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Mark Chappelle
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Writer. Ethnomusicologist. Professional introvert. Recovering overthinker. Defector from the petty wars that shell-shock love away. ✍🏾 linktr.ee/markchappelle
Don't got NO business bein dead #SMH
February 6, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Why was “Sherri” canceled? Inside the abrupt end to Sherri Shepherd's show www.msn.com/en-us/tv/new... (February 3, 2026)
February 4, 2026 at 6:48 PM
February 1st. Let's gooooo!
February 2, 2026 at 6:26 AM
And they only added that part 'cause the girl in Human League was made Jimmy & Terry had Lisa Keith on background vocals.
February 2, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Teddy Swims shouts out his 7-year-old son while being interviewed on the Grammy red carpet. He points out that Off White designed his studded, chained black outfit and they don't usually design for "fat boys" so he feels "famous" tonight.
February 2, 2026 at 1:00 AM
This is Christian McBride who has won MULTIPLE GRAMMY AWARDS including at least two more today.

Nicki Richards offered to put me in contact with him for an interview. I pitched it to a couple writing outlets last year, and both of them turned me down! 🤦🏾‍♂️
February 2, 2026 at 12:18 AM
The Dalai Lama just won a Grammy for Best Audiobook. (I REALLY wanted it for Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli, and clearly, the Dalai Lama ain't showing up for this!)
February 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM
'Harmony' by FYÜTCH & Aura V wins the Grammy for Best Children's Music Album.

With this, Aura V becomes the youngest Grammy winner EVER.
February 1, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Arkai accept the award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album with excitement and celebrate their immigrant parents and devoted spouses.
February 1, 2026 at 11:53 PM
'Heggie: Intelligence' wins Best Opera Recording.

Kwamé Ryan, conductor; Jamie Barton, J'Nai Bridges & Janai Brugger; Blanton Alspaugh, producer (Houston Grand Opera; Gene Scheer).

ALT: Speaking on behalf of Black conductors, conductor Kwamé Ryan calls them a "small but growing" demographic.
February 1, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Nate Smith here speaks again as he wins the Grammy for Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals.
February 1, 2026 at 11:43 PM
'Suepr Mario Praise Break' wins for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Capella.

ALT: Just an image of the stage as they announce the win on screen.
February 1, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Winning for Best Instrumental Composition, Remy Le Boeuf here thanks his twin brother Pascal who won a Grammy in the same category a previous year.
February 1, 2026 at 11:39 PM
'Cerrone: Don't Look Down' wins for Best Engineered Album, Classical. And the winner ended his speech declaring "ABOLISH ICE!"
February 1, 2026 at 11:34 PM
"A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco (Various Artists)" wins for Best Regional Roots Music Album.
February 1, 2026 at 11:33 PM
The Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album goes to Buena Vista Social Club. The award goes to Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow & David Yazbek, producers.
February 1, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Samara Joy wins Best Jazz Voal Album for 'Portrait' and accepts her award in a flowy beige suit in the image here.
February 1, 2026 at 11:26 PM
'Blxxd & Fyah' by Keznamdi wins Best Reggae Album.
February 1, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Best Global Music Album goes to 'Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo" by Caetano Veloso & Maria Bethânia.
February 1, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album goes to Laufey who takes her speech to advocate for music education.
February 1, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Nate Smith accepts the Best Alternative Jazz award for 'Live-Action' and explains his forgetfulness saying "I had it all figured out... and then they called my name!"
February 1, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Best Latin Jazz Album goes to
'A Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King Cole' by Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yainer Horta & Joey Calveiro.
February 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM
This is Christian McBride accepting the above award.
February 1, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Christian McBride Big Band wins yet another Grammy for 'Without Further Ado' after just leaving the stage to accept the Grammy for his collaboration with the late Chick Corea.
February 1, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Best Jazz Instrumental Album goes to 'Southern Knights' by Sullivan Fortner Featuring Peter Washington & Marcus Gilmore.

ALT: Dee Dee Bridgewater accepts this award on the artists' behalf as the camera pans out across the stage.
February 1, 2026 at 11:01 PM