Janet Jackson speaks onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Theo Wargo for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Getty Images) As the days following the 2023 Grammys continue to roll by, we’re learning more and more about some surprising […]
Read More Janet Jackson speaks onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Theo Wargo for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Getty Images) As the days following the 2023 Grammys continue to roll by, we’re learning more and more about some surprising […]
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Photo: Scott Dudelson // Alberto E. Rodriguez (Getty Images) Updated as of 2/7/2023 at 9:13 a.m. ET Following a wave of social media backlash, Chris Brown has apologized to Robert Glasper for lashing out after losing the Grammy for best R&B album to the talented and accomplished American pianist and producer. After Glasper won for […]
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Photo: Kevin Winter (Getty Images) The 65th Annual Grammy Awards were filled with Black excellence! There were a plethora of memorable performances from Black artists, but none were more noteworthy than the Grammys celebrations of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. If you missed it live, watch the whole thing here. Legends such as Grandmaster Flash, […]
Read More Photo: Kevin Winter (Getty Images) The 65th Annual Grammy Awards were filled with Black excellence! There were a plethora of memorable performances from Black artists, but none were more noteworthy than the Grammys celebrations of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. If you missed it live, watch the whole thing here. Legends such as Grandmaster Flash, […]
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Honoree Dr. Dre accepts the Recording Academy Global Impact Award onstage during the Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective during the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Johnny Nunez (Getty Images) In a past life, when I was a lowly social worker living in Phoenix, I […]
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Tems attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Lester Cohen for The Recording Academy (Getty Images) Congratulations are in order for Nigerian singer Tems! On Sunday, she cemented her place in history as the first female Nigerian artist to receive a win at the 2023 Grammys. CC Off English […]
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Photo: Kevin Winter (Getty Images) From Queen Bey being crowned with the most Grammy wins ever, to Lizzo’s uplifting, gospel performance of “Special,” to Viola Davis securing an EGOT, the 65th Annual Grammys might have been the Blackest show in the event’s history. What really made the night fun were all the spectacular performances by […]
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Photo: Scott Dudelson // Alberto E. Rodriguez (Getty Images) People truly show you who they are when they don’t get what they want, and Chris Brown is letting the world know how much of a sore loser and ignorant person he is. CC Off English On Sunday, as many of the greatest and most popular […]
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Photo: Kevin Winter (Getty Images) I cannot overstate how truly special Lizzo is as an artist and role model. Yes, pun intended. Every single time she’s on stage, she’s letting plus-sized Black women know that someone sees them for more than just their weight. She delivered another memorable live performance at the 65th Annual Grammy […]
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Photo: Frazer Harrison (Getty Images) During its In Memoriam segment, the Grammys took time to honor three special artists, among them late Migos rapper Takeoff. Alongside gospel artists Maverick City Music, Takeoff’s uncle and bandmate, Quavo, gave an emotional performance of his song “Without Me.” CC Off English “Tears rollin’ down my eyes. Can’t tell […]
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Photo: Kevin Winter (Getty Images) After a high energy opening performance by Latin music superstar Bad Bunny, Trevor Noah—who looked damn good in that white tuxedo jacket—kicked off the 65th Annual Grammy Awards with a monologue where he shouted out all the famous names in the building. CC Off English “My job is to be […]
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Steve Lacy attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Amy Sussman (Getty Images) Their nominations in major categories like Album, Song and Record of the year, have made Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar the topic of conversation at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. But the R&B and Rap choices are […]
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Amber Rose attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer (Getty Images) Forget the Oscars, Emmys and Golden Globes. When it comes to fashion, the GRAMMY red carpet is where it’s at. The biggest night in music always brings out the […]
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Photo: Kevork Djansezian (Getty Images) The Oscars may not have seen fit to nominate Viola Davis for her badass performance in The Woman King, but that doesn’t mean her awards season is over. With a win at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, the actress can now officially call herself an EGOT. She picked […]
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Photo: Amy Sussman // Lester Cohen // Lester Cohen (Getty Images) The time to celebrate the world’s best and most popular artists and musicians is upon us: the 65th Annual Grammy Awards! Some of the most significant Black artists in the world will show up in their best (and in some cases worst) fits! Who […]
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Photo: Jason Koerner // Mason Poole/Parkwood Media // Amy Sussman (Getty Images) Just like last year, we’re going to predict the winners of some of the most important categories at the 2023 Grammys. There are 83 damn categories, so we’ll be focusing on only six: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of […]
Read MorePhoto: Araya Doheny (Getty Images) Hip-hop and the Grammys have always had a complicated relationship. It all started when the first award for Best Rap Performance was presented in 1989. When it was announced that it would not be televised, many artists—including eventual winners DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince—boycotted the ceremony. Since then, […]
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