Awards
7 Memorable Moments from the 2021 People’s Choice Awards
The People Choice Awards have never carried much prestige, but they have had a very long run. The show has aired continuously since 1975 – longer than the VMAs and nearly as long as the AMAs. Hosting the show for the first time, Kenan Thompson captured the spirit of the show with this dry quip. “It’s kind of like the Oscars,” he said, “except it’s movies that people have actually seen.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news BTS and Dwayne Johnson were the night’s top winners, with three awards each. BTS won as the group of 2021 and for the song and the music video of 2021, both for their mega-hit “Butter.” Johnson, better known as “The Rock,” won as the people’s champion, the male movie star of 2021 and the comedy movie star of 2021. There were winne...
Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff & St. Vincent Are No Longer Grammy Nominees for Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Sour’
When the Grammy nominations were announced on Nov. 23, Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff and St. Vincent were listed as album of the year nominees for their role as songwriters on Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour. That raised some eyebrows because those three songwriters weren’t actively involved in the creation of Sour. It’s simply a case that Rodrigo and her producer and frequent collaborator, Daniel Nigro, interpolated an old song of theirs. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Recording Academy announced on Sunday (Dec. 5) that it has withdrawn the nominations for Sour for Swift, Antonoff and St. Vincent (Annie Clark). Swift and Antonoff are still listed as album of the year nominees for their work on Swift’s evermore. Antonoff also remains a nominee for pro...
Who Should Win Best Music Video at the 2022 Grammys? Vote!
The Grammy race for best music video is well worth watching this year. For one thing, there are seven nominees instead of the usual five (owing to ties). And the entries run the gamut from Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s performance of an 87-year-old Cole Porter standard, “I Get a Kick Out of You,” to “Shot in the Dark,” a new song by veteran hard rock band AC/DC. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Two of the nominees are past winners in this category. In addition to Gaga, who won for “Bad Romance” (2010), Lil Nas X is nominated for “Montero (Call Me by Your Name).” The pop star won best music video two years ago for “Old Town Road (Remix),” his megahit collab with Billy Ray Cyrus. Five of the nominated videos were made in support of tracks that are ...
Grammy Nomination Déjà Vu: A Look at Voters’ Favorite Artists
If your reaction to looking over the list of Grammy nominees in the marquee categories was “Aren’t they nominated every year?,” you’re not alone. Many had a sense of déjà vu as they looked over the 64 annual Grammy Awards nominees when they were announced last week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Bruno Mars received his sixth record of the year nod for his Silk Sonic smash “Leave the Door Open.” Only two other artists in Grammy history have amassed six or more record of the year nods. Frank Sinatra and Beyoncé lead with seven each. Billie Eilish is nominated for record of the year for the third year in a row with “Happier Than Ever.” Only four other artists have been nominated in this category three or more years in a row. Sinatra leads with f...
Kanye West, Taylor Swift Added to Grammys Nominees List After Last Minute Category Expansion: Report
The Record Academy’s surprise decision to expand the number of nominees in four major Grammy categories was made just a day before nominations were announced this week, paving the way for key showings from Taylor Swift, Kanye West and more, according to a report. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news A New York Times report published Wednesday said West and Swift, already nominated in other categories, were late additions to the album of the year lineup, with the rapper’s Donda album and the singer’s Evermore joining a list containing albums from Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, H.E.R., Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X and Jon Batiste. The Times also reported that the late expansion of the record of the year category saw L...
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Addresses Louis C.K.’s Grammy Nomination
While the Recording Academy is tasked with tabulating the votes and handing out the annual Grammy Awards, policing whose work is submitted for nominations is outside of the group’s purview, according to Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason. The issue popped up on Tuesday (Nov. 23) after the reveal of the 2022 Grammy Awards nominees, which included two performers who’ve been accused of sexual misconduct: Marilyn Manson and comedian/actor Louis C.K. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “We won’t restrict the people who can submit their material for consideration. We won’t look back at people’s history, we won’t look at their criminal record, we won’t look at anything other than the legality within our rules of, is this recording for this work eligible b...
Genesis Owusu, The Kid LAROI Win Big at 2021 ARIA Awards
With four trophies, Genesis Owusu was the big winner at the 2021 ARIA Awards, held Wednesday (Nov. 24) at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo. Owusu, the Ghana-born, Australia-raised funk exponent, won the coveted album of the year honor for his debut Smiling With No Teeth, and filled his boots with best hip-hop release, best independent release and best cover art, awarded to Kofi Ansah and Bailey Howard for their artwork. Winning four #ARIAs tonight, check out @genesisowusu‘s epic show-opener. https://t.co/V2nxlK3ROZ — ARIA (@ARIA_Official) November 24, 2021 “This is insane,” he said after claiming the top album award. “I used to get side-eyed a lot when I was younger, for like, the way I dressed and the things I did,” he recounted. “But all the people I loved and respected always stood firm, immo...
Grammy Nominations in the Post-Committee Era: Who Benefited & Who Didn’t? (Analysis)
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga and ABBA might want to thank the Recording Academy for getting rid of its nominations review committees. Wizkid might feel differently. This year, for the first time in 27 years, the final nominations in the Grammys’ Big Four categories were determined by the Academy’s 11,000 voting members without being second-guessed by a review committee. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news For the most part, the nominations are what you might expect. Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license,” Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open” and Lil Nas X’s “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” are right in the Grammys’ wheelhouse. They’re well-crafted records that did well with just about every constituency – fans, critics, radio, the industry. They were goi...
H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan & Silk Sonic Stand Up for R&B in 2022 Grammy Nominations
Just like last year, the R&B nominations for the 64th Grammy Awards are once again a potpourri of genre faves, surprises and omissions. H.E.R. brings her total Grammy nominations count to 21 with eight more added Tuesday (Nov. 23) and four of those under the R&B banner: best performance and best song for “Damage,” best album for Back of My Mind and best traditional performance for “Fight for You.” And, of course, there were the expected nominations for Silk Sonic and “Leave the Door Open” (best R&B performance, best R&B song). Also on tap were hoped-for nods on behalf of critically acclaimed projects from Jazmine Sullivan (best R&B album for Heaux Tales, best R&B performance and song for “Pick Up Your Feelings”), Lucky Daye (best progressive R&B album for Table ...
Following His J Awards Brace, Genesis Owusu Is In Sizzling Form Entering the ARIAs
If music was sport, Genesis Owusu heads into the 2021 ARIA Awards on a hattrick. The hip-hop artist bagged two honors at last week’s J Awards, including the major trophy of Australian album of the year, for Smiling With No Teeth, released via Ourness/AWAL. Owusu’s debut album, enthused triple j music director Nick Findlay, on announcing the album of the year, “is equal parts chaos and consistency; a hugely ambitious record that absolutely nails its vision, wrapped up in outstanding storytelling and bold, confident sonic landscapes.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news With that win, he joins an elite group of champs that includes Tame Impala, Gotye, A.B. Original and Courtney Barnett. And there’s a real prospect of more to come. For the 35th annual ARIAs on Wednesday (Nov. 24), the ...
How to Watch the 2022 Grammy Nominations Live With BTS & More
Nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards will be announced on Tuesday (Nov. 23), and you can find out who will be up for prizes at the very same time your favorite artists do by watching the Recording Academy’s livestream. The Recording Academy will broadcast the nominations live at noon ET/9 a.m. PT on Grammy.com, as well as across their YouTube, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook pages. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. and Board of Trustees chair Tammy Hurt will be joined by musicians BTS, H.E.R., Maneskin. Jon Batiste, Carly Pearce and Tayla Parx to reveal the nominations. CBS Mornings anchor Gayle King and comedian Nate Bargatze will also be part of the livestream. Last year at the Grammys, women stole the show, with Beyoncé breaking the record for most wins for a female artist when her ...
Here Are 8 Can’t-Miss Moments From the 2021 AMAs
On Sunday (Nov. 21), the 2021 American Music Awards highlighted the best and brightest artists across music. Cardi B kept the crowd entertained as host with her brand of unfiltered banter in between a series of spectacular performances from BTS, Bad Bunny, Tyler, the Creator and more. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Below, find the best moments from the night: Cardi B and JoJo Siwa Make Plans for Christmas Cardi called out Siwa during her hosting gig for not making daughter Kulture Kiari’s birthday party, a result of the teenager’s packed schedule. “I see you, JoJo Siwa. Let me tell you something: My husband was trying to get JoJo Siwa for my daughter’s birthday party but she is booked and busy. So JoJo Siwa, can you please come see my daughter...
