Neil Portnow, the longtime president of the Recording Academy and chief overseer of the Grammys, has announced his resignation. In the middle of an extremely rocky year, embattled Recording Academy president and chief executive Neil Portnow has decided…
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Kendrick Lamar Stops Mid-Song After White Fan Says N-Word
At Hangout Festival in Alabama on Sunday night, Kendrick Lamar invited a white, female fan on stage to help him perform his hit track, “M.A.A.D City.” Things apparently took a turn when the fan repeatedly used the N-word during the track, causing the r…
The Electronic Music Awards are Coming to LA This November
The Electronic Music Awards to gather the electronic music community in one venue. Expect Willow Studios to be stuffed this fall when the Electronic Music Awards comes to Los Angeles. Let’s just say that this event won’t be your traditional awards sho…