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The Grammys add 5 new categories and announce changes to best new artist

NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including the addition of five new categories.

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What happened NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including the addition of five new categories.
The headline split One side frames it as "Grammys Announce Five New Categories, Including Best R&B Collaboration and Best Latin Song". The other frames it as "The Grammys add 5 new categories and announce changes to best new artist".
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Left / center-leftGrammys Announce Five New Categories, Including Best R&B Collaboration and Best Latin Song

Rolling Stone · Center-left · News report

CenterThe Grammys add 5 new categories and announce changes to best new artist

WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) · Center · News report

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Jun 16, 2:33 PM

The Grammys add 5 new categories and announce changes to best new artist

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NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including the addition of five new categories.

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Rolling StoneNews report · Jun 16, 1:04 PM

Grammys Announce Five New Categories, Including Best R&B Collaboration and Best Latin Song

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Music’s big night will also celebrate Best Asian Pop Music Performance during its ceremony in February 2027

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Details51/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
51/99 Wording GapLow confidence2 sources · 2 bias bucketsDeveloping · 2 sources · 2 bucketsFormats: News report

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