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52nd Annual American Music Awards: see the full list of winners

Urban City Podcast Group — Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:02 +0000

Major Takeaways

BTS made a massive comeback by winning Artist of the Year and multiple fan-favorite categories during the AMAs.
Sabrina Carpenter solidified her pop dominance with wins for Album of the Year, Best Pop Album, and Best Female Pop Artist.
Fresh talent like KATSEYE and the trio of EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI proved a new generation is reshaping the music industry.

BTS storms back with Artist of the Year while Sabrina Carpenter, Cardi B, and rising stars steal the spotlight at the 52nd Annual American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

Music’s biggest names gathered in Las Vegas on Monday night for the 52nd Annual American Music Awards, hosted by hip-hop pioneer Queen Latifah, who returned to host the event for the first time in over three decades live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The night belonged to global superstars BTS, who dominated their return to the awards circuit. The K-pop group took home the evening’s highest honor, Artist of the Year, alongside trophies for Song of the Summer with their hit “Swim” and Best Male K-Pop Artist. The group kicked off the festivities with a pre-recorded, high-energy rendition of their track “Hooligan” before making a live appearance to hand out an award to R&B singer SZA. Sabrina Carpenter also enjoyed a massive evening. She claimed three awards, including the coveted Album of the Year and Best Pop Album for Man’s Best Friend, as well as Best Female Pop Artist. Meanwhile, despite entering the night with a leading eight nominations, Taylor Swift surprisingly went home empty-handed. A wave of fresh talent also shook up the ceremony. Girl group KATSEYE earned the New Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Pop Artist, and Best Music Video for “Gnarly.” Sombr also took home three trophies in the rock and alternative categories, while the trio of EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI earned major wins including Song of the Year for their chart-topping track “Golden.” Other major genre awards saw Cardi B rule the hip-hop field with three wins, Bruno Mars sweep the R&B brackets, and Ella Langley secure Best Female Country Artist. Veteran rocker Billy Idol was also celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award to honor his decades-long legacy.

Urban City News Report: Cardi B Headlines, Global Protests, Climate Warnings, Trump’s Order, and Local Community Uplift

Mari Michelle — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:07:45 +0000

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Major Takeaways

Cardi B headlines for a major cause while balancing public scrutiny and fan reactions.
International protests in the Philippines, U.S. climate reports, and Trump’s executive order dominate global and national news.
Local U.S. initiatives highlight support for minority-owned businesses, healthcare challenges, and community festivals

Urban City News Report: Cardi B Headlines, Global Protests, Climate Warnings, Trump’s Order, and Local Community Uplift

Urban City Fam, what’s your thoughts on Cardi B’s choices and what’s your favorite Cardi B era? Are you excited to see her headline for this cause or do you see her clock on the wall? Drop your thoughts and tag us at Urban City Podcast. Also, model Karlie Kloss and husband Joshua Kushner welcomed their third child, a baby girl named Rae Florence, sharing an endearing picture on social media. Urban City Fam, how do you balance privacy and joy with public life? Do you think it’s smart to still be sharing pictures of your children online in this AI age, especially if you’re a celebrity? Share your own concerns or parenting stories and tag us at Urban City Podcast.

As we broaden our scope globally, international news outlets reveal that mass demonstrations are spreading across the Philippines, particularly Black Friday walkouts in Manila. Citizens are demanding transparency and accountability amid allegations of corruption and misuse of infrastructure funds. And the World Health Organization’s updated international health regulations have officially come into effect worldwide, strengthening international cooperation for public health emergencies after lessons learned from COVID-19.

Back here in the United States, national news reports show that Nevada has reached a settlement with RealPage, accused of enabling illegal coordination on rental pricing. The company must now use anonymized and delayed data to avoid manipulating markets. Urban City Fam, do you believe tech tools in real estate help or harm renters? Share your experiences and tag us at Urban City Podcast.

A new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine states that the scientific evidence for climate change is beyond scientific dispute. It emphasizes that the U.S. is already seeing worsening impacts, wildfires, extreme weather, etc., and warns that current climate extremes will soon become the norm unless emission cuts are accelerated. Urban City Fam, what are you doing to lower your carbon footprint and how can you lower emissions in general? What can you cut back on? Every little bit helps.

Share your thoughts and tag us at Urban City Podcast. And yesterday, September 22, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order labeling Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. The order directs federal agencies to increase investigations and prosecutions tied to individuals associated with Antifa.

Critics argue the move may chill free speech and protest rights. Also, President Trump is scheduled to soon meet Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer as the deadline for government funding looms. Talks include ACA and Medicaid debates.

Urban City Fam, do you believe Trump made the right move this time or is this just another attack on free speech? Also, which government services do you feel must be protected most if a shutdown occurs? Tell us and tag us at Urban City Podcast. In state news, our focus today is Kentucky. The city of Louisville is launching a 20 million dollar program for tech grants and incubators to support Black and Latino-owned small businesses, closing the digital divide and fueling entrepreneurship.

And in eastern Kentucky’s coal counties, rural clinics are still struggling with staffing shortages and transportation barriers. Telehealth is expanding, but broadband gaps remain a serious obstacle. Now, Kindred, it’s time to see what kind of fun is waiting to be had this weekend.

You and the kids might enjoy the Florida Panhandle Seafood and Music Festival. It starts Friday in Panama City Beach, Florida and runs September 26th through 28th, 2025. It’s a seaside festival with live music, seafood vendors, family rides, and local art booths all along the beach strand.

Want something to do without the kiddos? Check out the Portland Moonlight Market, held Saturday, September 27th, 2025 in downtown Portland, Oregon. Experience Portland’s streets lit up with craft cocktails, artisan stalls, food trucks, live DJs, plus after-hours shopping. And if you’re near Nashville, Tennessee, drop in this weekend at the Nashville Main Street Festival, held September 27th through 28th, 2025.

It’s a community-driven festival with live bands, street food, art vendors, and a vibrant night market atmosphere. Urban City Fam, which event feels more like your vibe? Seafood on the beach in Florida, a moonlit market in Oregon, or the Nashville Main Street Festival in Tennessee? If you go, share your picks and tag us at Urban City Podcast. We may feature your highlights.

Kindred, before we close, let’s step back for a moment. For the past couple of weeks, our nation has been rocked by disturbing news at what seems like a non-stop basis at times. The investigation into a Delta State University student found hanging and another male found hanging elsewhere in the state of Mississippi has community members and public figures like Ben Crump and Colin Kaepernick demanding transparency and justice.

These deaths, pointing to historical echoes of lynchings across America and especially in Mississippi, can’t be ignored and will not be allowed to be swept under the rug without a full investigation and second autopsy. At the same time, attacks on the First Amendment are raising alarms. Reports surfaced of Donald Trump pushing Jimmy Kimmel off the air, Disney and ABC along with others threatening to cancel other shows, and then people rushing to cancel Disney Plus and other subscriptions, even crashing Disney’s website with a flood of cancellation inquiries.

So now the bigwigs are said to be restarting Kimmel’s program run today. Critics are demanding to fight against these efforts to intimidate free press voices and control narratives, and I applaud them. Meanwhile, some political operatives stir talk of division even further among the people and civil war attempts to distract from what many see as the real issue, whether Trump himself should be recalled through impeachment.

Let’s be clear, the record is long, but here are just five key things Donald Trump has done that stands out as undeniable grounds for impeachment. Inciting the January 6th insurrection and failing to protect Congress. Pressuring election officials in Georgia to find votes to overturn results.

Obstructing justice by refusing subpoenas and destroying records. Profiting from the presidency by steering taxpayer funds to Trump properties. And endangering national security by mishandling classified documents.

Urban city fam, remember every attempt to divide, distract, and silence is designed to keep us from accountability, security, and a stable democracy. Stay vigilant, analytical, and informed. Now, Kendrick, regardless of today’s report coming to a close, remember that every headline here is more than just news.

It’s a signal that progress is happening, that challenges are being met, and that each of us has a role to play in shaping tomorrow. From celebrity moments to happenings abroad to national news and ground-level stories in our states, this and every Urban City News Report is produced to remind us that resilience, creativity, unity, and action are always viable aids to longevity that depart no further from us than one perspective away. This concludes today’s Urban City News Report.

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Cardi B & Offset Spark Reunion Rumors, J.Lo Announces Surprise Tour, and Global Headlines Reshape the Week

Urban City Podcast Group — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:04:08 +0000

Key Takeaways

Cardi B and Offset fuel speculation about a reunion after appearing together publicly, stirring fan debates.
J.Lo shocks fans by announcing a surprise summer world tour, proving her lasting star power.
Global and national headlines highlight Africa’s regional growth, Japan’s earthquake recovery, cooling U.S. inflation, and landmark Supreme Court rulings.

From Celebrity Whispers to Global Shifts: Urban City News Delivers Today’s Top Stories

Urban City News isn’t just about headlines — it’s about perspective. From Cardi B and Offset’s rumored reunion to J.Lo’s global stage comeback, and from Africa’s rising influence to America’s economic updates, we bring you the stories that shape conversations worldwide.

Transcript

Report 3 090225 by Dr. Mari Michelle. ARTiculationMediaClub

Hello kindred good morning good afternoon or good evening wherever you’re tuning in this is urban city news your station for headlines that inform stories that inspire and a perspective that motivates you to live with purpose.

I’m your host, Dr. Mary Michelle, and here are today’s top stories. In that entertaining world of celebrity news, you would never guess what we heard.

Baby, you know you can hear anything and it may or may not be true, right?

Well, we heard that Cardi B and Offset are sparking reunion rumors after being spotted together at a music industry gala in Los Angeles recently.

Just weeks after public spats and a lot of whispers, the couple shared laughs and even posed for photos, sending fans into a frenzy. Is this a reconciliation, a publicity stunt, or simply co-parenting harmony?

Either way, social media cannot stop talking.

Urban City fam, do you think Cardi and Offset are really giving love another shot, or is this just Hollywood smoking mirrors?

Drop your thoughts and let us know at Urban City Podcast. We want to know where you stand on this one. And in brighter news, Jennifer Lopez shocked fans by announcing a surprise summer world tour after teasing retirement.

J.Lo revealed a lineup of shows across the US and Europe. Fans say she’s proving that age is nothing but a number and that she’s still Jenny from the block with global star power. That’s all I’ll say on that.

So Urban City fam, what’s your favorite J.Lo moment? The Super Bowl, her movies, or the music videos that made her a legend as she lip-synced to, anyway, I’ll leave that alone. Drop your vote at Urban City Podcast, okay? Let us know what you think, all right? Now, Kendred, let’s broaden our scope and look briefly at what’s happening around the world. The African Union announced the addition of two new member states, strengthening regional cooperation on trade, peacekeeping, and energy.

Leaders say this marks a turning point for Africa’s collective power on the world stage. And in Japan, recovery continues after last month’s devastating earthquake. Relief efforts are accelerating with international aid arriving, temporary housing built, and resilient communities beginning to rebuild.

Back here in America, there seems to be some good news for US consumers. The latest report from Washington shows inflation cooling for the third straight month with food and fuel costs stabilizing. Economists say this could ease pressure on families ahead of the holiday season.

The US Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling reinforcing protections under the Voting Rights Act. Civil rights groups held the decision as a victory for equal access to the ballot box. Meanwhile, thousands of layoffs hit the tech sector even as companies pour resources into AI development.

Critics warn of job displacement while innovators promise new opportunities ahead. Which of these headlines affects your household the most? Your wallet, your right to vote, or the future of tech jobs? Tell us at Urban City Podcast. Your story matters.

Let’s pivot for a quick glimpse into state news with today’s focus on Mississippi. In Jackson, federal and state funds are pouring into long-awaited water infrastructure repairs. For years, residents endured unsafe drinking water and frequent boil notices.

Now, with new pipelines and upgraded treatment plants, hope is rising for reliable access to clean water. In the Mississippi Delta, catfish farmers are adopting automated feeding and water quality monitoring systems. These high-tech changes boost harvest while protecting ecosystems, keeping the state’s most famous aquaculture thriving.

Now, Kendra, it’s time to see what kind of fun you can get into this weekend.

This weekend in Laurel, Mississippi, families can enjoy the Family Fun Day and Car Show at the fairgrounds with 26 food trucks, live music, children’s activities, and rows of classic cars. It’s a $1 admission event that delivers fun for all ages.

In Las Vegas, legendary rock band The Eagles returned to the sphere on September 5th and 6th for a residency that combines timeless hits with state-of-the-art visuals.

It’s not just a concert, it’s an immersive nightlife experience. And in St. Louis, the Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden runs over Labor Day weekend, held August 31st through September 2nd.

This cultural festival includes traditional music, dance, sumo exhibitions, and cuisine, a beautiful cultural showcase during Labor Day weekend. So, Urban City fam, which weekend adventure would you choose?

Family fun and cars in Mississippi, rock legends in Vegas, or cultural beauty in St. Louis? Tag us at UrbanCityPodcast and share your picks. We might feature your weekend highlights next time.

As we close today’s episode, remember that every report is more than just news. It’s a signal that progress is happening, that challenges are being met, and that each of us has a role to play in shaping tomorrow.

From celebrity drama to world news, from America’s urban areas to its rural districts, this and every Urban City News Report is produced to remind us that resilience, creativity, unity, and action are always viable aids to longevity that depart no farther from us than one perspective away.

This concludes today’s Urban City News Report. I’m your host, Dr. Mary Michelle, encouraging you to join our family by following Urban City on all social media platforms.

Visit UrbanCityPodcast.com today, download the app, and be sure to like, comment, and share the content on our Urban City Podcast pages with your followers, friends, and family.

Thank you for watching Urban City News. Continue making each day its greatest. You deserve it, Kindred.