[ad_1] Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones (D) introduced two resolutions before the House on Monday, both congratulating Nashville-area musicians for winning their first Grammy Awards the week before. One was for Paramore, a Tennessee-based emo-pop band that had won Grammy Awards for best rock album and best alternative music performance. The other was for Allison … Read more
[ad_1] Marcus Ingram/Getty Images Paramore has announced that they “will not accept any recognition or honor from the TN House” for their Grammy Awards after a lawmaker objected to similar honors for singer-songwriter Allison Russell. The group is accusing the Republican-led Tennessee House of Representatives of “blatant racism” after a lawmaker stopped a resolution honoring … Read more
[ad_1] Progressive rapper and activist Killer Mike won three Grammy Awards, including rap album of the year, last week, but was taken backstage in handcuffs during the ceremony, arrested and booked on a misdemeanor charge. On Monday’s episode of “The View,” host Sunny Hostin told the rapper that there were other headlines besides his wins … Read more
[ad_1] Shankar Mahadevan has returned to India, overjoyed after winning a Grammy. His fusion band Shakti, which also features tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, won Best Global Music Album at the 2024 Grammys. When asked about a special moment with the legendary tabla player, he took a moment to choose the right words and said: … Read more
[ad_1] Getty Images for Recording A Taylor Swift resumed the international leg of her Eras Tour on Wednesday in Tokyo, where she shared some details about her upcoming album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The singer-songwriter announced her 11th LP at the Grammys on Feb. 4 after winning best pop vocal album for “Midnights.” But if … Read more
[ad_1] By Matt Demarco for Daily Mail Australia 04:15 February 7, 2024, updated 04:50 February 7, 2024 Share or comment on this article: Kylie Minogue has teased her new collaboration with fellow Australian hitmaker Sia. The pop princess, 55, took to Instagram and shared images of herself backstage lip-syncing to the single the couple will … Read more
[ad_1] There has long been outrage over Beyoncé’s Grammy snubs for the awards show’s highest honor, omissions that have angered fans and prominent celebrities alike. At the 2024 awards on February 4, Beyonce’s husband, Jay-Z, was the latest to criticize them, criticizing the show for its history of overlooking black artistsincluding his superstar wife. “We … Read more
[ad_1] Jay-Z denounced the Recording Academy’s snubs against his wife, Beyoncé, during the Grammys on Sunday in a speech that drew attention to the lack of recognition black artists have suffered at the esteemed awards show. Greg Carr, associate professor in the Department of African American Studies at Howard University, says the music industry was … Read more
[ad_1] The album’s single, “Scientists and Engineers,” won best rap performance and best rap song. It was a clean sweep, followed by an ugly mix-up that found Killer Mike’s hand wrapped in a different set of hardware: handcuffs. According to the LAPD, Killer Mike was taken into custody after being in a physical altercation. He … Read more
[ad_1] Lizzo’s appearance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday came under fire from the lawyer representing three dancers who accused the singer of sexual harassment. In what was a controversial choice for organizers, Lizzo, 35, whose full name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, appeared in front of millions of people to present the award for Best … Read more