Courtesy Recording AcademySunday night at the socially-distanced Grammys, artists spoke to reporters via Zoom, rather than in person. While some noted that it was an unusual year, it didn’t take away the thrill of winning the music industry’s most coveted award. “It’s a normal year, we’re out on the road…so you’re feeling the love one-on-one …
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Mar 14
Grammys 2021: The complete winners list
The Recording AcademyThe 63rd Annual Grammy Awards aired Sunday night on CBS, hosted by Trevor Noah. Here is the complete list of winners in the major categories: Record of the Year“Everything I Wanted” by Billie Eilish Album of the YearFolklore by Taylor Swift Song of the Year“I Can’t Breathe” by Dernst Emile II, H.E.R. & Tiara …
Feb 22
“Love Story (Taylor’s Version)” is Taylor Swift’s first number-one debut…on the country chart
Beth GarrabrantTaylor Swift has just accomplished something that only country icon and American treasure Dolly Parton has managed to do before: Hit number-one twice with two different versions of the same song. As Billboard reports, “Love Story (Taylor’s Version),” the re-recorded version of Taylor’s 2008 hit, has debuted at number-one on the publication’s Hot Country …
Feb 22
American Idol recap: Look-a-likes and “top 5 material”
ABC/John Fleenor Another week of American Idol means another week of auditions. Another week where the fate of singing hopefuls vying for the chance to earn the golden ticket trip to Hollywood lies in the hands of judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan. Here are highlights from Sunday’s episode: After coming into his audition dressed like Thor and …
Feb 16
Taylor Swift’s rerecording of “Love Story” sells over 10,000 copies in its first day
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AmazonPeople are falling in love with Taylor Swift‘s “Love Story” all over again. After the 31-year-old singer rereleased her updated version of the single, fans were quick to get their hands on a copy. Billboard reports that the song sold 10,000 times in its first day of release, which was February 12. For comparison, just …
Jan 29
Coachella & Stagecoach 2021 have officially been canceled
Rich Fury/Getty ImagesAfter missing out last year, fans who were hoping to enjoy Coachella this April are out of luck again. The festival, as well as its sister country event, Stagecoach, have been officially canceled due to a public health order. Dr. Cameron Kaiser, the Public Health Officer of Riverside County, CA, issued the order …
Jan 07
Trump tries to justify chaos at Capitol while Biden, President Bush condemn violence
John Moore/Getty ImagesAs the chaotic scene continued in the nation’s capital with the world watching, President Donald Trump continued to tweet his repeated his false claim that the presidential election was stolen from him and tried to justify the storming of the U.S. Capitol that he encouraged earlier in the day. “These are the things and events …
Dec 21
Maren Morris cancels 2021 tour: “I truly appreciate your patience on this”
ABCMaren Morris has cancelled her 2021 RSVP: The Tour. The singer announced over the weekend that she’s scrapping the tour in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Grammy winner notes that, while there is “hope” with vaccine distribution, she still would have had to reschedule her planned shows, so she’s leading with precaution and has …
Nov 23
2020 American Music Awards winner’s list: Taylor Swift, Dan + Shay and The Weeknd win big
dick clark productionsThe American Music Awards, held live Sunday night from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. It was a big night for The Weeknd, country duo Dan + Shay and Taylor Swift, who took home three awards each. Swift cemented herself as the most decorated winner in American Music Award history, bumping her lifetime total to 32. She also …
Nov 23
American Music Awards 2020: Taylor Swift, the Weeknd and Dan + Shay are this year’s big winners
Emma McIntyre /AMA2020/Getty Images for dcp, ABCOne of the biggest nights in music, the American Music Awards, kicked off Sunday night with a series of worldwide premieres, big wins and even bigger surprises. Hosted by Taraji P. Henson from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater, the audience looked a little different this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Along with a “small …