According to a just-released report from the Associated Press, both Cardi B and Post Malone have been ruled ineligible for the Grammy’s ‘Best New Artist’ award. Maybe this one isn’t such a shocker. After all, how ‘new’ are Cardi B and Post Malone, any…
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The Grammys Task Force Is Bringing 900 Fresh Faces Into the Voting Committee
After relentless criticism over its lack of diversity, the Recording Academy is now taking steps to address the issue. The body responsible for the Grammy Awards announced today that 900 people have been invited to become voting members for next year’s…
All That Matters Conference Acquired by Ad Giant Denstu Aegis
Japanese ad giant Dentsu Aegis Network has acquired Branded, an events producer in the Asia-Pacific region. Branded hosts meet-and-greet festivals across the world and is YouTube’s partner for the YouTube FanFest. Branded also hosts the Asian en…
The Grammys are Declaring War on their Sexism Problem
It seems as though the Grammys are about to get a bit more diverse after ousted president Neil Portnow leaves in 2019. The embattled president made some controversial remarks about the lack of representation of women during the Grammy Awards after he s…
Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Grammys
The New York imbroglio is over. Now the 61st Grammy Awards are shifting back to LA, to the familiar Staples Center roost. It’s been a really, really rough year for the Grammys and its guiding force, the Recording Academy. But maybe a return to …
Grammy 2019 Submissions Are Officially Open — Here Are the Details
Performers and fans alike can — and do — grouse about some of the awards given away in the entertainment industry. But as the sole peer-recognized award in the music industry, the Grammys still command high respect. The Recording Academy has now relea…
Midem’s Attendance Recovers 9% — But Still a Fraction of ’06 Levels
Midem’s attendance this year was up by 9% compared to last year, hosting 4,800 delegates from 80 countries. But that’s still a fraction of previous peaks. Back in 2006, Midem recorded nearly 10,000 attendees. That figure’s been plunging …
Ugly Emails Between MSG and the Recording Academy Surface
Did MSG bully the Recording Academy into squandering millions on its recent Musicares ‘Person of the Year’ event? That’s the allegation from Billboard, which has unearthed some ugly emails. The Recording Academy is saying goodbye to …
The Latest Ranking of Music Publisher Gold & Platinum Certifications
Who are the largest, most powerful music publishers? That’s a complicated calculation. But here’s an April certification ranking from the NMPA. As its name implies, the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) is a trade group for mus…
The Latest Ranking of Music Publisher Gold & Platinum Certifications
Who are the largest, most powerful music publishers? That’s a complicated calculation. But here’s an April certification ranking from the NMPA. As its name implies, the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) is a trade group for mus…