Dugan was placed on administrative leave earlier this month
17.01.2020 - 11:51 / nme.com
She faces an allegation of misconduct
Grammys boss Deborah Dugan has been placed on leave only 10 days before the prestigious ceremony, after facing an allegation of misconduct.
In a statement, the Recording Academy confirmed Dugan was placed on leave “in light of concerns raised to the Recording Academy Board of Trustees, including a formal allegation of misconduct by a senior female member of the Recording Academy team.”
It comes less than a year since she took over as the first female
Dugan was placed on administrative leave earlier this month
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Demi Lovato is ready to share her story.
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She was dismissed for apparent "misconduct" last week
The much-awaited and the biggest music night is only a few days away but Grammys 2020 is embroiled in a controversy like no other. The Recording Academy, which conducts the Grammy Awards, sacked former CEO Deborah Dugan just days before the awards night.