Lizzo (1988- )
Lady Gaga, the Rolling Stones, Billie Eilish and more took over the major networks for a Global Citizen event celebrating essential workers and supporting the World Health Organization. Source
Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello and Sam Smith performed remotely to raise money for organizations helping with Covid-19 relief. Source
Billie Eilish won big, Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C. made a glorious mess, and the show faced the challenge of having to respond quickly to Kobe Bryant’s death. Source
A generation of superstars alienated by the awards has abandoned them. But their absence created room for something fresh: pop music’s youngest innovators. Source
Lady Gaga and Beyoncé were early winners at a preshow event that began shortly after news broke of the basketball star’s death. Source
She has eight nominations Sunday night, a performance slot and the devotion of fiercely loyal fans. What’s behind this Lizzo momentum? Let’s discuss. Source
Over the last decade, pop’s sonic spaces grew isolated and claustrophobic. But this year the pendulum started to swing back toward solidarity, and even a glimpse of optimism. Source
Young artists lead the major categories as the Recording Academy strives to align its awards with the musicians pushing pop into the future. Source
Highlights from the 62nd annual awards’ 84 categories. Source
