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FILE - Queen Latifah arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 26, 2019, in Newark, N.J. Queen Latifah will be honored at Sunday’s BET Awards. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Cardi B reveals baby bump during BET Awards performance

By Mesfin Fekadu Jun. 27, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

This combination of photos shows promotional art for "LFG," o documentary premiering June 24 on HBO Max, left, "The Mysterious Benedict Society," a series on Disney Plus premiering June 25 and "Fathom," a documentary premiering June 25 on Apple TV Plus. (HBO Max/Disney+/Apple TV+ via AP)
New this week: Whales, 'LFG,' 'Mysterious Benedict Society'

By The Associated Press Jun. 21, 2021 12:11 PM EDT

DaBaby arrives at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020, left, and Megan Thee Stallion appears at the 5th annual Diamond Ball benefit gala in New York on Sept. 12, 2019. The chart-topping rappers each scored seven nominations at the show airing live on June 27 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)
Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby top BET Award nominations

By Mesfin Fekadu May. 27, 2021 12:03 PM EDT

DJ Khaled, front left, and H.E.R., front right, perform with Takeoff, from background left, Quavo and Offset, of Migos, at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The Weeknd wins multiple honors at Billboard Awards

By Mesfin Fekadu May. 23, 2021 08:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018 file photo, Ariana Grande attends the 13th annual Billboard Women in Music event in New York. A representative for the singer confirmed that she recently married real estate agent Dalton Gomez. Grande's rep told People that they tied the knot in a small and intimate wedding, where less than 20 people attended. It wasn't not clear when the wedding took place. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Ariana Grande, Dalton Gomez tie the knot

By The Associated Press May. 17, 2021 03:44 PM EDT

Dua Lipa performs during the Brit Awards 2021 at the O2 Arena, London, Tuesday, May 11, 2021. (Ian West/PA via AP)
Dua Lipa wins big at Brits, urges health worker pay raise

By Mike Fuller May. 11, 2021 12:07 PM EDT

This combination photo shows J Balvin, from left, Billie Eilish and A$AP Rocky, who will headline at the Governors Ball Music Festival on Sept. 24-26 in Queens at the Citi Field complex. (AP Photo)
Billie Eilish, J Balvin, A$AP to play NY's Gov Ball festival

By Mesfin Fekadu May. 04, 2021 09:32 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2016, file photo, an Oscar statue is pictured underneath the entrance to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. When the Oscars broadcast begins April 25 on ABC, there won’t be an audience. The base of the show won’t be the Academy Awards’ usual home, the Dolby Theatre (though the Dolby will still be involved), but Union Station, the airy, Art Deco-Mission Revival railway hub in downtown Los Angeles. For the producers, the challenges of COVID are an opportunity to, finally, rethink the Oscars. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say

By Jake Coyle Apr. 16, 2021 07:58 AM EDT

This combination of photos shows cover art for Grammy nominees for Album of the Year, top row from left, “Chilombo,” by Jhené Aiko; “Black Pumas (Deluxe Edition),” by Black Pumas; “Everyday Life,” by Coldplay; “Djesse Vol. 3,” by Jacob Collier; bottom row from left, “Women In Music Pt. III,” by HAIM; “Future Nostalgia,” by Dua Lipa; “Hollywood’s Bleeding,” by Post Malone; and “folklore,” by Taylor Swift. (Def Jam/ATO/Parlophone-Atlantic/Interscope-Decca-Hajanga/Columbia Records/Warner/Republic/Republic via AP)
He said, she said: AP writers predict 2021 Grammy winners

By Mesfin Fekadu And Kristin M. Hall Mar. 09, 2021 09:01 AM EST

Jesse Collins, producer of the 63rd Grammy Awards, poses for a portrait in his company's offices, Friday, March 5, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Meet Jesse Collins, TV's most requested producer

By Mesfin Fekadu Mar. 08, 2021 03:00 AM EST

This photo provided by the NFL shows singer The Weekend speaking at the halftime press conference ahead of the Super Bowl 55 football game, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts/NFL via AP)
The Weeknd vows to tone it down for his Super Bowl show

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 04, 2021 12:10 PM EST

FILE - BTS arrives at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020. The K-pop band is nominated for a Grammy Award for best pop duo/group performance with “Dynamite," their first song to hit the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
12 Grammy facts: BTS and Dr. Luke in, The Weeknd out

By Mesfin Fekadu Nov. 24, 2020 01:06 PM EST

The Weeknd accepts the award for favorite soul R&B song for "Heartless" at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says she's re-recording music

By Mesfin Fekadu Nov. 22, 2020 08:30 PM EST

In this video grab issued Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, by MTV, host Keke Palmer speaks during the MTV Video Music Awards. (MTV via AP)
Gaga’s masks, Weeknd’s advocacy and more top VMAs moments

By Kristin M. Hall Aug. 31, 2020 03:01 AM EDT

In this video grab issued Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, by MTV, Jack Harlow performs "Whats Poppin" during the MTV Video Music Awards. (MTV via AP)
Lady Gaga dominates at MTV VMAs, The Weeknd wins top award

By Mesfin Fekadu Aug. 30, 2020 10:10 AM EDT

This combination photo shows J Balvin performing at Lollapalooza in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2019, left, and Roddy Ricch performing at the 7th annual BET Experience in Los Angeles on June 21, 2019. Both artists have canceled their scheduled performances at the MTV VMAs on Sunday. (Photos by Amy Harris, left, and Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP)
J Balvin, Roddy Ricch no longer performing at MTV VMAs

By Mesfin Fekadu Aug. 24, 2020 11:19 AM EDT

Lady Gaga arrives at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 18, 2018, left, and Ariana Grande arrives at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020. Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande both scored nine VMA nominations each, including video of the year for their No. 1 dance hit. “Rain on Me” is also competing for song of the year, best collaboration, best pop, best cinematography, best visual effects and best choreography. The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on Aug. 30 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.(Photos by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Lady Gaga to perform at 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

By The Associated Press Aug. 13, 2020 03:01 PM EDT

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May. 05, 2020 03:05 AM EDT
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