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Key Nominees For The 2022 Grammy Awards

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Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on Sunday in Las Vegas.

Jazzman and bandleader Jon Batiste leads the pack with 11 nominations, followed by Justin Bieber, H.E.R. and Doja Cat with eight. Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo each nabbed seven.

This year the Recording Academy, the body behind the gala, expanded the top four categories from eight nominees to 10, offering music’s brightest even more chances at Grammy gold.

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– Album of the Year –
“We Are” – Jon Batiste

“Love For Sale” – Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

“Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)” – Justin Bieber

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“Planet Her (Deluxe)” – Doja Cat

“Happier Than Ever” – Billie Eilish

“Back Of My Mind” – H.E.R.

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“Montero” – Lil Nas X

“Sour” – Olivia Rodrigo

“Evermore” – Taylor Swift

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“Donda” – Kanye West

– Record of the Year, recognising overall performance on a song –

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“I Still Have Faith In You” – ABBA

“Freedom” – Jon Batiste

“I Get A Kick Out Of You” – Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

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“Peaches” – Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon

“Right On Time” – Brandi Carlile

“Kiss Me More” – Doja Cat featuring SZA

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“Happier Than Ever” – Billie Eilish

“Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” – Lil Nas X

“drivers license” – Olivia Rodrigo

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“Leave The Door Open” – Silk Sonic

– Song of the Year, recognising songwriting –

“Bad Habits” – Fred Gibson, Johnny McDaid and Ed Sheeran, songwriters (Ed Sheeran)

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“A Beautiful Noise” – Ruby Amanfu, Brandi Carlile, Brandy Clark, Alicia Keys, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Linda Perry and Hailey Whitters, songwriters (Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile)

“drivers license” – Daniel Nigro and Olivia Rodrigo, songwriters (Olivia Rodrigo)

“Fight For You” – Dernst Emile II, H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas, songwriters (H.E.R.)

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Happier Than Ever” – Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)

“Kiss Me More” – Roget Chahayed, Amala Zandile Dlamini, Lukasz Gottwald, Carter Lang, Gerard A. Powell II, Solana Rowe and David Sprecher, songwriters (Doja Cat featuring SZA)

“Leave The Door Open” – Brandon Anderson, Christopher Brody Brown, Dernst Emile II and Bruno Mars, songwriters (Silk Sonic)

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“Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” – Denzel Baptiste, David Biral, Omer Fedi, Montero Hill and Roy Lenzo, songwriters (Lil Nas X)

“Peaches” – Louis Bell, Justin Bieber, Giveon Dezmann Evans, Bernard Harvey, Felisha “Fury” King, Matthew Sean Leon, Luis Manual Martinez Jr., Aaron Simmonds, Ashton Simmonds, Andrew Wotman and Keavan Yazdani, songwriters (Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon)

“Right On Time” – Brandi Carlile, Dave Cobb, Phil Hanseroth and Tim Hanseroth, songwriters (Brandi Carlile)

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– Best New Artist –
Arooj Aftab

Jimmie Allen

Baby Keem

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Finneas

Glass Animals

Japanese Breakfast

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The Kid Laroi

Arlo Parks

Olivia Rodrigo

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Saweetie

– Best Music Video –
“Shot In The Dark” – AC/DC

“Freedom” – Jon Batiste

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“I Get A Kick Out Of You” – Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

“Peaches” – Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon

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“Happier Than Ever” – Billie Eilish

“Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” – Lil Nas X

“Good 4 U” – Olivia Rodrigo

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– Best Rap Album –
“The Off-Season” – J. Cole

“King’s Disease II” – Nas

“Call Me If You Get Lost” – Tyler, The Creator

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“Donda” – Kanye West

– Best Rap Performance –
“Family Ties” – Baby Keem featuring Kendrick Lamar

“Up” – Cardi B

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“My Life” – J. Cole featuring 21 Savage and Morray

“Thot S***” – Megan Thee Stallion

– Best Rock Album –
“Power Up” – AC/DC

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“Capitol Cuts – Live From Studio A” – Black Pumas

“No One Sings Like You Anymore Vol. 1” – Chris Cornell

“Medicine At Midnight” – Foo Fighters

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“McCartney III” – Paul McCartney

– Best Pop Vocal Album –
“Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)” – Justin Bieber

“Planet Her (Deluxe)” – Doja Cat

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“Happier Than Ever” – Billie Eilish

“Positions” – Ariana Grande

“Sour” – Olivia Rodrigo

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– Best Global Music Album –
“Mohabbat” – Arooj Aftab

“Do Yourself” – Angelique Kidjo and Burna Boy

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“Pa Pa Pa” – Femi Kuti

“Blewu” – Yo-Yo Ma and Angelique Kidjo

“Essence” – WizKid Featuring Tems

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PHOTOS: Singer Spyro Announces Engagement To Partner

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Nigeria singer and songwriter Oludipe David popularly known as Spyro has announced his engagement to his partner, Janet Atom.

The “Who Is Your Guy?” crooner took to his Instagram page on Friday to make the announcement, sharing pictures of his proposal to Atom.

Spyro revealed that he met his fiancée on March 30, 2024, at 2:48 a.m. while working at a club in Lagos.

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He wrote, “The 30th of March 2024, my world paused as I found love in an unexpected place (sic) at exactly 2:48am I met the answer to my prayers #_callme_njure in a Lagos Club while at work and from then till now I have lived every single day a very happy man.

“Thank you for saying YES my sweet J. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.”

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Spyro is well known for his song “Who is your Guy?” which was first released in November 2022 and re-released in March 2023 as a remix featuring Tiwa Savage.”

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VIDEO: ‘New Record’, Guinness World Record Confirms Hilda Baci’s Largest-serving Of Jollof Rice

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Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, with a staggering total weight of 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz).

The feat was accomplished in partnership with food brand Gino at Victoria Island, Lagos, and has now been formally recognized by Guinness World Records.

Announcing the confirmation on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), Guinness World Records wrote:

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— Guinness World Records (@GWR) September 15, 2025
“New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.”

Baci, who first rose to global fame with her headline-grabbing cook-a-thon in 2023, has once again placed Nigerian cuisine on the world stage with this remarkable achievement.

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Ahead of the confirmation, Guinness World Records had sent her words of encouragement, reposting a video from the Friday event and writing:

READ ALSO:Drama As Hilda Baci’s Jollof Pot Falls After GWR Attempt

What’s cookin’?

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Best of luck to @hildabacicooks who’s attempting a new record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice today.”

The record-breaking cooking event was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, attracting a massive crowd of supporters, celebrities, and food enthusiasts who gathered to witness history being made.

With this latest feat, Hilda Baci continues to solidify her place as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated chefs and cultural ambassadors.

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Video: Davido Clarifies Viral Video Warri incident

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Award-winning Nigerian singer, Davido has debunked social media claims suggesting he was slapped during a recent outing in Warri, Delta State.

A viral video that surfaced online showed the singer in the midst of security operatives and fans, with a brief moment where he appeared to be struck on the head.

This led an X user, #AsakyGRN, to post: “Warri people no get joy oo. See dem sl@p Davido for head.”

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Addressing the speculation on his official X handle on Monday, Davido clarified that it was his security aide who accidentally hit him, not an assault from the crowd.

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“Mumu that was my security… hit me by mistake… saddist,” the singer wrote.

His response has since put an end to the rumors and clarified the misunderstanding surrounding the viral clip.

 

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