The leading contenders for this year's honours include Raye, J Hus, Central Cee, Dua Lipa and Blur.
The chart-topping star becomes the first artist to score seven nominations in a single year.
Conservative MP Miriam Cates called on Rishi Sunak to consider banning under 16s from social media and smartphones.
Tuesday's Oscar nominations infuriated some film fans, but many awards experts were less surprised.
The actor, who plays Ken in the hit film, says Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie "should be recognised".
The grime artist says his debut film is the backstory of a "hitman who works for the secret service".
Soaring costs forced 125 venues to stop offering live music in 2023, the Music Venues Trust says.
The company is planning price increases, even as many new users opt for its cheaper plan with adverts.
It was described as a "dark day" for the 142-year-old newspaper, which has faced steep financial losses.