Grammy Awards Eliminate ‘Secret’ Nominating Committees

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMavis Stapes will receive the Icon Award and Black Pumas, Arlo Parks and Fantastic Negrito are among the performers at the 10th Anniversary A2IM Libera Awards, presented by Merlin and streaming exclusively on  A2IM’s official YouTube channel on June 17, beginning at 6 p.m.

Perrie Edwards was visibly horrified as Jack Whitehall made a crude joke about her and bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s pregnancies at the Brit Awards on Tuesday 11 May. Little Mix singer Perrie, 27, announced she is expecting her first child with Alex Oxlande-Chamberlain just days before she and her bandmates appeared at the star-studded ceremony.The week before, Leigh-Anne, 29, shared the happy news that she is also expecting her fist child with fiancé Andre Gray.

Gemma Collins had such a great time at the Brit Awards on Tuesday evening that she didn't realise she had ripped her dress until she was on her way home. The TOWIE star looked incredible during the event as she showed off her significant weight loss in a black blinged-out corset atop an extravagant silver mirrored dress.The eye-catching gown served her well as she celebrated Little Mix's win with a glass of bubbly and a delicious buffet with pals Roman Kemp and Tallia Storm backstage.

It was a big night for Dua Lipa as she scooped up two awards while also performing a medley of her hit tunes at the Brit Awards on Tuesday 11 May.The 25 year old made quite the style statement as she lit up the stage at London's O2 arena in a cheeky Union Jack print ensemble. Dua's choice of on-stage attire was even more attention-grabbing as it appeared to be a nod to Spice Girl Geri Horner's famous patriotic dress, which she wore to perform at Brits back in 1997.

Taylor Swift had a big night at the recently concluded Brit Awards 2021 as she became the first female artist to be honoured with the Global Icon recognition. The Brit Awards was a spectacular evening as it was one of the first in-person events that took place this year in London and saw around 4000 people in attendance.

It has only been onwards and upwards for Taylor Swift! The singer-songwriter on Tuesday made history as she became the first female, non-UK artist to be awarded with the Global Icon honour at the Brit Awards 2021. Only three artistes namely Sir Elton John, David Bowie and Robbie Williams have been awarded this honour.

Ellise Shafer administratorWomen won the night at the 2021 Brit Awards, with eight of the ceremony’s 11 trophies going to female artists, including Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Little Mix.Dua Lipa took home the most awards, winning both female solo artist and Mastercard album for her March 2020 release “Future Nostalgia.” Billie Eilish was crowned international female solo artist, while girl group Little Mix became the first female band to ever win the British group award.

Elton John and Olly Alexander’s fans were left in awe at their show-stopping performance of their latest single It’s a Sin by the Pet Shop Boys as the pair pulled out the stops for their first live performance since the national lockdown at the Brit Awards.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Weeknd will perform at the Billboard Music Awards on May 23 — which is only fitting since he’s the top finalist this year with nominations in 16 categories, riding the success of his blockbuster “After Hours” album and its smash single “Blinding Lights,” which has crushed multiple streaming and chart records.Over the course of his decade-long career, the Weeknd has racked up a dazzling number of Billboard chart records: He’s had 34 top 40-charting hits on the

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorTwo-time Grammy Producer of the Year Greg Kurstin, who has worked with everyone from Adele and Paul MCartney to Foo Fighters and Beck, will open the 2021 ASCAP Experience conference on Wednesday, May 12 at 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorHipgnosis Songs has acquired yet another catalog, this one from Andrew Watt, who recently was named 2021 Grammy Producer of the Year for his work with Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Post Malone and Ozzy Osbourne.

The Weeknd has said that he still won’t submit his music for consideration by the Grammy Awards.