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Grammy Awards

Also known as: 66th Annual Grammy Awards · the Grammys

2026-05-032026-08-01

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Global K-pop sensation BTS said Wednesday they will not submit their music for next year's Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category criticised for restricting the success of regional artists.

    BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction
  3. Citizen Digital

    Dre Global Impact Award during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 4, 2024.

    Jay-Z pays tribute to NY hometown crowd and his 30-year legacy
  4. May 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    President Ruto disclosed that he will be meeting Panos Panay, president of the Recording Academy, the organisation behind the world-acclaimed Grammy Awards, later this month to begin the journey of positioning Kenya for a globally recognised creative platform.

    State House to bid to host next Kalasha Awards, Ruto says
Culture

BTS withdraws from Grammys over new Asian pop category

The News

South Korean band BTS announced they will not submit music for next year's Grammy Awards after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category, which the group says restricts regional artists' success. BTS stated they hope music is heard for what it is rather than being defined by region or language.

30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. BTS withdraws from Grammys over new Asian pop category

    South Korean band BTS announced they will not submit music for next year's Grammy Awards after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category, which the group says restricts regional artists' success. BTS stated they hope music is heard for what it is rather than being defined by region or language.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Jay-Z performs three Yankee Stadium concerts, hometown tribute

    Jay-Z performed three concerts at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx with appearances from Beyoncé, Rihanna, Eminem, and other stars, marking his return to performing after years away. The third concert was marred by hours-long delays after hundreds of ticketless fans attempted to sneak in, forcing security closures.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. State House bids to host next Kalasha Awards ceremony

    President William Ruto announced that the State House would bid to host the next Kalasha Awards and disclosed that 30 per cent of government advertising would be spent on creative platforms to support Kenya's creative economy and film sector talent.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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