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While Will Smith slapping presenter Chris Rock will go down as one of the most shocking moments in Oscars history, it will also surely be included in any future montage of jaw-dropping unscripted awards show moments. From streakers to improvised kisses to, yes, Kanye West, below we run down some of the most shocking and memorable unscripted awards show moments in history.In one of the most shocking unplanned moments in award show history, Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video at the 2009 MTV Music Awards.

Trevor Noah is sharing his thoughts on Kanye West’s Grammys ban, after it was confirmed that the singer will not be performing at the Awards due to “concerning online behavior.”The host of the upcoming Grammy Awards is opening up about the situation, after Kanye was banned from Instagram for using a slur against Noah, when he commented on his social media behavior and his controversial co-parenting issues with Kim Kardashian.“Over time, Kanye has become more and more belligerent in how he tries to get Kim back,” Noah previously said, adding that “It touches on something that is more sensitive and more serious than people would like to admit.”“I see a woman who wants to live her life without being harassed by an ex-boyfriend or an ex-husband or an ex-anything…You may not feel sorry for Kim because she’s rich and famous, but what she’s going through is terrifying to watch. And it shines a spotlight on what so many women go through when they choose to leave,” he shared.Following his statement and Kanye’s reaction, the artist was banned from performing at the Grammys despite being nominated in five categories.

Even though Kanye West’s performance at the 2022 Grammy Awards was cancelled, the 44-year-old rapper will still be allowed to attend the show, because of the nominations he received for his album Donda, according to Variety. Kanye’s performance was announced to have been scrapped over “concerning online behavior” on March 19. Some believe the cancellation came in light of Ye making online attacks against The Daily Show hostTrevor Noah, who will host the award show on April 3.

Trevor Noah is revealing some details about what viewers can expect to see at the highly anticipated Grammy Awards ceremony, including the topics the TV personality is thinking about including.The Grammys are taking place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, with special performances by Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, BTS, Lil Nas X, and more.The host says he will be talking about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, following Russia’s invasion in the Eastern European country, revealing he has been allowed to speak about topics “close to their hearts.”“I think the show is going to find the right place and the right space to do something... It’s one of those interesting balances in life we try to achieve, which is acknowledging what’s happening in the world whilst allowing yourself the grace to celebrate some of the moments that are also going on,” Trevor explained.He also says the show will be focusing on entertaining the audience, giving them “a break” from the difficult reality that is taking place in the world right now.

Paramount+. The ceremony shifted from Los Angeles to Las Vegas because of the rising COVID-19 cases and the omicron variant in January, with organizers citing “too many risks” to hosting the performance-filled show at the time.Last year, the Grammys had a music festival vibe with parts of the show held outdoors in an intimate in-person setting with music artists mixed with pre-taped performances.

Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, and Olivia Rodrigo. A post shared by Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@recordingacademy)Eilish has the chance to make history with her appearance, as this will be the third year in a row she has performed on the Grammy telecast.

Dolly Parton has held onto her status as one of the most celebrated, beloved, and successful musicians in the world since she broke onto the country scene back in the late ’60s. In the decades that have passed, she has proven that she has a talent unlike anything seen (or heard) before, and while many stars would be relaxing by the time they hit her age (she just turned 76), Parton shows no signs of slowing down.In fact, Patron is ramping up her output, and while 2022 just started, it is already one of her biggest years in recent memory when it comes to career achievements and important releases.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorTom March has been named president of Geffen Records in the U.S., the company announced today (March 7). March, who as co-president of Polydor Records made the label one of the top imprints in the U.K., will begin his tenure at Geffen in July.Geffen Records was relaunched by Interscope Geffen A&M chairman & CEO John Janick two years ago as a label within Interscope, and it launched 2021’s breakout star Olivia Rodrigo, who is nominated for seven Grammy Awards.

Jennifer Lopez is full of love this week as her gorgeous twins turn 14.The actress and chart-topping singer, 52, took to Instagram on Tuesday to wish her children - Emme Maribel and Maximillian David - the happiest of birthdays. Sharing a heartwarming video of herself and the children throughout their lives, J-Lo wrote: “So this is 14! My babies, my sunshine, my loves. Happiest of birthdays to my two coconuts.

Arlo Parks has released her first new music of 2022, a single titled ‘Softly’ – you can watch the song’s video below.The follow-up to the Mercury Prize winner’s critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Collapsed In Sunbeams’, is a juxtaposing track that pairs an upbeat, sunny backdrop with tender lyrics about a relationship losing its fire.“‘Softly’ is a song about yearning, about how fragile you feel in the dying days of a relationship when you’re still desperately in love,” Parks said of the new track. “The song is about how it feels to brace yourself before the blow of a break up and reminisce about the days where it all felt luminous.”The track arrives alongside a warm, sparse, and surreal video, set to what looks like a busy US city before it unravels, directed by Zhang and Knight.You can watch the video for ‘Softly’ below:Speaking to NME in December 2021, Parks discussed the evolution of her songwriting.“My sonic palettes and tastes have definitely expanded, and the kind of music that I want to make has changed,” she told NME.

Wilson Chapman editorPresident Joe Biden will be one of many guests for the upcoming primetime special “Celebrating Betty White: America’s Golden Girl,” NBC announced Thursday.The special, a tribute to the iconic comedic actress Betty White, will feature a taped tribute from Biden commemorating the late White, who passed away last December. NBC also announced several other stars who will appear in the special, including: Drew Barrymore, Valerie Bertinelli, Cher, Bryan Cranston, Ted Danson, Ellen DeGeneres, Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Ana Gasteyer, Goldie Hawn, Vicki Lawrence, Jane Leeves, Jay Leno, Anthony Mackie, Wendie Malick, Joel McHale, Tracy Morgan, Jean Smart and Mary Steenburgen.

earlier this month that the original Jan. 31 airdate had been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, CBS and the Recording Academy will now broadcast the live ceremony on Sunday, April 3, at 8 p.m.

Marilyn Bergman, winner of multiple Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and more, has died at 93. She passed at home in Los Angeles at 1:15 AM PT Saturday morning with husband Alan Bergman and daughter Julie Bergman at her side. The cause of death was respiratory failure (non-COVID related).

Variety the decision was made by Drake and his management and the Grammy’s honored the request. He was nominated for Best Rap Album, for “Certified Lover Boy,” and for Best Rap Performance for his song “Way 2 Sexy” (featuring Future and Young Thug).

Grammy nominations from the upcoming 2022 Awards show. Drake was nominated for Best Rap Album for his record “Certified Lover Boy” and Best Rap Performance for his track “Way 2 Sexy.”When reached by The Post, reps for Drake declined to comment.

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LGBTQI recording artists scored big as the nominations were read for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, in Los Angeles on  Tuesday morning.

JON BATISTELeading the nominations with 11, Jon Batiste thanked his collaboraters and ancestors. A post shared by Jon Batiste (@jonbatiste)H.E.RH.E.R is only 24 years old and has already been nominated for 23 Grammy‘s.

Bad Bunny, Selena Gomez, Karol G and more received nominations this year in preparation for the ceremony that takes place on January 31, 2022.Gomez recieved her first Grammy nominnation this year, with her album Revelation getting a nod for Best Latin Pop Album.

The Grammys just announced the nominees for their 64th Annual Awards and rapper-turned-pop-rocker Machine Gun Kelly isn’t too happy about it. “wtf is wrong with the grammys” the musician wrote in a tweet posted Nov.

door open for some surprising snubs as the nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards have been announced.In adherence to strict safety protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Recording Academy revealed the nominations for the 64th Grammys show during its second-annual virtual livestream event on Tuesday morning from the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles.“It’s been a year of unprecedented, transformational change for the Recording Academy,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said in April.

The Grammys.According to a press release, “the NFTs will be released as collectibles and experiences celebrating the Grammy Awards, nominees and recipients, including tokens designed by world-famous crypto artists using the iconic Grammy Award itself.

Grammy Awards, three Emmys, and two Tony Awards, along with two Oscar nominations. Her albums have sold over 30 million copies.

Film composer and music mogul Mervyn Warren, 57, has more than earned his five Grammy awards after working with some of the industry’s biggest stars like the late Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, 53. “Producing Whitney was a phenomenal experience,” Mervyn told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY while discussing his work on the new Mary J. Blige’s My Life documentary on Amazon Prime.

Video: The 2021 Juno Awards Broadcast (Billboard)The Weeknd made history at the 2021 Juno Awards on Sunday after becoming the first artist to sweep the five top categories twice. The superstar, who was famously shut out of the nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards, was named Artist of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year, an accolade he shared with his collaborators Belly, aka Ahmad Balshe, and Jason 'DaHeala' Quenneville.

Singer Adele turned 33 today! If you’re not familiar, the British singer-songwriter rose to fame in 2008 with her debut album 19, and since then there has been no looking back. In 2012, Adele peaked in her career with the second album that won her all the major honours in the music industry including Grammy Awards, Brit Awards, American Music Awards and more.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Recording Academy has named veteran talent producer Chantel Sausedo to the new position of managing director of artist relations.

 Beyoncé  and Jay-Z’s 9-year-old daughter  Blue Ivy Carter  just won her first Grammy, and her mom is making sure the world knows how proud she is.

not stand for “baby sitter.”Amid controversy over the 28-year-old rapper’s electrifying performance with Megan Thee Stallion during the 2021 Grammy Awards, Cardi B is defending her hit song “WAP” as “music for adults,” telling parents to “stop expecting celebs to raise your kids.”Their popping presentation featured two big hits: Cardi’s “Up,” and 26-year-old Megan’s two time Grammy-winning track, “Savage,” featuring Beyoncé.

Blue Ivy Carter, 9, is definitely the daughter of Beyonce, 39, and Jay-Z, 51. Beyonce shared photos of Blue with her Grammy in a new tribute video, including one of Blue drinking from her Grammy using a straw. In another photo, a very confident Blue proudly holds her first Grammy and shows off her gorgeous smile and braces. In both pictures, Blue Ivy is naturally, wearing a crown on her head. You can see the photo of Blue Ivy drinking from her Grammy HERE.

 Tiffany Haddish  just became the sixth woman and second Black woman in the Grammy Awards history to ever win for Best Comedy Album for her Black Mitzvah Netflix special. The 41-year-old Los Angeles native took social media to share how she found out she was the winner.

As if Queen Bey and HOV needed any more reason to be proud of their ‘babies’ — Blue Ivy Carter went ahead and won a Grammy at age nine. Beyoncé and Jay-Z‘s oldest child earned her first Grammy Award — in the Best Music Video category — for her appearance in the visual for her mom’s song, “Brown Skin Girl” — featured on The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack.

Cardi B isn’t mad that she made headlines at Fox News over her wild Grammy Awards performance — despite being a well-documented critic of the news outlet. “Yaaaayyyyyyy WE MADE FOX NEWS GUYS !!! Wap wap wap,” Cardi, 28, wrote above a tweet that included a clip from Tucker Carlson‘s show, in which the host and (Cardi’s longtime foe) Candace Owens slammed the rapper’s March 14 performance at the annual show.

 Dua Lipa ’s 2021 Grammys red-carpet look, according to Versace.

These two looked so loved up on Grammys night! Beyoncé and husband Jay-Z showed off some rare PDA following Queen Bey’s record-breaking night at the Grammy awards on March 14. In a series of photos that the 28-time Grammy winner, 39, shared to her Instagram account, Bey posted images of herself and her husband of nearly 13 years, 51, snuggling up together.

 Beyoncé  has officially become the most-winning singer in the 63-year history of the Grammy Awards. The global superstar earned 28 trophies the night of Sunday, March 14, including her most recent wins for Best Music Video for “Brown Skin Girl” and Best Rap Performance for her ”Savage” collaboration with fellow Texas native Megan Thee Stallion.