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Grammys chief hints at possible rethink of Asian Pop category after BTS boycott

Harvey Mason Jr says the Recording Academy is holding fresh talks after BTS’ withdrawal sparked concerns the new Asian Pop category isn’t reflecting artists’ work.

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The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that BTS will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards

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Grammys CEO says new 'Asian Pop' category was “created to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia” after BTS rule themselves out

He says intention was to “shine a dedicated spotlight” on important artists

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Grammys chief responds after BTS withdraw from 2027 race over new Asian‑focused category

Recording Academy boss Harvey Mason Jr says the Asian Pop category was created to “expand” recognition, not divide artists.

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Four big questions ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards show

What can viewers expect from the 2026 Grammys

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How to watch the 2026 Grammys, who is nominated and who is hosting

Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and Sabrina Carpenter are amongst the top acts nominated

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Black Ops 2, Treyarch's unexpectedly experimental shooter, still surprises and discomforts – though not always intentionally

Feature | Revisiting Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the FPS that turned the sub-series into a vital pillar for Activision's shooter behemoth

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I've played every Call of Duty: Black Ops game, and will now attempt the impossible: Explaining all of the lore so you can understand Black Ops 7

There's a maximum amount of sense this series can make, and we'll endeavour to reach that threshold together.

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15 Painfully Awkward Moments From the 2025 Grammys We Can’t Forget

Despite award ceremonies being known for glamour, they also make room for plenty of cringeworthy moments. It was no different with the 2025 Grammys. The post 15 Painfully Awkward Moments From the 2025 Grammys We Can’t Forget first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Grammy CEO highlights global music, introduces first-ever African performance

Read about the star-studded Pre-Grammy Gala hosted by Clive Davis, featuring performances by Green Day, Mark Ronson, and Josh Groban.

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Heart on My Sleeve: AI-generated song mimicking Drake and The Weeknd submitted for Grammy consideration

Song horrified fans with its ‘terrifying accuracy’ when it dropped in April

The Independent UK

AI-generated song mimicking Drake and The Weeknd submitted for Grammy consideration

Song horrified fans with its ‘terrifying accuracy’ when it dropped in April

The Independent UK

AI-generated Drake and The Weeknd song submitted for Grammy consideration. Is it eligible?

Song horrified fans with its ‘terrifying accuracy’ when it dropped in April

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Recording Academy CEO to artists: Don't fear A.I.

Harvey Mason Jr. acknowledged both the “terrifying” and “great” nature of A.I. — “It's scary when you hear your voice being replicated.

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Could an AI win a Grammy? Recording Academy CEO says "we are going to allow AI music and content to be submitted - if there's an AI voice singing the song, we'll consider it"

Though Grammy hopefuls are permitted to use AI in music submitted for consideration, it must be written and performed "mostly by a human" in order to be eligible

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