rest easy, Catherine. Thank you for everything.”

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In a new Spotify ad promoting this year’s Grammys, you can see all of this year’s best new artist Grammy nominees performing when they were just kids — as Elton John does the voice-over.

Called “Trust In Your Sound,” the visual shows the nominees — Alex Warren, Olivia Dean, Lola Young, KATSEYE, Addison Rae, sombr, Leon Thomas and The Marías — as children playing instruments, and performing onstage or in their homes. Then we seen them now, performing for massive crowds and recording music in the studio.

Elton says in the voice-over, “When you start to make music, you just have to follow what’s inside of you. Take a chance. Always be brave. Don’t be cautious. Just go for what you believe in.”

The ad will air during Sunday night’s Grammy Awards. 

While Elton is decades older than the nominees, he keeps his finger on the pulse of what’s happening in music. He’s been a huge supporter of Lola and Olivia, as well as last year’s best new artist winner, Chappell Roan. He tells Rolling Stone, “I’m still making records, still involved in music, but it’s the new artists and how far they’ve come that continue to make me so happy.”

“You don’t give up on a young artist. Their first or second album might not do well, but if you believe in them, watching them flourish is like watering a plant and seeing it become the most beautiful flower,” he adds. “It’s the greatest reward in music, seeing a young artist persevere and blossom. It keeps me alive and inspired.”

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Ariana Grande recently joked that she’s so busy that she’d need “an extra brain and four more arms” to make another album. But it appears she’ll settle for an additional finger.

A fan reposted an image from the photoshoot Ari did for Vogue Japan, in which the singer appears to have an extra digit on her left hand. “who’s responsible for giving ariana 6 fingers,” the fan captioned the photo.

Ariana replied in the comments, “Holy s***.” She then commented, “oh my goodness how exciting ! i’ve been saying i need some extra appendages so that i can start an album ! thankful for this.”

The photo has since been corrected on Vogue Japan’s website.

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