Grammys fail to avoid controversy with 2021 nominations

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorNew Grammy Awards executive producer Ben Winston says he is “looking to do something quite exciting with independent venues” either in or around the 2021 show, according to a comment in an interview with Billboard.Responding to a question about what might be new with the 2021 show, Winston responds, “I’m so struck by the independent music venues around the world, and I’m aware of how hard hit that side of the industry has been.

When the Grammys 2021 nominations were unveiled, there were some majorly surprising snubs that had everyone scratching their heads including The Weeknd's After Hours and Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion's WAP getting zero nominations.

The Weeknd is continuing to fight back at the Recording Academy afternot receiving any Grammy nominations for his most recent album, After Hours. After being snubbed, the singer took to social media to criticize the Recording Academy for the omission.

50 Cent has weighed in on the Grammys row, dubbing the organisers of the event as being “out of touch”.Commenting on the forthcoming 2021 event’s nominations for Best Rap Album in a since-deleted post, Fiddy said: “Best Rap Album. They out of touch this shit ain’t it, get the fuck outta here.

tweeted on Wednesday. The tweet has racked up more than 105,000 likes as of Wednesday afternoon.“You deserve a nomination more than Taylor,” reads one of the most upvoted replies.

Beyonce is going for gold at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards in 2021 after leading all artists with nine nominations, including two for Record of the Year.Black Parade and Savage Remix with Megan Thee Stallion has landed Beyonce a double mention in the top category, while the former will also compete for Song of the Year, as well as Best R&B Performance and Song.Black Is King, the visual accompaniment to The Lion King: The Gift – the superstar’s soundtrack for her 2019 Disney remake, is

The Weeknd calling the Grammy Awards “corrupt” after his critically acclaimed album After Hours failed to score any nominations at the 2021 ceremony.“We understand that The Weeknd is disappointed at not being nominated. I was surprised and can empathize with what he’s feeling,” the academy’s chair and interim president/CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., said in a statement to Rolling Stone on Tuesday, November 24.

Recording Academy unveiled the list of contenders during a remote event on Tuesday (24 November).Nominees for Best Rock Performance include Fiona Apple for “Shameika”, Haim for “The Steps”, Phoebe Bridgers for “Kyoto”, “Stay High” by Brittany Howard, “Daylight” by Grace Potter, and “Not” by Big Thief, a four-person band fronted by Adrienne Lenker.Big Thief, Howard, Bridgers and Apple have also received recognition in the Best Rock Song category, which comprises 80 per cent female

The Recording Academy announced the Grammys 2021 nominations on November 24. The nomination list features Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, BTS and Roddy Ricch.

The Weeknd called out the Grammys hours after the 2021 nominations were announced on Tuesday, November 24.“The Grammys remain corrupt,” the “Blinding Lights” singer, 30, tweeted on Tuesday. “You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency…”The Weeknd was shut out completely by the Recording Academy despite his album, After Hours, and its many singles being a staple on the airwaves.

Teyana Taylor is not impressed by the 2021 Grammys nominations.

After Hours, spending several successful weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and being so dedicated to his art that he sported literal and and public appearances, didn't earn a single nomination. Not even in the pop categories, where he should have been a definite shoe-in.Imagine releasing the most streamed R&B album of all time and receiving ZERO Grammy nominations.

The theater industry’s pandemic-shortened season seems to have opened up the Grammy playing field for cast albums, as only two of the six just-announced nominees for the 2021 awards represent the usually-dominant Broadway.

While the nominations are now out, there are still plenty of unknowns surrounding the show's production. how much of will be IRL and how much will be virtual.

Justin Bieber has an issue with his 2021 Grammys nominations.

Justin Bieber was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards. However, while he’s happy to be recognized for his work, he had some complaints after the nominations were announced. Justin took to social media to explain why he didn’t agree with the categories that his song, “Intentions,” and album, Changes, received nominations for.

NEW YORK -- Beyoncé is bringing her black parade to the Grammys: The pop star’s anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine.Beyoncé picked up song and record of the year bids with “Black Parade,” which she released on Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates when the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free.

The 2021 Grammys nominations are here, and we have the full list of nominees here for you to see.