Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Charli XCX, Beyoncé, the Beatles and More NYT | Top Stories Elena Bergeron, Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz 9 November 2024 at 03:01 A look at the nominations’ unexpected and intriguing story lines, including the role of an absent Drake, the validation of André 3000’s flute music and overlooked gems. © Sinna Nasseri for The New York TimesCharli XCX arrived on the Grammy radar with her latest album, “Brat.”
Banned From Atlanta: The Challenges of Young Thug’s Unique Probation NYT | Top Stories Joe Coscarelli 7 November 2024 at 04:16 The rapper was released from jail last week after a surprise guilty plea. For 15 years, a set of strict requirements will govern his life and music. © Lorne Thomson/Redferns, Getty ImagesYoung Thug onstage in 2019. His role in a sprawling Georgia gang conspiracy and racketeering case ended last week, but the strict terms of his probation will have an impact on his career.