2025 Grammy Nominations Highlight Diversity, Snub K-pop

The nominations for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards were announced, with Beyoncé leading the pack with 11 nominations, bringing her career total to a record-breaking 99. Other top nominees include Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, and Taylor Swift, each receiving multiple nods. Despite fan disappointment, K-pop acts like BTS, BLACKPINK, and Stray Kids were notably absent from the nominations. Indian-origin artists, including Ricky Kej and Anoushka Shankar, also received recognition, highlighting the diversity of the nominees. The ceremony is scheduled for February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Grammy Chief praised the credibility of the nominations, emphasizing the cross-genre recognition of artists like Beyoncé.