SZA was among the artists to speak out against ICE at the Grammy Awards. After collecting a pair of Grammy trophies on Sunday night (Feb. 1), the superstar singer slammed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after being asked by Variety about the importance of artists speaking up.

“It’s incredibly dystopian that we’re dressed up and able to celebrate accolades in the material world, and people are getting snatched up and shot in the face on the street,” she said. “It just feels bizarre, and I find so many of us don’t really know how to feel right now besides rage and hopelessness, and I don’t feel like that’s the calling card that I want to subscribe to.”

SZA continued: “I really believe in great possibility. I believe that entropy can breed change. I believe that this is a time when we can dig deep as a community and really learn that okay, it’s not time to count on anyone else but us and our neighbors to protect ourselves; to rally for each other, to be that morale booster, to disseminate mutual aid, to take care of each other. And I just feel like, yay, that’s an amazing opportunity; boo that this is even happening.”

The “Saturn” singer bluntly stated it’s “f—k ICE” and explained how she refuses to remain quiet going forward, which she hopes inspires others to stand up.

“It’s always f—k ICE, but it’s just a matter of, I just don’t want everyone to fall into despair because when you lose steam and you lose morale, change becomes impossible but it’s so not,” she added. “It’s so not. And I’m personally not going, I will not be going quietly into the dying of the light. So I encourage everybody to the same.”

Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish were among the Grammy winners who took time out of their acceptance speeches to highlight immigration and blast ICE in the wake of the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The pair of Minneapolis residents were shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in January, which has raised tensions and fueled anti-ICE protests across the nation.

“No one is illegal on stolen land,” Eilish said. “It’s just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, and I just, I feel really hopeful in this room. And I feel like we just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting and our voices really do matter, and the people matter.”

SZA took home a pair of trophies on Sunday night thanks to “Luther.” The Kendrick Lamar GNX collaboration, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks, won honors for record of the year and best melodic rap performance.

On Jan. 15, Billboard and Delta brought Elevated Sounds to life, transforming Los Angeles’ iconic Peppermint Club into a moody hideaway where fans could step inches away from the soaring, soulful world of Ravyn Lenae.

With the room capped at just 80 guests, SkyMiles Members redeemed miles for access to a night designed for closeness and connection. DJ Miss Milan set the tone early, spinning a groove-forward, mood-setting set and serving as the evening’s hypeman, warming the room and building anticipation before Lenae took the stage. Around her, deep velvet textures, lush floral arrangements, archival Delta imagery adorned the walls, nodding to decades of travel history, and gleaming chrome finishes layered the space with a premium, tactile elegance.

Lenae delivered an intimate set, her airy, emotionally resonant vocals filling the room with warmth. Highlights included her Billboard-charting hit “Love Me Not,” peaking at number 5 on the Hot 100, and the fan-favorite “Days,” (watch her performance HERE) each song unfolding with clarity and drawing the audience into a shared moment of connection.

The evening seamlessly shifted from stage to personal connection as Lenae met every attendee during a post-performance meet-and-greet. Customized cocktails, the Paper Plane and Negroni, flowed from the full-service bar, each crafted to match the night’s elevated vibe, while passed hors d’oeuvres offered a refined, bite-sized complement to the lush surroundings.

Guests left with more than memories: signed memorabilia, a custom deck of playing cards autographed by Lenae, and a premium crewneck served as lasting keepsakes from the night. As Elevated Sounds proved once again, being a Delta SkyMiles Member connects you to the experiences you care most about, making membership the first step toward music moments this close, this curated, and this unforgettable.

The 2026 Grammys on Sunday (Feb. 1) were a night of historic wins and memorable performances, but also a platform to address the country’s current political state. 

A number of stars—including Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber—arrived at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles in glamorous and elegant attire, while also wearing “ICE Out” pins in protest of the political tensions happening in the U.S. due to ICE’s ongoing immigration enforcement operations.

Others, such as Kehlani, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Dean and Bad Bunny, used their moment on stage to slam ICE and express their feelings during their respective acceptance speeches. 

“Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say ICE out!” Bad Bunny declared when he won the award for best música urbana album. “We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans. […] The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love.”

Additionally, Grupo Frontera and Fuerza Regida discussed immigration during Billboard‘s red carpet livestream co-hosted by Tetris Kelly and Leila Cobo. 

“I know we’re going through difficult times, but I believe that, like all Mexicans, all Latinos, we will always keep our heads held high,” Frontera’s frontman Adelaido “Payo” Solís said. “We truly love you all so much, thank you for your support, and we want to support you in the best way we can. We have a project to help our Latino community. Always with our heads held high.” 

Fuerza’s vocalist, JOP, later said: “We’re here for them, whatever they need. If we can help them, we’re here. We always help the community in any way we can.” 

Both Fuerza and Frontera were nominated for best música Mexicana album (including tejano): Fuerza and Frontera with their joint EP Mala Mía, as well as Frontera with Y Lo Que Viene. The award ultimately went to Carín León’s Palabra De To’s (Seca).

After stealing the show during the 2025 BET Awards opening medley, Mýa is keeping her momentum going with a new album.

On Monday (Feb. 2), the D.C.-bred ’00s R&B icon announced her forthcoming tenth studio album, Retrospect, during an appearance on Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show. Featuring collaborations with several buzzy names, including 21 Savage and Joyner Lucas, Retrospect will also serve as Mýa’s first full-length release since 2018’s T.K.O. (The Knock Out). The new album will arrive this spring via Planet 9, Mýa’s independent label, in partnership with Virgin Music.

“Music wasn’t just a part of my life; it was the heartbeat of my home, the foundation of my joy,” the Grammy winner said. “This album is a celebration of that and the kind of funk that never fades. It’s a bridge between the past and the future, honoring the greats, my inspirations, while forging something new.”

To kick off the album campaign, which she previewed with Billboard on the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards red carpet, Mýa shared “ASAP,” the set’s lead single, on Friday (Jan. 30). Built around sultry, ’80s-informed midtempo groove, the new track finds Mýa crooning of an undeniably red-hot love that’s always worth fighting for. Co-produced by LaMar “MyGuyMars” Edwards and Mýa herself, the new single is the first taste of a project that first began in 2016. During that time, Mýa looked to ’70s and ’80s funk and soul to inform her latest contribution to the contemporary R&B landscape.

Outside of last year’s buzzy BET Awards performance, Mýa also celebrated the 25th anniversary of her sophomore LP, Fear of Flying, in 2025. She commemorated that album, which produced her classic Billboard Hot 100 No. 2 hit “Case of the Ex,” with a vinyl reissue and a Dolby Atmos streaming release. Last fall, she delivered electrifying sets at select dates on Brandy and Monica’s The Boy Is Mine Tour.

Mýa has earned three top 10 hits on the Hot 100: 1998’s “It’s All About Me” with Sisqo, 2000’s “Case of the Ex” and 2001’s classic “Lady Marmalade” with Christina Aguilera, P!nk and Lil’ Kim. In 2003, she earned her first and only Billboard 200 top 10 album to date: Moodring (No. 3). In 2018, T.K.O. reached No. 41 on Independent Albums.

Watch Mýa discuss her forthcoming new Retrospect album below.