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beabadoobee, The Cure And Charli XCX Lead BBC Radio 6 Music’s Artists Of The Year 2026

BBC Radio 6 Music has named beabadoobee, The Cure and Charli XCX among its Artists of the Year for 2026, with a 12-act list recognising established names and emerging artists who have made a significant creative impact over the past year. The full selection was announced by Nick Grimshaw on his Breakfast Show and also

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RAYE Wins 2026 Mercury Prize For This Music May Contain Hope

RAYE has won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope, beating a shortlist featuring Sir Paul McCartney, Olivia Dean, Suede and Dave. The singer collected the £25,000 award at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on Thursday 22 October 2026. The win recognises an ambitious 17-track record that runs for approximately

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Missy Elliott To Receive Icon Award At Gala Of The Stars

Missy Elliott To Receive Icon Award At Gala Of The Stars Missy Elliott will receive the Icon Award at this year’s Gala of the Stars, an annual benefit supporting Dancers Against Cancer, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on 22 October 2026. Janet Jackson, who received the award last year, will present the

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BTS And BigBang Lead 2026 MAMA Awards Nominations

BTS leads the 2026 MAMA Awards nominations with five nods, while BigBang follows with four group nominations and additional recognition for members Taeyang and G-Dragon. The shortlist was announced on Monday ahead of the ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on 20 and 21 November in Osaka, Japan. The nominations put two of K-pop’s

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Slash Receives 2026 Les Paul Spirit Award As New Album Plans Emerge

Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has received the 2026 Les Paul Spirit Award at a private ceremony in Hollywood, recognising his creativity, musical innovation and lasting influence on rock. Hosted at The Les Paul Recording Studio at Universal Master Recordings, the event was organised by the Les Paul Foundation in partnership with Gibson Gives and

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Dave Leads 2026 Urban Music Awards Nominations With 10 Nods

Dave leads the 2026 Urban Music Awards nominations with 10 nods, followed by RAYE, Jim Legxacy and Olivia Dean on eight each as the ceremony prepares to return to London on 15 December. The 24th annual Urban Music Awards will celebrate UK and international artists across categories covering hip hop, R&B, grime, drill, Afrobeats, reggae,

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Charli XCX, Kneecap And GENER8ION Lead UK Music Video Awards 2026 Nominations

Charli xcx leads the nominations for the 2026 UK Music Video Awards with nine nods across six different videos, while Kneecap and GENER8ION also feature heavily in the 19th annual awards. The winners will be announced at London’s Roundhouse on 4 November 2026. Charli xcx leads with nine nominations Charli xcx’s nine nominations come across

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Stormzy And James Blake Among Ivors Academy Honours 2026 Recipients

Stormzy, James Blake and five other music industry figures have been recognised at The Ivors Academy Honours 2026. The ceremony took place at the InterContinental London Park Lane, celebrating creators and industry leaders whose work has contributed to the future of songwriting, composition and music rights. Stormzy And James Blake Receive Ivors Academy Honours Stormzy

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Rosé And Jessica Sanchez Lead Asian Hall Of Fame 2026 Inductees

Rosé and Jessica Sanchez are among the 2026 inductees into the Asian Hall of Fame, with the organisation set to hold its 22nd annual ceremony in Los Angeles on 5 November 2026. Rosé And Jessica Sanchez Join 2026 Class Rosé rose to international fame as a member of Blackpink, who have scored three top 10

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Taylor Swift Becomes Most-Awarded Artist In MTV VMAs History

Taylor Swift is now the most-awarded artist in MTV Video Music Awards history after winning the inaugural Artist Director prize at the 2026 ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The win moved Swift past Beyoncé, with the singer reaching 31 VMAs after entering the ceremony tied with her on 30 awards. Taylor Swift breaks

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