Beyonce, Van Morrison, Hans Zimmer Receive Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nominations

Chris Willman Music WriterHonors were given out in more than 30 categories at Wednesday’s 12th annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards, with singer-songwriters like Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Adam Levine and Rufus Wainwright being celebrated in the live webcast as well as composers including Hans Zimmer, Rachel Portman, Alberto Iglesias and Nicholas Britell.The HMMAs reward songwriters, composers and even performers in fields that include not just film and TV work but everything from video games to

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorThe International Documentary Association has announced nominations for its 37th annual awards, with “Summer of Soul” picking up four noms and “Not Going Quietly” nabbing three.Winners will be announced Feb. 5 at the awards ceremony at Paramount Studios.“Summer of Soul,” Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s look at 1969’s Harlem Cultural Festival, picked up nominations for Thompson for director in addition to best feature, best music doc and best editing.

Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Televised) is picking up steam as awards season accelerates.

Eric Clapton for his views on COVID-19, saying in a new interview that he backed out from a tour with Clapton after the latter released a released a song comparing lockdowns to slavery.The song in question is ‘Stand And Deliver’, a joint release with fellow sceptic Van Morrison that saw Clapton sing: “Do you wanna be a free man / Or do you wanna be a slave? / Do you wanna wear these chains / Until you’re lying in the grave?”As he explained to the Washington Post, Cray – a Black man born into a

Morgan Wallen said he's feeling "blessed" despite not winning at the CMA Awards show and being banned from this year's ceremony.  After the country star lost out on album of the year to Chris Stapleton he penned a message to his fans on Twitter.  "I wake up every morning and thank the Lord for my blessings.Tomorrow morning will be no different.

The European Film Academy has announced nominations for the 34th European Film Awards which will be handed out in Berlin on December 11. Julia Ducournau’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner, Titane; Florian Zeller’s 2020 drama and double Oscar winner The Father; and Jasmila Zbanic’s Quo Vadis Aida?, which was nominated for an Oscar at the 93rd edition, are tied with four mentions each.

Northern Ireland’s health minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer called him "very dangerous" for his handling of coronavirus restrictions. The Belfast-born singer opposes restrictions to curb the spread of the virus, and has released several songs criticizing lockdowns.

Northern Ireland’s health minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer called him “very dangerous” for his handling of coronavirus restrictions.

health minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer called him “very dangerous” for his handling of coronavirus restrictions.The Belfast-born singer opposes restrictions to curb the spread of the virus, and has released several songs criticizing lockdowns.

Van Morrison has been sued by the health minister for Northern Ireland over comments relating to COVID-19 that the singer made earlier this year.During a pre-show dinner event in Belfast in June 11, Morrison branded minister Robin Swann “very dangerous” in an anti-lockdown rant, in a response to Swann criticising him for his anti-lockdown stance in 2020, in which he said Morrison’s words “will give great comfort to the conspiracy theorists”.As reported by the BBC, Swann’s lawyer Paul Tweed said

Van Morrison after the singer branded him “very dangerous” over his handling of Covid-19 restrictions. The legal action focuses on a high-profile incident at the Europa Hotel in Belfast in the summer when Sir Van, a vocal lockdown critic, took to stage and criticised Robin Swann.

The legal action focuses on a high-profile incident at the Europa Hotel in Belfast in the summer when Sir Van, a vocal lockdown critic, took to stage and criticised Robin Swann. The defamation proceedings also cite two subsequent incidents when the singer elaborated on his views on Mr Swann.

Jon Burlingame editorIt’s impossible to guess, some three months away from the nominations, what might be up for Oscar in the music categories. But we can’t resist trying.The only sure thing seems to be that English composer Jonny Greenwood will be nominated for at least one Oscar and maybe two.

Wanna One are reportedly in discussions to reunite ahead of the 2021 Mnet Music Asian Awards (MAMA).Earlier today (November 3), JTBC reported that a Wanna One reunion is currently in the works ahead of the 2021 MAMA, which will be held in December, citing multiple industry officials.

BET Soul Train Awards are right around the corner.BET announced the nominations for this year's awards ceremony, co-hosted by Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold and taking place Sunday, Nov. 28.H.E.R.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“High Ground,” a 1930s-set drama film, picked up eight nominations for the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. It narrowly led the field of contenders that included controversial drama “Nitram” with seven nominations, “The Dry” with six and “Penguin Bloom” with five.Nominations were announced over the weekend ahead of a week of voting.

The 2021 American Music Awards won’t have controversial country artist Morgan Wallen appearing on this year’s live show.

Olivia Rodrigo and The Weeknd leading the pack.The list of nominees was revealed earlier today (October 28) on Good Morning America and Spotify’s The Get Up, as well as via the AMAs Twitter account.Rodrigo has nabbed seven nominations for her first year at the AMAs, including Artist Of The Year, New Artist Of The Year, Favourite Female Pop Artist, Favourite Pop Album for ‘Sour’, and Favourite Trending Song, Favourite Music Video and Favourite Pop Song, all for ‘Drivers License’.The Weeknd,

Chris Willman Music WriterAn asterisk appears next to the two nominations Morgan Wallen has for this year’s American Music Awards. Scroll down far enough and you can find the meaning for that asterisk: It sounds like they’re all but posting his picture at the stage door.“Morgan Wallen is a nominee this year based on charting,” reads a statement attributed to MRC Live & Alternative.

American Music Awards nominations have arrived!The hottest acts in music will reunite for the annual celebration at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles in November. This year, Olivia Rodrigo makes her AMAs debut earning seven nominations, including Artist of the Year and New Artist of The Year.