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    Nicki Minaj Still Holding a Grudge Against Grammys for Snubbing Her in 2012

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    The ‘Anaconda’ femcee still hasn’t forgiven the Recording Academy for giving 2012 Best New Artist title to Bon Iver instead of her despite her impressive accomplishments that year.

    Nov 25, 2020
    AceShowbiz – New mum Nicki Minaj noted Grammy nominations day on Tuesday (24Nov20) by putting the Recording Academy on blast for her 2012 snub.
    The “Anaconda” hitmaker still hasn’t forgiven the powers that be for failing to give her the Best New Artist honour following her breakout year.
    “Never forget the Grammys didn’t give me my best new artist award when I had 7 songs simultaneously charting on billboard & bigger first week than any female rapper in the last decade – went on to inspire a generation,” she snarled on social media. “They gave it to the white man Bon Iver.”

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    Meanwhile, Twitter and Instagram lit up after the 2021 nominations were announced following a shocking The Weeknd snub – the Canadian hitmaker, who has dominated many of the awards shows this year, didn’t pick up a single mention.
    Beyonce dominates the 2021 nominations list with nine.
    Teyana Taylor criticised Recording Academy officials this year for failing to shortlist any female artists in the Best R&B Album category for the 2021 Grammy Awards. “Y’all was better off just saying best MALE R&B ALBUM cause all I see is d**k in this category (sic),” she scoffed.
    Meanwhile, fellow singer Kehlani was unfazed by the snub. “HA! i don’t think anyone should ever be mad about these things. we are all hella blessed to do what we do and have so many fans affirming us daily, at shows, when we drop projects! stress makes you sick why you want me to be mad pookiepie (sic)!!”

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    Grammy 2021 Snubs: Teyana Taylor Is Angry While Kehlani and Paramore Are Unfazed

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    The ‘Wake Up Love’ singer slams Recording Academy over male-only Best R’n’B Album nominees while Kehlani and Paramore’s Hayley Williams are unbothered for not getting any nods.

    Nov 25, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Singer Teyana Taylor has criticised Recording Academy officials for failing to shortlist any female artists in the Best R&B Album category for the 2021 Grammy Awards.
    The nominations were unveiled on Tuesday (24Nov20), when John Legend’s “Bigger Love”, “All Rise” by Gregory Porter, “To Feel Love/d” from Luke James, Giveon’s “Take Time, and Ant Clemons’ “Happy 2 Be Here” all earned nods for Best R&B Album – and Teyana wasn’t impressed.
    The star, who dropped her critically-acclaimed “The Album” in June, was among those snubbed for her work, and she made her annoyance known on Twitter.
    Reposting the Recording Academy’s nominations news, she remarked, “Y’all was better off just saying best MALE R&B ALBUM cause all I see is d**k in this category (sic).”
    She went on to retweet several of her fans’ comments about Teyana and fellow R&B singer Kehlani failing to land nods – although her “Morning” collaborator wasn’t fazed by the lack of recognition.

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    Responding to one fan who insisted she should be furious, Kehlani wrote, “HA! i don’t think anyone should ever be mad about these things. we are all hella blessed to do what we do and have so many fans affirming us daily, at shows, when we drop projects! stress makes you sick why you want me to be mad pookiepie (sic)!!”
    Paramore’s Hayley Williams adopted a similar attitude towards her band’s snubs, insisting she was thrilled for other female artists leading the way in many rock and alternative categories.
    “Stop sending me sorry’s for not getting a nom LOL (laugh out loud) pmore been nominated lots and even won (sic),” she tweeted to her disappointed fans. “thank you for your sweetness but stop! the women leading the rock and alt nom’s are THE story and the moment.”
    “congratulations Phoebe f**king Bridgers !!!!!!” she added of the singer/songwriter, who garnered four mentions, including for Best New Artist.
    Meanwhile, fans of The Weeknd were outraged as his “After Hours” album was completely shut out, as were recent releases by Luke Combs, Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, The Chicks, and Bob Dylan.

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    Rapper Nines Tops 2020 MOBO Awards With Five Nominations

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    Rapper Nines Tops 2020 MOBO Awards With Five Nominations

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    The ‘Crabs in a Bucket’ star has collected a total of five nominations at the upcoming MOBO awards, leading such nominees like Stormzy, Skepta, and FKA twigs.

    Nov 25, 2020
    AceShowbiz – London rapper Nines is the most nominated act at the 2020 MOBO Awards after bagging nods in five categories.
    The musician, real name Courtney Leon Freckleton, is up for album of the year, for his chart-topping record “Crabs in a Bucket”, best male act, best hip-hop act, and video of the year, for his track “Clout”.
    He also received a nomination in a category that acknowledges the past three years in which the MOBOs have not been held, with his 2018 LP “Crop Circle” up for the best album (2017-2019).
    Lianne La Havas, Mahalia, and Tiana Major9 each bagged three nominations, with all but Tiana joining Nines, Stormzy, and J Hus with records on the 2020 album of the year shortlist. The “Did You See” hitmaker and female swing singer Darkoo also earned three nods.
    Stormzy is also nominated for best male act alongside Nines, as is Headie One, J Hus, AJ Tracey, and Young T & Bugsey.

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    La Havas, Mahalia and Tiana join Ms Banks, Darkoo, and FKA Twigs as the nominees in the equivalent female category.
    Other artists with records from previous years who are up for the 2017-2019 album award are Skepta, Ella Mai, Dave, Little Simz, and Kano.
    The “This Is the Girl” musician is also nominated for the inaugural acting prize for his performance in “Top Boy”, as are Michaela Coel (“I May Destroy You”), Ncuti Gatwa (“Sex Education”), Jessica Plummer (“EastEnders”), Micheal Ward (“Blue Story), and Damson Idris (“Snowfall”).
    Meanwhile, Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, Pop Smoke, Popcaan, Roddy Ricch, Lil Baby, Burna Boy, and H.E.R. are all included on a star-studded best international act shortlist.
    Other notable nominees include Michael Kiwanuka, for best R&B/soul act, Ghetts, in the best grime act section, as well as YouTuber KSI and Maya Jama – who are both up for a media personality award.
    The virtual ceremony, hosted by Maya and social media star Chunkz, will be livestreamed on YouTube before a late-evening broadcast on BBC One on 9 December (20).

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    Beyonce Makes History as She Gets Nine Nominations at 2021 Grammy Awards

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    The ‘Black Is King’ singer now becomes the most-nominated female artist in Grammy Awards history with a total of 79 nods including the nine mentions at the upcoming event.

    Nov 25, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Beyonce Knowles 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 shortlisted for Best Music Film, and “Brown Skin Girl” is up for Best Music Video.
    Additionally, the “Savage Remix” is nominated for Best Rap Performance and Song.
    The nine new nods make Beyonce the most-nominated female artist in Grammy Awards history with 79 over the course of her career, during which she has won 24.
    She is the second-most nominated artist of all time, now tied with Sir Paul McCartney, with the duo trailing Beyonce’s rap mogul husband Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, and Quincy Jones, who both boast 80 total nominations.
    Jay-Z’s career total, of which he has so far won 22, includes three mentions for 2021’s ceremony, all for helping to co-write “Black Parade” and “Savage Remix”.
    The 2021 Grammys look set to be a big night for the ladies with Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Brittany Howard, Phoebe Bridgers, Fiona Apple, Jhene Aiko, and Billie Eilish among the multiple nominees, while there are also nods for late stars John Prine, Toots Hibbert, and Leonard Cohen.
    Comedian Trevor Noah will host the Grammy Awards on 31 January (21).
    Here is the list of some selected nominees:
    Album of the Year:
    Song of the Year:
    “Black Parade” – Denisia Andrews, Beyonce, Stephen Bray, Shawn Carter, Brittany Coney, Derek James Dixie, Akil King, Kim ‘Kaydence’ Krysiuk & Rickie ‘Caso’ Tice, songwriters (Beyonce Knowles)
    “The Box” – Samuel Gloade & Rodrick Moore, songwriters (Roddy Ricch)
    “Cardigan” – Aaron Dessner & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)
    “Circles” – Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, Kaan Gunesberk, Austin Post & Billy Walsh, songwriters (Post Malone)
    “Don’t Start Now” – Caroline Ailin, Ian Kirkpatrick, Dua Lipa & Emily Warren, songwriters (Dua Lipa)
    “Everything I Wanted” – Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
    “I Can’t Breathe” – Dernst Emile II, H.E.R. & Tiara Thomas, songwriters (H.E.R.)
    “If the World Was Ending” – Julia Michaels & JP Saxe, songwriters (JP Saxe Featuring Julia Michaels)
    Best New Artist:
    Record of the Year:
    Best Rock Performance:
    “Shameika” – Fiona Apple
    “Not” – Big Thief
    “Kyoto” – Phoebe Bridgers
    “The Steps” – HAIM
    “Stay High” – Brittany Howard
    “Daylight” – Grace Potter
    Best Metal Performance:
    “Bum-Rush” – Body Count
    “Underneath” – Code Orange
    “The In-Between” – In This Moment
    “Bloodmoney” – Poppy
    “Executioner’s Tax (Swing Of The Axe) – Live” – Power Trip
    Best Rock Song:

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    “Kyoto” – Phoebe Bridgers, Morgan Nagler & Marshall Vore, Songwriters (Phoebe Bridgers)
    “Lost in Yesterday” – Kevin Parker, Songwriter (Tame Impala)
    “Not” – Adrianne Lenker, Songwriter (Big Thief)
    “Shameika” – Fiona Apple, Songwriter (Fiona Apple)
    “Stay High” – Brittany Howard, songwriter (Brittany Howard)
    Best Rock Album:
    Best Alternative Music Album:
    Best Comedy Album:
    Best Music Video:
    Best Music Film:
    Best R&B Performance:
    Best R&B Song:
    “Better Than I Imagine” – Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello & Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Robert Glasper Featuring H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello)
    “Black Parade” – Denisia Andrews, Beyonce Knowles, Stephen Bray, Shawn Carter, Brittany Coney, Derek James Dixie, Akil King, Kim “Kaydence” Krysiuk & Rickie ‘Caso’ Tice, songwriters (Beyonce Knowles)
    “Collide” – Sam Barsh, Stacey Barthe, Sonyae Elise, Olu Fann, Akil King, Josh Lopez, Kaveh Rastegar & Benedetto Rotondi, songwriters (Tiana Major9 & Earthgang)
    “Do It” – Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Anton Kuhl, Victoria Monét, Scott Storch & Vincent Van Den Ende, songwriters (Chloe X Halle)
    “Slow Down” – Nasri Atweh, Badriia Bourelly, Skip Marley, Ryan Williamson & Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Skip Marley & H.E.R.)
    Best R&B Album:
    Best Rap Performance:
    Best Rap Song:
    “The Bigger Picture” – Dominique Jones, Noah Pettigrew & Rai’shaun Williams, Songwriters (Lil Baby)
    “The Box” – Samuel Gloade & Rodrick Moore, Songwriters (Roddy Ricch)
    “Laugh Now, Cry Later” – Durk Banks, Rogét Chahayed, Aubrey Graham, Daveon Jackson, Ron Latour & Ryan Martinez, Songwriters (Drake Featuring Lil Durk)
    “Rockstar” – Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, Ross Joseph Portaro Iv & Rodrick Moore, Songwriters (DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch)
    “Savage” – Beyonce Knowles, Shawn Carter, Brittany Hazzard, Derrick Milano, Terius Nash, Megan Pete, Bobby Session Jr., Jordan Kyle Lanier Thorpe & Anthony White, songwriters (Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyonce Knowles)
    Best Rap Album:
    “Black Habits” – D Smoke
    “Alfredo” – Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist
    “A Written Testimony” – Jay Electronica
    “King’s Disease” – Nas
    “The Allegory Royce” – Da 5’9
    Best Pop Solo Performance:
    Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:
    Best Pop Vocal Album:
    Best Country Solo Performance:
    “Stick That in Your Country Song” – Eric Church
    “Who You Thought I Was” – Brandy Clark
    “When My Amy Prays” – Vince Gill
    “Black Like Me” – Mickey Guyton
    “Bluebird” – Miranda Lambert
    Best Country Duo/Group Performance:
    Best Country Song:
    “Bluebird” – Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby & Miranda Lambert, Songwriters (Miranda Lambert)
    “The Bones” – Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins & Laura Veltz, Songwriters (Maren Morris)
    “Crowded Table” – Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby & Lori Mckenna, Songwriters (The Highwomen)
    “More Hearts Than Mine” – Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis & Derrick Southerland, Songwriters (Ingrid Andress)
    “Some People Do” – Jesse Frasure, Shane McAnally, Matthew Ramsey & Thomas Rhett, songwriters (Old Dominion)
    Best Country Album:

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    Taylor Swift Takes Her 'Folklore' Documentary to Disney Streaming Site

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    The ‘Cardigan’ singer is gearing up for the release of her new documentary that will give insights into the creative process of her quarantine studio album.

    Nov 25, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Taylor Swift’s new concert documentary, “Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions”, is headed to Disney+.
    The film – which was directed by Swift and filmed at Long Pond Studio, New York – was announced on Tuesday (24Nov20) and will debut on the streamer just one day later, a short trailer for the project reveals
    It sees Swift reunite with The National’s Aaron Dessner – who owns the studio – and her other co-producer, Jack Antonoff, to perform each song off “Folklore” and share the stories behind the tracks on the album.
    Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, who appears on the track “Exile”, will also make a special guest appearance.
    “It’s an album that allows you to feel your feelings, and it’s a product of isolation,” Swift tells Dessner of “Folklore” in the trailer. “This could’ve been a time where I absolutely lost my mind, and instead, I think this album was a real flotation device for both of us.”

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    The film marks the first time that Swift, Dessner, and Antonoff have performed “Folklore”, which she surprise-released amid the pandemic, together.
    Recently when she received a Songwriter of the Year award from Apple Music, Taylor Swift explained how writing music helped keep her in touch with fans during an awful 2020.
    “This particular year was a year where I really feel like songwriting was the one thing that was able to keep me connected to fans that I wasn’t able to see in concert,” she said.
    “I wasn’t able to reach out my hand and touch somebody’s hand in the front row, I wasn’t able to take pictures with fans, so this, it means a lot to me,” she continued. “My songwriting, and the way that fans respond to the songs I write, and the kinda dialogue back and forth, and that kind of emotional exchange, is what I feel like has really kept me going this year (sic). And I really want to say thank you to the fans for that.”

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    Trevor Noah Officially Announced as Host for 2021 Grammy Awards

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    The Comedy Central late-night show host is officially set to take over the hosting gig from Alicia Keys for the upcoming 63rd annual Grammy Awards next year.

    Nov 25, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Comedian Trevor Noah will host the 2021 Grammy Awards.
    The “Daily Show” presenter was announced as the person set to take the reins for the 63rd edition of the music prizegiving on 31 January, bosses at the Recording Academy announced on Tuesday (24Nov20).
    It will be the South African funnyman’s first time hosting the ceremony, taking over from last year’s host Alicia Keys.
    In a statement, he says, “Despite the fact that I am extremely disappointed that the Grammys have refused to have me sing or be nominated for best pop album, I am thrilled to be hosting this auspicious event.”

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    “I think as a one-time Grammy nominee, I am the best person to provide a shoulder to all the amazing artists who do not win on the night because I too know the pain of not winning the award! (This is a metaphorical shoulder, I’m not trying to catch Corona). See you at the 63rd Grammys!”
    The announcement of Noah as host comes shortly before the nominees are revealed on Tuesday at 12 pm ET and 9 am PT. The ceremony will air on U.S. network CBS – with details of the event and how it will be affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, yet to be decided.
    Previous hosts for the Biggest Night in Music event included LL Cool J. The two-time Grammy winner served as a host for the awards show for five consecutive years, from the 54th Grammy Awards in 2012 through the 58th Grammy Awards in 2016.
    James Corden later took over the gig for the next two following years before passing the torch to Alicia Keys.

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    Billie Joe Armstrong Unveils 'No Fun Mondays' Began as Something to Keep Him Busy

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    To be released on November 27, the new LP has the Green Day frontman covering classic hits such as The Bangles’ ‘Manic Monday’ as well as Tommy James and the Shondells’ ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’.

    Nov 24, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong’s covers collection “No Fun Mondays” is a reflection on a turbulent 2020.
    The star has been sharing weekly cover versions online of classic hits like The Bangles’ Manic Monday and Tommy James and the Shondells’ “I Think We’re Alone Now”, and will release all 14 tracks on his new LP, which is out on[] Friday, November 27.

    Speaking to British music website NME, Armstrong reveals the project began as “something to just keep me busy because I knew that the rest of the year was getting cancelled,” amid the pandemic.
    “The response was really good,” he says. “Everybody was saying that it was just nice to hear some music and feel a little bit normal. The sentiment was right.”

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    Other cover versions on the album include John Lennon’s “Give Me Some Truth” and The Clash’s “Police on My Back” which, according to the hitmaker, relate to the U.S. election and the Black Lives Matter movement.
    “‘Give Me Some Truth’ and ‘Police on My Back’ were tied to a lot of the toxic political atmosphere that’s going on right now – especially with ‘Police on My Back’ and what happened with George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests,” he muses.
    The death of African-American George Floyd in May, at the hands of Minneapolis, Minnesota police officers, sparked a new wave of Black Lives Matter protests globally.
    “It’s interesting just how many of these old songs are still relevant, probably more now today than ever,” Armstrong adds.

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    Florida Georgia Line Become First Country Music Artists to Have Two Diamond-Certified Singles

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    The duo’s 2012 breakout hit ‘Cruise’ and their 2017 Bebe Rexha collaboration, ‘Meant to Be’, have set a new record for the Recording Industry Association of America, which was founded in 1952.

    Nov 24, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Florida Georgia Line have made country music history by becoming the first artists in the genre to land diamond certifications for two separate singles.
    Bandmates Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard celebrated the double diamond achievement on Friday, November 20 after learning their 2012 breakout hit “Cruise” and their 2017 Bebe Rexha collaboration, “Meant to Be”, had set a new record for the Recording Industry Association of America, which was founded in 1952.
    Only 43 songs in RIAA history have been awarded the certification, which recognises releases with 10 million or more sales, while “Meant to Be” is only the sixth song to hit the mega milestone in the past four years.

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    Sharing their joy at the news online, Kelley said, “Thank you guys for the recognition and this ride has been a dream come true. It’s pretty crazy hearing the numbers. It’s pretty wild to think about it in that time span…”.
    “It is surreal and it is nice to take a second to let that sink in, and honestly we’re so thankful,” Hubbard added, according to The Boot. “It’s awesome to know it’s connecting. When I hear those numbers, that’s what I hear, and I just think that’s something that we can all be proud of…”.
    Florida Georgia Line will be hoping to replicate the success of their previous releases as they move into Hollywood – the pair recently signed on to help produce a feature-length country movie musical, for which the artists will also write some original songs.

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