Grammy

• BTS has announced they will boycott the 69th Grammy Awards by refusing to submit their music for consideration for the 2027 ceremony. • Recording Academy advisor Zeena Koda, who helped create the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, accused the group of treating the situation as a "press campaign" that undermines efforts for Asian representation. • The conflict highlights ongoing tensions between the K-pop supergroup and the Recording Academy regarding recognition and the impact of the new category.

• The debate over whether Asian Pop needs its own dedicated Grammy category has resurfaced in India following BTS' previous experiences with the awards. • Artists including Madhubanti Bagchi and Harman Baweja are weighing in on whether a separate category provides necessary recognition or creates a limiting label. • Bagchi argues that while a specific category could be a "good first step," the ultimate goal should be for Asian pop records to win major honors like Record of the Year.

• BTS has decided to boycott the Grammy Awards, marking the first time the global K-pop superstars have opted out of the ceremony. • The decision follows the Recording Academy's June 16 announcement of a new award category dedicated to Asian pop music from regions including South Korea, Japan, and China. • This new category aims to recognize artistic excellence in performances that utilize Asian languages and are widely recognized within Asian markets.

• BTS has announced they will not submit their album for consideration following the Grammy Awards' introduction of a new Best Asian Pop category. • The group argues that while recognition is a start, creating region-specific categories can hinder true impartial inclusion and integration into mainstream awards. • Critics and supporters suggest that artists from Korea, Japan, India, and the Philippines should instead compete naturally in general categories alongside all global artists.

• BTS fans (ARMY) are criticizing Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. over his previous professional relationships with SM Entertainment and its artists, including NCT and EXO. • The controversy centers on allegations that the newly created "Best Korean Album" or general Asian pop categories may have been designed to favor SM Entertainment artists. • This backlash highlights ongoing tensions regarding the Recording Academy's perceived bias and lack of transparency in recognizing K-pop achievements.

• K-pop group BTS has announced they will boycott the 2027 Grammy Awards in protest of a newly introduced award category. • The controversy centers on the "Best Asian Pop Music performance" prize, which fans argue segregates non-English acts and prevents them from winning general categories. • Academy president Harvey Mason Jr. defended the addition, stating the category was created to provide more opportunities to celebrate diverse and new musical genres.

• K-pop group BTS has announced they will not submit any music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. • The decision follows the Recording Academy's recent addition of a specific "Asian pop" category to the awards line-up. • This move highlights ongoing tensions regarding how the Grammys recognize K-pop, a genre that maintains a massive global following but has historically been under-celebrated by the institution.

• The CEO of the Recording Academy defended the newly introduced Asian Pop category following backlash and the announcement that BTS will not submit their album *ARIRANG* for the 2027 Grammys. • The CEO expressed sadness over BTS's decision but emphasized the organization's commitment to expanding its global reach and celebrating international artists. • This conflict highlights ongoing tensions between global superstars and the Grammy Awards regarding recognition and the legitimacy of new genre categories.

• K-pop group BTS has decided to boycott the Grammys, announcing they will not submit their album *Arirang* or its songs for the 2027 ceremony. • The boycott follows the Recording Academy's introduction of a new "Asian pop" prize and a "best Latin song" category. • Academy president Harvey Mason Jr. stated the new awards were created to provide more opportunities to celebrate diverse and emerging music genres.

• BTS announced on July 29 via Instagram that they will not submit any music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards (the 69th annual ceremony). • The group's decision comes amid ongoing debates regarding the Recording Academy's potential implementation of specific Asian pop categories. • The members stated their hope that music can be appreciated and recognized globally, regardless of regional or linguistic boundaries.

• K-pop group BTS has announced they will not submit their music for consideration for this year's Grammy Awards. • The decision serves as an apparent protest against the Recording Academy's introduction of a new Asian Pop Music category. • This move is a significant statement for the group, who previously became the first Korean band to earn a nomination in 2020 for their hit "Dynamite."

• All seven members of BTS have announced they will boycott the 2027 Grammy Awards via an online statement. • The decision follows the introduction of a new Asian pop prize, which requires nominated songs to feature "meaningful use" of an Asian language. • The move comes amid criticism from K-pop fans who argue the category pigeonholes Asian artists rather than celebrating them on a global scale.

• BTS has announced that all seven members will not submit their music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards in 2027. • The group is specifically withholding their comeback album, 'ARIRANG', to protest the Recording Academy's new category for Asian pop music performances. • This decision stems from the group's opposition to music being "divided by region or language," challenging the Academy's approach to categorization.

• BTS has announced they will boycott the February 2027 Grammy Awards, marking the first time the group will skip a Grammy entry. • The boycott follows the Recording Academy's June 16 announcement of a new "Asian pop" award category covering music from South Korea, Japan, China, and other regional markets. • BTS stated their decision is based on the belief that music should not be divided or categorized by region or language.

• BTS announced on Wednesday that they will not submit their latest album, ‘Arirang,’ for consideration at the 69th annual Grammy Awards. • The decision comes just one month after the Recording Academy introduced a new category specifically for Asian pop music. • The group's seven members shared the decision via a joint statement written in Korean and posted across their individual social media accounts.

K-pop superstars will not submit Arirang album or its songs for 2027 ceremony, in wake of new Asian pop category being announcedBTS, the biggest pop act in east Asia, have withdrawn themselves from the 2027 Grammy awards, intimating that their decision is due to the addition of a new award for best Asian pop music performance.Writing on Instagram, each of the South Korean group’s seven members said: “We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year. I hope that music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language.” Continue reading...

• The Hollywood Reporter has released a comprehensive awards season calendar detailing key dates for the 2025-2026 cycle. • The schedule covers major industry ceremonies, including the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Tonys, and Golden Globes. • This guide serves as a critical planning tool for industry professionals and fans to track nominations and televised events.

• Beyoncé won seven Grammy Awards on April 17, breaking the previous record for most wins by a female artist in a single night, surpassing Georg Solti's 31-year-old record. • Her wins included Album of the Year for "Renaissance Reimagined," Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Music Video, cementing her legacy as one of music's greatest achievers. • The Recording Academy held the delayed 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles following a scheduling conflict, with Beyoncé's performance of her new single "Renaissance Eternal" opening the show.

• Recording Academy announced new 'Best AI-Generated Performance' category for 2027 Grammys on April 9 in LA. • Category sparked backlash from artists like Billie Eilish, who called it 'a slippery slope' in statement. • 12,000+ submissions expected, with eligibility requiring human oversight per new rules.

• Billie Eilish and brother Finneas O'Connell won Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards held April 5 in Las Vegas for 'Ocean Eyes Reprise'. • Award marks their fifth Song win, beating nominees like Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar; Eilish said, 'This one's for the dreamers who never quit.' • Event viewed by 18.7 million, up 12% from 2025, highlighting music awards' TV resurgence.