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 …
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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 …
Feb 11
Kacey Musgraves, Childish Gambino, Lady Gaga win big at 61st Annual Grammy Awards
Jennifer Lopez performs at the Grammys; Monty Brinton/CBSHey, remember last year, when everyone complained that there were barely any women on the Grammy Awards, and that deserving hip-hop artists kept getting snubbed? What a difference a year makes. The 61st Annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday night in Los Angeles, were all about hip hop and …
Feb 11
Grammys 2019: The Performances
Monty Brinton/CBSThe 61st Annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday night in Los Angeles, were a far cry from last year’s telecast, which was criticized for a lack of female performers. It was all about the women Sunday night — with a few men thrown in here and there. Here’s who performed what: The show kicked off …
Feb 10
Grammys 2019 — the winners
Grammys host Alicia Keys; Monty Brinton/CBSHere’s the complete list of winners in key categories for the 61st annual Grammy Awards, revealed Sunday night in ceremonies at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Album of the YearGolden Hour — Kacey Musgraves Record of the Year“This Is America” — Childish Gambino Song of the Year“This Is America” …
