The New York Times – Music:
Sunday’s event has high-profile contests featuring Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan. But the big question may be whether the show strikes the right tone.
Author: Ben Sisario
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Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shakira Will Perform at the Grammys
The New York Times – Music:
The Recording Academy, moving forward with the show as planned on Feb. 2 in Los Angeles, has also booked Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and other stars.
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Billie Eilish, Joni Mitchell and Lady Gaga Set for FireAid Benefit Concert
The New York Times – Music:
The concert, which also includes Dave Matthews, Katy Perry, Stevie Nicks and more, will take place on Jan. 30 at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
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Kendrick Lamar Rides a Rap Beef All the Way to No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
On the Billboard album chart, Dua Lipa’s heavily promoted “Radical Optimism” opened at No. 2, held off by the third week of Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets.”
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The Power and Beauty of African Guitar Greats
The New York Times – Music:
Hear songs by Mdou Moctar, Bombino, Orchestra Baobab and more.
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Steve Albini, Influential Producer of ’90s Rock and Beyond, Dies at 61
The New York Times – Music:
A musician and audio engineer, he helped define the sound of alternative rock while becoming an outspoken critic of the music industry.
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Neil Portnow Accuser Asks Court to Dismiss Her Sexual Assault Lawsuit
The New York Times – Music:
The woman, who sued the former head of the Grammy Awards anonymously, expressed concern that her identity would be revealed in the proceedings.
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Universal Music Artists Will Return to TikTok
The New York Times – Music:
The two companies reached a new licensing deal, ending a three-month stalemate that kept some of pop’s biggest stars off the platform.