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The Grammys Are Changing The Rules In 2027, Here Are The Biggest Updates Artists Should Know
The Recording Academy has announced new categories and several rule changes ahead of the 2027 Grammy Awards. Best New Artist eligibility has been expanded, while members can now vote in more categories through a new Ballot Plus option. The updates also include changes to album eligibility and greater recognition for songwriters and composers.
The Recording Academy has announced a set of updates to the Grammy Awards ahead of the 69th ceremony, which is scheduled to air on February 7, 2027. The changes touch everything from how new artists qualify to how voters cast their ballots, and a few of them are significant enough to reshape who gets nominated and who gets recognised.
This is the headline change. Previously, an artist could only be submitted for Best New Artist consideration a maximum of three times across their career. That limit has now been raised to four. Why does it matter? Because under the old rules, some artists who have been building their careers steadily over several years were getting locked out of the category by the time they broke through big enough to be genuine contenders.
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Billboard noted that likely frontrunners for the next cycle, including Ella Langley and Megan Moroney, may not have been eligible under the previous limit. The extra submission buys developing artists more runway.
Five new categories are being added
Best Asian Pop Music Performance is the most significant new addition. It covers K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and other Asian pop formats performed meaningfully in Asian languages. Given how dominant K-pop has become globally, this has been a long time coming.
Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance splits what was previously a single R&B performance category into two. Going forward, solo R&B performances compete separately from collaborative ones. Best R&B Solo Performance is the renamed version of what existed before.
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Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance carves out a lane for classic, old-school pop that does not fit comfortably alongside contemporary pop sounds. Think standards, torch songs, that kind of thing.
Best Traditional Folk Album does the same for folk music, separating heritage folk recordings from the more contemporary folk and Americana sound. The existing Best Folk Album category becomes Best Contemporary Folk Album.
Best Latin Song rounds out the additions, recognising songwriters specifically, not performers, behind newly written Spanish-language Latin songs.
Voters can now cover more ground
Members need to submit verified professional credits to qualify. Those who do not opt in simply stay on the existing ballot structure.
A few other notable tweaks
Songwriters and composers will now receive Grammy statuettes when their albums win genre categories, putting them on equal footing with producers and engineers who already received that recognition.
It is a small but meaningful acknowledgment of a group that has historically been overlooked in how the awards are physically distributed.
The death of Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has thrown the Nigerian film industry into mourning.
Dailyvoice.ng reports that Osoba’s death was announced by actor Alesh Sanni on Wednesday, prompting tributes from colleagues and fans on social media.
She died almost exactly one year after emotionally reintroducing herself to fans following her recovery from breast cancer, describing her survival as a journey of “rebranding, reshaping and rebuilding.”
Here are 10 things to know about the late actress:
1. She was born in Lagos
Temitope Osoba was born and raised in Lagos State.
2. She studied at OOU
She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State.
3. She began acting in 2005
Osoba started her Nollywood career around 2005, saying in interviews that she entered the industry unexpectedly.
4. She rose to fame with Oogun Mi
Her breakthrough came after starring in Oogun Mi, a Yoruba movie produced by actress Dayo Amusa.
5. She built her career in Yoruba Nollywood
Osoba became a familiar face in Yoruba-language films, featuring in numerous productions over nearly two decades.
6. She featured in several popular films
Her acting credits include Gucci Girls, Igboro Ti Daru, Omo Tee and Twinny Mi.
7. She also ventured into film production
Beyond acting, Osoba produced her own movie titled Single Ladies.
8. She survived breast cancer
Osoba’s death comes about two years after she opened up about her battle with cancer and sought public support for her treatment.
During her illness, Nollywood stars including Iyabo Ojo appealed for support.
9. She returned to acting after her recovery
On August 4, 2025, Osoba shared an emotional Instagram video announcing her return to the movie industry after surviving cancer.
Describing the experience as life-changing, she wrote, “Dear beloved fans, supporters, and loved ones, I’m Temitope Osoba, and after my cancer experience, I’m excited to announce my reintroduction. This journey has been a turning point, leading to my rebranding, reshaping, and rebuilding. I’m emerging stronger, more resilient, and more passionate about sharing my story and inspiring others.”
She said her new chapter would focus on healing, growth and cancer awareness while expressing gratitude to her supporters and management team.
10. She used her experience to advocate for cancer awareness
Following her recovery, Osoba spoke openly about her cancer journey and highlighted the financial challenges many actors face while battling serious illnesses. She also pledged to use her platform to support cancer awareness and encourage others facing similar health challenges.
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of her death had not been disclosed
The final social media post of Nollywood actress Tope Osoba has emerged following the heartbreaking news of her death, leaving many fans reflecting on her last public message.
Reports on Wednesday, August 5, confirmed the actress’ passing, barely a year after she made a return to the movie industry following her well-publicised battle with breast cancer.
As tributes continue to pour in, attention has shifted to what would become her final Instagram post.
On July 22, Osoba shared a photo of herself with a calm but emotionless expression.
Accompanying the image was a short but thought-provoking caption: “Not everyone dislikes your light, some just hates that it exposes them.”
At the time, the post appeared to be another inspirational message from the actress. However, following the announcement of her death, many followers have returned to the comment section, viewing the words through a different lens.
The comment section has since transformed into a space of mourning, with colleagues, admirers and friends expressing disbelief over her sudden passing. Several fans admitted they were shocked by the news, especially given Osoba’s resilience during her health challenges.
@iam_alesh sttaed: “Sis …. Please reply me 😢😢 pick your call abeg 😢😢 is just a joke or what … haaaaaaaaaa pls call me”
@barbie_shetemi wrote: “I hope say nar lie !!”
Tope Osoba, the Nollywood actress who was battling breast cancer, has passed away at the age of 40.
Foluke Daramola, Osoba’s colleague, broke the news on Wednesday via her Instagram page.
In November 2024, the actress had solicited financial assistance after undergoing her first breast cancer surgery.
Daramola had previously shared her plight on social media.
According to Daramola, Osoba has already undergone one surgery but requires an additional procedure to remove the remaining particles from her breast. The second surgery is estimated to cost around N12 million.
Daramola shared a video of Osoba’s hospital examination, revealing that the actress has reached out to Bolaji Amusan, president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), for support.
In an interview with BBC News Yoruba, Tope revealed that she discovered a lump in her breast through a routine self-examination.
She said the doctor initially dismissed the lump, attributing it to her childbearing age.
The actress said her persistence, however, led to further testing, which revealed that the lump was cancerous.
Tope described the day she received the diagnosis as “one of the worst days of my life”.
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