Tune In: Beyoncé Leads The 2025 Grammy Award Nominations
Here’s your much needed music news recap this week!
Feid, Maluma, Karol G, J Balvin, and More Spread Colombian Pride In New Song
Your favorite artists just dropped the collab of the year!
Karol G, Feid, Blessd, J Balvin, Maluma, and Ryan Castro are spreading Colombian pride with their new song “+57.” The featured artists all originate from the capital of the Antioquia province of Medellín, Colombia and the title represents the country’s telephone code. Watch the music video above!
The Grammy Nominations Are In
The 2025 Grammy Award nominees have been announced with women dominating the categories!
Among the nominees, Beyoncé became the most-nominated artist in the show’s history securing 11 nominations. While Charli xcx and Billie Eilish snagged seven nominations, breakout stars Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and global superstar Taylor Swift collected six nominations each.
Additionally, Carpenter and Roan will face off against Shaboozey, Raye, Doechii, Teddy Swims, Khruangbin, and Benson Boone for the Best New Artist. After winning her first Grammy last year, Coco Jones comes back with three nominations for Best R&B Performance, Song, and Producer of The Year.
The 67th annual Grammy Awards will air live on February 2 on CBS.
Moana 2 Releases End Credit Track
Wade into the water with this new track from Moana 2!
The highly anticipated film just released the end credit track “Beyond,” written by award-winning songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear. The song captures Moana’s brave sense of adventure and her strong connection to her island. The original soundtrack vinyl and CD, available on November 22, are currently available for pre-order at Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Disney Music Emporium.
“‘Beyond’ really impacted me as someone who feels deeply connected to my culture,” Auli’i Cravalho stated. “It’s about going beyond what you’re capable of, beyond your comfort zone, and not doing it just for yourself, doing it for your people.”
“Beyond” is available on all streaming platforms.
Lionsgate Pushes Back Michael Biopic Release
We’re going to have to wait for the King of Pop to hit theaters!
Lionsgate recently announced a change in date for the theatrical release of Michael Jackson biopic Michael. Originally set to release on April 18, 2025, the Antoine Fuqua film’s release date was moved to October 3, 2025.
Kelly Clarkson To Return As Host For NBC’s Christmas At Rockefeller Center
Kelly Clarkson is spreading some Christmas cheer this year!
The global star announced the news that she’ll be back for the second year to host NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center during her talk show The Kelly Clarkson Show. She’s also set to perform some festive hits at the iconic tree lighting ceremony.
“I got to host it last year. I bawled. It’s so beautiful when you’re standing there,” she said as she reminisced on the spectacular moment. “I’m especially excited though because, for the second year in a row, I’m going to host Christmas in Rockefeller Center.”
Christmas in Rockefeller Center will air December 4 at 8 pm ET on NBC and live on Peacock.
Post Malone, Lainey Wilson, and More Set As Country Music Award Performers
Country music is thriving and we just got the list of performers at this year’s Country Music Awards.
Post Malone, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, and Luke Bryan will be heading to the 2024 CMA stage as this year’s performers. Interested to know what songs they’ll perform? We got that too!
Breakout star Shaboozey will perform a medley of hit song “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and new single “Highway.” Meanwhile, Post Malone will perform “Yours” and a duet of “California Sober” with Stapleton. A mashup of “Something ‘Bout a Woman” and “Lose Control” will come from Thomas Rhett and Swims. Finally, Wilson will sing her latest single “4x4xU” and Bryan will perform “Love You, Miss You, Mean it.”
Get your boots ready on November 20 when the CMA Awards airs on ABC at 8 pm ET.
