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BTS said they will not enter the 2027 Grammys in protest of the Recording Academy's new best Asian pop music performance category, arguing music should be heard beyond regional or language divides. The move underscores concerns that a regional prize could sideline Asian pop from top awards, even as Grammys add other new categories; the ceremony is February 7 in Los Angeles.
Venice Film Festival jury president Alexander Payne addressed the controversy over not awarding 'Voice of Hind Rajab' the top prize, emphasizing that the jury valued all films equally and denying rumors of a juror threatening to quit, urging people not to believe everything read online.
The remaining members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, known as legacy voters, are attempting to reconstitute the HFPA and challenge the 2023 sale of the Golden Globes, citing contractual and ethical disputes, while the future of the awards and their ownership remains uncertain amid legal and industry debates.
Fans were surprised and suspicious when Taylor Swift did not attend the 2025 American Music Awards, and there were claims that the broadcast muted audience cheers during her award announcement, leading to speculation about possible bias or censorship at the event.