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By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Olivia Dean capped her rapid ascent from London busker to breakout global star on Sunday by winning the 2026 Grammy for best new artist, a career‑defining honor that has historically signaled the industry’s next major voices. The British singer‑songwriter beat a field that included viral phenom Lola Young, becoming the latest in a line of rising talents — from Adele to Dua Lipa — whose early acclaim foreshadowed long‑lasting impact. Dean, who was emotional after receiving her first Grammy, took the stage wearing a dress that was glittering black on the top and white on the bottom.  "I never really imagined I would be up here," the 26-year-old said after the 2025 best new artist winner, Chappell Roan, handed her the award. "I'm up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant. I'm a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated," she added.  Dean is a singer‑songwriter known for her soulful voice and songwriting that blends neo‑soul, pop, and R&B. Dean's mother is of Jamaican-Guyanese heritage while her dad is English. She grew up singing in a gospel church and took a non-traditional career route from busking and performing informally around London to releasing her 2025 album, “The Art of Loving,” which topped UK charts. The viral success of “Man I Need” helped propel Dean into the history books in late 2025, when she became the first female solo artist to place four songs in the UK Top 10 at the same time. She uses her platform to explore her identity as a biracial artist. Dean's win follows in the footsteps of "Pink Pony Club" singer Chappell Roan, who won in 2025. NEW ARTISTS PERFORM A MEDLEY To celebrate each up-and-coming artist, all eight best new artist nominees performed in a medley before the winner was announced, including Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR and The Marias.  The Marias kicked off the group performance with their ethereal English and Spanish song "No One Noticed," followed by Addison Rae in a sparkly purple robe singing her high-energy pop song "Fame is a Gun." Rae later disrobed to dance in shimmery lingerie. The group KATSEYE was up next, strutting in with black, olive green and yellow outfits, performing their high energy anthem "Gnarly" with a team of dancers. Leon Thomas then slowed things down, arriving on stage with his R&B song "MUTT" with a combination of guitar and drums.  Next, Alex Warren walked amongst the audience as he sang his empowering love anthem "Ordinary" with a choir ensemble behind him. He was later lifted up on a platform and floated above the stage. Lola Young took to the stage next playing the piano and singing her trending TikTok song "Messy" with her deep sultry vocals.  Olivia Dean came in with a glittery red dress and a group of instrumentalists for her playful song "Man I Need" and SOMBR followed suit by rocking a sparkling disco-style outfit and performing his rock song "12 to 12." (Reporting by Danielle Broadway; Editing by Howard Goller)

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By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, Feb 1 (Reuters) – – Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny and the KPop singers of “Golden” will face off on Sunday at a Grammys ceremony poised to crown several first‑time winners of the U.S. music industry’s biggest honors. Bad Bunny is competing for album of the year with "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," which could make history as the first Spanish‑language winner. The award went last year to Beyoncé’s "Cowboy Carter." "It is extremely close this year between Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar," said Billboard awards editor Paul Grein. "Lady Gaga is also in there." If Lamar wins for "GNX," he would be the first solo male rapper to win the award. Only two hip-hop musicians have been honored in the category – female artist Lauryn Hill and the duo Outkast. For pop singer Lady Gaga, the album prize would be the first of her celebrated career. She has never won any of the top four Grammy prizes despite more than two decades in the music business. This year, she is competing with the album "Mayhem." Trevor Noah is returning to host the festivities for a sixth time, which he says will be his last Grammys gig. The show will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ at 5 p.m. Los Angeles time (0100 GMT on Monday). IMMIGRATION FEARS SHADOW SINGER’S PICK FOR SUPER BOWL Bad Bunny skipped the continental United States on his recent concert tour, saying he feared federal agents carrying out U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown would show up to arrest his fans. His selection for the coming Super Bowl halftime show on February 8 drew objections from critics who argued the National Football League championship game's entertainment should be performed in English. Scheduled performers at the Grammys include Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Addison Rae and all eight best new artist nominees. Producers said the show will feature surprise performers and presenters. The world of KPop also could earn a Grammy for the first time. "Golden," from Netflix animated movie "KPop Demon Hunters," is competing for several awards including best song, an award for songwriters. The song is performed by a fictional band named HUNTR/X. Its real-life members are EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami.  The competition to "Golden" includes "APT.," a duet between Bruno Mars and KPop singer Rosé. "APT." also will vie for record of the year, given to the performers and producers, against Lamar's "luther" collaboration with SZA and Gaga's "Abracadabra." In the best new artist category, R&B and soul musician Leon Thomas is considered a frontrunner. He received six Grammy nominations in total including an album of the year nod for "Mutt." His competitors include British soul-pop singer Olivia Dean and pop musician Alex Warren. Grammy winners will be chosen by the roughly 15,000 voting members of the Recording Academy — industry peers including artists, songwriters, producers and engineers — whose ranks have been revamped over the past seven years to increase diversity. About 1,000 Latin Grammys voters became eligible to vote this year, and 73% of members have joined since 2019. (Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by Howard Goller)

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By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, Jan 29 (Reuters) – – The music industry will hand out its highest honors on Sunday at the Grammy Awards, where Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga will battle for the most coveted album of the year prize and a chance to make history. Trevor Noah is returning to host for a sixth time, which he says will be his last Grammys gig. The show will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ at 5 p.m. Los Angeles time (0100 GMT on Monday).  Any of the three artists could take home the album accolade during the ceremony in Los Angeles, awards experts say. None of the musicians has ever won the honor, which last year went to Beyonce for "Cowboy Carter." A 'SUPER TIGHT' THREE-WAY RACE "It's going to be super tight," Paul Grein, awards editor at Billboard, said of the album category. Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican rapper who is scheduled to headline next month's Super Bowl halftime show, is in the running for "Debi Tirar Más Fotos." It would be the first Spanish-language album to win in the category since the Grammys began 68 years ago. If Lamar wins for "GNX," he would be the first solo male rapper to win the award. Only two hip-hop musicians have been honored in the category – female artist Lauryn Hill and the duo Outkast. For pop singer Lady Gaga, the album prize would be the first of her celebrated career. She has never won any of the top four Grammy prizes despite more than two decades in the music business. This year, she is competing with the album "Mayhem." Grein predicted the trophy would go to Lamar, who won five Grammys a year ago for the single "Not Like Us." Current events may boost support for Bad Bunny, Grein said. BAD BUNNY SKIPPED U.S. SHOWS FOR FEAR OF FEDERAL RAIDS The singer skipped the continental United States on his recent concert tour, saying he feared federal agents carrying out U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown would show up to arrest his fans. His selection for the coming Super Bowl halftime show on February 8 also drew objections from critics who argued the National Football League championship game's entertainment should be performed in English. "I think the culture wars work in his favor," Grein said. "There are people who will vote for him in part – not only for this reason, but in part – as a rebuke to President Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric." Lamar and Gaga are represented by Universal Music Group. Bad Bunny is signed by Puerto Rican label Rimas Entertainment. Grammy winners will be chosen by the roughly 15,000 voting members of the Recording Academy — industry peers including artists, songwriters, producers and engineers — whose ranks have been revamped over the past seven years to increase diversity. About 1,000 Latin Grammys voters became eligible to vote this year, and 73% of members have joined since 2019. Recording Academy Chief Executive Harvey Mason Jr. said the changes reflect the growing popularity of different types of music such as KPop and Afrobeats that now have fans around the world. "For us, the academy, we had to keep up with that," he said. "We have to make sure we are responsible and we're honoring music regardless of where it comes from." KPop will be represented in the song of the year category, an honor for songwriters. "Golden," from Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters," will face off with "APT.," a duet between KPop singer Rosé and Bruno Mars. "APT." also will vie for record of the year, given to the performers and producers, against Lamar's "luther" collaboration with SZA and Gaga's "Abracadabra." In the best new artist category, R&B and soul musician Leon Thomas is considered a frontrunner. He received six Grammy nominations in total including an album of the year nod for "Mutt." His competitors include British soul-pop singer Olivia Dean and pop musician Alex Warren. Scheduled performers include Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae and all eight best new artist nominees. Producers promised some surprise appearances among performers and presenters who have not been announced. (Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Additional reporting by Rollo Ross; Editing by Howard Goller)

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By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Catherine O’Hara, the shape‑shifting Canadian comic actor whose characters ranged from the deliriously theatrical Moira Rose in "Schitt's Creek" to the frantic mother in “Home Alone,” has died at 71 — prompting an outpouring of tributes led by her co-star Macaulay Culkin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. A representative from the office of her manager Marc Gurvitz confirmed the death of O'Hara, who earned the 2020 Emmy for best comedy actress, helping to propel "Schitt's Creek" to TV awards season dominance at the 2021 Golden Globes. The BBC, citing a statement from Creative Artists Agency, reported she died on Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.   O'Hara portrayed Kate McCallister, the mother of Macaulay Culkin's character in the movie "Home Alone," and Delia Deetz in the film "Beetlejuice." Culkin paid homage to O'Hara on the social media platform Instagram. "Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you. But I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later," Culkin wrote alongside images of the two of them. PRIME MINISTERS PAST AND PRESENT MOURN HER LOSS Carney wrote on X: "I join Canadians and fans across the world in mourning the loss of Catherine O’Hara." His predecessor, former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, called her "a beloved Canadian icon with a rare gift for comedy and heart" on X and added: "She made people laugh across generations." His post included a photo of the two of them. O'Hara was born on March 4, 1954, and grew up in Toronto as the sixth of seven children. She began her acting career in 1974 as a cast member of the improvisational theater troupe called "The Second City" in Toronto. Two years later the troupe created the sketch comedy television show "SCTV," which often featured O'Hara's performances.   She offered her voice for numerous animated projects, including Sally in "The Nightmare Before Christmas," Pinktail in "The Wild Robot," Brook Ripple in "Elemental" and multiple voices in "Frankenweenie," including Mrs. Frankenstein. More recently, O'Hara joined the cast of Seth Rogen's 2025 Hollywood satire series "The Studio" as Patty Leigh, the fired head of a Hollywood film studio. She also delved into some dramatic roles, including the 1997 film "Hope."   O'Hara is survived by her husband Bo Welch, whom she met in 1987 on the set of "Beetlejuice," and their two sons. (Reporting by Danielle Broadway; Additional reporting by David Ljunggren; Editing by Howard Goller)

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By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Catherine O’Hara, the shape‑shifting Canadian comic actor whose characters ranged from the deliriously theatrical Moira Rose in "Schitt's Creek" to the frantic mother in “Home Alone,” has died at 71 — prompting an outpouring of tributes led by her co-star Macaulay Culkin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. A representative from the office of her manager Marc Gurvitz confirmed the death of O'Hara, who earned the 2020 Emmy for best comedy actress, helping to propel "Schitt's Creek" to TV awards season dominance at the 2021 Golden Globes. The BBC, citing a statement from Creative Artists Agency, reported she died on Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.   O'Hara portrayed Kate McCallister, the mother of Macaulay Culkin's character in the movie "Home Alone," and Delia Deetz in the film "Beetlejuice." Culkin paid homage to O'Hara on the social media platform Instagram. "Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you. But I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later," Culkin wrote alongside images of the two of them. PRIME MINISTERS PAST AND PRESENT MOURN HER LOSS Carney wrote on X: "I join Canadians and fans across the world in mourning the loss of Catherine O’Hara." His predecessor, former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, called her "a beloved Canadian icon with a rare gift for comedy and heart" on X and added: "She made people laugh across generations." His post included a photo of the two of them. O'Hara was born on March 4, 1954, and grew up in Toronto as the sixth of seven children. She began her acting career in 1974 as a cast member of the improvisational theater troupe called "The Second City" in Toronto. Two years later the troupe created the sketch comedy television show "SCTV," which often featured O'Hara's performances.   She offered her voice for numerous animated projects, including Sally in "The Nightmare Before Christmas," Pinktail in "The Wild Robot," Brook Ripple in "Elemental" and multiple voices in "Frankenweenie," including Mrs. Frankenstein. More recently, O'Hara joined the cast of Seth Rogen's 2025 Hollywood satire series "The Studio" as Patty Leigh, the fired head of a Hollywood film studio. She also delved into some dramatic roles, including the 1997 film "Hope."   O'Hara is survived by her husband Bo Welch, whom she met in 1987 on the set of "Beetlejuice," and their two sons. (Reporting by Danielle Broadway; Additional reporting by David Ljunggren; Editing by Howard Goller)

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By Hanna Rantala LONDON, Jan 29 ((Reuters)) – Rachel McAdams' maltreated and underappreciated character battles it out with her boss on a desert island in director Sam Raimi's new horror-comedy "Send Help".    McAdams stars as smart but frumpy Linda Liddle, who has long toiled in the strategy and planning department of a consultancy firm, but gets sidelined by her new misogynistic and entitled boss, Bradley (Dylan O'Brien).     Given a final chance to prove her worth, Linda joins Bradley and his band of brothers on a business trip to Bangkok. When their plane crashes in a freak storm, Linda and Bradley are the only survivors and find themselves stranded on a remote island. A fan of the TV show "Survivor", Linda thrives in the new environment, reversing the power dynamics, and tensions between the two soon turn into a battle of wills.    The film, which opens in cinemas globally this week, features gory scenes and blends thriller elements and dark humour in Raimi's hallmark style.    "Linda's been definitely one of the most fun parts I've played," McAdams said at the film's London premiere on Thursday. "There's just so much to do, from the survival training to being bloodied up like nobody's business. I definitely had a lot of firsts on this film. And after 25 years, you know, that's kind of exciting," the "Mean Girls" and "The Notebook" actress said.    O'Brien said the movie, which was shot in Thailand, Australia and Los Angeles, was less physically demanding for its leads than it appears on screen.    "I think it was a lot more fun than maybe you're thinking," he said. "I guess that's the movie magic of it. It looks really miserable and we're having all this stuff thrown onto us and coming out of us, but it was a blast."    Raimi, who directed from a script by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, said he hoped the film would keep audiences on their toes.    "I really wanted to follow the screenplay, which suggested it could be a really good audience manipulation film where they just don't know what's happening next," the "Evil Dead" and "Spider-Man" filmmaker said. "It's a lot of fun to be in the crowd when you're invested in the characters and you're trying to figure out which way it's going to go," he added. (Reporting by Hanna Rantala; Editing by Jamie Freed)

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Jan 30 (Reuters) – Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actor who brought the eccentric Moira Rose of "Schitt's Creek" to global acclaim, has died at 71, said a representative from the office of her manager Marc Gurvitz. Among other roles, O'Hara also portrayed Kate McCallister, the mother of Macaulay Culkin's character in the movie "Home Alone," and Delia Deetz in the film "Beetlejuice." The BBC, citing a statement from Creative Artists Agency, reported she died on Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. O'Hara's portrayal of Rose in "Schitt's Creek" earned her the 2020 Emmy for best comedy actress and helped propel the TV show to awards season dominance at the 2021 Golden Globes. (Reporting by Danielle Broadway; Editing by Howard Goller)

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Jan 30 (Reuters) – Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actor who brought the eccentric Moira Rose of "Schitt's Creek" to global acclaim, has died at 71, said a representative from the office of her manager Marc Gurvitz. Among other roles, O'Hara also portrayed Kate McCallister, the mother of Macaulay Culkin's character in the movie "Home Alone," and Delia Deetz in the film "Beetlejuice." The BBC, citing a statement from Creative Artists Agency, reported she died on Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. O'Hara's portrayal of Rose in "Schitt's Creek" earned her the 2020 Emmy for best comedy actress and helped propel the TV show to awards season dominance at the 2021 Golden Globes. (Reporting by Danielle Broadway; Editing by Howard Goller)

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