Taylor Swift’s 1989 reaches 550 weeks on the Billboard 200, becoming her first set to do so and one of only a few titles by women to reach that milestone.

At the 2025 Grammys, Beyoncé won album of the year and best country album for "Cowboy Carter." Last year, Beyoncé — the most awarded artist in Grammys history — won her first album of the year trophy,

Despite being the most nominated artist in Grammy history, Beyonce has never before won in the top category, with the gong evading her four times previously. Just three women of colour have won album of the year before her,