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Trending on Billboard Following its release on the spookiest week of the year, Florence + the Machine’s Everybody Scream has landed at No. 1 on the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart dated Nov. 7. It makes for Florence Welch’s fifth set to reach the summit following 2009’s Lungs, 2011’s Ceremonials, 2015’s How Big, How Blue, How […]
Trending on Billboard This week in dance music: Bunt.’s manager Nick Groff talked about using emerging technology to turn phones back on fans during shows during Billboard’s Live Music Summit in Los Angeles on Monday, Nov. 3. Diplo reflected on his ex Katy Perry and her new boyfriend, the former prime minister of Canada Justin […]
Nicki Minaj showed love to Ye (formerly Kanye West) for taking accountability for his hurtful actions against the Jewish community after meeting with a rabbi.
West met with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto on Tuesday (Nov. 4), during which he expressed remorse and apologized for his previous antisemitic remarks about the Jewish community.
“So happy to see Kanye publicly take accountability for the pain his words may have cause to so many,” she wrote to X on Thursday (Nov. 6), praising West. “Standing with our Jewish brothers & sisters.”
Footage surfaced of West’s meeting with Rabbi Pinto when an Instagram account for Pintoposted the exchange on social media on Thursday.
“I feel really blessed to sit here and take accountability,” West began. “I was dealing with various issues. I was dealing with bipolar also, so I would take the ideas I had and forget about the protection of the people around me and myself. So I wanted to take accountability.”
Ye added: “So it’s like if you left the house and you left your kid at the house and your kid went and messed up the kitchen and messed up the garage and messed up the living room. Then when you get back, it’s your responsibility because that’s your job. That’s the way I look at it. It’s like I gotta go clean up the kitchen, I gotta clean up the living room, I gotta clean up the garage.”
West saw his meeting with Rabbi Pinto as the “first steps” in rebuilding “brick by brick” for the “strong walls” as far as his damaged relationship with the Jewish community goes.
Rabbi Pinto appeared to accept Ye’s apology. “A person is not defined by his mistakes, but by the way he chooses to correct them,” he replied in a translated statement. “This is the true strength of man: The ability to return, to learn, and to build bridges of love and peace.”
The Chicago rapper has been slammed for his repeated antisemitic rhetoric over the last few years, which includes a tweet saying he was going to go “death con 3” [sic] on Jewish people in 2022, and again praising Hitler on X in February this year.
As a result, just about all of his business deals vanished, as companies such as Universal Music Group, Balenciaga, Adidas and Gap ended their partnerships with the rapper.
Trending on Billboard Madonna headed back to the club on Friday (Nov. 7) with the release of Confessions on a Dance Floor Twenty Years Edition, an expanded version of the pop queen’s beloved 2005 electropop dance record featuring such beloved hits as “Hung Up,” “Sorry” and “Get Together.” The digital deluxe edition expands the original […]
Trending on Billboard Chase Matthew lands his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “Darlin’.” The single tops the ranking dated Nov. 15 with a 3% gain to 31.3 million audience impressions Oct. 31–Nov. 6, according to Luminate. The Sevierville, Tenn., native cowrote the song with four others, including Jake Angel and Alex […]
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To coincide with her mainstage performance at Dubai’s Untold Festival this weekend (Nov. 6-9), India-based global superstar Nora Fatehi has unveiled a brand new single — and she’s brought Jamaican dancehall-pop sensation Shenseea along for the ride.
Out Friday (Nov. 7) via 5 Junction and Warner Records, “What Do I Know” is an infectious, dancefloor-ready banger that blends subtle house influences with elements of Jamaican dancehall, courtesy of Shenseea’s show-stealing verse. Written by three-time Grammy nominee Justin Tranter, Fatehi’s new track plays on the dominant “I’m just a girl” social media meme to explore femininity, power and sensuality through a global pop lens. Her seductive timbre pairs well with the track’s sleek production, and Shenseea’s commanding presence doubles down on her global appeal post-“Shake It to the Max” and offers a nice contrast to both.
“What Do I Know” is also accompanied by an entertaining, Arrad-helmed music video, featuring scenes inspired by Marilyn Monroe’s iconic rendition of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” from 1953’s Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. “I definitely learned to be more expressive and animated,” Shenseea tells Billboard of the music video shoot. “I haven’t fully tapped into that side yet, but I think it’s time now.”
Beyond Dubai’s Untold Festival, Fatehi is set to make her U.S. television debut with the first live performance of “What Do I Know,” alongside Shenseea, on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. A Bollywood star turned renowned multi-hyphenate, 2025 has been a busy year for Fatehi. In March, she starred in and provided songs for the soundtrack of Be Happy, an Indian Hindi-language dance drama from Amazon Prime, and, by May, she appeared in Netflix’s The Royals rom-com series.
On the music side of things, Fatehi connected with Jason Derulo for “Snake” at the top of the year, and by April, she was announced as one of the first signees to 5 Junction Records — a joint venture label under Warner Music Group aiming to serve as “a pipeline for South Asian artists to reach North American listeners.”
“South Asian music is having its moment, and Nora Fatehi is a global sensation bringing together sounds from India, the Middle East, and contemporary pop,” 5 Junction Records co-founder Anjula Acharia says in a statement. “With over 46 million fans already behind her, we’re now taking Nora and her sound from India to the world.”
Below, Nora Fatehi dishes on her new single and what else fans can expect from them as they enter 2026.
What inspired “What Do I Know (Just A Girl)”? What message did you want to get across with this song?
All the credit goes to our iconic writer Justin Tranter and producers Max Martin and Robyn. It’s a brilliant concept of a song, and when I first heard it, all I could think of was how so many girls would be able to relate to the idea of being misunderstood, undervalued and unappreciated. It’s a cheeky way of telling the world that we play the game wisely, but with our own rules, of course. We know what we bring to the table, and our power is not to be taken for granted.
Why did Shenseea feel like the right collaborator for this song?
I love Shenseea as an artist and have been following and supporting her work for years! I wanted a collaboration that reflected my global multicultural appeal, and I feel Shenseea, as a Jamaican artist, brings just that. Her style adds the extra spice; she embodies confidence, edge and femininity. She’s also someone who’s broken barriers in her own lane, just like I’ve had to do in mine. I’ve always wanted to incorporate dancehall elements into my music, and being able to have her dancehall touch [on] a pop record like “What Do I Know (Just A Girl)” feels so unique.
What can fans expect from your first televised performance of the song?
I’m so excited to perform this song on TV for the first time! Fans can expect a lot of dancing, glam and drama. We are currently preparing the entire concept. But I’m definitely leaning into some amazing choreography and, of course, some fun moments with Shenseea.
What was the music video shoot like?
We had a blast shooting the video. It was a hectic two days, but the sequences were worth i,t and I had the chance to work with some of the best in the business. One of my favourite choreographers, JaQuel Knight, did the dance choreography, and Arrad, known for some of the coolest pop and hip-hop music videos, directed the project. My favourite part was the airplane sequence. I’ve always wanted to add a bit of comedy in my music videos, and we did just that.
Why do you feel this song “marks the start of your pop girl era?”
With “What Do I Know (Just A Girl),” I’m embracing a sound, a style and an attitude that reflects everything I’ve learned from my journey so far. Bollywood, Afrobeat, Arabic influences, Western pop, all of these worlds make me who I am as an artist today, and in my new era, these worlds are all fused into one unapologetic expression. It’s not about fitting in; it’s about creating my own lane in the pop world.
This era is bold, glamorous and empowering. It’s about celebrating femininity while being powerful, sexy and strong. I’ve always loved artists who could command a global stage like Beyoncé, Rihanna and Shakira. I’m finally stepping into that energy with my own flavor. This is me saying: I’m here. I’m not just a dancer, not just an actress, but also I’m a global pop girl.
How did you go about fusing dancehall and pop on this track?
The track is as pop as it can get, which I love! However, the addition of Shenseea takes the track to another level. The fusion happens so subtly and beautifully through her delivery in the second verse.
For you, what is the importance of global collaborations and working with artists across genres?
They open up so many creative doors and allow artists to blend cultures, sounds, and emotions in a way that speaks to people everywhere. When I work with artists from different parts of the world or from different genres, it’s not just about making a song — it’s about creating a fusion of energy, rhythm, and stories.
Music and dance have no language barrier, and I truly believe collaboration helps us celebrate that universality. It’s how we grow as artists, by learning from each other’s influences, experimenting with new styles, and building bridges between audiences. It’s the most beautiful part of being in the global entertainment space.
Based on “What Do I Know (Just A Girl)” and “Snake,” when can fans expect a full project from you?
I’m currently working on my EP for 2026, and my fans expect to see a different side of me as an artist. I’m experimenting with my sound more than ever and gearing up to drop some dance bangers for the summer.
Trending on Billboard The 2026 Grammy nominations were announced Friday (Nov. 7), with the academy once again once again selecting a group of dance/electronic producers across the four dance-focused categories. Skrillex and Kaytranada lead the nominees with two nods each. Skrillex, whose already got nine Grammys to his name, gets the 2026 nods for his […]
Trending on Billboard Sir Rod Stewart has extended his globe-hopping One Last Time tour yet again. After taking the greatest hits outing across Europe, Asia and North and South America over the past year and a half, the pop icon announced another round of shows in the U.S. next spring and summer on Friday morning […]
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Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods, including album, record and song of the year. It’s the third time Lamar has been the leading nominee. He also led the field at the 2016 ceremony with 11 nods and at the 2019 ceremony with eight.
Lamar is followed on this year’s leaderboard by Jack Antonoff, Cirkut and Lady Gaga, with seven nods each; Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Serban Ghenea and Leon Thomas, with six each; and Clipse, Doechii, Sounwave, SZA, Turnstile, Tyler, the Creator and Andrew Watt, with five each.
This is the third time Lamar has been nominated for album, record and song of the year in the same year. Bad Bunny, Carpenter and Gaga were also nominated in all three of those categories this year. It’s the second year in a row that Carpenter has managed that sweep, the first time Gaga has done it since 2010, and the first time Bunny has ever done it.
Lamar is the first solo artist from any genre to be nominated for album of the year with five consecutive studio albums. Donald Fagen was nominated with five consecutive studio albums, but that combines solo and Steely Dan projects.
Lamar also becomes the first rapper to receive five album of the year nods as a lead artist. He had been tied with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, with four album of the year nods. Lamar’s nods are for good kid, m.A.A.d. city (2014), To Pimp a Butterfly (2016), DAMN. (2018) and Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2023). Lamar was also nominated for the Black Panther soundtrack (2019), but not as a lead artist.
Lamar and SZA become the first occasional duet partners to receive two record of the year nods. They were nominated seven years ago for “All the Stars” and are nominated again for “luther.”
Bad Bunny is the first Latin artist to receive Grammy nods for album, record and song of the year in the same year. He is nominated in the album category for the second time with Debí Tirar Más Fotos, after first being nominated three years ago with Un Verano Sin Ti. These are the only all-Spanish-language albums to be nominated in the category. He is also nominated for record and song of the year with “DtMF.” The latter is the second all-Spanish-language song to be nominated for both record and song of the year, following Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” (featuring Justin Bieber).
Bunny is also on track to become the first artist to be an album of the year contender in the same year that he was a Super Bowl halftime headliner since Justin Timberlake achieved both feats in 2004. JT was up for album of the year with his solo debut, Justified, and co-headlined the Super Bowl show with Janet Jackson, P. Diddy, Nelly, Kid Rock and Jessica Simpson. Bunny will be the first sole headliner (not part of a multi-artist show) who was nominated for album of the year in the same year that they headlined the Super Bowl show since U2 in 2002.
This marks the first time that three albums have been nominated for both album of the year and best rap album. Lamar’s album is joined in the finals in both categories by Tyler, the Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA and Clipse’s Let God Sort Em Out.
This was the year K-pop finally made its presence felt in the marquee categories. “APT.,” ROSÉ’s hit collab with Bruno Mars, is the first song by a Korean pop artist to receive a record of the year nod. “Golden,” from KPop Demon Hunters, is the first song co-written by a Korean songwriter, EJAE, to receive a song of the year nod. KATSEYE, the “global girl group” nominated for best new artist, includes one member from South Korea, YOONCHAE.
“APT.” is Mars’ seventh hit to receive a record of the year nomination. Billie Eilish received her sixth nod in the category (in just seven years) for “Wildflower”; Lamar his fifth for “luther.” (That makes him the first rap artist with five record of the year nods. He had been tied with Jay-Z with four each.)
Doechii’s “Anxiety” is the first song that samples a previous record of the year winner (“Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye featuring Kimbra) to be nominated for that same award.
Seven of the nominees for record of the year are also nominated for song of the year. The only difference between the two sets of nominees is that Chappell Roan’s “The Subway” is up for record and not song, while “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters is up for song and not record. It’s the first time there was just one difference in the two lists since the 2015 ceremony, when Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” (featuring Charli xcx) was up for record but not song, while Hozier’s “Take Me to Church” was up for song but not record.
Jack Antonoff had both good and bad news in this year’s nominations. He has two nominations in each of three high-profile categories – album, record and song of the year. That brings his career total of song of the year nominations to eight, which puts him in a tie with his frequent collaborator Taylor Swift for the most nods in the history of the category. But he was passed over for a nod for producer of the year, non-classical nod for the second year in a row.
The nominees for producer of the year, non-classical are Dan Auerbach (his fifth), Blake Mills (his third), Dijon (his second) and Cirkut and Sounwave (the first for each).
Amy Allen and Henry Walter also each have two song of the year nominees this year.
Leon Thomas is the only best new artist nominee who is also nominated in another “Big Four” category. His Mutt is vying for album of the year. Alex Warren, thought to be a sure thing for record and song of the year nods, wasn’t nominated in either category.
Three songs from Sinners are competing for best song written for visual media. Only two other films have ever had three or more nominees in this category. Waiting to Exhale had three in 1997; Barbie had four two years ago.
In best traditional country album, there is a rare instance of a parent and child competing in the same category. Willie Nelson, 92, is nominated for Oh What a Beautiful World. His son, Lukas Nelson, 36, is nominated for American Romance.
Barbra Streisand is nominated for best traditional pop vocal album for The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume 2, 62 years after she received her first three nods for The Barbra Streisand Album and its standout track, “Happy Days Are Here Again.” That puts her in a tie with composer John Williams for the longest span of Grammy nominations. Williams received his first nod in 1962 and his three most recent nods in 2024.
Streisand also received her 14th nomination in the category of best traditional pop vocal album – a category she has yet to win. Will this be her year? She’s competing with Laufey, who won in this category two years ago; Lady Gaga, who won twice for collabs with Tony Bennett; Elton John & Brandi Carlile; Jennifer Hudson; and Laila Biali, a Canadian jazz singer and pianist who has worked with Chris Botti and Sting.
The late pianist, composer and bandleader Chick Corea received two nominations, bringing his career total of nods to 77, a total topped by only four people in Grammy history: Beyoncé (99), Jay-Z (89), Paul McCartney (84) and Quincy Jones (80). Corea died in 2021 at age 79.
All of the nominees for songwriter of the year, non-classical, have been nominated in that category previously. This is the third nod for Amy Allen, Edgar Barrera and Jessie Jo Dillon; the second for Tobias Jesso Jr. and Laura Veltz.
As always, best audio book, narration and storytelling recording provided an eclectic batch of nominees. This year’s nominees are The Dalai Lama; Fab Morvan, the surviving member of Milli Vanilli; Supreme Court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson; comedian (and five-time Grammy host) Trevor Noah; and Kathy Garver, who played the oldest child on the 1960s sitcom Family Affair.
Final-round voting extends from Dec. 12 to Jan. 5. The 68th annual Grammy Awards will be presented at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 1.
