Grammy nominations 2024: SZA leads a female-dominated year

  

Women take control of this year’s nominations with only one man, Jon Batiste, in both the song and record of the year categories.

Women are poised to take over the 2024 Grammy nominations, with SZA, Phoebe Bridgers, Victoria Monét, and Taylor Swift leading the charge.

 

SZA leads the Grammy nominations with nine nods for her critically acclaimed album, SOS, and its songs, spanning pop, rap, and R&B. The singer has one Grammy win from her previous 14 nominations. She will compete in the record of the year category with Billie Eilish, boygenius, Jon Batiste, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift

 

Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, and mixing engineer Serban Ghenea are close behind SZA, with seven nominations each. Monét is also nominated for best new artist, alongside Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, and others.

Former Grammy Awards CEO Neil Portnow accused of sexual assault

Former Grammy Awards CEO Neil Portnow has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women. The allegations include groping, unwanted kissing, and making inappropriate comments. Portnow has denied all of the allegations.

The allegations against Port now come at a time when the music industry is grappling with a reckoning on sexual harassment and assault. In recent years, a number of powerful men in the industry have been accused of misconduct, including Harvey Weinstein, R. Kelly, and Dr. Luke.

 

Portnow's accusers have come forward bravely to share their stories. Their courage is an inspiration to other survivors, and it is a reminder that no one is above the law.

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Portnow: The Fall of a Mogul

Neil Portnow was once one of the most powerful men in the music industry. He was the CEO of the Grammy Awards, and he had a reputation for being a ruthless businessman. But in recent years, Portnow's empire has come crashing down.

In 2018, Portnow made a controversial speech at the Grammy Awards, in which he said that women in the music industry needed to "step up" if they wanted to achieve success. His comments were widely criticized as sexist and dismissive.

 

Shortly after his speech, Portnow was accused of sexual assault by multiple women. The allegations included groping, unwanted kissing, and making inappropriate comments. Portnow denied all of the allegations, but he was forced to step down as CEO of the Grammy Awards.

Portnow's fall from grace is a cautionary tale for powerful men who abuse their positions. It is a reminder that no one is above the law, and that everyone is accountable for their actions.

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