Owing to health concerns stemming from the novel coronavirus, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has canceled its 2020 live induction ceremony and opted instead to release a special about this year’s nominees. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame higher-ups made the…
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The MTV VMAs Are Happening, According to NY Governor Andrew Cuomo
Though organizers have cancelled an abundance of live events in response to the health risks presented by COVID-19, the 2020 MTV VMAs are in fact happening, according to both MTV and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. During a morning press briefing, Gove…
Grammy Awards Officially Removes the Term ‘Urban’ from Its Categories
Amid ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd, the Recording Academy has removed the term ‘urban’ from multiple Grammy Awards categories, as part of a broad shift in its categorizations and rules. Recording Academy officials unveiled the Grammy …
iHeartRadio Music Awards Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in the indefinite postponement of yet another much-anticipated music-industry event: the iHeartRadio Music Awards. iHeartRadio took to Twitter this morning to announce the cancellation. The company’s mes…
Coronavirus Concerns Prompt Canadian Music Week 2020 Delay
Canadian Music Week 2020 has been rescheduled in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The 2020 Canadian Music Week Conference and Expo had previously been slated to take place between May 19th and 23rd, and organizers reiterated the long-he…
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Suspended Indefinitely
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will indefinitely postpone its 2020 induction ceremony. The decision to cancel the May 2 event in Cleveland comes amid sweeping coronavirus concerns. Hall of Fame Inductees for this year include Whitney Houston, Nine Inch…
Fired Recording Academy CEO Says She Has Evidence of Grammys Voting Corruption
Having been officially fired by the Recording Academy just two days ago, Deborah Dugan has made good on her promise to retaliate by coming forward with what she claims is evidence of a rigged Grammys nomination process. Yesterday, March 3rd, Dugan and…
The Recording Academy Officially Fires Deborah Dugan, Lawyers Promise to Retaliate
The very public conflict between the Recording Academy and Deborah Dugan has taken yet another dramatic turn, as Recording Academy board members have officially fired Dugan as CEO. Dugan’s firing was revealed in a letter distributed to Recording Academ…
Recording Academy’s Ugly Battle Over Sexual Assault, Discrimination Charges Enters Mediation
The very public, very controversial war between the Recording Academy and ousted CEO Deborah Dugan is reportedly entering mediation. Sources with knowledge of the matter are now leaking that settlement talks are underway. It’s unclear when the se…
Recording Academy Investigating Industry Attorney Joel Katz, Leaked Memo Says
Internal Recording Academy memos push back against Deborah Dugan’s allegations. Per a pair of internally circulated Recording Academy memos that were leaked by Variety, the organization’s higher-ups are taking a number of steps to address and investiga…