Zendaya for Essence - 50th Anniversary Issue!
Zendaya knows how to own a cover, and her latest for Essence's November/December issue celebrating the magazine's 50th anniversary is equal parts sexy, glam, and totally classic. Inspired by Donyale Luna, known to many as the world's first Black supermodel, the Euphoria star paid homage to the '60s icon and re-created her most groundbreaking photos. In one standout look, Zendaya wore an incredible barely-there long sleeve knit dress that was simply made for the actress.
"A lot of what I do, specifically within fashion, is a tribute to fashion icons who came before me — many of whom are Black women."
It's no surprise Image Architect Law Roach had a hand in the styling and creative direction for the stunning shoot, as the duo has proven time and time again that they are the ultimate fashion dream team. The Emmy Award winner shared in the corresponding cover story that she was "very excited" to "do something a little bit different" with Law, and in fact, it was "one of [her] favorite cover shoots [she's] ever done." She continued, "A lot of what I do, specifically within fashion, is a tribute to fashion icons who came before me — many of whom are Black women. I love the way it turned out. I'm very proud of it."
Zendaya also explained that it's always been a priority for the two to support young Black designers and photographers in their work. "A lot of smaller brands and designers were the ones that supported me before I was being dressed by bigger brands," she said. "There's rarely a look, or anything that we do in fashion, that doesn't have a story. Everything is done with intention."
This sentiment is reflected throughout the gorgeous black and white imagery of the shoot, which we can credit to African American photography duo Ahmad Barber and Donté Maurice. "The most challenging part for us would be doing the original photos justice. Donyale Luna was such a prolific figure and the photographers she worked with, such as Richard Avedon, hold such a powerful legacy that we wanted to make sure their essence lived through the work," they told POPSUGAR. "While it was very important to pay homage, we wanted to infuse a sense of our vision and aesthetic to keep the ideas a bit fresh and new as well."
Take a closer look at the striking images ahead, where Zendaya is seen wearing a mod metal shift dress and rocking spidery lashes reminiscent of the '60s. Then, check out Zendaya's full interview on Essence
#RHOA:Awwwwww, Kandi Burruss Celebrates Daughter Blaze's 1st Birthday!
The RHOA mom marked her daughter's milestone birthday with a precious photo.
Kandi Burruss’ daughter Blaze is officially one! The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member celebrated her youngest child’s milestone birthday in a recent Instagram post, marveling at how fast the past year flew by.
On November 22, Kandi took to social media to commemorate the special occasion, sharing a precious photo of little Blaze sitting in front of a pile of blue and silver balloons and looking downright adorable in a black party dress and a matching hair bow.
“Happy Birthday to my baby girl! You bring so much joy into our family,” she wrote in the caption. “Every day with you puts a smile on my face & in my heart.”
The mom of three went on to add, “You’re growing up too fast! Where did a year go?! Everybody give @blazetucker some birthday love.”
Kandi’s husband Todd Tucker also took to Instagram to mark his daughter’s big day, sharing a sweet clip of little Blaze drumming on a table.
“Happy birthday to the last Queen of the clan!” he captioned the video. “Your name fits you so well, [you’re] going to Blaze trails and change the world. I love you so much!”
Happy birthday, Blaze!
#MusicNews: PJ Morton Brings Us The ‘Deluxe Edition’ Of ‘Christmas with PJ Morton’ For The Holidays!
PJ has done it again just in time for the holidays with a Deluxe Edition release of his 2018 project Christmas With PJ Morton.The festive set features all 8 songs from the original collection, including gospel song "Do You Believe" with Yolanda Adams, he and Stokley Williams' update of Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and a NOLA bounce rendition of Donny Hathaway's "This Christmas" featuring HaSizzle. Two new songs are added to the tracklist this time around.
Gifted singer-songwriter/pianist Sheléa joins PJ for a groovy spin on the heartwarming classic "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Unsurprisingly, their voices complement each other like hot chocolate on a snowy day. Speaking of snow, Morton adds another dose of nostalgia and wishes for icy weather with "White Christmas." Brightened with joyous horns and soulful harmonies, the perennial standard is the perfect way to close out the album.
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Christmas With PJ Morton (Deluxe Edition) belongs on every playlist this season. Visit PJ's store or download the project from your favorite retailer. Afterwards, check out his recent video with JoJo for "Wishlist" (from her album, December Baby) and check out "I Can’t Wait x Tak Bisa Bersama," a mash-up/collaboration (featuring "I Can't Wait") with Indonesian artist Vidi Aldiano.
#HipHopNews: Lil Baby Teases December 3 Release Date!
If Lil Baby didn’t want to do another verse in 2020 he would be justified in doing so. With the massive success of his My Turn album and the insane run of features, Baby has firmly cemented himself on top of HIp-Hop.
But the man is a machine and is ready to remind you all why he was the most successful artist of the first quarter of the year.
Previously, Lil Baby let fans know that he was getting ready for an album and was cutting off his line for features. Could it be time for some of that work to be heard?
Hitting the timeline, Lil Baby didn’t say anything beyond a date, December 3. No reports available yet if this is a single, EP, album or what. But when Lil Baby drops we will listen.
#RIP: David Dinkins, New York City's 1st Black Mayor, Dies At 93!
David Dinkins delivers his first speech as mayor of New York in 1990. Dinkins, New York City's first Black mayor, died Monday at 93!
David Dinkins, New York City's only African American mayor, died Monday night at 93.
Dinkins led New York in the early 1990s as its mayor, a position he called "the greatest job there is."
Dinkins' office operations manager, Lynda Hamilton, confirmed his death early Tuesday.
Dinkins broke barriers with his 1989 election, managing to defeat three-term incumbent Ed Koch during the Democratic primary that year and later to best Republican Rudy Giuliani in the general election. Giuliani would go on to defeat Dinkins for the position four years later.
Early Tuesday, Giuliani expressed his condolences on Twitter, saying of Dinkins, "He gave a great deal of his life in service to our great City. That service is respected and honored by all."
Dinkins' tenure came at a contentious time for a city that was plagued by economic woes, crime and racial tension. Many criticized his handling of those tensions in some of the city's neighborhoods and, particularly, with a slow response to the 1991 Crown Heights, Brooklyn, riots.
In an interview with NPR in 2013 following the release of his book, A Mayor's Life: Governing New York's Gorgeous Mosaic, Dinkins expressed deep love for the city.
"I think it's the greatest town in the world," he said, adding that he thought the passage of time would put a new light on his legacy.
"I'm confident that when people look back ... 20, 30 years, they might say, 'Oh, gee, you know? Those guys did a pretty good job,'" he said.
Dinkins was a graduate of Howard University and Brooklyn Law School. After his political career, he was a professor at Columbia University.
His death comes just a little more than a month after his wife, Joyce Burrows Dinkins, died at the age of 89.
The Grammy Nominations 2021: See the Full List of Nominees Here!
It’s that time of year once again—the 2021 Grammy Awards nominations were announced today (November 24). Leading the field is Beyoncé, who got nine nods. Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, and Roddy Ricch are all up for six awards. Check out all of the 2021 Grammy nominations below. The Grammys, hosted by Trevor Noah, will broadcast on CBS on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 8 p.m. Eastern.
At the 2020 Grammy Awards, Billie Eilish swept all four of the major categories. Other notable moments that night included the first Grammy win for Tyler, the Creator, multiple wins for Lizzo and Lady Gaga, a Pop Duo/Group win for Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, Vampire Weekend winning Best Alternative Music Album, a posthumous win for Nipsey Hussle, Rosalía winning Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album, and more. The show included performances from Eilish, Tyler, Ariana Grande, Lizzo, Lil Nas X with BTS and Nas, Rosalía, and more.
The Nominees are.............
Record of the Year
Beyoncé - Black Parade
Black Pumas - Colors
DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch - Rockstar
Doja Cat - Say So
Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted
Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now
Post Malone - Circles
Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé - Savage
Album of the Year
Jhené Aiko - Chilombo
Black Pumas - Black Pumas (Deluxe Edition)
Coldplay - Everyday Life
Jacob Collier - Djesse Vol. 3
Haim - Women in Music Pt. III
Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia
Post Malone - Hollywood’s Bleeding
Taylor Swift - Folklore
Song of the Year
Beyoncé - Black Parade
Roddy Ricch - The Box
Taylor Swift - Cardigan
Post Malone - Circles
Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now
Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted
H.E.R. - I Can't Breathe
JP Saxe Featuring Julia Michaels - If the World Was Ending
Best New Artist
Ingrid Andress
Phoebe Bridgers
Chika
Noah Cyrus
D Smoke
Doja Cat
Kaytranada
Megan Thee Stallion
Best Pop Solo Performance
Justin Bieber - Yummy
Doja Cat - Say So
Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted
Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now
Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar
Taylor Swift - Cardigan
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny & Tainy - Un Dia (One Day)
Justin Bieber Featuring Quavo - Intentions
BTS - Dynamite
Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande - Rain On Me
Taylor Swift Featuring Bon Iver - Exile
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
(Burt Bacharach &) Daniel Tashian - Blue Umbrella
Harry Connick, Jr. - True Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter
James Taylor - American Standard
Rufus Wainwright - Unfollow the Rules
Renée Zellweger - Judy
Best Pop Vocal Album
Justin Bieber - Changes
Lady Gaga - Chromatica
Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia
Harry Styles - Fine Line
Taylor Swift - Folklore
Best Dance Recording
Diplo & SIDEPIECE - On My Mind
Disclosure Featuring Aminé & Slowthai - My High
Flume Featuring Toro y Moi - The Difference
Jayda G - Both of Us
Kaytranada Featuring Kali Uchis - 10%
Best Dance/Electronic Album
Arca - Kick I
Baauer - Planet’s Mad
Disclosure - Energy
Kaytranada - Bubba
Madeon - Good Faith
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah - Axiom
Jon Batiste - Chronology of a Dream: Live at the Village Vanguard
Black Violin - Take the Stairs
Grégoire Maret, Romain Collin & Bill Frisell - Americana
Snarky Puppy - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Best Rock Performance
Fiona Apple - Shameika
Big Thief - Not
Phoebe Bridgers - Kyoto
HAIM - The Steps
Brittany Howard - Stay High
Grace Potter - Daylight
Best Metal Performance
Body Count - Bum-Rush
Code Orange - Underneath
In the Moment - The In-Between
Poppy - Bloodmoney
Power Trip - Executioner’s Tax (Swing of the Axe) - Live
Best Rock Song
Phoebe Bridgers - Kyoto
Tame Impala - Lost in Yesterday
Big Thief - Not
Fiona Apple - Shameika
Brittany Howard - Stay High
Best Rock Album
Fontaines D.C. - A Hero’s Death
Michael Kiwanuka - Kiwanuka
Grace Potter - Daylight
Sturgill Simpson - Sound and Fury
The Strokes - The New Abnormal
Best Alternative Music Album
Fiona Apple - Fetch the Bolt Cutters
Beck - Hyperspace
Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher
Brittany Howard - Jaime
Tame Impala - The Slow Rush
Best R&B Performance
Jhené Aiko Featuring John Legend - Lightning & Thunder
Beyoncé - Black Parade
Jacob Collier Featuring Mahalia & Ty Dolla $ign - All I Need
Brittany Howard - Goat Head
Emily King - See Me
Best Traditional R&B Performance
The Baylor Project Featuring Jean Baylor & Marcus Baylor - Sit on Down
Chloe x Halle - Wonder What She Thinks of Me
Mykal Kilgore - Let Me Go
Ledisi - Anything for You
Yebba - Distance
Best R&B Song
Robert Glasper Featuring H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello - Better Than I Imagine
Beyoncé - Black Parade
Tiana Major9 & EARTHGANG - Collide
Chloe x Halle - Do It
Skip Marley & H.E.R. - Slow Down
Best Progressive R&B Album
Jhené Aiko - Chilombo
Chloe X Halle - Ungodly Hour
Free Nationals - Free Nationals
Robert Glasper - F*** Yo Feelings
Thundercat - It Is What It Is
Best R&B Album
Ant Clemons - Happy 2 Be Here
Giveon - Take Time
Luke James - To Feel Love/d
John Legend - Bigger Love
Gregory Porter - All Rise
Best Rap Performance
Big Sean Featuring Nipsey Hussle - Deep Reverence
DaBaby - Bop
Jack Harlow - What’s Poppin
Lil Baby - The Bigger Picture
Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé - Savage
Pop Smoke - Dior
Best Melodic Rap Performance
DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch - Rockstar
Drake Featuring Lil Durk - Laugh Now, Cry Later
Anderson .Paak - Lockdown
Roddy Ricch - The Box
Travis Scott - Highest in the Room
Best Rap Song
Lil Baby - The Bigger Picture
Roddy Ricch - The Box
Drake Featuring Lil Durk - Laugh Now, Cry Later
DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch - Rockstar
Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé - Savage
Best Rap Album
D SMOKE - Black Habits
Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist - Alfredo
Jay Electronica - A Written Testimony
Nas - King’s Disease
Royce 5’9” - The Allegory
Best Country Solo Performance
Eric Church - Stick That in Your Country Song
Brandy Clark - Who You Thought I Was
Vince Gill - When My Amy Prays
Mickey Guyton - Black Like Me
Miranda Lambert - Bluebird
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Brothers Osborne - All Night
Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber - 10,000 Hours
Lady A - Ocean
Little Big Town - Sugar Coat
Old Dominion - Some People Do
Best Country Song
Miranda Lambert - Bluebird
Maren Morris - The Bones
The Highwomen - Crowded Table
Ingrid Andress - More Hearts than Mine
Old Dominion - Some People Do
Best Country Album
Ingrid Andress - Lady Like
Brandy Clark - Your Life Is a Record
Miranda Lambert - Wildcard
Little Big Town - Nightfall
Ashley McBryde - Never Will
Best New Age Album
Laurie Anderson, Tenzin Choegyal, and Jesse Paris Smith - Songs from the Bardo
Priya Darshini - Periphery
Superposition - Form//Less
Jim “Kimo” West - More Guitar Stories
Cory Wong & Jon Batiste - Meditations
Best Improvised Jazz Solo
Christian Scott Atunde - Guinivere
Pachamama - Regina Carter
Gerald Clayton - Celia
Chick Corea - All Blues
Joshua Redman - Moe Honk
Best Jazz Vocal Album
Thana Alexa - Ona
Kurt Elling featuring Danilo Pérez - Secrets Are the Best Stories
Carmen Lundy - Modern Ancestors
Somi with Frankfurt Radio Big Band - Holy Room: Live at the Alte Oper
Kenny Washington - What’s the Hurry
Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Ambrose Akinmusire - On the Tender Spot of Every Calloused Moment
Terri Lyne Carrington and Social Science - Waiting Game
Gerald Clayton - Happening: Live at the Village Vanguard
Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade - Trilogy 2
Redman Mehldau McBride Blade - Roundagain
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Gregg August - Dialogues on Race
John Beasley - Monk’estra Plays John Beasley
Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band - The Intangible Between
John Hollenbeck with Theo Bleckmann, Kate McGarry, Gary Versace, and the Frankfurt Radio Big Band - Songs You Like a Lot
Maria Schneider Orchestra - Data Lords
Best Latin Jazz Album
Afro-Peruvian Jazz Orchestra - Tradiciones
Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra - Four Questions
Chico Pinhero - City of Dreams
Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Aimée Nuviola - Viento y Tiempo - Live at Blue Note Tokyo
Poncho Sanchez - Trane’s Delight
Best Gospel Performance/Song
Melvin Crispell III - Wonderful Is Your Name
Ricky Dillard Featuring Tiff Joy - Release (Live)
Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins Presents: The Good News - Come Together
Travis Greene - Won’t Let Go
Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music - Movin’ On
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes & Elevation Worship - The Blessing (Live)
Lecrae Featuring Kirk Franklin - Sunday Morning
We The Kingdom - Holy Water
Tauren Wells Featuring Jenn Johnson - Famous For (I Believe)
Zach Williams & Dolly Parton - There Was Jesus
Best Gospel Album
Antony Brown & group therAPy - 2ECOND WIND: READY
Myron Butler - My Tribute
Ricky Dillard - Choirmaster
PJ Morton - Gospel According to PJ
Kierra Sheard - Kierra
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Cody Carnes - Run to the Father
Hillsong Young & Free - All of My Best Friends
We The Kingdom - Holy Water
Tauren Wells - Citizen of Heaven
Kanye West - Jesus Is King
Best Roots Gospel Album
Mark Bishop - Beautiful Day
The Crabb Family - 20/20
The Erwins - What Christmas Really Means
Fisk Jubilee Singers - Celebrating Fisk! (The 150th Anniversary Album)
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound - Something Beautiful
Best Latin Pop or Urban Album
Bad Bunny - YHLQMDLG
Camilo - Por Primera Vez
Kany Garcia - Mesa Para Dos
Ricky Martin - Pausa
Deb Nova - 3:33
Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
Bajofondo - Aura
Cami - Monstruo
Culturo Profética - Sobrevolando
Rito Paez - La Conquesta del Espacio
Lido Pimienta - Miss Colombia
Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)
Alejandro Fernández - Hecho en México
Lupita Infante - La Serenata
Natalia Lafourcade - Un Canto por México, Vol. 1
Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez - Bailando Sones Huapangos con Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez
Christian Nodal - Ayayay!
Best Tropical Latin Album
José Alberto “El Ruiseñor” - Mi Tumbao
Edwin Bonilla - Infinito
Jorge Celedon & Sergio Luis - Sigo Cantado al Amor (Deluxe)
Grupo Niche - 40
Victor Manuelle - Memorias de Navidad
Best American Roots Performance
Black Pumas - Colors
Bonny Light Horseman - Deep in Love
Brittany Howard - Short and Sweet
Norah Jones & Mavis Staples - I’ll Be Gone
I Remember Everything - John Prine
Best American Roots Song
The Secret Sisters - Cabin
Sierra Hull - Ceiling to the Floor
Sarah Jarosz - Hometown
John Prine - I Remember Everything
Lucia Williams - Man Without a Soul
Best Americana Album
Courtney Marie Andrews - Old Flowers
Hiss golden Messenger - Terms of Surrender
Sarah Jarosz - World on the Ground
Marcus King - El Dorado
Lucinda Williams - Good Souls Better Angels
Best Bluegrass Album
Danny Barnes - Man on Fire
Thomm Jutz - To Live in Two Worlds Vol. 1
Steep Canyon Rangers - North Carolina Songbook
Billy Strings - Home
Various Artists - The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project , Vol. 1
Best Traditional Blues Album
Frank Bey - All My Dues Are Paid
Don Bryant - You Make Me Feel
Robert Cray Band - That’s What I Heard
Jimmy “Duck” Holmes - Cypress Grove
Bobby Rush - Rawer Than Raw
Best Contemporary Blues Album
Fantastic Negrito - Have You Lost Your Mind Yet?
Ruthie Foster Big Band - Live At the Paramount
G. Love - The Juice
Bettye LaVette - Blackbirds
North Mississippi Allstars - Up And Rolling
Best Folk Album
Bonny Light Horseman - Bonny Light Horseman
Leonard Cohen - Thanks for the Dance
Laura Marling - Song for Our Daughter
The Secret Sisters - Saturn Return
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings - All the Good Times
Best Regional Roots Music Album
Black Lodge Singers - My Relatives “Nikso Kowaiks”
Cameron Dupuy and the Cajun Troubadours - Cameron Dupuy and the Cajun Troubadours
Nā Wai Ehā - Lovely Sunrise
New Orleans Nightcrawlers - Atmosphere
Sweet Cecilia - A Tribute to Al Berard
Best Reggae Album
Buju Banton - Upside Down 2020
Skip Marley - Higher Place
Maxi Priest - It All Comes Back to Love
Toots & the Maytals - Got to Be Tough
The Wailers - One World
Best Global Music Album
Antibalas - FU Chronicles
Burna Boy - Twice As Tall
Bebel Gilberto - Agora
Anoushka Shankar - Love Letters
Tinariwen - Amadjar
Best Children’s Music Album
Joanie Leeds - All the Ladies
Alastair Moock and Friends - Be a Pain: An Album for Young (and Old) Leaders
Dog on Fleas - I’m an Optimist
The Okee Dokee Brothers - Songs for Singin’
Justin Roberts - Wild Life
Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling)
Flea - Acid For The Children: A Memoir
Ken Jennings - Alex Trebek – The Answer Is…
Rachel Maddow - Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth
Ronan Farrow - Catch And Kill
Meryl Streep (& Full Cast) - Charlotte’s Web (E.B. White)
Best Comedy Album
Tiffany Haddish - Black Mitzvah
Patton Oswalt - I Love Everything
Jim Gaffigan - The Pale Tourist
Bill Burr - Paper Tiger
Jerry Seinfeld - 23 Hours to Kill
Best Musical Theater Album
Amélie
American Utopia on Broadway
Jagged Little Pill
Little Shop of Horrors
The Prince of Egypt
Soft Power
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Bill & Ted Face the Music
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Frozen 2
Jojo Rabbit
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
Max Richter - Ad Astra
Kamasi Washington - Becoming
Hildur Guðnadóttir - Joker
Thomas Newman - 1917
John Williams - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Best Song Written for Visual Media
Taylor Swift - Beautiful Ghosts
Brandi Carlile - Carried Me With You
Idina Menzel & Aurora - Into the Unknown
Billie Eilish - No time to Die
Cynthia Ervio - Stand Up
Best Instrumental Composition
Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra - Baby Jack
Christian Snads - Be Water II
Alexandre Desplat - Plumfield
Maria Schneider - Sputnik
Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
Hildur Gusnadóttir - Bathroom Dance
John Beasley - Donna Lee
Remyle Boef- Honeymooners
Alvin Chea & Jarrett Johnson - Lift Every Voice and Sing
Jeremy Levy - Uranus: The Magician
Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
John Beasley & Maria Mendes - Asas Fechadas
Jacob Collier - He Won’t Hold You
Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johnkaye Kencridk & Amanda Taylor - Desert Song
Alan Broadbent & Pat Metheny - From This Place
Talia Billig, Nic Hard & Becca Stevens - Slow Burn
Best Recording Package
Coldplay - Everyday Life
Lil Wayne - Funeral
Grouplove - Healer
Caspian - On Circles
Desert Sessions - Vols. 11 & 12
Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
Paul McCartney - Flaming Pie (Collector’s Edition)
Grateful Dead - Giants Stadium 1987, 1989, 1991
Depeche Mode - Mode
Wilco - Ode to Joy
Various Artists - The Story of Ghostly International
Best Album Notes
Various Artists - At the Minstrel Show: Minstrel Routines from the Studio 1894-1926
Various Artists - The Bakersfield Sound: Country Music Capital of the West, 1940-1974
The Replacements - Dead Man’s Pop
Various Artists - The Missing Link: How Gus Haenschen Got Us from Joplin to Jazz and Shaped the Music Business
Nat Shusloff - Out of a Clear Blue Sky
Best Historical Album
Unique Quartette - Celebrated, 1985-1896
Nat King Cole - Hittin’ the Ramp: The Early years (1936-1943)
Mister Rogers - It’s Such a Good Feeling: The Best of Mister Rogers
Prince - 1999 Super Deluxe Edition
Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark - Souvenir
Bela Fleck - Throw Down Your Heart: The Complete Africa Sessions
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
Devon Gifillian - Black Hole Rainbow
Katie Pruitt - Expectations
Beck - Hyperspace
Brittany Howard - Jaime
Sierra Hull - 25 Trips
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Jack Antonoff
Dan Auerbach
Dave Cobb
Flying Lotus
Andrew Watt
Best Remixed Recording
Phil Good - Do You Ever (Rac Mix)
Deadmau5 - Imaginary Friends (Morgan Page Remix)
Jasper Street Co. - Praying for You (Louie Vega Main Mix)
Saint Jhn - Roses (Imanbek Remix)
Bazzi - Young & Alive (Bazzi vs. Haywire Remix)
Best Engineered Album, Classical
JoAnn Falletta, James K. Bass, Adam Luebke, UCLA Chamber Singers, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus - Danielpour: The Passion of Yeshua
David Robertson, Eric Owens, Angel Blue, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & Chorus - Gershwin: Porgy and Bess
Devonté Hynes & Third Coast Percussion - Hynes: Field
Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic - Ives: Complete Symphonies
Riccardo Muti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13, “Babi Yar”
Producer of the Year, Classical
Blanton Asplaugh
David Frost
Jesse Lewis
Dmitriy Lipay
Elaine Martone
Best Orchestral Performance
Oregon Symphony - Aspects of America - Pulitzer Edition
Iceland Symphony Orchestra - Concurrence
San Francisco Symphony - Copland: Symphony No. 3
Los Angeles Philharmonic - Ives: Complete Symphonies
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra - Lutosławski: Symphonys Nos. 2 & 3
Best Opera Recording
Boston Modern Orchestra Project; Odyssey Opera Chorus - Dello Joio: The Trial at Rouen
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra; Florentine Opera Chorus - Floyd, C.: Prince of Players
The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus - Gershwin: Porgy and Bess
Il Pomo D'Oro - Handel: Agrippina
Orchestra Of The Deutsche Oper Berlin; Chorus Of The Deutsche Oper Berlin - Zemlinsky: Der Zwerg
Best Choral Performance
The Crossing - Carthage
James K. Bass, J'Nai Bridges, Timothy Fallon, Kenneth Overton, Hila Plitmann & Matthew Worth; Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra; Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus & UCLA Chamber Singers - Danielpour: The Passion of Yeshua
Joseph Charles Beutel & Anna Dennis; Orchestra Of St. Luke's; Cathedral Choral Society, The Clarion Choir, Kansas City Chorale & The Saint Tikhon Choir - Kastalsky: Requiem
Joshua Blue, Raehann Bryce-Davis, Dashon Burton, Malcolm J. Merriweather & Laquita Mitchell; Oratorio Society Of New York Orchestra; Oratorio Society Of New York Chorus - Moravec: Sanctuary Road
Sarah Walker; Skylark Vocal Ensemble - Once Upon a Time
Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
Pacifica Quartet - Contemporary Voices
Brooklyn Rider - Healing Modes
Ted hearne, Steven Bradshaw, Sophia Byrd, Josephine Lee, Isaiah Robinson, Sol Ruiz, Ayanna Woods & Place Orchestra: Hearne, T: Place
Devonté Hynes & Third Coast Percussion - Hynes: Fields
Dover Quartet - The Schumann Quartets\
Best Classical Instrumental Solo
Kirill Gerstein - Adès: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
Igor Levit - Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas
Augustin Hadelich - Bohemian Tales
Daniil Trifonov - Destination Rachmaninov - Arrival
Richard O’Neill - Theofanidis: Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra
Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
Stephen Powell - American Composers at Play - William Bolcom, Ricky Ian Gordon, Lori Laitman, John Musto
Nicholas Phan - Clairières - Songs by Lili & Nadia Boulanger
Cecilia Bartoli - Farinelli
Brian Giebler - A Lad’s Love
Sarah Brailey & Dashon Burton - Smyth: The Prison
Best Classical Compendium
Mark Stone & Christianne Stotijn - Adès Conducts Adès
Clément Mao-Takacs - Saariaho: Graal Théâtre; Circle Map; Nieges; Vers Toi Qui Es Si Loin
José Serebrier - Serebrier: Symphonic Bach Variations; Laments and Hallelujahs; Flute Concerto
Isabel Leonard - Thomas, M.T.: From the Diary of Anne Frank & Meditations on Rilke
Matt Haimovitz - Woolf, L.P.: Fire and Flood
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
Thomas Adès - Adès: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
Richard Danielpour - Danielpour: The Passion of Yeshua
Carlisle Floyd - Floyd, C.: Prince of Players
Ted Hearne - Hearne, T.: Place
Christopher Rouse - Rouse: Symphony No. 5
Best Music Video
Beyoncé - Brown Skin Girl
Future Featuring Drake - Life Is Good
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Dancing With The Stars 2020 Crowns Its New Winners!
Kaitlyn Bristowe was crowned the Season 29 winner of "Dancing with the Stars."
Monday night's finale featured four celebrity and pro-dancer couples each performing one past dance ensemble and one freestyle. Bristowe, a "Bachelor" alum, competed against finalists Nev Schulman, Grammy-winning rapper Nelly, and "One Day at a Time" actress Justina Machado for the coveted mirrorball trophy.
Bristowe, 35, danced her way to the top with her professional dancing partner, Artem Chigvintsev, who is engaged to "Total Bellas" star and former WWE diva Nikki Bella. The duo received two perfect scores for their repeat of the tango to Britney Spears' "Toxic" and a dazzling performance of "Sparkling Diamonds" from Moulin Rouge.
Schulman, 36, known for hosting MTV's "Catfish," and pro Jenna Johnson came in second place.
Nelly, 46, and his professional partner Daniella Karagach came in third. They performed a samba to as well as a freestyle to Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage" and "Hypnotize" by Notorious B.I.G. while Machado, 48, and Sasha Farber came in fourth after performing the cha-cha set to "Respect" by Aretha Franklin and a freestyle featuring Jennifer Lopez's "Let's Get Loud" and The Gypsy Kings' "Bamboleo."
It was the first time Chigvintsev has won the competition. He explained it was an "emotional" win for him, as he returned to the ABC competition show this year after not being asked to return in 2019 for Season 28.
"I was thinking about where I was a year ago, exactly. Where I was not a part of last season, how I felt that [my] old dancing dreams were done and dusted, and that I was never going to be able to perform on that stage at all," Artem said via Entertainment Tonight. "And then just standing with Kaitlyn in the final and being called as the champion of the season? I mean, it was such a surreal moment that I never thought it would be, in the reality of this world."
Bristowe, similarly, said it had long been a "dream" of hers to join the show.
"So for me, it makes it all so much better that I had this dream. That it was taken away, that I still believed in it, that I worked hard for it, that I stayed true to myself through it," she continued. "Same thing with Artem. You just never know when it's going to happen and the fact that everything just aligned for us and that we're here with the mirrorball, like, what?"
After the duo performed, Chigvintsev took to his Instagram Story with Bristowe to reflect on the final night.
"I'm just so on a high right now," Bristowe said, reminding voters at home that they "need all the help they can get."
Chigvintsev also teased how he and fiancee Nikki Bella celebrated his win at home. Early Tuesday morning, he posted a photo to Instagram of his kitchen table featuring red roses, champagne and sushi, along with his trophy.
"Last nights celebration Thank you for the flowers my love," Chigvintsev captioned the Instagram Story pic.
"I've never felt this much gratitude and joy and just literally the most beautiful experience of my life with so many ups and downs, from week one to week two with the ankle injury, to not feeling good enough to feeling good enough," Bristowe separately told her Instagram followers.
Prior to performing on Monday night, Bristowe told her social media followers she was dancing for those who cannot celebrate Thanksgiving with their loved ones due to the coronavirus pandemic. She said she hoped the episode would "bring some joy in 2020 and have you escape."
The finale marked the end of an unprecedented season for the ABC dance show, which saw supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks take over as host following the departures of Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews
LisaRaye Alleges That Halle Berry Isn’t Nice In The Bed Room—“That’s What I Heard”!
Hey, when you’re a celebrity, unfortunately your personal life is put underneath a microscope for everyone to comment on—and the latest round involves LisaRaye and Halle Berry. During a recent episode of “Cocktails With Queens,” LisaRaye alleged that she heard widespread rumors that Halle Berry isn’t great in the bedroom.
The ladies of “Cocktails With Queens”(Claudia Jordan, Vivica A. Fox, Syleena Johnson and LisaRaye) have proved time and again that they will spill tea on anyone, including an Oscar winner. While on a recent episode of the show, LisaRaye hurled out a shocking accusation about Halle Berry’s status in the bedroom…or lack thereof. The women were discussing celebrity relationships and how some women can’t keep their men, while mentioning both Toni Braxton and Halle Berry.
However, LisaRaye took things a step further and called out Halle’s alleged weak bedroom skills. When Claudia noted that Toni had “some fine men back in the day,” LisaRaye came back with “But she done lost some too. So we don’t know what she be doin’ in the bedroom. It could be like Halle Berry.”
Claudia then asked LisaRaye, “What you mean LisaRaye about Halle Berry? She not supposed to be good in the bedroom?”
LisaRaye then elaborated and said, “That’s what they said… That’s what I read… And that’s what I heard…That’s what they say.”
As we previously reported, earlier this year Halle Berry confirmed that she is currently dating R&B/soul singer Van Hunt and the two made their relationship public for the first time on social media
Solange ‘Happily Booed Up’ With Boyfriend Gio Escobar!
Solange Knowles is “happily booed up” with jazz composer boyfriend Gio Escobar, a source close to the singer snitched!
After Knowles posted a photo with Escobar to her Instagram over the weekend, an insider confirmed, “[He] is her boo. People know. It’s not a new thing, but it’s new for the public. It’s a big deal that she shared the photo because she’s so private.”
Knowles was married to music video director Alan Ferguson for five years before announcing their split last year. “She’s super happy and they’re a happy couple. They’re very cute together,” the source said.
A rep for Knowles did not comment.
Tamar Braxton Is Being Sued by Her Agents!
Tamar Braxton sued by her agents for refusing to pay their commissions...
From The Blast
According to new legal documents, obtained by The Blast, Tamar was sued in L.A. County Court for allegedly stiffing her agents on massive commissions they claim to be owed on several projects including a giant 75,000 per episode fee she gets for her new reality show.
According to the lawsuit, the company claims in 2016 they entered into an "oral contract" with Tamar Braxtonto represent the reality star as her talent agents and were to receive 10 percent of anything she made on television.
The suit says the company "procured employment" for Braxton to appear on a new docu-series called "Tamar Braxton: Get Ya Life!" which they negotiated and entered into a contract at the monster fee of $75,000 per episode. If correct, the companies take would be $7,500 in connection with any episode of the show.
The company also claims they negotiated another huge deal for the reality star to appear on "To Catch a Beautician" which she earns $30,000 per episode as the host of the program.
Again, they accuse Braxton of not paying them the $3,000 for each time she appeared on the show. As for 'Hip Hop Squares' the price was $17,350 and a few other spots they claim to have helped her snag in the TV business.
All together, Pantheon claims they are owed over six figures in commissions and only filed a lawsuit as a 'last resort.'
OH SNAP, Michael B. Jordan Is Joining OnlyFans!
This is not a fever dream: Michael B. Jordan is actually joining OnlyFans.
That's right, the sexiest man alive recently announced that he will be joining the content subscription service for a good cause.
Michael made the revelation while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, shortly after being named People's "Sexiest Man Alive."
“I’m actually going to start [an OnlyFans], but like all the proceeds I want to go towards a barber school because during the quarantine, you know, there’s been so many businesses and schools that shut down,” he shared with Jimmy Kimmel as the two were discussing the Black Panther star's new mustache, which came about during quarantine.
"His name is Murphy. We call him Murph for short," Michael said of his new beard. "Got an OnlyFans coming soon — eating fruit, all types of crazy stuff, it's going to get wild." He added, “I never had time to actually sit in one place and grow my facial hair where I didn’t have to get it groomed, or manicured, or anything like that. So, during quarantine, I just wanted to see how much hair I could actually grow.”
Michael then doubled down on his OnlyFans announcement, saying an account dedicated to Murphy, his beard, would be up very soon “Yeah, it’s a thing,” he confirmed.
The beloved actor joins a number of celebrities who have joined OnlyFans in recent months like Chris Brown, Jordyn Woods, Tyga, Bella Thorne, Cardi B, and Blac Chyna.
Nicki Minaj Rocks Two Different Racy Looks As She Poses Up A Storm With Husband Kenneth Petty On Instagram!
Last week, she announced that she was coming out with a docuseries on HBO Max.
And on Monday, Nicki Minaj posed up a storm with her husband Kenneth Petty for a series of sultry snaps.
The rapper, 37, wowed in two different ensembles, paired with pink and platinum blonde tresses.
She donned a lingerie inspired white dress with a belt, socks and sparkling heels and a feathered accent.
Nicki added large clear sunglasses with her pink and blonde hair loose in a 1940's-esque style.
Kenneth donned an eighties inspired jacket and sweat bottoms, adding neon green and black Nike sneakers.
Last week, to commemorate her 10-year anniversary of her debut album Pink Friday, the rapper treated her fans with a special announcement.
'I'm very excited to finally share with you guys that my docu-series is coming to HBO Max!,' the artist said.
She continued: 'It's gonna give you guys a raw unfiltered look at my personal life and professional journey and I can't wait to share it with you,' then plugging HBO Max and Pop as well as Bron Studios so fans can receive updates on its release.
Signing off with a kiss, she told her fans 'I'll see you soon.'
In October, Nicki revealed that she had a baby boy, weeks after she gave birth.
She reportedly welcomed her first child with husband Kenneth Petty on Wednesday, September 30 in Los Angeles, although the gender or name was not known at the time.
She wrote on Instagram last month that she is 'so grateful' to well wishers and that she is so 'in love with my son.'
The musician has not yet disclosed her baby boy's name.
Bad Bunny Tests Positive For COVID-19!
Bad Bunny was forced to cancel his AMAs set after testing positive for COVID-19.
The Latinx artist’s publicist, Sujeylee Solá of Acoustyle Communication, confirmed his positive test results to multiple outlets on Monday (November 23). One report was published by The Associated Press, who learned via his representative that “Bad Bunny wasn’t showing any major symptoms as of Monday” and that the star “was not granting any interviews” at this time.
Word of the Reggaeton musician’s coronavirus diagnosis came after he was awarded the trophy for Favorite Male Latin Artist and Favorite Latin Album for his second studio album, YHLQMDLG, at the 2020 American Music Awards last night.
Although the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter was unable to celebrate his first-ever AMAs presentation by delivering his number-one smash hit “Dakiti” alongside Jhay Cortez during the broadcast, he did present the Favorite Female Artist in the Latin category, which was given to Becky G.
The 26-year-old’s latest shows came just a week ago when he performed live at the 2020 Latin Grammys, where he delivered "Si Veo a Tu Mamá" and “Bichiyal.” By night’s end, the superstar went home with the Best Reggaeton Performance for his bop “Yo Perreo Sola.”
Bad Bunny is one of the latest music entertainers to fall ill with the wide-spreading novel virus. Among the recent musicians to have tested positive for COVID-19 include Jeremih, Ben Platt, Lee Brice, and Joe Budden.
Ken Jennings Will Be The First Interim Host To Replace Alex Trebek on “Jeopardy!”
Next Monday, when “Jeopardy!” resumes production, record-holder Ken Jennings will be the first in a series of interim hosts to replace Alex Trebek.
Producers announced that Jennings, who won 74 games in a row and claimed the show’s “Greatest of All Time” title in a competition last year, will host episodes that air in January.
The show has yet to name a long-term host who will replace Trebek, who died of cancer on Nov. 8.
“Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards said, “By bringing in familiar guest hosts for the foreseeable future, our goal is to create a sense of community and continuity for our viewers.”
The show is in its 37th year of syndication, and Trebek was its only host. It is still airing shows that Trebek filmed before his death.
Art Fleming hosted earlier editions of the game show, including the original “Jeopardy!” that debuted in 1964 on NBC and aired for a decade.
According to Richards, “Jeopardy!” will air repeat episodes for the holidays, beginning on Dec. 21 and 28.
Trebek’s final week of shows will air starting Monday, Jan. 4, and Jenning’s episodes will begin on Jan. 11.
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