The shocking and unexpected death of Kobe Bryant Sunday morning has created a major crowd-control problem outside the Staples Center, where the Grammys red carpet and event is being held. The shocking news was at first dismissed as unbelievable. But N…
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Grammys 2020 Meltdown: A Timeline of Everything That Went Down
To say that the lead-up to the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards was marred by controversy would be a gross understatement. The annual awards ceremony, which is organized by the Recording Academy, was in many ways overshadowed by a series of very serious—and …
Beyoncé Also Rumored to Be Pulling Out of the Grammys Despite 4 Nominations — Sources
As an ugly war inside the Recording Academy continues, mega-stars Beyoncé and Jay-Z are rumored to be backing out of the Grammy Awards event. The pullout, if confirmed, closely follows reports of an exit by Taylor Swift. According to sources with know…
Taylor Swift Reportedly Pulling Out of the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards — Despite Receiving Three Nominations
Despite receiving three Grammy Awards nominations (‘Song of the Year,’ ‘Best Pop Solo Performance,’ and ‘Best Pop Vocal Album’), Taylor Swift is now reportedly exiting this year’s ceremony. “Taylor Swift will not attend the 2020 Grammy Awards at…
Former Grammy Awards CEO Responds to Allegations of Rape
Former Recording Academy and Grammy Awards CEO Neil Portnow had vehemently denied rape and misconduct allegations. The 2020 Grammy Awards have nearly arrived, and though it’s important to reserve final judgments until all is said and done, the 62nd ann…
Grammys Will Honor Nipsey Hussle With Live Tribute Performance
The Grammys will host a live tribute to Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle. Hussle was shot and killed last year at age 33. John Legend, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, and others will be on hand to honor the late rapper. The performance will be part of SundayR…
Fired Grammy Awards CEO Fires Back With Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Claim Against Recording Academy
In the wake of her abrupt ouster last week, former Recording Academy president and CEO Deborah Dugan is filing a former discrimination and sexual harassment complaint. The Grammy Awards are just five days away. Last week, the Grammy Awards fired their…
Grammy Awards Interim Chief Alleges Massive Extortion Plot by Ex-CEO — Here’s His Letter to Academy Members
Days before the Grammy Awards are slated to air, Recording Academy interim chief Harvey Mason is now slamming just-fired CEO Deborah Dugan for attempting to extort the organization. Last week, the Recording Academy abruptly placed its CEO, Deborah Duga…
Recording Academy CEO Placed on ‘Administrative Leave’ — Just 10 Days Before the Grammys
Recording Academy chief Deborah Dugan has been abruptly placed on ‘administrative leave’ over a ‘formal allegation of misconduct.’ The 62nd annual Grammy Awards, which the Recording Academy oversees, is slated to begin January …
Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees for 2020
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced this year’s inductees, which include Whitney Houston and The Notorious B.I.G. Other inductees include: Depeche Mode The Doobie Brothers Nine Inch Nails T-Rex Receiving the Ahmet Ertegun Award, which ho…