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Beyoncé Makes Grammy History with 99 Nominations.
In a historic milestone for the music industry, Beyoncé has become the most-nominated artist in the history of the Grammy Awards, amassing an impressive total of 99 nominations. This achievement was propelled by her remarkable haul of 11 nominations at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, where she stands out as the most nominated artist this year. Among the prestigious honors are coveted categories such as Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year.
Following closely behind Beyoncé are Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone, each securing seven nominations. Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan also made significant contributions to this year’s nominations with six each.
In another noteworthy development, Taylor Swift has established herself as the female artist with the most nominations for Album of the Year in Grammy history. With seven nominations in this category, she surpassed the legendary Barbra Streisand, further solidifying her influence in the music world. Swift’s recognition comes from her album “The Tortured Poets Department,” contributing to her overall tally of 58 nominations and affirming her status as the second most nominated female artist in Grammy history.
In a delightful surprise, former American President Jimmy Carter, at the remarkable age of 100, has received a Grammy nomination for the audio version of his autobiography, “A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety,” in the Best Spoken Word Album category. Carter, who has previously won this award three times, continues to inspire with his literary contributions.
As the 67th Grammys approach, the landscape of nominations reflects not only the extraordinary talents of these artists but also the evolving narrative of music and its cultural significance.
Nollywood actress Mary Njoku has recently ignited a debate regarding the necessity of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination for university admissions in Nigeria. In a statement posted on her Instagram story, Njoku questioned the need for JAMB and post-UTME, arguing that the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) should be sufficient proof of a candidate’s completion of secondary education.
Her statement comes amidst recent controversy surrounding JAMB, particularly following widespread reports of mass failures in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME). While JAMB has admitted to errors and announced retakes for affected candidates, Njoku’s questioning highlights a deeper concern regarding the redundancy and potential inefficiencies within the current university admission process. The actress’s comments add fuel to an existing debate about the effectiveness and fairness of the JAMB examination in evaluating a student’s readiness for tertiary education.
South African sensation Tyla is poised to make history as the first African personality to host the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. Organizers announced the Grammy-winning artist as the host of the 2025 edition, scheduled to air live on June 21st from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Beyond hosting duties, Tyla has also secured two nominations: Favourite Global Music Star and Favourite Music Collaboration for “Show Me Love” with WizTheMc, and “bees & honey.”
The nominations list is topped by Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, and Lady Gaga, each receiving four nods. Selena Gomez, Dwayne Johnson, Jelly Roll, and Jack Black follow closely behind with three nominations apiece.
Expressing her excitement on X, Tyla simply stated, “I’m really about to host the kids choice awards.” This landmark achievement further solidifies Tyla’s rising star on the global stage.
Early Thursday morning, American musician Chris Brown was taken into custody at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester by officers from the Metropolitan Police. The arrest, occurring shortly after 2:00 AM, is connected to an alleged assault on music producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in London’s Mayfair district on February 19, 2023.
Mr. Diaw alleges an unprovoked attack by Mr. Brown at the Hanover Square venue. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of a 36-year-old male on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and stated he remains in custody for questioning regarding the February incident. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
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