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01of 15Ariana GrandeGrandeconfirmedshe would not be at the Grammys because of a dispute between producer Ken Ehrlich and her team. She did so through astring of tweetsthat revealed that she felt creatively “stifled” and offered up three songs to perform — but no dice. Despite the drama, Grande won best pop vocal album forSweetener,andshe still got to wear the custom ice-blue Zac Posen ballgownshe’d planned for the red carpet.
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Ariana Grande
Grandeconfirmedshe would not be at the Grammys because of a dispute between producer Ken Ehrlich and her team. She did so through astring of tweetsthat revealed that she felt creatively “stifled” and offered up three songs to perform — but no dice. Despite the drama, Grande won best pop vocal album forSweetener,andshe still got to wear the custom ice-blue Zac Posen ballgownshe’d planned for the red carpet.
02of 15Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift/InstagramThough her albumReputationwas nominated for best pop vocal album, shelost to Ariana Grande’sSweetener. But Swift didn’t show up for the shut-out: She remained in London, where she is filming the upcoming adaptation of the musicalCatsandsupporting her actor boyfriendJoe Alwyn at the BAFTAs.
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Taylor Swift
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Though her albumReputationwas nominated for best pop vocal album, shelost to Ariana Grande’sSweetener. But Swift didn’t show up for the shut-out: She remained in London, where she is filming the upcoming adaptation of the musicalCatsandsupporting her actor boyfriendJoe Alwyn at the BAFTAs.
03of 15JAY-Z & BeyoncéKevin Mazur/Getty ImagesThe Carters made the rounds at his annual Roc Nation Brunch ahead of the Grammys but made it clear on their song 2018 single “Apesh-t” that they would not be attending the show. JAY-Z raps, “Tell the Grammys f-ck that 0-for-8 sh-t/ Have you ever seen the crowd goin’ apesh-t?” The rapper was referring to being nominated eight times for his4:44album in 2018 and not winning in any of his categories.This year, the couple is nominated for best urban contemporary album for their joint albumEverything Is Loveand if they win, it’ll be their first Grammy win as a couple.
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JAY-Z & Beyoncé
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The Carters made the rounds at his annual Roc Nation Brunch ahead of the Grammys but made it clear on their song 2018 single “Apesh-t” that they would not be attending the show. JAY-Z raps, “Tell the Grammys f-ck that 0-for-8 sh-t/ Have you ever seen the crowd goin’ apesh-t?” The rapper was referring to being nominated eight times for his4:44album in 2018 and not winning in any of his categories.
This year, the couple is nominated for best urban contemporary album for their joint albumEverything Is Loveand if they win, it’ll be their first Grammy win as a couple.
04of 15Demi LovatoMARK RALSTON/AFP/GettyLovato scored her second Grammy nomination ever for her best pop duo/group performance with Christina Aguilera for “Fall in Line,” but lost toLady GagaandBradley Cooperfor their performance of “Shallow.“The singer did not make it to the show, which was not surprising considering that she’s been laying low since herrecent return home from rehab.
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Demi Lovato
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Lovato scored her second Grammy nomination ever for her best pop duo/group performance with Christina Aguilera for “Fall in Line,” but lost toLady GagaandBradley Cooperfor their performance of “Shallow.”
The singer did not make it to the show, which was not surprising considering that she’s been laying low since herrecent return home from rehab.
05of 15John Legend & Chrissy TeigenChristine Teigen/TwitterTeigentweeteda photo of a sleeping Legend with a punny message to his fans: “no Grammys for us today. john got an EGOT and egot lazy.“The singer is up for best musical theater album forJesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert;hopefully he’ll be awake to see if he loses or wins.
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John Legend & Chrissy Teigen
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Teigentweeteda photo of a sleeping Legend with a punny message to his fans: “no Grammys for us today. john got an EGOT and egot lazy.”
The singer is up for best musical theater album forJesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert;hopefully he’ll be awake to see if he loses or wins.
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Pink
Pink, Carey Hart, Willow Sage and Jameson Moon.Steve Granitz/WireImage
07of 15Childish GambinoTibrina Hobson/GettyThe five-time nominee, four-time winner (also known as Donald Glover) became the first rapper to take home a trophy for record of the year -but he wasn’t there to collect it in person. He turned down an invitation from the show to perform, andproducer Ken Erlich admitted, “We continue to have a problem in the hip-hop world.”
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Childish Gambino
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The five-time nominee, four-time winner (also known as Donald Glover) became the first rapper to take home a trophy for record of the year -but he wasn’t there to collect it in person. He turned down an invitation from the show to perform, andproducer Ken Erlich admitted, “We continue to have a problem in the hip-hop world.”
08of 15Bradley CooperMike Marsland/WireImageFirst-time Grammy nominee and winner Cooper won best pop duo/group performances withLady Gagafor “Shallow” — but wasn’t there to pick up the trophy. Instead, the actor was at the BAFTAs in London, where he wasnominated five timesfor his filmA Star Is Bornand took home a trophy for the film’s music.
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Bradley Cooper
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First-time Grammy nominee and winner Cooper won best pop duo/group performances withLady Gagafor “Shallow” — but wasn’t there to pick up the trophy. Instead, the actor was at the BAFTAs in London, where he wasnominated five timesfor his filmA Star Is Bornand took home a trophy for the film’s music.
09of 15Kendrick LamarParas Griffin/Getty ImagesThe superstar rapper has taken home 12 Grammys in the past, but never top honors; he was nominated for album of the year for his work on theBlack Panthersoundtrack, but sat the ceremony out along with many of the other hip-hop nominees.
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Kendrick Lamar
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The superstar rapper has taken home 12 Grammys in the past, but never top honors; he was nominated for album of the year for his work on theBlack Panthersoundtrack, but sat the ceremony out along with many of the other hip-hop nominees.
10of 15Maroon 5Maroon 5 performs at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Feb. 3, 2019.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicAfter their2019 Super Bowl halftime showperformance, the band opted out of this year’s show, according toVariety. However, the group is nominated for best pop duo/group performance for “Girls Like You” — perhaps a win will silence theirSuper Bowl performance critics.
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Maroon 5
Maroon 5 performs at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Feb. 3, 2019.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
After their2019 Super Bowl halftime showperformance, the band opted out of this year’s show, according toVariety. However, the group is nominated for best pop duo/group performance for “Girls Like You” — perhaps a win will silence theirSuper Bowl performance critics.
11of 15Kelly ClarksonLarry Marano/REX/ShutterstockClarkson hitTwitterto announce why she would be missing the Grammys this year. “I’m out touring so couldn’t make#Grammys2019tonight BUT couldn’t b more appreciative 4 the nomination & couldn’t be more excited 4 everyone there!,” she wrote. “2 all the artists nominated & not nominated, win or lose, feel blessed that u get to do what u do 4 a living!“The singer was nominated for best pop vocal album forMeaning of Lifebut lost toAriana Grande’sSweetener.
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Kelly Clarkson
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Clarkson hitTwitterto announce why she would be missing the Grammys this year. “I’m out touring so couldn’t make#Grammys2019tonight BUT couldn’t b more appreciative 4 the nomination & couldn’t be more excited 4 everyone there!,” she wrote. “2 all the artists nominated & not nominated, win or lose, feel blessed that u get to do what u do 4 a living!”
The singer was nominated for best pop vocal album forMeaning of Lifebut lost toAriana Grande’sSweetener.
12of 15RihannaRune Hellestad - Corbis/GettyThe bad gal herself has been so focused on her Fenty Beauty and Savage x Fenty lines that music has taken a back seat since she releasedAntithree years ago. Rihanna did confirm that hernext album will come out in 2019, so the singer can hopefully add to her nine Grammys at home at next year’s award show.
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Rihanna
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The bad gal herself has been so focused on her Fenty Beauty and Savage x Fenty lines that music has taken a back seat since she releasedAntithree years ago. Rihanna did confirm that hernext album will come out in 2019, so the singer can hopefully add to her nine Grammys at home at next year’s award show.
13of 15Kanye & Kim Kardashian WestKanye West and Kim Kardashian West.Taylor Hill/FilmMagicAlthough West has one Grammy nomination this year for producer of the year, non-classical, the rapper’s latest albumYereceived none. Considering that he’s already won 21 Grammys, we’re sure Kim doesn’t mind skipping this year.
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Kanye & Kim Kardashian West
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
Although West has one Grammy nomination this year for producer of the year, non-classical, the rapper’s latest albumYereceived none. Considering that he’s already won 21 Grammys, we’re sure Kim doesn’t mind skipping this year.
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Justin Bieber & Hailey Baldwin
Bieber has taken a break from music since he canceled the last 14 shows of his Purpose tour back in 2017, and has been focusing onnewlywed life with wife Hailey. The singer won his first Grammy for “Where Are Ü Now” in 2015 and we’re sure that won’t be the last.
15of 15Nicki MinajKenneth “Zoo” Petty and Nicki Minaj.Nicki Minaj/InstagramMinaj’s albumQueenwas completely overlooked this year. In the past, she’s been nominated 10 times but has never won.
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Nicki Minaj
Kenneth “Zoo” Petty and Nicki Minaj.Nicki Minaj/Instagram
Minaj’s albumQueenwas completely overlooked this year. In the past, she’s been nominated 10 times but has never won.
source: people.com
