By Alexander Kirk, 9News KUSA | “Bobby G” was the late Denver theater producer Robert Garner. The best of Colorado high school musical theatre was honored last month in Denver. The statewide Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards were announced in a ceremony at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, held by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Hosted by 2023 Outstanding Lead Performer winners Cami Nugent and Connor O’Brian, the event presented awards to several Colorado high schools.
The coveted Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical Award was presented to Lutheran High School’s “Newsies.”
Fossil Ridge High School’s production of “Carrie: The Musical” took home five awards after receiving 12 nominations.
> > > > > > > > > Go here to read the full list of winners:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/winners-announced-for-2025-bobby-g-high-school-musical-theatre-awards/
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American Music Awards 2025: See Who Was Nominated and Who Won
By Ali Rosenbloom, CNN | Billie Eilish was a big winner at Monday night’s American Music Awards. Eilish wasn’t present at the show since she is currently on tour, but she won all seven awards that she was nominated for, including artist of the year, album of the year and song of the year.
Beyoncé won two AMAs for favorite female country artist and favorite country album, marking the first time she was recognized in the country music category. Other winners included Kendrick Lamar, who earned one AMA for favorite hip-hop song for “Not Like Us,” and SZA, who took home two awards for favorite R&B song and favorite female R&B artist.
Host Jennifer Lopez opened the show with an energetic dance number to a medley that included a mashup of songs by Beyoncé, Eilish, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and more.
Janet Jackson received the 2025 Icon award and made her first TV performance in seven years, performing songs including “Someone to Call My Lover” and “All for You.”
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Sir Rod Stewart was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and closed out the show with a performance of “Forever Young.” . . .
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Taking place on Memorial Day, the AMAs partnered with the Easy Day Foundation, which supports veterans who are transitioning to civilian life after the military. To mark the moment, a group of veterans were invited to attend the live taping and were highlighted by Zac Brown and Ciara, respectively, throughout the show.
See below for a full list of nominees, with the winner’s indicated in bold.
Artist of the year
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish *WINNER
Chappell Roan
Kendrick Lamar
Morgan Wallen
Post Malone
Sabrina Carpenter
SZA
Taylor Swift
Zach Bryan
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Go here to read the rest of the list of nominees and winners:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/american-music-awards-2025-see-who-won/
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NPR Music’s 2025 Tiny Desk Contest winner is Ruby Ibarra
By Yanius Alvarado Matos, NPR
The Bay Area rapper will embark on a 10-city tour this summer, with stops in Los Angeles, Petaluma, Portland, Chicago, Nashville, Austin, Denver, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Today on Morning Edition, NPR Music proudly announced the winner of the 11th annual Tiny Desk Contest: Ruby Ibarra. Chosen from nearly 7,500 submissions from independent artists across the country, the Bay Area artist captivated the judges with her striking originality, lyrical depth and commanding presence.
Watch her perform the winning entry, “Bakunawa,” here.
Ibarra says about the song: “I created and recorded ‘Bakunawa’ while I was pregnant with my first child. During the recording of this submission, I was in my last trimester. That time in my life led to a moment of clarity as I thought about how I wanted to step into motherhood: breaking the generational trauma, celebrating and accepting all parts of myself, and reclaiming my power, both old and new — all things that I want to pass onto my daughter through our private moments and through my music. The song’s title is in reference to the Philippine mythology about a bakunawa (dragon) who swallows the moon; similarly, this song interprets the story as a metaphor for resistance and a battlecry against erasure. This song, for me, is a statement that my daughter is my revolution and my hope that she will be liberated from the effects of our cultural history.”
As this year’s winner, Ibarra will perform an intimate concert behind NPR’s iconic Tiny Desk in Washington, D.C., joining the ranks of artists like Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii and Usher, as well as acclaimed past Tiny Desk Contest winners, such as Fantastic Negrito, Gaelynn Leaand last year’s winner, The Philharmonik. Following her performance, Ibarra will embark on the Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour, bringing her music to audiences across the country.
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https://www.npr.org/2025/05/29/g-s1-69049/ruby-ibarra-tiny-desk-concert
June 29: Bluebird Theater, Denver (Stations partner: KUVO) — Sold Out