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☆ Art dealing can be a tricky business. Insiders share the ins and outs of their 'unusual' world
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Lucy Handley | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

After a degree in fine art, Lambert imagined he would become an art teacher, but a chance meeting with an art dealer who hired him as an assistant set him on a different path. Then, after a stint at another dealership, he opened his own gallery in September — Lambert Fine Art — in the British town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Dealing in art is a trade Lambert described as "unusual," because art is often a purchase driven by emotion rather than need. 'The business needs new blood'The world of art dealing can be intimidating to new entrants, according to Olya Johnson, an interior architect and co-founder of art and interiors business Relic, which she set up in 2023. Risks of dealing artThe occupation can also be risky, because dealers often own multiple pieces of art without knowing when they will be sold, according to the dealers CNBC spoke to.

Persons: —, Mark Lambert, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Lambert, …, — Lambert, " Lambert, Olya Johnson, Johnson, Rasid, Relic, Colefax, Fowler, Natalie Vosloo, it's, Tom Rooth, Jack Roberts, I've, Roberts, David Hockney, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Banksy, Shannon Finney Organizations: Art, CNBC, — Lambert Fine Art, Fair, Anadolu, Getty, Washington , DC Locations: Stratford, Avon, London, Battersea Park, Washington ,

☆ 7 jacket trends that are in and 5 that are out this spring, according to fashion experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Amena Ahmed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Windbreakers are a practical blast from the past. Windbreakers can come in handy during temperamental spring weather. JAS18/ShutterstockWindbreakers, which have cycled in and out of style for decades, are coming back into the spotlight, according to fashion designer Jazmin Monét. "Although windbreaker jackets were very popular in the '90s, we've seen a resurgence in this style," she told BI. Today's versions come in pretty much any color under the sun, with varying fabric weights to suit personal preferences.

Persons: Shutterstock, Jazmin Monét, we've

☆ Stylists and designers share 8 shoe trends that are in and the 4 that are out for spring
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Amena Ahmed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Business Insider asked three fashion experts to share which shoe trends are in and out for spring. Clogs and mules are easy, comfortable, and popular trends that are on the rise this season. Business Insider spoke to two fashion designers and a stylist about which shoe trends are in and out for spring. AdvertisementBallet-flat-inspired sneakers with openings at the top of the shoe and strap-like laces are coming to the forefront of high fashion, according to fashion designer Jarrah Webster. Edward Berthelot/Getty ImagesAlthough the chunky "dad shoe" silhouette was super popular this time last year, they're falling out of favor.

Persons: —, you'll, Jarrah Webster, Webster, Semarah Gabrielle, It's, Claudio Lavenia, Jazmin Monét, Jeremy Moeller, Gabrielle, they're, Edward Berthelot, Monét, they'll Organizations: Service, Ballet, Adidas, Puma, Reebok

☆ Check out some of the art masterpieces in the record $300 million gift to a US university
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

An art collector donated the largest art gift ever to a US university, Seattle University said. Property developer Richard Hedreen donated a $300 million collection to the university. AdvertisementAn art collector has made the largest-ever art donation to a US university, Seattle University said in a press release earlier this week. Richard Hedreen gifted the private Jesuit university more than 200 works worth a total of $300 million to create the Seattle University Museum of Art. "My wife, Betty, attended Seattle University, and I am giving the collection to the university in her honor," Hedreen said.

Persons: Richard Hedreen, Roy Lichtenstein, —, Betty, Hedreen, Elizabeth, Seattle University Hedreen, Rashid Johnson seascape, Andy Warhol, Willem de Kooning, Lucien Freud, Dick, Betty Hedreen, Patrick J, Callans, Eduardo Peñalver, Giovanni TOSCANI, Amy Sherald, Pablo Picasso's, Gustav Klimt's, Fächer Organizations: Seattle University, Service, Jesuit, Seattle University Museum of Art, Roy Lichtenstein Seattle University, Trustees, Giovanni TOSCANI Seattle, Seattle University's Jesuit, Financial Times, Amy Sherald Seattle University Locations: Seattle

☆ Virtual-reality concerts could redefine the live-music experience — but it'll take more time
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Ngozi Nwanji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

VR concerts have emerged as a creative outlet for artists such as Travis Scott and Teflon Sega. The enigmatic singer Teflon Sega, who performs as a virtual-reality avatar, also worked with Wave to put on a virtual concert in 2022. Why artists and fans are interested in VR concertsThe appeal of VR concerts lies heavily in their experimental nature. Sarah Malkin, the director of metaverse entertainment content at Meta, told BI that the virtual concerts served both creative and strategic purposes. Over three months, the artist's VR concert was available to watch at select theaters in different cities.

Persons: Travis Scott, —, Justin Bieber, John Legend, Calvin Harris, Victoria Monét, Jack Harlow, Jorja Smith, Sarah Malkin, AmazeVR, Megan Thee, Steve Lee, Malkin, Cat's, Jason Diamond, Diamond, Lee, There's, Amy Dorsey Organizations: Sega, Companies, Meta, Service, Business, Forbes, Wave, Meta Quest, VR, Sony Music, Diamond Bros, Detroit, Arris Composites, Apple Vision, Food and Drug Administration, Dorsey Pictures Locations: AmazeVR

☆ US Constitution encasement vandalized with red powder at National Archives
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Angela Fritz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The National Archives in Washington, DC, closed early on Wednesday after two people dumped red powder on the display that protects the US Constitution, Archives officials said in a news release. “The Constitution was unaffected in its encasement. The individuals were immediately detained by security at the time of the incident, around 2:30 p.m., and officials are investigating, the Archives said. The National Archives Rotunda will remain closed for cleaning Thursday, the Archives said, but the rest of the National Archives Building will be open on its regular schedule. The Constitution is on permanent display as part of the “Charters of Freedom” exhibit showing the United States’ founding documents, along with the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights.

Persons: Colleen Shogan, Vincent van Gogh’s, ”, Claude Monet, of, Alicia Jennings, Rashard Rose, Laura Paddison Organizations: CNN, Archives, United, National Locations: Washington , DC, Giverny, “, United States

☆ 34-year-old singer was told it was 'too early' in her career to be ambitious—5 months later, she won 3 Grammys
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The 34-year-old R&B singer followed up a series of frustrating career setbacks with one of the most successful nights of her life, taking home three Grammy awards on Feb. 4. She won best new artist, best R&B album and best non-classical engineered album for her debut record "Jaguar II." I was an independent artist with no team and I just thought, maybe my music would stand for itself," she said, tearing up. The song resonated with listeners, some of whom launched a social media campaign for her to perform it at the then-upcoming MTV Video Music Awards in September. "My team was told it is 'too early in my story' for that opportunity so we will keep working!"

Persons: Victoria Monét, who's, Monét, MTV didn't Organizations: MTV, CNBC

☆ 7 Grammy Winners Worth Another Spin
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Lindsay Zoladz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Dear listeners,I can hardly believe I’m saying this, but this year’s Grammys were … really good? Tracy Chapman, radiating joy and in fine voice, sang “Fast Car” publicly for the first time in ages, alongside a visibly reverent Luke Combs. For today’s playlist, we’re going to hear from some more of those slightly-less-than-household-name artists who took home Grammys this year. I chose two selections of my own, and I also asked my fellow Times pop critics Jon Pareles and Jon Caramanica to send me a few of their picks — a mix of jazz, folk, pop, gospel and more. Listen below to tracks from Laufey, Peso Pluma and Samara Joy, and check out the Bonus Tracks for more of our Grammy coverage.

Persons: Tracy Chapman, Luke Combs, Joni Mitchell, Billie Eilish, Finneas, Taylor Swift, she’s, Phoebe Bridgers, Karol G, Lainey Wilson, Victoria Monét, Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica, Samara Joy Organizations: SZA Locations: Laufey, Samara

It's Taylor Swift's world, and she just allows us to live in it. “Midnights” earned Swift her fourth career Grammy for album of the year on Sunday, an achievement no one can match. It breaks a tie with Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder, who each won the honor three times. Swift was the last example of an action-packed show where women earned the biggest honors and had the majority of the most memorable performances. There was a brief pause before SZA accepted an award for best R&B song, since she was changing backstage.

Persons: It's Taylor, Midnights ”, Swift, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, ”, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish's, “ Barbie, Finneas O'Connell, Singer, Victoria Monét, Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, didn't, —, Tracy Chapman, Luke Combs, Combs, She's, MILEY, Cyrus, “, ” JAY, Jay, ” Jay, Beyoncé, ” JONI'S, Joni Mitchell's, Brandi Carlile, Mitchell, Chapman, Tony Bennett, Bennett, Bennett's, ” Annie Lennox, Sinead O'Connor, Prince's accompanists, Barrino, Mary ”, Tina Turner, Billy Joel's, capper, SZA, ” Monét, Lizzo, She, I'm, TREVOR, Trevor Noah, Noah, That's, Lionel Richie, Lionel Wealthy, Jo Koy Organizations: CBS, Dre, “, Las Vegas, Universal, Golden Globes

☆ Best red carpet looks at the 2024 Grammys
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Christy Choi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

While we’ve seen floral and black gowns take center stage on this year’s red carpets, the Grammys are known for showcasing bolder, more theatrical fashion. And who could forget Kim Petras and Sam Smith’s bold red ensembles which matched those of their entourage. Jordan Strauss/Invision/APThankGod4Cody Kayla Oaddams/WireImage/Getty ImagesVictoria Monét looked statuesque in a structured copper mermaid dress by Versace and a Bulgari Serpenti necklace. “I feel a bit (of) Joan of Arc energy in it,” she said during the official red carpet pre-show. The singer completed the look with Tiffany & Co jewelry, including a stunning necklace featuring rubellites, diamonds and an orange sapphire.

Persons: Taylor Swift, ”, Gaurav Gupta, Kim Petras, Sam Smith’s, Caroline Polachek Matt Winkelmeyer, Calvin Harris Jordan Strauss, Jessica Betts, Niecy Nash Jordan Strauss, Kat Graham Matt Winkelmeyer, Miley Cyrus Frazer Harrison, Landon Barker Stewart Cook, Kayla Oaddams, Lauren Daigle Gilbert Flores, Billie Eilish Francis Specker, CBS Entertainment Paty Cantu Jordan Strauss, Paris Jackson Matt Winkelmeyer, Danity Kane, Dawn Richard, Gilbert Flores, Noah Kahan Jordan Strauss, Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker of, Thom Browne, Jordan Strauss, Monét, Versace, Neilson Barnard, Jacob Collier Frazer Harrison, Joan of, Tiffany, Kevin Mazur Organizations: CNN, Getty, CBS, CBS Entertainment, Dua Locations: Los Angeles, Dua Lipa

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When the 2024 Grammy nominees were first announced, women dominated the major categories. And at Sunday's show, those nominations translated into awards: Every televised competitive Grammy went to at least one woman. But at the Grammys, where much of the focus is on performers, it appeared like women were ruling the industry. “I know that the way the Recording Academy voted is a direct reflection of the passion of the fans,” she said. SZA, who led nominations with nine, took home three awards — but was completely shut out of the general field categories.

Persons: Miley Cyrus, Victoria Monét, Lainey Wilson, Karol G —, Bonito, Paramore, Taylor Swift, we’re, Phoebe Bridgers, boygenius, Bridgers, Neil Portnow, Portnow, ” Bridgers, Harvey Mason, we’ve, Swift, “, ”, couldn't, Finneas, Billie Eilish, ” Jay Z, ” Emily Lordi, —, Janelle Monae, Lauryn Hill, Lauryn Hill ”, Lordi, Billie Eilish’s, Billie Holiday’s, Miley, Tina Turner, Taylor, Tracy Chapman, SZA, intersectionally, Leslie Ambriz, Gary Gerard Hamilton Organizations: ANGELES, urbana, Associated Press, AP, USC, Initiative, Recording Academy, Academy, Jay, Dre, Vanderbilt University Locations: Dua Lipa, Lipa, American

☆ I'm a Swiftie and I wish Taylor Swift hadn't won album of the year at the Grammys
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

True to form, Swift ensured this year's Grammy discourse would be dominated by her music, even if she didn't win a major award. Alas, the evening ended with Swift notching her record-breaking fourth win for album of the year. I was even more disappointed to watch Swift win over SZA, whose sophomore album, "SOS," earned universal acclaim. Despite being the most awarded person in Grammy history, Beyoncé has won only once in a general-field category (song of the year for "Single Ladies" in 2010). Only 11 Black artists have ever won album of the year.

Persons: —, Miley Cyrus, palpably, Victoria Monét, Billie Eilish's, Joni Mitchell's, Taylor Swift, Swift, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon —, Stone, Lauryn Hill, Mikael Wood, SZA, Timothy Norris, FilmMagic, Jay, Beyoncé, Harry Styles Organizations: Service, Business, Poets Department, Los Angeles Times, Recording Academy

Singer-songwriter Victoria Monét won best new artist at the 66th annual Grammy Awards. Monét, 34, won the category against Gracie Abrams, Fred Again.., Noah Kahan, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Coco Jones and The War and Treaty. And I feel like today, I’m sprouting.”Photos You Should See View All 45 ImagesThe best new artist award, which went to jazz artist Samara Joy last year, is one of the Grammys’ most-anticipated as it is often seen as a bellwether for future success. The award goes to an artist who releases, during that year’s eligibility period, the first recording that establishes their “public identity,” according to the Grammys. With seven nominations, Monét tied for the second-most this year, alongside Phoebe Bridgers and behind SZA.

Persons: Singer, Victoria Monét, Gracie Abrams, Fred Again, Noah Kahan, Roll, Coco Jones, —, Monét, ” “, ”, Samara Joy, Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Thee, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Amy Winehouse, Adele, Chance, Ariana Grande, Chloe x Halle, Phoebe Bridgers, Hazel, “, Ariana Grande’s, Mark Kennedy Organizations: Associated Press, The Associated Press, Hollywood, AP, Black Music, Coalition, Kanye Locations: Champagne, Dua Lipa

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's almost time for the Grammy Awards, the daylong celebration of music that on Sunday also marks the start of an epic week for Taylor Swift. Here's what you need to know about the 66th annual Grammy Awards, including how to watch or stream the show live and see stars' arrivals on the red carpet. Paramount+ users with the Showtime add-on can stream the Grammy Awards live. They can also be watched through live TV streaming services that include CBS in their lineup, like Hulu+ Live TV, YouTube TV and FuboTV. ___For more coverage of this year’s Grammy Awards, visit https://apnews.com/hub/grammy-awards

Persons: — It's, Taylor Swift, Swift, SZA, Barbie, ”, Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, Bridgers ’, Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Brandy Clark, Jon Batiste, Jack Antonoff, Gracie Abrams, Fred, Roll, Coco Jones, Noah Kahan, Barbie ”, Who's, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Travis Scott, She's, Travis Kelce Organizations: ANGELES, YouTube, CBS, Paramount, Showtime, Hulu, “, Associated Press, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Super Locations: Los Angeles, Dua Lipa, Tokyo, Las Vegas

☆ Grammy Awards winners list (updating live)
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Winners of the 66th Grammy Awards, the music industry’s top prize, are being presented on Sunday. The ceremony is taking place in rainy Los Angeles, where Trevor Noah is hosting the event for a fourth time. The nominees in several top fields can be found below. Winners are indicated in bold and are being updated live throughout the show. The full list of winners in all 94 Grammy categories can be found here.

Persons: Trevor Noah, SZA, Phoebe Bridgers, Billie Eilish, Barbie ”, “ Oppenheimer ”, Taylor Swift, “, ” She’s, ”, Janelle Monáe, Jon Batiste, Lana Del Rey, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Eilish, Bill ” Taylor Swift, Victoria, Coco Jones Gracie Abrams Fred, Noah Kahan Victoria Monét, Kelly Clarkson, Ed Sheeran, ” Taylor Swift, Brandi Carlile, Miles ” SZA, Karma, Jack Antonoff Dernst, ” Emile II, Daniel Nigro, Edgar Barrera Jessie Jo Dillon Shane McAnally Theron Thomas, Justin Tranter, Mike, “ Michael ”, ” Nas, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, ” Drake, Rich, Osborne, “ Brothers Osborne ” Kelsea, ” Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers, “ Rustin ’, Zach Bryan, Zach Bryan ”, Brandy Clark, Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton, Luke Combs, Greta Van, Coco Jones, Emily King, Walker, Chris Brown, Robert Glasper, Alex Isley, Bill ” Victoria, ” PJ Harvey, Amapiano ” Burns, David, Ayra Starr, ” Tyla, “ Barbie, ” Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, ” Ludwig Göransson, ” John Williams, “ Indiana Jones, “ Oppenheimer Organizations: CNN, “, Swift, Hit Boy Metro, Drake, Metro Boomin, “ Scientists, Engineers, Queens, Pumas, Foo, Boys Locations: Los Angeles, Dua Lipa

☆ Guide to the Grammys
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( The Staff Of The Morning | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Two beloved songwriters, almost half a century apart in age, are set to be stars of tonight’s Grammy Awards. Joni Mitchell, who nearly died from an aneurysm several years ago, will give her first Grammys performance at the age of 80. And Taylor Swift has a shot to win her fourth album of the year award, something no other artist has done. But Swift, who has six nominations, faces tough competition. We asked three Times music critics — Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz — to share their thoughts on who might win tonight’s awards.

Persons: Joni Mitchell, Taylor Swift, Swift, SZA, ”, Victoria Monét, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Jon Batiste, — Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica, Lindsay Zoladz —

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 66th Grammy Awards will take place Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. “That’s the same throughout the show, really — it’s dominated by women,” Grammys executive producer Ben Winston told The Associated Press. THE NOMINEESSZA is the lead contender with nine nominations, followed closely by Victoria Monét and Phoebe Bridgers with seven. If Victoria Monét 's “Hollywood” wins best traditional R&B performance, her 2-year-old daughter Hazel will become the youngest Grammy winner. The list includes: SZA, a first ever Grammys performance from Joni Mitchell, and five-time Grammy winner and 23-time nominee Billy Joel.

Persons: “, Ben Winston, we’re, ”, Raj Kapoor, Trevor Noah, Laverne Cox, Heather McMahan, SZA, Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, Bridgers, boygenius, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Brandy Clark, Batiste, Jack Antonoff, “ Barbie ”, hasn't, Lauryn Hill ”, Janelle Monae, she’d, Lana Del Rey, Hollywood ”, Hazel, Karol G, Babyface, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Burna, Luke Combs, Travis Scott, ___ Organizations: ANGELES, Associated Press, CBS, Paramount, Showtime, YouTube, Twitter, Hollywood, “, WHO Locations: Los Angeles, urbana, Será Bonito, Dua Lipa

☆ How to watch the 2024 Grammy Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

At Sunday’s 66th annual Grammy Awards, nominees SZA and Taylor Swift are poised for significant wins, while the stage is set for some legendary performances. The hostHost Trevor Noah at the Grammy Awards in 2023. I’m really, really, really not even saying this just to be humble or anything. The nomineesSZA, performing here in 2022, leads this year's Grammy nominees. If her “Midnights” wins album of the year, she will become the first artist to win the category four times.

Persons: CNN —, Taylor Swift, Tracy Chapman, Luke Combs, Joni Mitchell, Trevor Noah, Kevin Winter, Noah, He’s, Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, “ I’m, ” Noah, I’m, Jemal Countess, SZA, Lauryn Hill ”, Midnights ”, Olivia Rodrigo, boygenius, Jon Batiste, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Victoria Monét, Joe Okpako, Meryl Streep, Lenny Kravitz, Christina Aguilera, Lionel Richie, Mark Ronson, Samara Joy, Taylor Tomlinson, Oprah Winfrey, Cindy Ord, MG23, Travis Scott, Burna, Billy Joel, John Locher Organizations: CNN, Hollywood, North, CBS, Paramount, Showtime Locations: Maluma, Samara, North America, Dua Lipa

☆ Grammys 2024: Winners List
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The 2024 Grammys taking place Sunday night in Los Angeles honor recordings released from Oct. 1, 2022, through Sept. 15, 2023. SZA is the lead nominee, with nine nods for her album “SOS,” which topped the Billboard 200 for 10 straight weeks. The R&B singer Victoria Monét and the indie rocker Phoebe Bridgers of boygenius both have seven, while Jon Batiste, boygenius, the Americana singer-songwriter Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift have six nods apiece. Here are the winners so far:Songwriter of the Year, Non-ClassicalTheron ThomasBest Pop Duo/Group Performance“Ghost in the Machine,” SZA featuring Phoebe BridgersBest Dance/Electronic Recording“Rumble,” Skrillex, Fred again.. and FlowdanRead our profile of Fred again..Best Pop Dance Recording“Padam Padam,” Kylie MinogueHear the “Padam Padam” Popcast. Best Dance/Electronic Music Album“Actual Life 3 (January 1 - September 9 2022),” Fred again..

Persons: SZA, Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, Jon Batiste, Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, Theron Thomas Best, ” Skrillex, Fred, Flowdan, ” Kylie Minogue, Popcast, ” Fred Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Meet the 2024 Grammys’ Best New Artist Nominees
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Lindsay Zoladz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Dear listeners,Some people swear there’s a curse that comes with winning the Grammy for best new artist, but it’s difficult to believe that when you remember who has actually taken home the trophy. Toggle the winners list back another decade and you’ll see some established industry power players like John Legend (best new artist 2006), Carrie Underwood (2007) and Adele (2009). The Grammys even got it right as far back as 1965, when the award went to a group of worthy Liverpudlian newcomers called the Beatles. Today’s playlist is an introduction to the eight artists who stand a chance to join their ranks at this Sunday’s Grammys. Personally, I’d be happy to see the 34-year-old mom take home best new artist; I love when someone who’s been toiling in semi-obscurity for years finally gets her moment in the spotlight.

Persons: Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo —, John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Adele, Jelly Roll, Coco Jones, Victoria Monét, Ariana Grande, Chloe x Halle, Monét, I’d, who’s Locations: Dua Lipa

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Victoria Monét and Coco Jones brought smooth R&B and studied choreography, Noah Kahan and Gracie Abrams — friends up for the same Grammy — dueted their introspective folk, and Jelly Roll brought out Lainey Wilson. Ice Spice performed her new single from her forthcoming debut LP “Y2K.”Those artists — save for Wilson — make up the bulk of the 2024 Grammys ' best new artist nominees and were the headliners of Spotify's annual pre-Grammy party, held Thursday at Paramount Studios. While the lineup leaned heavy on those competing for the coveted best new artist Grammy Award, nominee Fred Again... did not perform. Noah Kahan emerged shortly after, like the most charismatic guy at your local open mic. “I'm Noah Kahan and we are Mumford and Sons,” he introduced his folky band — with the second banjo of the night.

Persons: Victoria Monét, Coco Jones, Noah Kahan, Gracie Abrams, —, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Spice, Wilson —, Fred Again, Diplo, Ross Lynch, Michael Trotter Jr, Coco Jones —, “, ”, Victoria Monét —, “ I'm Noah Kahan, Mumford, — Abrams Organizations: ANGELES, Paramount Studios, Treaty, “ Locations: New York City

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 66th annual Grammy Awards are on Sunday, airing live from Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on CBS and Paramount+. In 2021, they had the idea to turn musicians into each other’s audiences when there couldn’t be one, a concept that has informed every Grammys since. We’ve really just tried to make it a loving room for the music community.”Some elements of the stage – like the gramophone in the middle – will remain the same. There are three new categories at the 2024 Grammy Awards as well, including the first-ever best African music performance award. If Victoria Monét ’s “Hollywood” wins best traditional R&B performance, her daughter Hazel Monét will become the youngest Grammy winner in history at 2 years old.

Persons: Raj Kapoor, Ben Winston, Jesse Collins, “, ” Winston, “ We’ve, ”, — “, Trevor Noah, “ There’s, There’s, Harvey Mason jr, Winston, “ I’m, Kapoor, we’re, It’s, ” Mason, we’ve, ” “, Burna, Dave McLeod, Mason, Taylor Swift, she’d, Victoria Monét, Hollywood ”, Hazel Monét, Karol G, Jack Antonoff, Babyface, Kelly Clarkson, Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem Organizations: ANGELES, CBS, Paramount, COVID, Associated Press, Recording Academy, —, WHO, Hollywood, “ Locations: Los Angeles, people’s, urbana, Será

☆ Who Will Have the Biggest Grammy Night?
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Ben Sisario | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday are poised to be a celebration of a dominant year for women in pop music, with female stars like SZA, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish facing off in the major categories. Swift and SZA each have the potential for landmark wins. For an award show that in the past has been criticized for its treatment of female stars, its lineup alone is being interpreted as a sign of progress. But the show this year is taking place in the shadow of lawsuits against two former Grammy leaders, accusing each of sexual assault. Industry politics, vote-splitting and a shifting membership have the potential, as always, to scramble outcomes, despite expectations about who may win or lose.

Persons: SZA, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, ”, Victoria Monét, Swift, Rodrigo, Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Neil Portnow, Michael Greene Organizations: Recording Academy, Industry

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Women lead the major categories at the Grammys this year – names like SZA, Taylor Swift, Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, Olivia Rodrigo and Brandy Clark top the list. If Taylor Swift wins for “Midnights,” she will become the first artist in Grammy history to win the top prize four times. (And, conversely, artists it loves to nominate but not award: both Lana Del Rey and Miley Cyrus have yet to receive a Grammy. I'd love to see a Cyrus win, but I’ve been burned before! She’s tied with the likes of Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus with six nominations, and I think it is her time to finally take home a trophy.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, Olivia Rodrigo, Brandy Clark, Maria Sherman, Jonathan Landrum Jr, ” Jon Batiste, ”, ” Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey, ” Janelle Monáe, “, ” Taylor Swift, I’m, Swift’s, Jon Batiste —, Swift, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, it’s, Batiste, Victoria, ” Olivia Rodrigo, Victoria Monét’s, Monét, I'm, Jack Antonoff, Sam Dew, ” Jack Antonoff, Dan Wilson, ” Caroline Ailin, Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, Gregory Aldae Hein, Michael Pollack, ” Rob Bisel, Carter Lang, Solána Rowe, ” Daniel Nigro, Billie Eilish O’Connell, Finneas O’Connell SHERMAN, Jon Batiste, Miley Cyrus, Barbie ”, ” isn’t, Gracie Abrams, Fred, Coco Jones, Noah Kahan, Samara Joy, there’s, Mama, It’s, SHERMAN, ” Taylor Swift SHERMAN, Rodrigo, Cyrus, Keem, Kendrick Lamar, Rich, ” Drake, Eryn Allen Kane, Baby Keem, Drake, Mike ’, Andre, Future’s hoarse, Kane’s, Mike, —, ” It's, Flash’s, ” Tyler Childers, Luke Combs, Dolly Parton, ” Chris Stapleton SHERMAN, she’s, Doc Watson, She’s, Luke Comb’s, Tracy Chapman, Parton, Combs, Chris Brown, ” Robert Glasper, Alex Isley, ” Coco Jones, There’s, Jones, Justin Timberlake, Bill ”, I’d, ” Ana Bárbara, Lila Downs, ” Flor De Toloache, “ Amor, ” Lupita Infante, America –, Flor de Toloache, Lupita Infante, Pedro Infante, LANDRUM, He’ll, Ana Bárbara, Vincente Hernandez Organizations: ANGELES, Press, Entertainment, SHERMAN, “, Recording Academy, Eilish, The Recording Academy, Rockstar, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders, Stapleton, BEST, ICU, De, Regional, Christian, CBS, Paramount Locations: Victoria, Dua Lipa, America, American

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2024 Grammy Awards are fast approaching — and it is never too early to plan your viewing experience. The 66th annual Grammy Awards will take place Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Lipa and Rodrigo both have three Grammys; Lipa is nominated for two awards and Rodrigo is nominated for six. Period,” Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason jr. told AP at the time. “What’s not going to happen is we are not going to give a Grammy or Grammy nomination to the AI portion.”___For more coverage of this year’s Grammy Awards, visit: www.apnews.com/GrammyAwards

Persons: Noah, He's, WHO'S, “, SZA, Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Brandy Clark, Jon Batiste, Jack Antonoff, Gracie Abrams, Fred, Roll, Coco Jones, Noah Kahan, Eilish, Rodrigo, Lipa, ”, Harvey Mason, “ What’s Organizations: ANGELES, Recording Academy, CBS, Paramount, Showtime, Hulu, YouTube, WHO, Academy, Lipa, Associated Press, Twitter, Ethio Jazz, AP Locations: Los Angeles, Dua Lipa

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