The Recording Academy announced the 2026 Grammy nominations early this month, with Kendrick Lamar leading the pack with nine nominations. Lady Gaga and producers Cirkut and Jack Antonoff followed close behind with seven nominations, while Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, and Sabrina Carpenter each earned six. Several artists have also earned five including Doechii, Sza, Tyler the Creator, and many more, per People Magazine.

Emerald City will be back on screen soon “defying gravity” once again in the second Wicked movie, “Wicked: For Good” on November 21. The two main characters Elphaba and Glinda, played by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, will serenade viewers once again, and it’s “going to be popular!”

Former “Dance Moms” star Nia Sioux is leaping into her truth in her new memoir, Bottom of the Pyramid. 

History was made the week of Halloween after no rap songs appeared in the top 40 on Billboard’s Hot 100 List. 

The news comes after Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s 13-week number 1 hit song “luther” fell off the Hot 100 on October 25, according to Billboard. 

Billie Eilish doesn’t shy away from speaking her mind.

As the singer accepted the Music Innovator Award at the Magazine Innovator Awards hosted by the Wall Street Journal, she directly addressed billionaires and advised them to donate their money to those in need. 

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been transferred to Fort Dix, a low-security federal prison in New Jersey. In May, Combs was convicted of sex trafficking charges, and requested he serve his 50-month (just over four-years) prison sentence at the Fort Dix facility to take advantage of its drug treatment program and to be close to his family.

Megan The Stallion faces backlash from fans and critics alike over the release of her new song “Lover Girl.” 

French Police have made groundbreaking discoveries in the investigation of the Louvre crown jewel heist in Paris.  Five people have been arrested in the investigation into the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum, but the treasures remain missing, the Paris prosecutor announced Thursday, per CBS news. 

The world of soul music became a little quieter when famous neo-soul singer D’Angelo died on October 14th, 2025, from pancreatic cancer. 

Fine arts legend Debbie Allen was recognized this month by Mattel as part of their Tribute Collection and was given her very own Barbie doll. 

Icons from the fashion industry, entertainment industry, and more all gathered in New York City to watch the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 15.