The rapper’s latest album, “Championships,” appears to have debuted at the top. But an issue has led Nielsen to suspend access to its data — and may change last week’s No. 1.
The singer and rapper was known for blending genres and channeling disaffection. His first posthumous album is a threadbare version of the work that made him famous.
The annual revue of radio hitmakers at Madison Square Garden showcased polished stars (Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello) and a few dissenters (Cardi B, Alessia Cara).
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Music’s big awards show is trying to make big changes. So what do these nominations tell us?
Hear tracks by Meek Mill, Jacob Collier, Cactus Blossoms and others.
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Drake, Mitski, Ariana Grande — whose albums defined the year? (And will albums matter next year?)
Younger artists racked up more nods than legacy acts — and one of pop’s biggest stars — as the Grammys made some major adjustments.
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Facing criticism for a lack of diversity, the Recording Academy shifted its show’s processes, giving a crop of young and less heralded artists a chance to shine.
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From Eric Clapton’s anti-celebrations to Engelbert Humperdinck’s cozy schlock to Ingrid Michaelson’s joyful carols, a guide to 13 new seasonal albums.
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