Louder: A Last-Minute Grammy Change for the Big Four Categories

The Grammys

Mickey Guyton on Her Grammy Nominations: ‘I Was Right’

Last Grammys, the singer became the first Black woman to be nominated for a solo country performance award. This time, she’s back with three more chances to win.

By Joe Coscarelli

Prince Paul Dives Deep Into Music History

In “The 33 ⅓ Podcast,” the acclaimed producer finds himself in some unexpected pairings to explore classic albums from Steely Dan, Janet Jackson and more.

By Iman Stevenson

Mick Rock, Sought-After Rock Photographer, Dies at 72

His images of David Bowie, Lou Reed, Queen and others helped define the 1970s. He was still shooting the stars decades later.

By Neil Genzlinger

Slide Hampton, Trombonist, Composer and Arranger, Dies at 89

He began playing professionally as a child, worked with some of jazz’s biggest names in the 1950s and was a leading figure in the music for the next 60 years.

By Clay Risen

Margo Guryan, Whose Album Drew Belated Acclaim, Dies at 84

She recorded “Take a Picture” in 1968, but it died when she declined to tour. Three decades later, adventurous listeners discovered it and gave it a new life.

By Neil Genzlinger

The Charts

Taylor Swift Earns Her Fourth No. 1 in 16 Months With New ‘Red’

“Red (Taylor’s Version)” had the equivalent of 605,000 sales in the United States. On next week’s album chart, Adele’s “30” may reach one million sales.

By Ben Sisario

Lisa, star of the K-pop group Blackpink, tests positive for coronavirus.

The group’s three other members tested negative, the production company announced.

By Daniel Victor and John Yoon