Grammy Nomination List 2025
- 1) Cowboy Carter
- Beyoncé, Jay-Z, The-Dream, ...
- 2) New Blue Sun
- André 3000, Carlos Niño, Nate Mercereau, ...
- 3) Djesse Vol. 4
- Jacob Collier, Emily Lazar, Chris Allgood, ...
- 4) Short n' Sweet
- Sabrina Carpenter, Jack Antonoff, Julia Michaels, ...
- 5) The Tortured Poets Department
- Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, ...
- 6) The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
- Chappell Roan, Dan Nigro, Randy Merrill, ...
- 7) Brat
- Charli XCX, A. G. Cook, Finn Keane, ...
- 8) Hit Me Hard and Soft
- Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, Jon Castelli,
- 9) The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) Eminem
- 10) Alligator Bites Never Heal
- Doechii
- 11) Might Delete Later
- J. Cole
- 12) The Auditorium Vol. 1
- Common, Pete Rock
- 13) We Don't Trust You
- Future, Metro Boomin
About of Grammy Award:
The Grammy Award, often referred to simply as the Grammy, is an annual award presented by the Recording Academy (formerly the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, or NARAS) to recognize excellence in the recording industry. The awards honor outstanding achievements in the fields of music and performance across various categories, such as pop, rock, rap, classical, jazz, country, and many more.
Key Features of the Grammy Awards:
- Origin: The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held in 1959.
- Categories: There are numerous categories that honor different genres and aspects of music, such as:
- Album of the Year
- Song of the Year
- Record of the Year
- Best New Artist
- Best Pop Vocal Album, etc.
- Voting Process: The winners are selected by the Recording Academy members, who are primarily industry professionals (musicians, producers, engineers, etc.).
- Trophy: The Grammy trophy is shaped like a gramophone and is often called the "Grammy Gramophone."
Major Awards:
- Album of the Year: Awarded to the artist, producer, and sometimes other contributors to a full album that is considered the best.
- Record of the Year: Awarded for the best song, recognizing the artist, producer, and sound engineers.
- Song of the Year: This is given for the best-written song, with the award going to the songwriters.
- Best New Artist: Awarded to the most promising new artist of the year.
- Notable Facts:
- The Grammy Awards are one of the biggest nights in the music industry, with performances, appearances, and red-carpet events.
- Winning a Grammy is often seen as a major career milestone for artists.
- The Grammy Awards are broadcast live on television and typically take place in Los Angeles, though the location can vary.
Veterans Day in 2024 was observed on Monday, November 11th.
- Veterans Day in 2024 was observed on Monday, November 11th. This holiday honors military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Originally known as Armistice Day, it marks the anniversary of the end of World War I, which occurred on November 11, 1918. While it was initially intended to honor the veterans of World War I, it was later expanded to recognize all U.S. veterans of military service.
- On Veterans Day, there are typically ceremonies, parades, and events in communities across the U.S. It’s also a day for reflecting on the sacrifices made by those who have served in the military, as well as recognizing the contributions of veterans to the country. Many businesses also offer discounts or free services to veterans in recognition of their service.
- If you're planning to participate in or observe the day, it’s a good time to take a moment to thank veterans for their service and learn more about their experiences.
- The US will honour Veterans Day on Monday, November 11. Every year on this day, citizens of the United States commemorate military personnel who served in the Armed Forces.
- Notably, Veterans Day also coincides with Armistice Day and Remembrance Day. These two holidays are recognised in other countries to mark the end of World War I.
- Veterans Day is a federal holiday. Federal holidays were first introduced by Congress in 1885 when it was decided that federal employees deserve certain days off from work.
- On these 11 holidays, all non-essential federal offices are closed. Banks, post offices and schools may also be closed. However, it is uncertain if all Americans will get a day off on these days. Employees in the private sector may or may not be able to avail the holidays, depending on their employer.
- Retail: Major retailers such as Target, Walmart, Kroger and other grocery chains will remain open, as will Costco. In fact, veterans will be able to get some perks and freebies at different retailers and restaurants.
- Financial services: Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Citibank, TD Bank branches will be closed. Federal Reserve banks will be closed too. However, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be trading.
- Postal services: UPS will be operating as usual, and FedEx will be open as well. An exception will be modified service for FedEx Express and Ground Economy. USPS, however, will not send or deliver mail on this day.
- Government services: Monday will be treated as a holiday by most government institutions.
- Schools: Most schools across the country will be closed. One must check their local school district's website for school closures. Since Veterans Day falls on a Monday this year, most teachers and students can enjoy a three-day weekend.
A powerful earthquake has hit in Cuba
Image source:ABC News
- A powerful earthquake has hit eastern Cuba, adding more problems to a country still reeling from a series of recent storms and blackouts. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported on Sunday that a magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit about 40km (25 miles) south of the town of Bartolome Maso. No deaths or injuries have been reported so far. “There have been landslides, damage to homes and power lines,” Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said in a social media post, adding that the areas of Santiago de Cuba and Granma were affected.
- People in affected provinces have said the earthquake was one of the most powerful they have felt in their lives – no small feat in an area that the USGS says has experienced 23 earthquakes of magnitude 5 and above in the last 50 years. “We’ve felt earthquakes in the past, but nothing like this,” Santiago resident Griselda Fernandez told the Reuters news agency.
- Other residents in Santiago, Cuba’s second-largest city, reported that the quake caused buildings to shake and that many people were still standing nervously in their doorways. “You had to see how everything was moving, the walls, everything,” Yolanda Tabio, a 76-year-old in the city, told The Associated Press. Many of the region’s homes and buildings are older and vulnerable to earthquake damage.
- State-run media published images of terracota roofs and facades of concrete block homes that had collapsed with the shake. Many images showed structural damage to ceilings, walls, windows columns as well as to public infrastructure. The USGS said that nearby countries such as Jamaica also felt some effects. The tremor is the latest in a series of natural disasters that have compounded existing infrastructure problems in Cuba, where large swaths of the population also face economic insecurity.