BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop prize | BTS

• The Booker Prize announced its 13 semifinalists on Tuesday for the 2026 fiction award, which carries a $66,000 prize. • Notable contenders include previous winners Marlon James for “The Disappearers” and Douglas Stuart for “John of John,” as well as Pulitzer laureate Elizabeth Strout for “The Things We Never Say.”

• Former Late Show host Stephen Colbert was honored with an "anti-censorship" award from the Before Columbus Foundation. • The Oakland, California-based foundation focuses on championing and promoting diversity within United States literature and culture.

• Prince William has received two Emmy Award nominations for his cameo appearance on the travel series "The Reluctant Traveler." • The nominations recognize the Prince's contribution to the show, which follows celebrity figures as they visit destinations they are hesitant to explore.

• Amazon Prime Video India has partnered with CJ ENM, via its subsidiary True CJ Creations, to add over 100 K-dramas to its streaming library. • The content will be dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu to increase accessibility, featuring titles such as Yumi's Cells Season 3, Filing for Love, and The Legend of Kitchen Soldier.

• The CEO of the Recording Academy defended the newly introduced Asian Pop category following backlash and the announcement that BTS will not submit their album *ARIRANG* for the 2027 Grammys. • The CEO expressed sadness over BTS's decision but emphasized the organization's commitment to expanding its global reach and celebrating international artists.

• K-pop group BTS has announced they will not submit their music for consideration for this year's Grammy Awards. • The decision serves as an apparent protest against the Recording Academy's introduction of a new Asian Pop Music category.

• The Asian Project Market (APM) in Busan has announced 30 selected feature projects for its 2026 edition, showcasing a diverse range of cinematic works. • Notable selections include "Casparina" by Reza Rahadian Matulessy, "Little Phnom Penh" by Chheangkea, and "One Fine Day" by Tan Seng Kiat, which previously won the APM Next prize at TCCF 2025.

• BTS announced on July 29 via Instagram that they will not submit any music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards (the 69th annual ceremony). • The group's decision comes amid ongoing debates regarding the Recording Academy's potential implementation of specific Asian pop categories.

• The Booker Prize announced a longlist of 13 semifinalists on Tuesday for the 2026 fiction award, which carries a $66,000 prize. • Notable contenders include previous winners Marlon James with “The Disappearers” and Douglas Stuart with “John of John,” as well as Pulitzer laureate Elizabeth Strout.

• CBC/Radio-Canada is refusing to disclose the potential financial costs associated with Canada participating in the Eurovision Song Contest. • The broadcaster's lack of transparency comes amid public interest and speculation regarding the feasibility of joining the international competition.

• All seven members of BTS have announced they will boycott the 2027 Grammy Awards via an online statement. • The decision follows the introduction of a new Asian pop prize, which requires nominated songs to feature "meaningful use" of an Asian language.