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GRAMMY 2025: Academy Unveils Category Changes Ahead Of Nomination Event

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9 months ago

November 8, 2024

The 2025 GRAMMY Awards season is in full swing, with a key event today: the nomination ceremony on Friday, 8 November 2024.

In a year of significant changes, the Recording Academy has redefined several award categories to “enhance the integrity and inclusivity of the GRAMMY Awards,” according to officials.

The revised categories aim to align with current industry standards and celebrate a broader range of musical styles.

Fans and industry insiders are watching closely on live.GRAMMY.com, where the nominations reveal will show which artists are in the running for music’s most prestigious awards.

The updated categories were outlined in a recent publication on the Academy’s website.

This year, the Academy introduced a “Best Dance Pop Recording” category, replacing the former Best Pop Dance Recording, and repositioned the Best Remixed Recording category within the Pop & Dance/Electronic Field.

These changes are in line with the Academy’s commitment “to support the evolving music landscape,” fostering an awards process that truly “empowers creators,” as stated by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.

In his message to Voting Members, Mason emphasised the GRAMMY’s legacy as “a 67-year tradition,” underscoring that “every vote can shape the future of music.”

Additionally, today’s nominations serve as a prelude to the grand finale, the 67th GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, 2 February, which will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The Academy has also updated eligibility and submission guidelines, especially in the Songwriter of the Year category, which now allows songwriters to qualify with fewer songs, aiming to “welcome more voices” into the field.

Fans and industry professionals alike are eagerly awaiting today’s nominations, the culmination of months of voting and selection, starting with the entry period in July and the initial voting rounds in October.

The updates reflect a renewed commitment to “recognising excellence in the recording arts and sciences,” according to the Academy, combining “innovation and tradition” in equal measure.

The journey to the 2025 GRAMMYs has officially begun, setting the stage for what promises to be an iconic year in music.

Here’s a timeline of key dates leading up to the 2025 GRAMMY Awards:

Sept. 16, 2023 – Aug. 30, 2024: Product Eligibility Period All recordings must be available to the public during this period to qualify for GRAMMY consideration in 2025.

July 8, 2024 – Aug. 23, 2024: Media Company Registration Period Media companies apply for registration with the Recording Academy to submit recordings.

July 17, 2024 – Aug. 30, 2024: Online Entry Period Eligible recordings must be submitted during this period, regardless of their public release date.

Oct. 4, 2024 – Oct. 15, 2024: First Round Voting Voting Members cast their ballots to determine the nominees for each GRAMMY category.

Nov. 8, 2024: Nomination Announcement The official list of nominees for the 2025 GRAMMYs is unveiled. Watch the nominations livestream event on live.GRAMMY.com.

Dec. 12, 2024 – Jan. 3, 2025: Final Round Voting Voting Members make their selections for the GRAMMY winners across all categories.

Feb. 2, 2025: 2025 GRAMMY Awards Known as Music’s Biggest Night, the 67th GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

The PUNCH reports that the nomination event is ongoing, with a full list to follow.

Entertainment

BBNAIJA 10: Biggie Introduces Zita, Ayomide, Doris, Sultana

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7 hours ago

July 26, 2025

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The much-anticipated 10th edition of Big Brother Naija has officially commenced, with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu returning as host to guide viewers through another season of drama, competition, and entertainment.

Among the first set of housemates unveiled are Zita, a 24-year-old student; Ayomide, aged 23; Doris; and Sultana.

Zita described herself as a blend of “realness, authenticity, beauty, and brains,” expressing confidence in her ability to leave a lasting impression in the house.

Ayomide, on the other hand, introduced herself as “the looks, personality, and also flirty,” hinting at a vibrant presence that could stir excitement and drama as the competition unfolds.

The show’s organisers have promised a thrilling season packed with tasks, twists, and inevitable confrontations as the housemates battle for the coveted grand prize.

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PICTORIAL: Ebuka Opens BBN Season 10 With Retro Style

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7 hours ago

July 26, 2025

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Popular Nigerian Television Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has opened the first launch night of the popular show Big Brother Naija in a retro style.

Ebuka shared photos of his outfit via his official X (Formerly Twitter ) on Saturday.

Alongside the photos, Ebuka wrote, “It’s #BBNaija launch night 1. Reimagined by ATAFO, inspired by legendary actor, comedian, and singer, Nkem Owoh, the one and only Osuofia”

This season is set to ignite screens with unprecedented entertainment, with a record-breaking grand prize of N150 million.

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Jim Iyke Reacts To Backlash After Allegedly Sending Sexual Birthday Message To Kate Henshaw

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13 hours ago

July 26, 2025

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Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has reacted to the backlash that followed his controversial birthday tribute to his colleague, Kate Henshaw.

In an Instagram post, Iyke expressed deep admiration and past romantic feelings for Henshaw, reflecting on their early days together in Nollywood.

“You knew all that time I wanted to hit that,” he wrote bluntly in the emotional post.

His post elicited mixed reactions, with some Nigerians, including his colleague, Gideon Okeke berating him for “disrespecting” the actress on her special day.

Okeke claimed Jim Iyke’s post contained “too much information.”

Addressing the backlash in a recent interview with 3FM 102.7 Ghana, Jim Iyke insisted that there was nothing sexual about his birthday tribute to Kate Henshaw.

He claimed that the post was a “wordplay” and there’s mutual feeling between him and Henshaw.

Iyke said, “I meant everything I said in that post. I rarely say something I don’t mean. I don’t waste words. My words are my bound. I have known this person for over two decades of my life. We have grown as friends and as brother and sister.

“What happened was a wordplay that was told in a place of a comfort zone that only two people or less can cohabit. Because these are words that either resonate clearly in your head and never find expression through your voice; you carry them forever and one day you said, ‘F**k it’, take a pen and let the word have a glimpse of how you feel about certain people.

“I know the feeling is mutual. There’s nothing absolutely sexual about it [the birthday tribute]. It doesn’t even suggest someone I’m dating.”

He added that it was an honest expression of his feeling.