answer to the grammy s will scrap gendered categories for the first time at next year s ceremony. the male and female awards for best artists will be combined into a single prize from 2022. artists like sam smith and will young had previously called for the change, saying the current system excludes non binary artists. gennaro castaldo is spokesperson for the brit awards and told the bbc why the organisation has decided to make the change. i mean, the brits continue to try to evolve and remain relevant. we have been aware of that debate, we want to stay in touch with what is happening in the industry and society as a whole, and as markjust said there, this is of course about promoting inclusivity, removing any barriers so that anybody can put their music forward however they identify but ultimately, it is about seeing the artist exactly as that, and sort of defining them, judging them by their work rather than by how they identify, and i think that s a more sensible and contemporary
Lady Gaga, JLo Star Attraction At Biden Swearing Ceremony Jan 16, 2021, 12:35 IST
Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony will be a star-studded one. Popstars Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga are set to perform at the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies. Gaga will reportedly be singing the National Anthem with Lopez doing a music performance.
Joe Biden will be swearing as the US president on 20
th January with Kamala Harris sworn in as the Vice President during the ceremony which is set to take place at the US capitol.
Along with Gaga and Lopez, other musical stars like Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato, Ant Clemons and Justin Timberlake will also be part of the ceremony with Forrest Gump star Tom Hanks hosting it. The performances will take place during the virtual event.