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Spanish singer Rosalía impresses at the 2026 Brit Awards in Manchester, winning the International Artist of the Year award and delivering a memorable performance with Björk.

The 2026 BRIT Awards marked a historic shift as they took place in Manchester for the first time, highlighting Rosalía's international success and Olivia Dean's standout performances.

Rosalía made history at the Brit Awards 2026 by becoming the first Spanish artist to win the International Artist of the Year award, impressing audiences with her performance alongside Björk.

Olivia Dean won four major awards at the 2026 British Music Awards held in Manchester, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year.

Spanish artist Rosalía made history by winning the International Artist of the Year award at the BRIT Awards held in Manchester.

The Brit Awards 2026 saw Olivia Dean winning Artist of the Year and multiple nominations across various categories.

Rosalía won the International Artist of the Year award at the BRIT Awards and performed her song 'Berghain' with Björk in an inspiring live event in Manchester.

Olivia Dean achieved remarkable success at the 2026 Brit Awards, winning four prestigious awards including artist of the year and song of the year for her duet with Sam Fender.

Television presenter Keili Sükijainen celebrated her 35th birthday with a memorable party attended by friends and family.

The Civil Police of Pará arrested a 69-year-old man who posed as a doctor to scam elderly tourists in Belém as part of Operation Mirage.

Gianna Pratesi, a 106-year-old musician and artist, is set to perform at the Sanremo Festival, reflecting on the impact of women's voting in Italy.

A dramatic police chase in northern Athens led to the arrest of a 72-year-old artist and model manager after he failed to stop for a police check.

A court case in 1986 reveals that Margaret Keane, a talented artist, was the true creator of the iconic 'Big Eye' paintings, after her husband Walter Keane falsely claimed credit for decades.

Kênia Lyra, an artist from Espírito Santo, transforms common beach chairs into artistic pieces, earning substantial income through her handcrafted designs.

MC Meno K, a 19-year-old funk musician from Porto Alegre, has recently become the most listened artist in Brazil, topping Spotify's charts with three of his hits.

Egyptian artist Nelly makes a highly anticipated return to Ramadan entertainment after an 8-year hiatus through a major advertising campaign.

Taylor Swift has achieved the top spot on the global sales charts for the fourth consecutive year, earning the title of 'Global Artist of the Year' in 2025.

Taylor Swift achieved the title of the world's highest-selling artist in 2025 for the fourth consecutive year, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).

The exhibition 'Returning to the Origin' celebrates the 50-year artistic journey of Ecuadorian artist Mariella García Caputi in Guayaquil.

Mexican singer Gloria Trevi becomes the first Latina artist to grace the cover of the global edition of Playboy magazine, marking a significant achievement in her 30-year musical career.

The 2026 Victoires de la Musique awards recognized Cardin as the best female artist, highlighting the dominance of women in this year's nominations.

Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican artist, has seen his net worth double to $100 million in a year as he prepares for a series of sold-out concerts in Argentina.

Bad Bunny continues to make history in the music industry by becoming the first Latin artist to win Album of the Year at the Grammys and by performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, emphasizing cultural pride and social issues.

Mari Chordà, an 84-year-old artist, emphasizes the importance of joy and community among feminists, reflecting on her artistic journey and the challenges of aging.

Bad Bunny, the first artist to win the Grammy for 'Album of the Year' with a Spanish-language record, is set to perform at the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show.

At the BADA art fair, celebrated artist Juan Manuel Guillén showcases his work in celebration of his centennial, highlighting his remarkable 85-year career and notable connections to iconic figures like Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.

The Brit Awards 2026 will feature Spanish artist Rosalia making her debut performance at the event in Manchester, where she has also been nominated for International Artist of the Year.

ZEVIN, a 22-year-old artist, has announced her most significant solo concert yet, set to take place in Zagreb on March 20 following her success with the single 'My Mind'.

The invitation of Maciej Maleńczuk to the Cultural Year Summary 2025 at the Zamość Cultural Center has sparked protests from local PiS politicians, who argue that the artist's controversial persona promotes illegal substances and is inappropriate for a publicly funded event.

Turning Point USA is organizing a competing concert against the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny, in response to the artist's critiques of the Trump administration.

Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year with 'Wildflower', making Eilish the first artist to win this category three times, as she also expressed her political stance against ICE during her acceptance speech.

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny made history by winning Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards, marking the first time a Spanish-language album has received this honor.

During the Grammy ceremony, Cher mistakenly announced Luther Vandross, who has been deceased for two decades, as the winner of the 'Record of the Year' award, leading to an awkward moment that quickly went viral.

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny won the Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards and delivered a powerful message against Donald Trump, stating, 'Out with ICE, we are not animals.'

Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican artist, made history by winning the Grammy for Album of the Year with a Spanish-language album amidst ongoing immigrant struggles in the U.S.

Bad Bunny made history as the first Spanish-language artist to win album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, using his acceptance speech to protest against ICE and dedicate the award to migrants, while Billie Eilish also spoke out against immigration policies after winning song of the year.

Trump has announced the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, now renamed the Trump Kennedy Center, for renovations starting in July, amidst a wave of artist cancellations protesting his control over the public performing arts center in Washington D.C.

President Trump has announced a two-year closure of the Kennedy Center to undergo 'complete reconstruction' following significant artist cancellations.

Bad Bunny made history as the first artist to win Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards with a Spanish-language album, taking home three awards including Urban Music Album and Global Music Performance.

Conductor Jakub Hrůša has been honored with the title of Artist of the Year by the International Classical Music Awards, affirming his exceptional status on the global music scene.

Conductor Jakub Hrůša has received the prestigious title of Artist of the Year, marking a significant achievement for Czech classical music.

In spring next year, Tate Modern will host the largest retrospective exhibition of one of the most influential and controversial contemporary artists, Dame Tracey Emin, featuring over forty years of her work.

The International Artist's Birthday is celebrated worldwide on January 17, with Croatia joining for the fourth time, featuring hundreds of students presenting a rich program to showcase the values of higher artistic education.

The Soong Ching Ling Foundation from Shanghai awarded cellist Ana Rucner the 'Charity Artist of the Year 2025-2026' for her impactful artistic and humanitarian contributions.

Cellist Ana Rucner has been awarded the 'Charity Artist of the Year 2025–2026' by the Soong Ching Ling Foundation Beethoven Funds from Shanghai, recognizing her artistic and humanitarian contributions.

Artist Luisa Baldhuber is creating immersive installations that challenge common perceptions, exemplified by her recent work 'Afterglow' at Haus der Kunst.

The 15-year-old artist Zah1de has garnered a massive audience on social media and music streaming platforms, recently winning a Bambi award and showing signs of significant pop historical value.

Paul McCarthy, an 80-year-old creative provocateur, explores themes of capitalism, political correctness, and established cultural systems in his diverse artistic works, often referencing controversial figures and motifs.

The article highlights the six-year artistic journey of Japanese artist Mari Katayama, where she uses her body and everyday materials to create thought-provoking compositions on self-perception and external perception.

After three years of opposing so-called kneelers in Croatian squares, Arijana Lekić-Fridrih held her last 'Silent Mass' in Zagreb on December 6, 2025, highlighting the urgent issue of femicide in Croatia.