# Bebe Rexha cultural and professional updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bebe-rexha-cultural-and-professional-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-10T20:06:21.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Singer Bebe Rexha has recently highlighted her Albanian heritage through both personal celebrations and media appearances. In early September, she shared social media posts documenting her brother Florent Rexha’s pre-wedding festivities, where she danced to traditional Albanian folk music.

Following these celebrations, Rexha appeared on the ‘TODAY’ show, where she discussed her interest in cooking traditional Albanian dishes, such as groshë and peppers with mazë. During the same appearance, she promoted her new album, ‘Dirty Blonde’, and noted her nomination for ‘Best Dance’ at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards for her collaboration ‘New Religion’ with Faithless.

## Claims

- Bebe Rexha stated during an appearance on the 'TODAY' show that she enjoys cooking traditional Albanian food, specifically mentioning groshë and peppers with mazë. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Rexha is promoting her album 'Dirty Blonde', which marks her transition into being an independent artist. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The song 'New Religion', a collaboration with Faithless, has been nominated for 'Best Dance' at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Bebe Rexha discusses Albanian cooking and MTV VMA nomination

Bebe Rexha discussed her love for cooking traditional Albanian food on the 'TODAY' show and celebrated her 'Best Dance' MTV VMA nomination for 'New Religion'.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bebe-rexha-discusses-albanian-cooking-and-mtv-vma-nomination

### 2026-09-06: Bebe Rexha celebrates brother's wedding with traditional music

Singer Bebe Rexha celebrated her brother Florent Rexha’s upcoming wedding by sharing traditional Albanian music and festivities on social media.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bebe-rexha-celebrates-brothers-wedding-with-traditional-music

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