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Madonna has publicly honored William Orbit, the late Grammy-winning producer whose work on Ray of Light helped reinvent her career; Orbit died at 69, and Madonna called him a 'genius' who opened a magical world for her and inspired a new, fearless approach to singing and writing.
Renowned British music producer William Orbit, famed for reviving Madonna’s career with 1998’s Ray of Light and for work with Blur, U2 and All Saints, died at home on 23 July at age 69. Born William Wainwright in North London, Orbit earned multiple Grammys and left a lasting imprint on pop and electronic music, with tributes from peers including Mel C, Skin and Shaznay Lewis.
BTS announced they will not submit songs for the 69th Grammy Awards, saying music should be heard beyond language or regional lines; HYBE says it isn’t a company-wide boycott. The move highlights ongoing debate over genre-specific categories versus mainstream Grammys, even as East Asian pop recognition expands. BTS has been Grammy-nominated before, and their global impact is underscored by ARIRANG’s chart success.
South Korean group BTS has announced they will not submit their music for Grammy consideration this year, in apparent protest of the Recording Academy’s newly created Best Asian Pop Music Performance category designed to recognize works from Asian markets and languages. The move comes after BTS members posted on Instagram expressing that they want their music heard for what it is, without regional or language division. The group, long anticipated to receive multiple nominations for Arirang and its lead single Swim, had even been expected to perform at the ceremony. BTS is currently on a world tour and recently performed at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium.
BTS announced on Instagram that they will not submit their music for Grammy consideration for the 69th Grammy Awards in 2027, saying they want their work to be heard for what it is without being divided by language or region. The seven-member group has been nominated before but never won, and they're currently on the World Tour Arirang after performing at the FIFA World Cup halftime show, with more dates to come.
David Clayton-Thomas, the Canadian frontman of Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at 84 in Toronto; a Grammy-winning vocalist known for You've Made Me So Very Happy and Spinning Wheel, he helped shape jazz-rock and sold more than 40 million records; rising from street life in Toronto to Woodstock, he joined BS&T in 1968, contributing to their chart-topping, Grammy-winning self-titled album and a string of hits including And When I Die.
Sabrina Carpenter obtained a five-year restraining order against a man who repeatedly attempted to enter her home, highlighting ongoing security concerns for the singer after her appearance at the Grammys in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, 2026.
The Recording Academy announced major changes for the 69th Grammy Awards: the number of categories will rise to 100 (from 78); five new categories are added—Best Asian Pop Music Performance, Best Latin Song, Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, and Best Traditional Folk Album. Eligibility rules are also relaxed, including increasing the maximum times an artist may be entered in Best New Artist from three to four, introducing Ballot Plus (an opt-in option allowing voting in up to 15 categories across genres), lowering the requirement that an album be mostly new recordings from 75% to 66%, expanding songwriter/composer recognition in album categories, and allowing internet-only releases to be eligible for Best Album Notes and Best Historical Album.
The Grammy Awards announce sweeping 2027 rule changes, adding five new categories (Asian Pop, R&B collaborations, Traditional Pop, Traditional Folk, Latin Song) and overhauling key awards: Best New Artist and Best Album eligibility now permit up to four submissions and lower the album threshold from 75% to 66%; songwriters and composers on winning albums will receive statuettes and certificates; voting also includes a Ballot Plus option to broaden expert participation.
Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy-winning singer known for Disney duets 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'A Whole New World,' died at 75 after suffering a stroke, concluding a long career in R&B, soul and pop.
Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy-winning R&B artist famed for Disney duets with Céline Dion and Regina Belle ('Beauty and the Beast' and 'A Whole New World'), died at 75 in Marietta, Georgia, three days after suffering a stroke; he had survived a 2019 heart attack, released about 20 albums, and is survived by his wife and family, with memorial plans to be announced.
LaMonte McLemore, co-founder and bass voice of The 5th Dimension, died at age 90 in Las Vegas after years of health issues stemming from a stroke. The LA group rose to fame with hits like Up, Up and Away and Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In, earning two Grammys and achieving multiple gold and platinum certifications, plus a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. McLemore helped shape a signature blend of R&B, soul and pop and remained a key figure in the band’s legacy, surviving by his wife Mieko, daughter Ciara, a adopted son Darin, sister Joan, and three grandchildren.
Shaboozey addressed backlash to his Grammy speech by posting an open letter reaffirming that foundational Black Americans built the country, apologizing for how his "immigrants built this country" line came across, highlighting his Nigerian roots, and noting that his Best Country Duo/Group win belongs to Black history and its ongoing legacy.
Ricky Gervais posted a 2020 Golden Globes quip about celebrities not lecturing the public, and his Instagram caption drawing from that moment drew backlash as fans pointed out the Grammys’ outspoken stance on ICE, with peers like Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish getting highlighted.
Karol G turned heads at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards wearing a sheer Paolo Sebastian gown with blue lace embellishments and a long train with tassels, paired with Gianvito Rossi heels and Jacob & Co jewelry, complemented by luminous makeup. She’s nominated for Best Latin Pop Album for Tropicoqueta and has previously won Best Música Urbana Album in 2023.