iStock/Cesare FerrariFor several weeks, artists have been announcing concert tour cancellations. But now, all the tours are being canceled for all the artists. Well — almost all artists. Live Nation, one of the world’s biggest concert promoters, plans to press pause on all of the tours it’s currently promoting, both foreign and domestic, through the …
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Mar 06
South by Southwest officially canceled
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesAfter a number of high-profile drop-outs due to concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus, the annual South by Southwest music, film and culture festival in Austin, Texas, has been officially canceled. “The City of Austin has cancelled the March dates for SXSW and SXSW EDU,” reads a statement from the festival. “SXSW will faithfully …
Mar 04
Deborah Dugan hits back at Recording Academy with new allegations
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesFollowing her ouster on Monday, former Recording Academy CEO Deborah Dugan filed a supplemental charge against the organization, claiming it provides “significant additional information and evidence” of alleged attempts to influence the nominations process by the Academy and longtime Grammy Awards executive producer Ken Ehrlich. The supplemental charge, filed by Dugan’s lawyers on Tuesday, cites an email …
Mar 03
Recording Academy fires suspended CEO Deborah Dugan
John Lamparski/WireImageDeborah Dugan, who was placed on administrative leave from her post as president/CEO of the Recording Academy in January following allegations of misconduct by a senior female Academy member, has been terminated, the organization announced in a letter to its members on Tuesday. “After weighing all of the evidence from two independent investigations, the …
Jan 23
Ousted Recording Academy CEO says she has “evidence” of Grammy nomination rigging
ABC NewsTuesday on ABC’s Good Morning America, ousted Recording Academy CEO Deborah Dugan told her side of the story in a contentious debate that’s roiled the music industry just days before the Grammy Awards. Dugan claims she was pushed out after exposing alleged sexual harassment, nomination rigging, and what she described as a toxic “boy’s …
Jan 22
Former Recording Academy president files discrimination complaint
Bryan Bedder/Getty ImagesFormer Recording Academy CEO and President Deborah Dugan and her lawyers spent Tuesday trading accusations with the Academy in the wake of Dugan’s complaint filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) accusing the organization behind the Grammy Awards of gender discrimination and sexual harassment. Dugan’s complaint alleges, among other things, that the Recording Academy …
Nov 24
2019 American Music Awards winner’s list
dick clark productionsIt was a record-breaking night for Taylor Swift at the American Music Awards, held live Sunday night from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Taylor went on to win six awards, bringing her lifetime total to 29 — toppling Michael Jackson‘s record of 24 AMA titles — and is now the most decorated winner in American Music Award history. Here’s …
Nov 20
First-time nominees Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X lead this year’s Grammy nominations
The Recording AcademyNew artists are dominating the Grammys this year. First-time nominees Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X lead the list of nominations, which were announced Wednesday morning. Lizzo is the top nominee, with eight, including the trifecta of Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Billie Eilish …
Nov 14
Ciara named as host of 2019 American Music Awards; Kesha and Big Freedia to perform
ABC/dick clark productionsdick clark productions and ABC announced Thursday morning that multi-platinum singer/songwriter Ciara will host the 2019 American Music Awards. ABC also announced Kesha will be joined by Big Freedia for a performance during the show; it will mark Kesha’s first return to the American Music Awards stage as a performer since 2013. The …
May 01
Billboard Music Awards complete winners list
Billboard/NBCUniversalThe Billboard Music Awards winners were revealed in ceremonies Wednesday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and broadcast live on NBC. Here’s the complete list of winners: Top ArtistDrake Billboard Chart Achievement AwardAriana Grande Top New ArtistJuice Wrld Billboard Chart Achievement AwardAriana Grande Top Male ArtistDrake Top Female ArtistAriana Grande Top …