Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Over the years, quite a few beloved singers have earned Oscar nominations (and wins); and the 2026 Oscars are no different. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: (Exclusive Coverage) Prince performs onstage at Warner Theatre on June 14, 2015 in Washington, DC.

In 2018, Recording Academy president and CEO Neil Portnow suggested that women needed to “step up” to win more Grammy Awards—a tone-deaf remark that contributed to his resignation. Fast-forward to ...

Brandy’s influence on music has officially been honored at the highest level. On January 29, 2026, the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and actress received the Black Music Icon Award at the fourth ...

Celebrating 50 years in the music industry, the "Someone to Call My Lover" artist will also perform for the first time on TV since 2018. By Hilary Lewis Deputy Editor, East Coast Janet Jackson is set ...