In a lengthy social media post, popstar Justin Timberlake says that he wants to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson "because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed."

The first batch of nominees for the 2021 Grammy Awards was revealed during a livestream held Tuesday by the Recording Academy's interim president and CEO, Harvey Mason Jr.

Taylor Swift won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards, while The Weeknd won favourite soul/R&B male artist, favourite soul/R&B album for After Hoursand favourite soul/R&B song for Heartlesstwo days before the 2021 Grammy nominations are to be announced.

Drake, The Weeknd and Shawn Mendes were among musicians nominated for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. Postponed due to the pandemic, many of the songs and albums up for consideration may feel dated, as this year's awards reflect the chart period of March 23, 2019 through March 14, 2020.

Grammy-winning rapper Roddy Ricch and Colombian superstar J Balvin will no longer perform at the MTV Video Music Awards.

The BET Awards served as an extension of the voices of Black people protesting in the streets about the inequalities Black people face daily, as artists used their performances to highlight the Black Lives Matter movement, civil rights and the lives of those lost because of police officers, including George Floyd.

Drake is the leading nominee at the 2020 BET Awards, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary later this month. The Canadian artist is nominated for six honours, including video of the year and best male hip-hop artist.