Pharrell Williams was honored with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective event on Jan. 29, 2026, where he called on U.S. leaders to show empathy, grace, and mercy. The evening also celebrated Brandy and Kirk Franklin, featured performances by Justin Timberlake, Tyler, the Creator, John Legend, and Coco Jones, and included a special tribute to Eve for her contributions to The Roots’ hit “You Got Me.”
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All-star tribute honors Mariah Carey as MusiCares Person of the Year
Mariah Carey was celebrated as MusiCares Person of the Year on Jan. 30, 2026, in Los Angeles, where an all-star lineup paid tribute to her five decades of genre-spanning hits — including surprise performances from her once-secret 1990s grunge project. Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Kesha and others reimagined Carey classics, while the singer watched from her table and joined briefly in the finale of “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The emotional evening honored both her musical legacy and philanthropy ahead of the Grammy Awards.
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Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for ‘Cowboy Carter’
Beyoncé won the album of the year award for “Cowboy Carter” at the 2025 Grammys, becoming the first Black woman to win the top prize in the 21st century. Kendrick Lamar won song and record of the year for his diss track “Not Like Us,” and the Weeknd mended his relationship with the Grammys with a surprise performance of his new single, “Cry For Me.”