The Grammys, the biggest night of the music industry, is throwing an inaugural festival in Brooklyn to showcase a diversity of genres. Dubbed Grammy Park, the event runs from Thursday through Sunday across New York’s…
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Hits and misses of the 2016 Grammys
The Grammy Awards is the biggest, most glamorous night in the music calendar each year — a star-studded evening of some unforgettable performances… and others that fall flat. Monday’s gala in Los Angeles was no…
Kidjo says ‘Africa on rise’ in latest Grammy win
Angelique Kidjo, one of Africa’s most prominent musicians, won her third Grammy on Monday and dedicated it to aspiring artists on the continent. The Beninese-born singer won the Grammy for Best World Music Album for…
UK’s Sheeran gets Grammy song of the year, Rihanna cancels
British singer Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” won the first major Grammy at the music awards on Monday, locking rapper Kenrick Lamar out of a potentially historic win. Sheeran’s win meant Compton, California rapper Lamar…
Adele will perform at this year’s Grammy Awards
Adele, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, and Little Big Town will perform at this year’s Grammy Awards. The ‘Hello’ hitmaker – who has received 10 Grammys over the years – will take to the stage at…
Kendrick Lamar: I want to win all of my Grammy nominations
Kendrick Lamar wants to be victorious at the 2016 Grammys and would like to take home all 11 of the prizes he’s up for. The 28-year-old singer leads this year’s awards – which will be…
Taylor Swift leads Grammy nominations
Pop superstar Taylor Swift on Monday led Grammy nominations in key categories, with English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and Canadian R&B newcomer The Weeknd also strong contenders. Swift enjoyed nods in three of the four major…
#RIP: ‘King of the Blues’ blues legend B.B. King dead at age 89
Blues legend B.B. King, known for his soaring guitar licks and as an inspiration for generations of musicians over a decades-long career, has died at the age of 89, his daughter told CNN early on…
Kanye West urges Grammy overhaul to award top-sellers
Kanye West on Wednesday urged an overhaul of the Grammys to award commercially successful musicians, even as the rapper toned down his criticism of this year’s surprise winner Beck. The famously mercurial West stole the…
Kanye West speaks out: Beck should give award to Beyonce
Kanye West insists Beck should have given his Grammy Award to Beyonce. The outspoken rapper stormed the stage when the ‘Devil’s Haircut’ hitmaker picked up the Album of the Year prize for ‘Morning Phase’ at…