Dec 07 Drake withdraws 2 Grammy nominations from final ballot By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press The four-time Grammy winner asked the Recording Academy to withdraw his most recent nominations for best rap album and best rap performance. Continue reading
Nov 26 Stephen Sondheim, theater icon who reshaped musicals, dies at 91 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Sondheim influenced several generations of theater songwriters, particularly with such landmark musicals as "Company," "Follies" and "Sweeney Todd." His most famous ballad, "Send in the Clowns," has been recorded hundreds of times. Continue reading
Nov 22 Brit Awards scrap separate male, female prize categories By Associated Press The organizers of the Brit Awards announced Monday they are scrapping separate male and female artist categories in a shakeup designed to make the music prizes more inclusive. Continue reading
Nov 19 Young Dolph left a lasting legacy in Memphis By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press Since the killing of Young Dolph, social media has been filled with messages of respect and love for the rapper, whose music discussed hard-earned lessons of strength and perseverance in the face of difficult circumstances. His acts of charity also… Continue reading
Nov 12 Taylor Swift short film has fans excited for her “Red” redo By Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press Taylor Swift's short film to celebrate "Red (Taylor's Version)" has Swiftie sleuths digging deeper into the expanded lyrics. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 3:41 Houston music reporter’s eyewitness account of concert tragedy and investigation By PBS NewsHour A chaotic crush of fans rushing toward the stage at a Travis Scott show at Houston’s Astroworld music festival is being blamed for a ‘mass casualty event,’ that killed at least eight people and injured dozens more. Houston Chronicle music… Continue watching
Oct 25 First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Minnesota's Congressional delegation on Monday is introducing a resolution to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to pop superstar Prince, citing his "indelible mark on Minnesota and American culture," The Associated Press has learned. Continue reading
Oct 19 Grammys release inclusion requirement to ensure diverse show By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press The Recording Academy released on Tuesday an eight-page document detailing the inclusion rider’s purposes and objectives. The agreement requires producers to recruit and hire more diverse candidates backstage and in front of the camera for the upcoming annual awards ceremony. Continue reading
Oct 18 McCartney, Swift to induct new members into Rock Hall By Associated Press Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift will induct newcomers into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during its annual ceremony, set for Cleveland on Oct. 30. Continue reading
Oct 18 Posthumous Chuck Berry live album to be released in December By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press "Live From Blueberry Hill" is taken from performances recorded between July 2005 and January 2006 at Blueberry Hill café in St. Louis, one of Berry's favorite places to play. Continue reading