Eleanor Hayes is a seasoned music industry journalist, specializing in awards, production trends, and artist collaborations. She provides in-depth analysis of major musical events and their impact on the global music landscape.
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BLACKPINK's Jennie took home three awards at the 40th Golden Disc Awards in Taipei, including a Digital Song Bonsang for her solo track 'Like Jennie,' another for BLACKPINK's 'Run,' and the Global Imp
The Grammy Awards are reintroducing a standalone Best Album Cover category for the 2026 ceremony, marking the first time in 53 years this specific award will be given. This change recognizes the growi
Music icon Cyndi Lauper has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Chappell Roan gave a moving induction speech, celebrating Lauper's four-decade career, genre-defying music, a
K-pop in 2025 saw significant musical breakthroughs, from Hwasa's chart-topping solo hit to NMIXX's consistent releases, alongside crucial LGBTQ+ visibility from artists Bain and Cocona, navigating co
Photojournalist Michael Swensen, based in rural Mt. Olivet, Kentucky, is rapidly making a name for himself, securing major assignments from The Associated Press, Getty Images, and The Washington Post.
BLACKPINK's Jennie captivated audiences at MMA 2025, winning three awards and showcasing stunning outfits imbued with Korean cultural elements, including a 15-meter veil with Hangeul verses and a jack
Taylor Swift was the most-searched artist on Genius in 2025, with her album 'The Life of a Showgirl' amassing 29 million views. A lyric from her song 'Wood' became the second most-viewed lyric on the
Pharrell Williams, Brandy, and Kirk Franklin will be honored at the Recording Academy Honors, a key event during GRAMMY Week 2026. Williams receives the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, while Brandy and F
Taylor Swift and Stephen Colbert surprised fans with a viral TikTok video, dancing backstage at "The Late Show" to Swift's 2008 track "Hey Stephen."
Country artist Jelly Roll has earned three 2026 Grammy nominations for his album 'Beautifully Broken' and two collaborations, also debuting a new look.
Amyl and the Sniffers dominated the 2025 ARIA Awards, winning four major awards including Album of the Year and Best Group. Electronic artist Ninajirachi secured three wins, while Dom Dolla received t
Charley Crockett publicly offered his 2026 Grammy nomination to Turnpike Troubadours, stating their album was snubbed and crediting their frontman for his career.
The iconic Beatles Anthology docuseries returns with a newly restored and expanded nine-episode version, premiering on Disney+ on November 26.
Drake has filed a civil appeal against Universal Music Group, accusing them of knowingly promoting false pedophilia allegations in Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" diss track.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods, followed by Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, and Sabrina Carpenter. The Academy's diversity efforts are visible, but some genres remain underrepre
Sony's 2013 launch of the a7 and a7R, the first full-frame mirrorless cameras, disrupted the photo industry, challenging Canon and Nikon's dominance.
Louisiana musicians have secured widespread recognition at the 2026 Grammy Awards, sweeping the Best Regional Roots Album category and earning multiple nominations across blues, R&B, and jazz genres.
The 68th Grammy Awards nominations are imminent, with the Record of the Year category featuring potential historic firsts for K-pop and new records for superstars.
The Recording Academy has invited over 3,800 new members, including Latin Recording Academy voters for the first time, diversifying its voting body for the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Jeremy Allen White transformed his distinctive blue eyes to brown for the Bruce Springsteen biopic, a complex process involving custom lenses and direct input from Springsteen himself.