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24.11.2021 / 07:25

Jon Batiste Is 'Overwhelmed With Joy' Over Being Most Nominated Artist at 2022 GRAMMYS (Exclusive)

his incredible slew of GRAMMY nominations. On Tuesday, the Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards, and Batiste leads the pack with a whopping 11 noms.The musician spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier on Tuesday, after the nominations were revealed, and Batiste admitted with a smile, «I was astounded.»«I was just jumping up and down in the living room and people were blowing my phone up,» he continued excitedly, adding that «every nomination was unexpected.»For Batiste, the glory of accolades isn't something he considers or worries about when making music.«I just put my head down and do the work and create,» the 35-year-old composer and bandleader shared.

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24.11.2021 / 02:05

How The Weeknd upended the 2022 Grammy nominations

was shockingly shut out of the Grammy nominations last year — leading the artist to vow that he would boycott the awards in the future — his presence was strongly felt when the 2022 contenders for music’s top prize were announced Tuesday. A surprise last-minute rule change — not announced until moments before the contenders were revealed — expanded the number of nominees in the Big 4 categories (Album, Record and Song of the Year, plus Best New Artist) from eight to 10.This is no doubt to avoid having another glaring omission such as when The Weeknd came up empty after his blockbuster “After Hours” album had produced a string of hits.

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24.11.2021 / 00:57

Jay-Z becomes most Grammy-nominated artist of all time

Jay-Z has become the most Grammy-nominated artist of all time after receiving a further three nods at the 2022 awards.The rapper now has 83 nominations to his name, with 23 wins overall, pushing him past previous top-spot holder Quincy Jones who has 80 nominations.Jay-Z’s new title came after he was nominated for guest appearances with Kanye West on the latter’s album ‘DONDA‘ as well as the late DMX.Paul McCartney previously tied for second place with Jay-Z’s wife Beyoncé but now sits firmly in the spot after gaining two nominations in the umbrella rock category.

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23.11.2021 / 23:25

Jay-Z is now the most Grammy-nominated artist ever with 83 nods

99 problems, but being at the bottom isn’t one. He has now landed the new record for most Grammy nominations ever with 83 total.The rapper has surpassed Quincy Jones — with whom he was previously tied at 80 nods — after he received three 2022 Grammy Awards nominations on Tuesday.

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23.11.2021 / 21:31

2022 GRAMMY Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Jon Batiste, Selena Gomez, Kacey Musgraves and More

2022 GRAMMYs are here — along with a few major snubs (no BTS in the Big 4?) and surprises (Jon Batiste, for the win!).On Tuesday, the Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Batiste leads the pack with 11 nominations, followed by Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and H.E.R.

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23.11.2021 / 21:31

GRAMMYs 2022: Meet the Best New Artist Nominees

2022 GRAMMY nominations were announced on Tuesday, and that means a brand new roster of Best New Artist nominees!Always one of the most buzzed-about categories on music's biggest night, the GRAMMYs have been on a Best New Artist hot streak in recent years, with the last three winners of the award -- Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion continuing to top the charts and earn more nominations after their introductory honors.

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23.11.2021 / 21:13

Grammys nominations 2022: Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Justin Bieber and J. Cole lead with most nods

Record of the Year ABBA – I Still Have Faith in You Jon Batiste – Freedom Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga – I Get a Kick Out of You Justin Bieber, Daniel Cesar, Giveon – Peaches Brandi Carlile – Right on Time Doja Cat, SZA – Kiss Me More Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever Lil Nas X – Montero (Call Me by Your Name) Olivia Rodrigo – Drivers License Silk Sonic – Leave the Door OpenAlbum of the Year We Are – Jon Batiste Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga – Love for Sale Justin Bieber – Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) Doja Cat – Planet Her (Deluxe) Billie Eilish – Happier Than EverSong of the Year Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile – A Beautiful Noise Olivia Rodrigo – Drivers License H.E.R.

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23.11.2021 / 20:53

2022 GRAMMY Nominations: See the Full List

2022 GRAMMY nominations were announced on Tuesday and some of this past year's top performers and recording artists made the list. The nominations were announced during a livestream from the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, which featured Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Board of Trustees Chair Tammy Hurt, as well as some special guests.The selection process for the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards was altered back in May, following very public criticisms from The Weeknd.

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01.11.2021 / 20:17

The Grammys announce plans for three years of NFTs

The Grammys.According to a press release, “the NFTs will be released as collectibles and experiences celebrating the Grammy Awards, nominees and recipients, including tokens designed by world-famous crypto artists using the iconic Grammy Award itself. A portion of the proceeds of the NFTs will go to the Recording Academy’s scholarship fund.”The first drop will take place ahead of the 64th Grammy Awards, set to take place on January 31, 2022 with similar releases planned for 2023 and 2024.

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15.10.2021 / 06:29

Kacey Musgraves Responds With Throwback Pic After GRAMMYs Rule Her Ineligible for Best Country Album

Kacey Musgraves is speaking out after her new album was deemed ineligible for the GRAMMY Awards' best country album category.

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19.09.2021 / 22:17

David Byrne could join these EGOT winners at the 2021 Emmys

nominated at this year’s Emmys and is just one award shy from becoming EGOT winner himself. Jennifer Hudson, 40, scored a Daytime Emmy Award earlier this month and just needs a Tony Award to complete her EGOT shelf, which can happen during the 2021 Tonys on Sept.

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05.08.2021 / 22:17

2022 Grammys to feature “inclusion rider” to guarantee staff diversity

the Grammy Awards will be produced with an inclusion rider, in order to ensure equity, diversity and inclusion during the production.Inclusion riders are a provision in a person’s (typically an actor or filmmaker) contract that provides for a certain level of diversity in casting and production staff.A template for inclusion riders was first developed by academic Stacy L. Smith in 2016, primarily for use in the film industry.Actor Frances McDormand popularised the concept further in 2018.

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19.07.2021 / 00:07

Grammy Winner Mervyn Warren On Working With The Late Whitney Houston More As Mary J. Blige Doc Is Released

Film composer and music mogul Mervyn Warren, 57, has more than earned his five Grammy awards after working with some of the industry’s biggest stars like the late Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, 53. “Producing Whitney was a phenomenal experience,” Mervyn told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY while discussing his work on the new Mary J. Blige’s My Life documentary on Amazon Prime.

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17.07.2021 / 16:23

Chart numbers and sales figures will be banned from future ‘For Your Consideration’ Grammys ads

Grammy awards.The Recording Academy, the body that hosts the annual music awards ceremony, announced the changes as part of an assumed bid to better favour artists on merit.As Billboard reports, the Academy has updated its book of rules and guidelines which includes noted about the adverts.The new rules, which will apply to the upcoming 64th Annual Grammy Awards in January 2022, state that FYC communications may not include “chart numbers, number of streams, sales figures, or RIAA awards”.In a section titled Voter Code of Conduct, the guide states that “voters shall not allow their choices to be suggested, directed or influenced by anything other than their own analysis of merit, including, but not limited to: personal friendships, company

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27.05.2021 / 14:01

Grammys announce further rule changes for 2022

Grammy Awards, which will come into force next year.These changes follow on from the announcement in April that the organisation would be scrapping its Nominations Review Committee, which had attracted ample controversy in recent years.The latest Grammys rule changes particularly concern the Album of the Year category, which this year was won by Taylor Swift for her record ‘Folklore’.From 2022, any producer, songwriter, engineer or featured artist on an album nominated for Album of the Year will also earn a nomination, even if they only worked on one song of the album in question.

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24.05.2021 / 06:15

The Weeknd gets his Grammy revenge at the Billboard Music Awards

2021 Billboard Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.And in addition to winning Top Artist and being the leading nominee at the BBMAs with 16 nods, the Weeknd — who has infamously boycotted the “corrupt” Grammys — not only showed up for the festivities outside at the Microsoft Theater but delivered his first performance since headlining the Super Bowl halftime show in February.

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03.05.2021 / 23:24

GRAMMYs Change Award Nomination Process After The Weeknd Calls It 'Corrupt'

GRAMMY Awards will no longer use anonymous review committees to determine its nominees, the Recording Academy announced Friday.

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03.05.2021 / 22:35

The Weeknd calls Grammys ‘corrupt,’ boycotts awards amid rule change

feelings about the Grammys — it’s still dusk. Doubling down on his deep-rooted disdain for the Recording Academy, the three-time Grammy Award winner again deemed the institution “corrupt,” despite its recent vow to no longer choose nominations via small committees of anonymous members. “The trust has been broken for so long between the Grammy organization and artists that it would be unwise to raise a victory flag,” The Weeknd, 31, told Variety of the academy’s dissembling of the “secret” committees. Before getting the boot Friday, 15 to 30 music-industry executives were charged with finalizing the top eight Grammy nominees in major categories, including Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best New Artist. But for

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03.05.2021 / 20:26

Grammy organizers end ‘secret committees’ amid corruption allegations

said Friday that nominations for the next Grammy Awards in January will be chosen by its 11,000 voting members instead of by committees of 15 to 30 industry experts that have remained anonymous. Chairman and interim president and Chief Executive of the Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr.

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03.05.2021 / 18:06

The Weeknd will continue to boycott Grammys despite rule changes

The Weeknd has said he will continue to boycott the Grammys despite rule changes being announced last week.On April 30, the Grammys announced that they have axed the anonymous voting committee that has been in place since 1989 after facing big backlashes from artists, fans and the music industry.The way the Grammys operates has become an increasing point of contention for artists, fans and music industry figures alike. The Weeknd was the main voice of criticism around the 2021 awards, and has vowed not to submit his work for consideration at the annual awards ceremony again after his 2020 album ‘After Hours’ didn’t receive a single nomination for the 2021 show.

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01.05.2021 / 01:19

Grammys axe decades-old anonymous voting committee

Grammy Awards have axed the anonymous voting committee that has been in place since 1989.The committee traditionally trims down the nomination choices made by the members of the Recording Academy, deciding who appears on the final ballots.

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30.04.2021 / 01:16

Burna Boy shares epic new single ‘Kilometre’

Burna Boy has dropped a new single following his recent Grammys win.The track, ‘Kilometre’, which you can listen to below, comes after the Nigerian singer picked up Best Global Music Album for ‘Twice As Tall’ at the LA ceremony last month.It is his first solo material of 2021 after he also recently featured on Headie One‘s ‘Siberia’, taken from the deluxe edition of Headie’s debut album ‘Edna’.Burna Boy also recently teamed up with Sia on a new version of ‘Hey Boy’, taken from the soundtrack to her film Music.

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29.04.2021 / 20:38

Billie Eilish releases new song ‘Your Power,’ teases ‘NDA’ in new album

newly blonde, is back in action with her new single, “Your Power.” The tune is off of the 19-year-old songstress’s newest album “Happier Than Ever,” which is dropping July 30. “Try not to lose your power,” she whispers ethereally in the dreamy track featuring acoustic guitar.

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26.04.2021 / 14:51

Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Joe Alwyn has officially been recognised as a Grammy winner

Taylor Swift‘s 2020 record ‘Folklore‘, which scooped the prize for Album of the Year.Alwyn, best known for his appearances in such films as The Favourite, was originally credited under the pseudonym William Bowery after co-writing the tracks ‘Exile’ and ‘Betty’, which he also co-produced alongside four other tracks on the album.Recognition of the actor’s involvement in the record comes after ‘Folklore’ scooped the main prize at last month’s Grammys, which made Swift the first female artist in history to win the prestigious honour three times.Swift’s eagle-eyed fans have since noted that Alwyn’s name has been added to the winners’ list on the Grammys website, which means that he will receive his own individual award.Honouring him as she

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25.04.2021 / 23:18

Joe Alwyn Wins a GRAMMY for His Work on Girlfriend Taylor Swift's 'Folklore'

Joe Alwyn is a GRAMMY winner! The 30-year-old actor won his first GRAMMY award for his contributions to girlfriend Taylor Swift's 2020 album, .Fans discovered Alwyn's massive win when they noticed his name had been added to the GRAMMY Awards website. Alwyn won the gramophone trophy as part of Swift's Album of the Year victory, which was also shared with producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, as well as several engineers and mixers.Alwyn, who's been dating Swift since 2016, co-wrote two songs, «Exile» and «Betty,» on .

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26.03.2021 / 01:59

Village People unhappy with Grammy Hall Of Fame induction

The Village People have spoken out about their recent Grammy Hall Of Fame induction, claiming the Recording Academy doesn’t pay enough attention to classic artists.The band’s classic anthem ‘YMCA’ was inducted into the hall last December, alongside 28 other songs and albums spanning from A Tribe Called Quest and Betty Wright to Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith.However, speaking in a new interview, Victor Willis – the band member who wears the police uniform – has said he is unhappy with the Academy’s nod to the band.Seemingly upset with the lack of fanfare the inductees receive, with no mention during the annual telecast and no proper induction ceremony, Willis told TMZ that they’ve told Grammy Interim President Harvey Mason that they’re

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19.03.2021 / 21:19

Taylor Swift reveals sweet gift she received from Beyonce

Taylor Swift has had the "best Friday ever" after receiving flowers from Beyonce to celebrate her record-breaking Grammy win.The pair both had a successful evening, with Beyonce becoming the artist with the most Grammys ever, and Taylor becoming the first female artist to win three album of the year awards.Now, Beyonce has sent the 31-year-old a gorgeous bouquet of pink and white flowers which Taylor shared with fans.MORE: Taylor Swift opens up about Blake Lively's children in Grammy speech Taylor shared the gorgeous flowers she received"Woke up to flowers from the queen of grace and greatness Beyonce and suddenly its the best Friday ever!" Taylor posted."Thank you B and congratulations on your epic achievement Sunday night!"MORE: Beyonce

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18.03.2021 / 19:21

Cardi B on ‘WAP’ backlash: ‘Stop expecting celebs to raise your kids’

not stand for “baby sitter.”Amid controversy over the 28-year-old rapper’s electrifying performance with Megan Thee Stallion during the 2021 Grammy Awards, Cardi B is defending her hit song “WAP” as “music for adults,” telling parents to “stop expecting celebs to raise your kids.”Their popping presentation featured two big hits: Cardi’s “Up,” and 26-year-old Megan’s two time Grammy-winning track, “Savage,” featuring Beyoncé.

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18.03.2021 / 18:00

Beyoncé Shares Pics of Blue Ivy Enjoying Her First GRAMMY Win

Blue Ivy Carter is soaking in her first GRAMMY win! Beyoncé took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a video recap of her 2021 GRAMMY Awards experience, which included showing how her and JAY-Z's 9-year-old daughter celebrated winning the Best Music Video GRAMMY for «Brown Skin Girl.»Blue is featured both in the vocals for the song, on which she wrote a verse, and in the music video alongside her mother. «Brown Skin Girl» was originally featured on the soundtrack for Disney's live-action 2019 remake of, which Beyoncé curated.

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18.03.2021 / 06:33

Cynthia Erivo, Andra Day and More Standout Performances From 'A GRAMMY Salute to the Sounds of Change' Special

Common hosted which put a spotlight on unforgettable songs that catalyzed social change, both reflecting and shaping their times. During the telecast, Billy Porter sat down with Gayle King to talk about the barriers he's overcome to find his truest voice. But first, Cynthia Erivo kicked off the celebration by singing John Lennon's classic «Imagine.» Dressed in a head-to-toe pearl netted dress with a head wrap, she elegantly belted the song as images of Black Lives Matter demonstrations and protesters in the wake of George Floyd's death were shown on the screen behind her.

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16.03.2021 / 19:36

Did Cardi B fart during her Grammys ‘WAP’ performance?

electrifying, X-rated performance. “Slang me so hard almost made me fart,” the “Up” rapper tweeted on Monday night, in response to a fan who praised the women for their kinky choreography.

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16.03.2021 / 15:21

The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas on blues rock: “Please, no more of that”

The Strokes‘ Julian Casablancas took the band’s Grammys win as an opportunity to share his distaste for blues rock.The band won their first ever Grammy on Sunday night (March 14), picking up the Best Rock Album award for their 2019 album ‘The New Abnormal’.After giving a delightfully awkward virtual acceptance speech, Casablancas spoke to journalists in the Grammys’ press room, and spoke about the state of rock music today.“I kind of always make fun of rock’n’roll so I think it’s kind of funny, or cool, or fitting, that we won the award,” he said.“I think that people that say things are dead, I just feel like their imagination, possibly, has died….

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16.03.2021 / 14:39

Grammys 2021 TV broadcast ratings hit record lows

Grammy Awards broadcast has seen record-low ratings this year.7.89million viewers tuned in to watch the show on Sunday (March 14), which is less than half the number of people who watched the ceremony in 2020.According to figures provided by Nielsen, obtained by Variety, the 2021 Grammys drew a 1.9 rating among 18-49 year old adults.

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16.03.2021 / 04:07

Eddie Van Halen's Son Explains Disappointment Over GRAMMYs' In Memoriam Segment

Eddie Van Halen's son wishes his father would have been remembered with more than just «15 seconds» during the 2021 GRAMMYs on Sunday night. In a message on Instagram on Monday, Wolfgang Van Halen expressed his disappointment over how his father was honored during the show. «The GRAMMYS asked me to play Eruption for the 'In Memoriam' section and I declined.

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16.03.2021 / 04:07

Doja Cat's GRAMMYs Glam: Her Stylist Details Inspiration Behind Her Futuristic Look (Exclusive)

Doja Cat's stylist is sharing all the details on her two iconic GRAMMY looks. Brett Alan Nelson joined ET to recap the best fashion moments from Sunday night.

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16.03.2021 / 04:07

Naomi Judd Reflects on Her First 'Life-Changing' GRAMMYs Win and New Lifetime Movie (Exclusive)

GRAMMY Awards just behind us, Naomi Judd is looking back at her own wins and long history with the show. Speaking with ET, the country songstress reflected on the first time she won a trophy of her own.The Judds, Naomi's iconic country duo with daughter Wynonna Judd, took home their first GRAMMY in 1984 for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group for their song «Mama He's Crazy,» and Naomi said they were not expecting the honor.«Wynonna and I both said the same thing, that it felt like we were in a car crash 'cause it happened so fast it was life-changing,» Naomi, 75, recalled to ET's Rachel Smith with a laugh.

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