The Resistance Has Come to Celebrity Award Shows
Hillary Clinton’s cameo at the Grammys set off a debate about how far glitzy awards shows should go in needling Democrats’ favorite target.
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There were flashes of politics at the music awards, where enterprising newcomers like Cardi B and fiery performers like Kendrick Lamar competed for airtime with elder heroes.
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Pop Keeps Changing. And the Grammys Turn a Deaf Ear, Again.
By sticking by its old heroes — and familiar sounds — the awards show risks alienating tomorrow’s stars.
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Bruno Mars Sweeps Top Prizes at the 2018 Grammy Awards
The show also wrestled with a host of social and political topics, including immigration, race and the #MeToo movement.
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