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K-pop makes history as BTS, Katseye and KPop Demon Hunters dominate 2026 American Music Awards

Taylor Swift went into this year’s American Music Awards as the leading contender, with eight nominations. But it wasn't to be. She left empty-handed, as K-pop dominated the ceremony and further cemented its worldwide domination. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s AMAs.

Euronews

9 Things We Learned From Taylor Swift’s NYT Interview, From Lyric Changes To All Too Well Lore

Taylor Swift was named one of the 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters and unpacked the stories behind some of her biggest hits.

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American Music Award nominations: Taylor Swift dominates with eight nods

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Taylor Swift leads American Music Awards nominations as British artists make their mark

Other notable nominees include Olivia Dean, Morgan Wallen, Sombr and Sabrina Carpenter

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift leads nominations for American Music Awards with eight

The winners will be announced at the 52nd awards ceremony, hosted by rapper Queen Latifah at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, on May 25.

Evening Standard

“Is it cool if I bring some rock royalty on the stage right now?”: Billy Corgan suffers mic malfunction as he makes his first ever appearance at Coachella alongside Sombr to sing a Smashing Pumpkins classic

You wait 30 years to sing one of your biggest hits in the desert, and then this happens

MusicRadar

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce make award show debut

Travis Kelce made a surprise appearance, joining fiancée Taylor Swift at the 2026 iHeartRadio Awards, marking their first joint appearance at an awards show. Kelce did not accompany Swift on the red carpet, where she wore a seafoam green two-piece corset. Kelce stood beside Swift, placing an arm on her…

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US singer Sombr blasts Brixton Academy after security failed to spot fainted fan

Brixton Academy was previously forced to suspend its licence after a fatal crowd crush outside the building in December 2022

Evening Standard

Pop star slams London venue as ‘most poorly managed’ after fan faints

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The Independent UK

Sombr calls out Brixton Academy mid-performance after fan incident: ‘You guys need to pay attention’

Pop singer criticises security after they apparently failed to notice a fan who fainted in the crowd

The Independent UK

Sleaford Mods review: Gwendoline Christie guests in peak modernist punk

4/5 Sleaford Mods bring the rage to O2 Brixton Academy along with towering joy thanks to some special guests

Evening Standard

Sombr BRIT Awards stage invasion was a stunt

The stage invasion during Sombr’s BRIT Awards performance was a stunt, his representatives have confirmed.

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Harry Styles, fake stage invaders and a censored Peter Mandelson joke: the biggest moments at the Brit awards

The ITV censors had their work cut out in a protest-filled, relatively edgy ceremony that hosted ultra-expressive performances from Rosalía, Wolf Alice and more

The Guardian - UK

The Brits 2026: who should win – and who will actually win

From Lily Allen to Lola Young, it’s a crowded field this year. But who will triumph on the night?

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Raye to perform at this year’s Brit Awards in Manchester

She joins a line-up that so far includes Harry Styles and Olivia Dean.

Evening Standard

US singer Sombr ‘so honoured’ to be performing at Brit Awards

The 20-year-old also received a nomination at the Grammy Awards last month.

Euronews

Grammys 2026: The hottest looks from the red carpet at music's biggest awards

Hot to trot celebrities and stars shined, shimmied and shocked on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night. There were some breathtaking outfits and gorgeous gowns as the music world gathered for the industry's biggest event.

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All of the Best-Dressed Celebrities at the 2026 Grammy Awards

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The Wildest Moments From The 2026 Grammys, From F-Bombs To Justin Bieber’s Knickers

Cher’s teleprompter glitched, PinkPantheress won the carpet, and a bunch of celebs said “fuck ICE”.

MusicRadar

“In the actual song you hear today, the guitars, the riff, the bass, the drums and all the vocals are from those initial takes I did in my bedroom”: Sombr on the making of viral hit Undressed, and his formula for creating "a legendary indie rock song"

“I remember playing the guitar riff and thinking, ‘OK, that is great.’ From there, the song just made sense, it flowed"

The Independent UK

BBC Sound of 2026 longlist revealed featuring Sombr and Alessi Rose

‘The list is always a compass for what’s next, and 2026 is heading somewhere special,’ says DJ Sian Eleri

Evening Standard

Sombr and Alessi Rose among those named as BBC Sound of 2026 longlist revealed

BBC Radio 1’s annual list has been released for the 23rd year running, showcasing ‘exciting’ names to watch out for.

Evening Standard

Hugh Jackman says he performed Les Miserables song with Neil Diamond at karaoke

Jackman stars in a new biographical movie, titled Song Sung Blue, about a Neil Diamond tribute act.

International Business Times UK

Selena Gomez Prank Goes Awkward As Sombr Ends Up Chatting With Benny Blanco On Stage

A live 'call your ex' gag at Sombr's concert went awry when Benny Blanco answered the phone instead of Selena Gomez; video of the awkward exchange circulated widely on social media, prompting debate over privacy and onstage stunts.

The Independent UK

Sombr hits back at viral video slamming his concert behavior — but his response might have just made things worse

‘Back to Friends’ singer brushed off the criticisms, saying that he’s ‘never uttered a serious word in my life’

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