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Taylor Swift Snubbed; Adele, Kanye Lead Grammy Nods

Keith GirardDecember 1, 2011

Kanye West better be on the lookout for Taylor Swift at the upcoming Grammy Awards. He’s given her plenty of opportunity to be upstaged by her as payback for his antics at the MTV Video Music Awards....

Music

Music Legend Roberta Flack Readies First Album in 8 Years

Keith GirardSeptember 28, 2011

Roberta Flack, a four-time Grammy Award-winning artist and R&B icon, is putting the finishing touches on her first album in eight years, with a single from the collection "We Can Work It Out" debuting this week. (more…)...

R & B

Billboard’s Fate Uncertain as Investors Sour on Direction

Keith GirardAugust 9, 2011

Billboard, the so-called Bible of the music industry, is reportedly facing steep cutbacks as investors sour on the direction of the publication and its prospects in the troubled economy....

Music

Justin Bieber, Eminem Grammy Snub Spurs Backlash

Keith GirardFebruary 21, 2011

Justin Bieber and rapper Eminem were left stewing in their seats at the Grammys when Best New Artist and Album of the Year were announced. Now at least one music industry executive is lashing back....

Music

Justin Bieber, Usher, Jaden Smith Rock Grammys (watch!)

Keith GirardFebruary 14, 2011

Justin Bieber, Usher and Jaden Smith added to the Grammy spectacle with an over the top performance of Justin's new song "Never Say Never," which is also the title of his new movie. ...

POP

Rihanna, Eminem, Dr. Dre Fire Up The Grammys (watch!)

Keith GirardFebruary 14, 2011

Rapper Eminem had to feel somewhat disappointed after being nominated for 10 awards and walking away with only two, but he didn’t let it interfere with his dynamic Love the Way You Lie duet with Rihanna. ...

HIP-HOP

Naomi Judd: Taylor Swift Critics Miss Big Picture of Singer

Keith GirardFebruary 9, 2010

Country music veteran Naomi Judd says critics of Taylor Swift's Grammy performance are missing the forest for the trees. Swift not only sings well enough, but has built a huge fan following with her evocative songs. And, hey, Taylor dresses well, too...

COUNTRY

Grammy Backlash: Can Taylor Swift Really Sing?

Keith GirardFebruary 4, 2010

A debate has spilled over from the Grammy Awards and is rattling around the music like a dog with tin cans tied to its tail: Can Taylor Swift really sing?...

ROCK

Pink Gets High in Grammy Aerial Ballet (video)

Keith GirardJanuary 31, 2010

Pink, has always been known for her athletic performances, but she could have starred in Cirque du Soleil, with her soaring -- literally -- spectacle at the Grammys Sunday night (Jan. 31)....

ROCK