BRITs nominations, Rihanna lore, and Harry Styles rumours

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The nominees for the BRIT Awards 2026 have been revealed and, in their signature chaotic fashion, Annie and Nick analyse the lists of names and ask: will Olivia Dean and Lola Young reign supreme? Could any moment rival Jarvis Cocker mooning Michael Jackson in 1996? And will Harry Styles perform his new music at the ceremony? Plus, Sidetracked favourite Jacob Alon has won the Critics’ Choice Award – and Annie and Nick have big feelings about it. Elsewhere, the Japanese PM has gone viral for her heavy metal drumming – should more world leaders use music in meetings with their peers? And Mitski is back with a brilliant new single; Lily Allen has shared the best response to Brooklyn Beckham’s explosive Instagram Stories statement, and Nick isn’t sure about Heated Rivalry. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you’re over 16, WhatsApp on 07970082700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Full details of BRIT Awards 2026 Nominations: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgjwnx70pjwo/ HOMEWORK: Listen to new music from Mitski, Jessie Ware, James Blake, KAVARI, and A$AP Rocky. SONGS Mitski – Where's My Phone? KAVARI – IRON VEINS The Roots – You Got Me James Blake – Death of Love Lola Young – Messy Olivia Dean – Man I Need Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity Gracie Abrams – That's So True Disco Lines and Tinashe – No Broke Boys Rosé and Bruno Mars – APT Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia ALBUMS A$AP Rocky – Don't Be Dumb Jill Scott – To Whom This May Concern Harry Styles – Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally Lily Allen – West End Girl Geese – Getting Killed Jacob Alon – In Limerence