NEW YORK – A coalition of musicians that has protested the Recording Academy's decision to drop 31 categories from the Grammy Awards is stepping up the pressure, calling for a boycott of the Grammys' telecast partner, CBS, and hiring a lawyer to explore legal action.
Grammy Awards News
Coalition Announces Boycott of CBS Over Grammys
Submitted by Nekesa Mumbi Moody on June 30, 2011
Recording Academy, CBS Enter 10-Year Grammy Deal
Submitted by Associated Press on June 21, 2011
NEW YORK – No need to change the channel: The Grammys will be on the CBS network for the next 10 years.
The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that it had reached a new deal to keep the awards show on the network, where the Grammys have aired since 1973. The network will also broadcast the now annual nominations concert special, which this year will air Nov. 30.
The Grammys are set for Feb. 12, 2012.
Both events will air live from Los Angeles.
Group Continues to Protest Grammy Category Changes
Submitted by Nekesa Mumbi Moody on May 26, 2011
NEW YORK – A coalition of musicians is demanding the Recording Academy restore more than 30 categories cut from the Grammy Awards, alleging the reductions unfairly target ethnic music and were done without the input of its thousands of members
A protest was planned Thursday in Beverly Hills, Calif., at an academy board meeting. It is part of a campaign by those upset by last month's decision to reduce the Grammy fields, which this year totaled 109, to 78.
Grammy Awards Drop More Than 30 Categories
Submitted by Nekesa Mumbi Moody on April 6, 2011
NEW YORK – Men and women will compete head-to-head, some of the more exotic awards like best Native American album and best spoken-word children's record have been eliminated, and the number of categories has been reduced by more than 30 in the biggest overhaul in the 53-year history of the Grammys.
While no musical genres will be excluded from Grammy contention, the changes will make the awards a lot more competitive.
Grammy Leader Neil Portnow to Meet with Awards Critic
Submitted by Nekesa Mumbi Moody on March 4, 2011
NEW YORK – The chairman of the Recording Academy and the music industry veteran who wrote a scathing critique of this year's Grammy results have agreed to start a dialogue.
Neil Portnow, chairman and CEO of the academy, and Steve Stoute, a former top music executive who now works in marketing, released a joint statement Thursday saying they planned discussions on how each side could better understand each other.
Grammy Awards 2011 Red Carpet Photos
Submitted by Erica Bowen on February 14, 2011
LOS ANGELES — The biggest stars in music put on an amazing red carpet show at the 2011 Grammy Awards held Sunday night in Los Angeles.
Lady Antebellum Wins Big at 2011 Grammy Awards
Submitted by Rich King on February 14, 2011
LOS ANGELES — Lady Antebellum won five times, including record and song of the year for their crossover ballad "Need You Now," to emerge as the biggest winner at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards held Sunday night in Los Angeles.
The country trio fell just shy of a perfect sweep when Arcade Fire took home the biggest award of the night, winning album of the year for their highly acclaimed The Suburbs.
Mick Jagger to Perform Live at Grammy Awards
Submitted by Dave Paris on February 3, 2011
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Mick Jagger will perform live on the upcoming Grammy Awards, organizers announced Thursday.
The Rolling Stones frontman will be accompanied by Raphael Saadiq and his band in performing the telecast's annual "In Memoriam" tribute, which pays homage to members of the music community who have passed away in the previous year.
It will be the 67-year-old Jagger's first live performance on the Grammys.
Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Eminem Among 2011 Grammy Awards Performers
Submitted by Dave Paris on January 13, 2011
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Eminem are among the first batch of performers confirmed for next month's Grammy Awards, organizers revealed Thursday.
Also taking the stage will be fellow Grammy nominees Arcade Fire, Cee Lo Green and Miranda Lambert, with additional performers to be announced soon.
Eminem, Bruno Mars Top 2011 Grammy Awards Nominations
Submitted by Dave Paris on December 2, 2010
LOS ANGELES — Eminem racked up 10 nominations to lead the field of contenders for the 2011 Grammy Awards, organizers announced Wednesday.
The 38-year-old rapper is in the running for several major awards, including Album, Song and Record of the Year.
Rising R&B star Bruno Mars was second with seven nominations, with rapper Jay-Z, pop star Lady Gaga and country group Lady Antebellum following just behind with six nominations each.
Hot Celebrity Photos: Galleries
Celebrity Video
|
Watch more of today's top CELEBRITY VIDEOS |
Celebrity Photos
 MTV Video Music Awards |
 Teen Choice Awards |
 MTV Movie Awards |
 Billboard Music Awards |
 ACM Awards |
 Kids' Choice Awards |
Follow American Superstar
 |
 |
 |
 |