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Roddy Ricch’s ‘The Box’ Grammy Submission Updated With Multiple New Writers

Multiple writers have been added to the Grammy submission for Roddy Ricch’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “The Box,” which is nominated for three honors including best rap song and song of the year, one of the show’s top prizes. When the Recording Academy announced its nominees in November, only Ricch and Samuel Gloade (aka 30 Roc) were […]

Adele Settles Divorce, Will Share Custody of Son With Ex-Husband

Adele will share custody of her 8-year-old son and won’t be paying child support to her now-ex-husband Simon Konecki, according to divorce documents obtained Wednesday (March 10) by The Associated Press. The couple separated in August of 2019, and Adele filed for divorce the following month. A Los Angeles judge finalized the divorce last week. […]

Cardi B Makes History as ‘Bodak Yellow’ Is Certified Diamond

Cardi B likes dollars, she likes diamonds, she likes stunting, she likes shining. So she’ll really like that her major-label debut single “Bodak Yellow” has been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. The New York native is the first female rapper to achieve a diamond single award, according to the RIAA, meaning “Bodak Yellow” […]

Daddy Yankee Nabs 36th Top 10 on Hot Latin Songs Chart With ‘#Problema’

Daddy Yankee’s “#Problema” debuts at No. 9 on the Hot Latin Songs chart (dated March 13). Yankee’s first solo release of 2021 earns him his 36th top 10 on the list, which blends airplay, streams and digital sales. “#Problema” bows at No. 9 mainly on the strength of streaming activity. The reggaetón tune, released Feb. 26 […]

A Record 3 Openly LGBTQ Artists Are Vying for Best New Artist at 2021 Grammys

Of the eight Grammy nominees for best new artist, three — CHIKA, Kaytranada and Phoebe Bridgers — openly identify as LGBTQ.  (A fourth nominee, Doja Cat, has made mixed comments on the subject.) Having three openly LGBTQ nominees for best new artist in one year constitutes a record. Six years ago, two best new artist nominees […]