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25 Artists Who Surprisingly Haven't Won a Grammy

Kenneth Partridge — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:00:09 +0000

For as long as they’ve existed, the Grammys have been called safe, predictable and out of touch, and the list of amazing artists that haven’t won a single award certainly lends credence to such arguments. True, the Grammys sometimes get it right, but for every win by a worthy band — Nirvana taking Best Alternative [...]

Adele Denies Chris Brown Grammy Beef

Joe Robinson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:39:04 +0000

Adele has denied reports of a Grammy night showdown with Chris Brown after a the above photo of the British songstress seemingly verbally confronting the controversial R&B singer during Sunday's awards show surfaced online. Some media outlets speculated that she was berating Brown for not standing up to honor rival crooner Frank Ocean after his Best Contemporary Album win for 'Channel Orange,' but Adele took to Twitter today (Feb. 13) to offer an alternate explanation.

5 Things the Grammys Should Change for 2014

Joe Robinson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:36:23 +0000

Love them or loathe them, you’ve got to admit the Grammy Awards could always use some improving. The ratings this year were down from last, when Adele’s big night and Whitney Houston’s death drew a huge audience, and let’s face it, “Music’s Biggest Night” is borderline boring, out of touch, even irrelevant. We’re not saying [...]

Did Jack White Drop an F-Bomb During His 2013 Grammy Performance?

Joe Robinson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:17:26 +0000

Did Jack White take the opportunity of performing before a worldwide TV audience at the 2013 Grammys last night (Feb. 10) to swear? That's exactly what CBS is denying after swarm of viewers took to Twitter and other social media to claim White and singer Ruby Amanfu, a member of his all-female backing band the Peacocks, each sang the F-word instead of "fight" during the 'Love Interruption' line, "I want love to walk right up and bite me, grab a hold of me and fight me."

2013 Grammys: Mumford and Sons, Alabama Shakes Join Elton John for Levon Helm Tribute

Joe Robinson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:53:50 +0000

There were definitely fewer dry eyes in the house at the 2013 Grammys following the all-star tribute to Levon Helm, the late drummer-singer of the classic rock group the Band. Easily one of the most moving performances of the night, the run-through of the Band's 'The Weight' (really, was there any other choice?) featured legends like Elton John, T-Bone Burnett and Mavis Staples alongisde relative newcomers Mumford and Sons, Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard and Zac Brown, leader of the country-folk outfit the Zac Brown Band.

2013 Grammys: LL Cool J, Tom Morello + Travis Barker Perform 'Whaddup'

Gina Vespa — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:25:15 +0000

The finale of tonight’s Grammy Awards featured Blink-182’s Travis Barker rocking out onstage alongside host LL Cool J, Tom Morello and Public Enemy members Z-Trip and Chuck D to an amped-up performance of ‘Whaddup.’

2013 Grammys: Frank Ocean Performs 'Forrest Gump'

Gina Vespa — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:11:51 +0000

Performing 'Forrest Gump' at the 2013 Grammy Awards, Frank Ocean referenced the film of the same name, appearing in front of a scenic highway backdrop that conjured images of Tom Hanks running across the country. The tune is from Ocean's record ‘Channel Orange,’ which earned him the honor of Best Urban Contemporary Album over Chris Brown.

Grammys 2013: Mumford and Sons' 'Babel' Wins Album of the Year

Joe Robinson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:51:43 +0000

Perhaps surprising nobody but themselves, Mumford and Sons snagged the biggest award of the night at the 2013 Grammys, winning Album of the Year honors for their critically acclaimed and commercially successful 'Babel.' The British folk rockers beat out some strong competition -- the Black Keys' 'El Camino,' fun.'s 'Some Nights', Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange' and Jack White's Blunderbuss' -- to win the award.

2013 Grammys: Lumineers Deliver 'Ho Hey,' Get Taylor Swift Rocking

Gina Vespa — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:46:06 +0000

The Lumineers graced the stage at the 2013 Grammys just minutes before Jack White and delivered a sunny performance of their feelgood hit ‘Ho Hey.’ The song was an all-around crowd-pleaser, and even Taylor Swift was spotted rocking out in the audience.

2013 Grammys: Jack White Rocks 'Love Interruption,' 'Freedom At 21′

Joe Robinson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:40:09 +0000

Jack White, decked out in a swanky Elvis-meets-Johnny-Cash black suit with silver embroidery and inlaid rhinestone, kicked off his 2013 Grammy performance with his all-female backing band the Peacocks. White and the six sirens -- drummer, upright bassist, pedal steel guitarist, piano player, fiddler and backing vocalist -- turned in a smooth, sublime version of 'Love Interruption,' a standout track from his Album of the Year-nominated 'Blunderbuss.'

2013 Grammys: Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used to Know' Wins Record of the Year

Gina Vespa — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:33:03 +0000

Sporting a walking stick, Prince announced the nominees for Record of the Year at the 2013 Grammy Awards. Gotye and guest duet partner Kimbra were up against some tough competition, including the Black Keys’ ‘Lonely Boy’ and fun.’s ‘We Are Young,' but they emerged victorious with their hit collaboration, ‘Somebody That I Used to Know.’

2013 Grammys: fun. Win Best New Artist

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:52:12 +0000

Fun. have won Best New Artist at the 2013 Grammys. Never mind that the New York band released its debut album in 2009 — the Grammys are notorious for this sorta thing. So just go ahead and think like the nomination committee: ‘Some Nights’ is their first album. Katy Perry and her boobs presented the [...]

2013 Grammys: Black Keys Perform 'Lonely Boy' With Dr. John

Gina Vespa — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:49:34 +0000

The Black Keys rocked the stage at the 2013 Grammy Awards with an upbeat performance of ‘Lonely Boy’ – which won Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance – alongside Dr. John and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

2013 Grammys: Mumford and Sons Perform 'I Will Wait'

Gina Vespa — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:26:49 +0000

Mumford and Sons delivered a moving performance of ‘I Will Wait’ at the 2013 Grammys. The track is from their 2012 release ‘Babel,’ which was nominated for four awards, including Album of the Year. Mumford and Sons were also up for Best Americana Album, which they lost to Bonnie Raitt; Best Rock Performance and Best [...]

2013 Grammys: Black Keys' Lonely Boy' Wins Best Rock Performance

Joe Robinson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:09:17 +0000

The Black Keys have won Best Rock Performance at the 2013 Grammys for ‘Lonely Boy,’ adding another trophy to their impressive haul. Earlier in the night, the band won for Best Rock Album (‘El Camino’) and Record of the Year (‘Lonely Boy).’ Dave Grohl handed the Keys their Best Rock Perfmance hardware, which saw them [...]

2013 Grammys: Jay-Z & Kanye West Featuring Frank Ocean & The-Dream's 'No Church In The Wild' Wins Best Best Rap / Sung Collaboration

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:56:45 +0000

Frank Ocean has won another award at the 2013 Grammys, but this time he has to share it with three other guys. Jay-Z & Kanye West Featuring Frank Ocean & The-Dream’s ‘No Church In The Wild’ won Best Best Rap / Sung Collaboration. ‘No Church in the Wild’ comes from Jay-Z and West’s 2011 album ‘Watch the [...]

2013 Grammys: fun. Perform 'Carry On,' Create Rain Storm Onstage

Gina Vespa — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:49:10 +0000

Fun. is up for a number of Grammy Awards this year, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist. They delivered an energized performance of ‘Carry On’ at tonight’s ceremony, complete with twinkling lights and a rain storm.

2013 Grammys: Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange' Wins Best Urban Contemporary Album

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:29:17 +0000

Frank Ocean‘s terrific ‘Channel Orange’ has won Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 2013 Grammys. As presenter Nas stated before handing out the Grammy, this was the first year that this award has been presented. There were only three nominees in the category this inaugural year. Seeing that Ocean’s competition included Chris Brown, one of [...]

2013 Grammys: Fun.'s 'We Are Young' Wins Song of the Year

Joe Robinson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:26:12 +0000

Fun.‘s ‘We Are Young’ has won Song of the Year honors at the 2013 Grammy Awards, beating out Ed Sheeran’s ‘The A Team,’ Miguel Pimentel’s ‘Adorn,’ Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘Call Me Maybe’ and Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You).’ This being Song of the Year, fun. members Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost and Nate Ruess were honored [...]

2013 Grammys: Adele's 'Set Fire to the Rain' Wins Best Pop Solo Performance

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:37:32 +0000

The live version of Adele‘s ‘Set Fire to the Rain’ has won Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2013 Grammys. The song, originally found on her gazillion-selling ’21′ album, is from her live DVD and CD ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall.’ This is the only award Adele is up for at this year’s Grammys. Then [...]