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Post by Juan Carlos on Mar 11, 2021 14:38:51 GMT -5
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Post by Enigma. on Mar 11, 2021 15:19:12 GMT -5
The Weeknd will boycott Grammys from now on. Yess, show them!!
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Post by notgoodenglish on Mar 11, 2021 15:57:39 GMT -5
at first i didnt want to see this grammys because they did dirty with the weeknd but my boy bad bunny is going to perform there, so well.. i have had to eat my words. hope bad bunny performs Dakiti because he couldnt at the AMA cause he was covid positive.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Mar 11, 2021 16:01:33 GMT -5
I’m confused why the list says Chris Martin not Coldplay... As previously mentioned, Chris is going to perform, not the band, and he will be performing with Brittany Howard. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMSdGgrDFFE at first i didnt want to see this grammys because they did dirty with the weeknd but my boy bad bunny is going to perform there, so well.. i have had to eat my words. hope bad bunny performs Dakiti because he couldnt at the AMA cause he was covid positive. This is going to happen because Bad Bunny and Jhay Cortez are performing "Dákiti" this Sunday. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMSbtgJjUkM
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Post by Choco on Mar 11, 2021 16:15:10 GMT -5
The Weeknd will boycott Grammys from now on. Yess, show them!! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ less competition for everyone else. It would be way more impactful if all the other acts would do the same. But you'll see Ellie Goulding, Halsey and Zayn, to name a few, on the submissions lists next year anyways.
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Post by Lost In Musical Reverie on Mar 11, 2021 16:53:49 GMT -5
I really thought Post Malone would be doing some tribute performance alongside John Mayer.
If he's doing it solo, please let it be for a new song or "Hollywood's Bleeding" or "A Thousand Bad Times". I love "Circles", but it already had its time to shine.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Mar 11, 2021 16:59:54 GMT -5
The women are about to curb stomp the men.
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Post by Lost In Musical Reverie on Mar 11, 2021 17:04:47 GMT -5
In case anyone missed it, Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B will be sharing the stage together, and CBS seems to be hinting at "WAP". Probably heavily censored, but still bound to be an iconic moment nonetheless. http://instagram.com/p/CMSeUE3Dcvc
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Mar 12, 2021 1:50:03 GMT -5
The Weeknd will boycott Grammys from now on. Yess, show them!!
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Mar 12, 2021 1:53:08 GMT -5
Justin Bieber not attending Grammys 2021 after criticizing ‘Changes’ R&B snub By Francesca Bacardi March 11, 2021 | 3:15pm
Is it too late now for the Grammys to say sorry?
Justin Bieber won’t attend the 2021 Grammys on Sunday because he’s not performing at this year’s show, Page Six has learned.
The “Hold On” crooner’s decision to skip out on music’s biggest night also comes after Bieber — who’s nominated for four awards this weekend — called out the Recording Academy for nominating his album “Changes” in a pop category instead of classifying it as R&B as intended.
“I am flattered to be acknowledged and appreciated for my artistry. I am very meticulous and intentional about my music. With that being said, I set out to make an R&B album,” he wrote on Instagram following the nominations announcement. “‘Changes’ was and is an R&B album. It is not being acknowledged as an R&B album, which is very strange to me.”
The Recording Academy didn’t immediately return Page Six’s request for comment.
Bieber, 27, is up for Best Pop Solo Performance (“Yummy”), Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (“Intentions,” featuring Quavo), Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (for his feature on Dan + Shay’s “10,000 Hours”).
The “Holy” singer said the Recording Academy’s “weird” decision was a disappointment, as it was his dream to “make a project that would embody that sound.”
“For this not to be put into that category feels weird, considering from the chords to the melodies to the vocal style, all the way down to the hip-hop drums that were chosen, it is undeniably, unmistakably an R&B album!”
Bieber later clarified that he is eternally grateful for the recognition and thanked those who “fought for me to even have any noms.”
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Post by atg on Mar 12, 2021 2:05:47 GMT -5
^ man just take your grammy and go. Stop making this such a big deal when other artists somehow still strive to even get nominated in the first place.
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Post by kimberly on Mar 12, 2021 2:46:05 GMT -5
Justin Bieber not attending Grammys 2021 after criticizing ‘Changes’ R&B snub By Francesca Bacardi March 11, 2021 | 3:15pm Is it too late now for the Grammys to say sorry? Justin Bieber won’t attend the 2021 Grammys on Sunday because he’s not performing at this year’s show, Page Six has learned. Sounds like Page Six is desperately trying to get some clicks. Why would he attend if he's not performing and most likely not getting an award (his best odds at a win is a country song he's featured on, so yeah)? Bieber's comments about him being R&B were dumb and weird but there might not be as causal of a relation between the two situations as they are implying here. I don't know why he isn't performing though, since he's coming out with a new album soon.
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Post by Sugar Rush on Mar 12, 2021 13:11:38 GMT -5
Justin Bieber not attending Grammys 2021 after criticizing ‘Changes’ R&B snub By Francesca Bacardi March 11, 2021 | 3:15pm Is it too late now for the Grammys to say sorry? Justin Bieber won’t attend the 2021 Grammys on Sunday because he’s not performing at this year’s show, Page Six has learned. The “Hold On” crooner’s decision to skip out on music’s biggest night also comes after Bieber — who’s nominated for four awards this weekend — called out the Recording Academy for nominating his album “Changes” in a pop category instead of classifying it as R&B as intended. “I am flattered to be acknowledged and appreciated for my artistry. I am very meticulous and intentional about my music. With that being said, I set out to make an R&B album,” he wrote on Instagram following the nominations announcement. “‘Changes’ was and is an R&B album. It is not being acknowledged as an R&B album, which is very strange to me.” The Recording Academy didn’t immediately return Page Six’s request for comment. Bieber, 27, is up for Best Pop Solo Performance (“Yummy”), Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (“Intentions,” featuring Quavo), Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (for his feature on Dan + Shay’s “10,000 Hours”). The “Holy” singer said the Recording Academy’s “weird” decision was a disappointment, as it was his dream to “make a project that would embody that sound.” “For this not to be put into that category feels weird, considering from the chords to the melodies to the vocal style, all the way down to the hip-hop drums that were chosen, it is undeniably, unmistakably an R&B album!” Bieber later clarified that he is eternally grateful for the recognition and thanked those who “fought for me to even have any noms.” He is honestly being such a baby about this, be flattered that your sub-par music got nominated anyway over work that was actually critically acclaimed and deserved nominations. As well, 'Changes' is a pop album with R&B hints. To suggest he released a R&B album is absurd, and I really hope he learns to recognize how ridiculous he is sounding and apologizes.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Mar 12, 2021 14:53:33 GMT -5
www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/8496624/grammy-winners-album-of-the-year-ranked/An interesting article that ranks all the Album of the Year winners, along with the competition for each and key albums that could have contended for the award but weren’t nominated. It’s interesting to see what missed out, and how much hindsight affects how we look back on these (although in a lot of cases, I’m sure the obvious correct choice was obvious as soon as the winner was announced).
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Post by Enigma. on Mar 12, 2021 16:29:05 GMT -5
www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/8496624/grammy-winners-album-of-the-year-ranked/An interesting article that ranks all the Album of the Year winners, along with the competition for each and key albums that could have contended for the award but weren’t nominated. It’s interesting to see what missed out, and how much hindsight affects how we look back on these (although in a lot of cases, I’m sure the obvious correct choice was obvious as soon as the winner was announced). This is hilarious read, thank you for posting. The Recording Academy's choices in the 90s and early 00s were so out of touch.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Mar 12, 2021 17:04:50 GMT -5
I’ve been posting predictions on my Instagram (will share here once they’re done) and I’m having the hardest time with the genera categories, especially album of the year! Taylor is apparently the obvious win but is she really? http://instagram.com/p/CMUophvH1DF
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Post by 𝕡𝕙𝕖𝕖𝕓𝕤 on Mar 12, 2021 19:43:15 GMT -5
Watching The Weeknd get snubbed after putting out great music and Bieber throw a tantrum after being nominated in three categories is fucking insane. The privilege has a nasty stench.
I’m not as excited as I have been about the GRAMMYs in the past. They just feel gross, especially since they’re probably gonna tout Mickey Guyton’s performance as some monumental moment (as if the academy isn’t part of the problem). It’s pathetic.
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Post by myhouse911 on Mar 13, 2021 3:34:53 GMT -5
www.grammy.com/sites/com/files/63premiereceremony_info-page.pngAwards being presented at the pre-show. This leaves the live show presenting 10 awards, assuming this pre-show schedule/info doesn't change. AOTY, ROTY, SOTY, BNA, Pop Album, Pop Solo, Country Album, Melodic Rap Performance, Rap Song, Latin Pop/Urban Album. It's too bad Rock/R&B isn't planned on being presented live, but nice of them to give out a Latin award on the main telecast.
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Post by kacpi on Mar 13, 2021 7:19:29 GMT -5
It's kinda weird seeing that the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance award won't be presented at the actual show since BTS is nominated only in this category. Grammys were already using the power of their fanbase to (I guess) boost the ratings in the past, so are they just going to give the award to somebody else?
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Post by kalmanta on Mar 13, 2021 7:30:33 GMT -5
It's kinda weird seeing that the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance award won't be presented at the actual show since BTS is nominated only in this category. Grammys were already using the power of their fanbase to (I guess) boost the ratings in the past, so are they just going to give the award to somebody else? They love doing this, and even more so in recent years.
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Post by ampersand on Mar 13, 2021 7:33:43 GMT -5
Give Dua her Grammys. That is the only way this show can redeem itself for me.
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Post by Enigma. on Mar 13, 2021 10:10:47 GMT -5
It's kinda weird seeing that the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance award won't be presented at the actual show since BTS is nominated only in this category. Grammys were already using the power of their fanbase to (I guess) boost the ratings in the past, so are they just going to give the award to somebody else? Do we smell a Gaga/Ari victory then (Taylor is also nominated and performer...)
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Post by Elusive Chanteuse on Mar 13, 2021 10:26:45 GMT -5
I don’t understand why they couldn’t include at least one R&B category in the main show. I was excited to see if Chloe x Halle could edge out a possible win...
But I’m really hoping that since Pop Duo isn’t being shown that Gaga has won this. It’ll be the cherry on top since Chromatica as an era deserved better.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2021 10:29:03 GMT -5
Awards shows are dying. Then COVID shoveled on the dirt. Cue the 2021 Grammys!tl;dr summary: - The new executive producer of the show, Ben Winston, insists that there are no surprise appearances planned for Beyonce, who opted not to perform this year ("It’s unfortunate, because she’s such a big part of the Recording Academy...We absolutely wish we had her onstage"), nor for Adele. - Winston also tacitly acknowledges that the organization's fractured relationship with many artists has made it more difficult to book performers. With Beyonce not attending, this will be the third time in the past four years that the most nominated act for the show has opted not to perform (Kendrick Lamar did not perform in 2019 and Jay-Z did not perform in 2018). An unnamed female performer declined an invitation to perform because "I got snubbed three years ago, and I’m still annoyed about it." When Winston asked, "Right, but you know that’s nothing to do with me?" (as the show runner only controls the show, not the actual awards or voting) she replied, "I don’t know — it sort of is, isn’t it?" - The show will take place on five small stages arranged in a circle at the LA Convention Center, rather than at the Staples Center as they would normally do. There will be a mix of prerecorded and live performances, and instead of the usual in-person celebrity presenters, they will have NARAS personnel present the winning awards from various clubs in NY and LA. - There will be a "deeply intimate" production dedicated to the racial justice movement and an extended, 12-minute in memoriam segment. God help us all because both of those things sound like they are going to miss the mark in a painfully time-wasting way. - Winston believes the extended in memoriam will resonate strongly online, which is important to him because they already are expecting a 30% to 60% drop in live viewers and Winston doesn't really get the doom and gloom about it - "Are we just pretending that we don’t understand that everybody’s watching streaming now?” He is most excited about the digital impressions that the show will make afterward. Which female singer got snubbed (either in noms or in wins) three years ago? Rihanna was the first person who came to mind, but Anti's 0-for-8 snub was four years ago. Then again, the invite would probably have been extended in 2020 so 2017 would have still been 3 years ago when this person was asked to perform.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2021 10:30:25 GMT -5
It's kinda weird seeing that the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance award won't be presented at the actual show since BTS is nominated only in this category. Grammys were already using the power of their fanbase to (I guess) boost the ratings in the past, so are they just going to give the award to somebody else? If BTS isn't winning (and odds are strong that they won't IMO) then it is best that the award is presented off air because kpop Twitter will NOT know how to act. They would make the Hive post-Beyonce AOTY losses seem gracious and civilized in comparison.
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Post by Lost In Musical Reverie on Mar 13, 2021 11:01:06 GMT -5
Awards shows are dying. Then COVID shoveled on the dirt. Cue the 2021 Grammys!tl;dr summary: - The new executive producer of the show, Ben Winston, insists that there are no surprise appearances planned for Beyonce, who opted not to perform this year ("It’s unfortunate, because she’s such a big part of the Recording Academy...We absolutely wish we had her onstage"), nor for Adele. I wouldn't be surprised if Beyoncé is boycotting in support of The Weeknd, and especially as a protest to the Academy's continuous refusal to acknowledge the work of black artists in the General Field. She didn't attend last year as well, right?- There will be a "deeply intimate" production dedicated to the racial justice movement and an extended, 12-minute in memoriam segment. God help us all because both of those things sound like they are going to miss the mark in a painfully time-wasting way. Oh no - please no 🤦♀️ It's going to be embarrassingly tone-deaf given their past history. Let us not forget that the last time a black artist won AOTY was in 2008 - for an album of Joni Mitchell covers. The last winner with original and non-posthumous work? OutKast in 2004. The Grammys are the last institution to be talking about racial justice.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Mar 13, 2021 12:12:27 GMT -5
- Winston believes the extended in memoriam will resonate strongly online, which is important to him because they already are expecting a 30% to 60% drop in live viewers and Winston doesn't really get the doom and gloom about it - "Are we just pretending that we don’t understand that everybody’s watching streaming now?” He is most excited about the digital impressions that the show will make afterward. Surely they have and continue to explore the idea of bringing the show to a streaming service? It’s really only by chance that I’ve been able to watch it the last couple years since none of Canada’s main networks (CTV, Global) actually carry the show and they have exclusivity with City TV - which I thought was owned by or connected with CTV but I guess not?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2021 12:31:01 GMT -5
I guess I'll attempt some predictions. I admittedly lost most interest after The Weeknd kerfluffle, so this is a very half-assed effort. {predictions}Primary prediction followed by alternate/dark horse guess.
AOTY: Future Nostalgia (alt: folklore) ROTY: Don't Start Now (alt: Savage) SOTY: Cardigan (alt: Don't Start Now) BNA: Megan Thee Stallion (alt: Phoebe Bridgers)
Pop Solo Performance: Don't Start Now (alt: Adore You) Pop Duo/Group Performance: Exile (alt: Un Dia (One Day)) Pop Album: Future Nostalgia (alt: folklore)
R&B Performance: Black Parade (alt: Lightning & Thunder) Traditional R&B Performance: Wonder What She Thinks Of Me (alt: Distance) R&B Song: Black Parade (alt: Do It) Progressive R&B Album: Chilombo (alt: Ungodly Hour) R&B Album: All Rise (alt: Bigger Love)
Rap Performance: Savage (alt: Bop) Melodic Rap Performance: The Box (alt: Rockstar) Rap Song: The Box (alt: Savage) Rap Album: Black Habits (alt: King's Disease)
Best Song Written For Visual Media: No Time To Die (alt: Into The Unknown) Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media: A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood (alt: Frozen II) Producer of the Year: Jack Antonoff (alt: Andrew Watt) Music Video: Brown Skin Girl (alt: Adore You) Music Film: Black Is King (alt: We Are Freestyle Love Supreme) I wouldn't be surprised if Beyoncé is boycotting in support of The Weeknd, and especially as a protest to the Academy's continuous refusal to acknowledge the work of black artists in the General Field. She didn't attend last year as well, right? Yeah, Beyonce hasn't attended since 2018 I believe - the year Jay went 0-for-8 with 4:44, incidentally. She might be silently boycotting on behalf of others, but she could also just be over it on a personal level. A promo opp is the only thing the Grammys could offer Beyonce now, but Bey hardly cares to promote her eras anymore so there's no longer a reason for her to have a vested interest in that offer.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2021 12:35:03 GMT -5
- Winston believes the extended in memoriam will resonate strongly online, which is important to him because they already are expecting a 30% to 60% drop in live viewers and Winston doesn't really get the doom and gloom about it - "Are we just pretending that we don’t understand that everybody’s watching streaming now?” He is most excited about the digital impressions that the show will make afterward. Surely they have and continue to explore the idea of bringing the show to a streaming service? It’s really only by chance that I’ve been able to watch it the last couple years since none of Canada’s main networks (CTV, Global) actually carry the show and they have exclusivity with City TV - which I thought was owned by or connected with CTV but I guess not? You would think, but we're talking about the same org that just rolled out online voting a year ago. They're historically very slow to everything. This Winston guy seems like he might be comparatively young (as in, not a boomer or '60s-born gen-X'er) and willing to adapt to modern times, so maybe he'll be the one to finally spur a push for a streaming partnership.
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