The New York Times – Music:
The 2026 awards, airing Sunday on CBS, propose a few different ideas about the state of contemporary pop. Here’s who we prefer among the nominees.
Category: Bieber, Justin
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Best Albums of 2025
The New York Times – Music:
The Korean pop outsider Effie and the Brooklyn indie-rock band Geese top our critics’ lists this year.
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Best Songs of 2025
The New York Times – Music:
Listen to 48 tracks that broke new artists, blew apart genres and revived beloved sounds.
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Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Rap Reigns, but Lorde Won’t Slay
The New York Times – Music:
A look at the nominations’ unexpected story lines, including best new artist nominees with unusual paths and the event’s hesitancy around “KPop Demon Hunters.”
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Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny Lead 2026 Grammy Nominees
The New York Times – Music:
Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas, Doechii and Tyler, the Creator will compete in the biggest categories at the awards show in February.
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Was There a Song of This Summer?
The New York Times – Music:
Ten tastemakers (and two staffers) weigh in on the season’s signature tracks.
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One Question for Taylor Swift’s Eras Concert Film: How Big Will It Be?
The New York Times – Music:
The pop star’s concert film, arriving in theaters on Friday, is expected to break box office records. “The fever and scale is unprecedented,” one analyst said.
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Shakespeare or Bieber? This Canadian City Draws Devotees of Both
The New York Times – Music:
For nearly 70 years, Stratford, Ontario, has attracted legions of theater fanatics to its Shakespeare festival. About a dozen years ago, a very different type of pilgrim began arriving: Beliebers.