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Grammy Award

Overview

A Grammy Award (originally called Gramophone Award) — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. The annual awards ceremony features performances by prominent artists, and some of the awards of more popular interest are presented in a widely viewed televised ceremony. It is the music equivalent to the Emmy Awards for television, and the Academy Awards for film. Read More

Headlines Around the Web

Mumford & Sons, Adele among Grammy winners

Feb 12 - MarketWatch

Reports: Beyonce lip-synched

Jan 23 - Politico

Grammy battle: Obama vs. Clinton

Dec 07 - Politico

Adele Sweeps Top Grammys as Houston Death Mutes Awards Show

Feb 14, 2012 - Business Week

Grammy Awards Draw 39 Million TV Viewers, Show’s Second Largest

Feb 14, 2012 - Business Week

Houston’s Death Changes Grammy Plans as Music Industry Mourns

Feb 12, 2012 - Business Week

Rapper Kanye West Garners 7 Grammy Nominations to Top Adele

Dec 02, 2011 - Business Week

Kanye West Grabs 7 Grammy Nominations to Top Adele, Foo Fighters

Dec 01, 2011 - Business Week

Blues great Pinetop Perkins dies at 97

Mar 23, 2011 - France24

US rapper T.I. arrested for drugs

Sep 03, 2010 - France24

Amy Winehouse promises new album next year

Jul 15, 2010 - France24

Articles About Grammy Award

Kanye West's Yeezus Gets Rave Reviews

By IBTimes AU

Kanye West is once again back in the spotlight after his pal Jay-Z stole the attention of music fans for the release of his latest opus Magna Carta Holy Grail on July 4th. (1:35 pm)

Mumford & Sons’ Ted Dwane Recovering After Brain Surgery

By IBTimes AU

Mumford & Sons' bassist Ted Dwane posted a recent photo of himself with a shaved head on the band's official website. "Bear with a sore head! Thanks so much for all the well wishing, it seems to be working! I'm home," he said. (Jun 18)

Mumford & Sons Bass Player Ted Dwane in Hospital with Brain Blood Clot

By IBTimes UK

Ted Dwane to have emergency surgery after doctors find blood clot on his brain. (Jun 12)

Still In Love With Katy? John Mayer Reportedly Jealous Of Robert Pattinson

By IBTimes AU

Is John Mayer still in love with Katy Perry? Sources say he has not overcome his feelings tor the Firework singer and is reportedly jealous of her closeness to good friend Robert Pattinson, (Jun 07)

Rihanna Is ‘Hottest Woman Right Now’

By IBTimes AU

Rihanna is never shy when it comes to showing off her smoking hot body, and anyone who watches her shows, follows her on Instagram, or basically just watches anything that she's on knows that. And now Complex magazine is giving her the official ... (Jun 03)

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Amanda Bynes' Twitter Hit List: From Justin Bieber to Miley Cyrus

100 Hottest Women: Rihanna Tops Complex Magazine Poll [PHOTOS]

By IBTimes UK

Check out who else has made it into Complex magazine's 100 Hottest Women list. (May 30)

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Complex 100 Hottest Women: From Jennifer Lawrence to Selena Gomez [PHOTOS]

By IBTimes AU

Maxim and People Magazine may have finished their own announcements for the hot 100. However, Complex magazine has just released theirs. From Jennifer Lawrence to Selena Gomez, check out who made it to this years’ Complex’s 100 Hottest Women. (May 30)

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American Idol: New Judges for Season 13 From Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert to Kelly Clarkson [PHOTOS]

By IBTimes AU

Nothing could be trickier for Season 13 of American Idol than having a new set of judges for the reality show. And an even smarter move for the Idol officials is having their own produced artists to sit on the panel after Randy Jackson announced he’s not coming back next season. (May 28)

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