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BTS Clinches Artist of the Year at 2026 AMAs as Swift Goes 0-for-8
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BTS Clinches Artist of the Year at 2026 AMAs as Swift Goes 0-for-8

At the 52nd American Music Awards in Las Vegas, BTS won Artist of the Year for the second time, while Taylor Swift—despite eight nominations—went winless. Seven acts tied for the night’s lead with three awards each, including Bruno Mars, Cardi B, KATSEYE, Sabrina Carpenter, HUNTR/X and Sombr, with wins spanning multiple categories and the show hosted by Queen Latifah.

BTS Takes Artist of the Year as Katseye, Sombr, and Golden Sweep AMAs
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BTS Takes Artist of the Year as Katseye, Sombr, and Golden Sweep AMAs

At the 52nd American Music Awards, BTS won Artist of the Year, Katseye took New Artist of the Year, and Sombr captured multiple rock honors (Best Rock/Alternative Song and Best Rock/Alternative Album, with a third Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist award coming off-air). The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack won Best Soundtrack and The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X earned Song of the Year for “Golden.” Sabrina Carpenter claimed Album of the Year for Man’s Best Friend (awards announced after the broadcast), and several artists finished with three wins in total, while Taylor Swift was shut out despite eight nominations.

Taylor Swift Leads 2026 AMAs as Winners Roll In (Live Update)
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Taylor Swift Leads 2026 AMAs as Winners Roll In (Live Update)

The 2026 American Music Awards took place in Las Vegas on May 25, with Taylor Swift leading nominations at eight and Queen Latifah returning as host. A wide range of artists won across categories, including HUNTR/X’s EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami for Song of the Year (“Golden”); SZA winning Best Female R&B Artist; KAROL G winning Best Latin Album for Tropicoqueta; and sombr earning Best Rock/Alternative Song for “back to friends.” The show highlighted Swift’s ongoing AMA dominance while others like Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and Alex Warren alsosecured multiple nods.

Beartooth Frontman Caleb Shomo Comes Out as Gay, Embracing His True Self
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Beartooth Frontman Caleb Shomo Comes Out as Gay, Embracing His True Self

Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo revealed on Instagram that he is a proudly gay man, saying he’s been unpacking his sexuality for years and committing to express his true self in his art after years of drinking to cope. The message came after Beartooth’s new single “Free” and ahead of the band’s sixth album, Pure Ecstasy, due August 28, with a tour to follow.

Paul McCartney proves ageless melodies with a nostalgia-soaked return in The Boys of Dungeon Lane
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Paul McCartney proves ageless melodies with a nostalgia-soaked return in The Boys of Dungeon Lane

Paul McCartney’s 27th studio album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, leans into nostalgia rather than a grand concept, revisiting his Liverpool youth and pre-Fab years with tracks like Mountain Top, Momma Gets By, Down South, and a Ringo Starr duet, Home to Us. While some songs don’t fully land, the collection showcases McCartney’s enduring melodic craft and a purposeful, emotionally resonant tone suitable to an octogenarian poet of pop, with the first single Days We Left Behind premiering on BBC Radio Merseyside before the May 29 release.

Feet on Fire: Ben Chapman's Coming‑Of‑Age Album Fueled by Fatherhood
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Feet on Fire: Ben Chapman's Coming‑Of‑Age Album Fueled by Fatherhood

Country singer Ben Chapman’s 12‑track Feet on Fire, produced by Anderson East, threads his life upheaval after learning his partner Meg McRee was pregnant with their son George into the album’s two‑part narrative—half written before and half after fatherhood—balancing tour plans with Peach Jam residencies and presenting a personal turning point Chapman calls the record where he became a man.

Drake Makes Billboard History: ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR Top the Chart
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Drake Makes Billboard History: ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR Top the Chart

Drake makes Billboard history by debuting three albums—ICEMAN at No. 1, HABIBTI at No. 2, and MAID OF HONOUR at No. 3—on the Billboard 200 in the same week, led by ICEMAN’s 463,000 equivalent album units. HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR launch with 114,000 and 110,000 units, respectively, and the top four albums all exceed 100,000 units, marking the first time since 1956 that a single artist has occupied the top three spots concurrently. ICEMAN also gives Drake his 15th No. 1 album, tying him with Taylor Swift for the most No. 1s among soloists.