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The now-former Recording Academy president and CEO, Deborah Dugan, speaking in Nov. at the Grammy nomination press conference in New York City.

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Ousted Female Chief Files Discrimination Complaint Against The Grammys

7:03pm January 21, 2020

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

In an EEOC complaint filed Tuesday, Deborah Dugan made several bombshell allegations against the Recording Academy — including that her predecessor, Neil Portnow, raped a female artist.

Greg Johnson opened the Blue Door in 1993. Over the past few years, the concert venue has become a hub of liberal activism in a largely conservative state.

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In Deep Red Oklahoma, The Blue Door Is 'A Lighthouse' For Progressive Protest Music

4:12pm January 21, 2020

by Michelle Mercer

This Oklahoma City venue is showcasing the role of protest music in the Trump era, and how songwriting can also bridge the political divide.

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(L-R) Martina McBride, Leslie Fram, Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile seen onstage during the 2019 CMT Next Women Of Country in November 2019.

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Country Music Channel Promises Equal Video Plays For Women And Men

2:50pm January 21, 2020

by Andrew Limbong

This expands on the CMT's previous policy, which played a ratio of 60-40, male and female, videos per hour.

"Cop Car" is Mitski's first new song since her 2018 album, Be The Cowboy.

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Hear Mitski's Sinister New Song, 'Cop Car'

10:14am January 21, 2020

by Cyrena Touros

It is Mitski's first release of new music since her critically acclaimed 2018 album, Be The Cowboy.

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Under Two Weeks Before Grammy Awards, Recording Academy CEO Is Suspended

5:36pm January 17, 2020

by Mandalit del Barco

Deborah Dugan, the Recording Academy president and CEO, has been placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into misconduct allegations.

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Eminem performs on stage during the MTV European Music Awards in 2017.

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Eminem Releases Surprise Album, 'Music To Be Murdered By'

12:59pm January 17, 2020

by Andrew Flanagan

The rapper's 11th studio album is packaged with assists from Black Thought, Ed Sheeran, Q-Tip, Anderson .Paak and the late rapper, Juice WRLD.

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President Johnson's Impeachment Inspired 'Impeachment Polka'

10:46am January 17, 2020

In 1868, President Andrew Johnson was being impeached. According to The Washington Post a musician named Charles D. Blake saw an opportunity to cash in with a ditty called "Impeachment Polka."

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The Recording Academy has placed Deborah Dugan on administrative leave. The statement did not specify the nature of the allegation, nor who is accused of committing the misconduct.

Recording Academy CEO Suspended Amid Misconduct Allegations Ahead Of Grammy Awards

10:35am January 17, 2020

by Scott Neuman

The organization that puts on the annual Grammy Awards says Deborah Dugan has been placed on administrative leave after an allegation of misconduct by a senior female member of the organization.

Bruce Springsteen's Son Is 1 Of 15 New Firefighters In Jersey City

6:03am January 16, 2020

In New Jersey Tuesday, rock icon Bruce Springsteen's son Sam was sworn in as a firefighter. He is one of 15 new firefighters in Jersey City.

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Whitney Houston is the only woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. Other 2020 inductees include Depeche Mode, The Doobie Brothers, Nine Inch Nails, Biggie Smalls and T. Rex.

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Whitney Houston, The Notorious B.I.G. Among 2020's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees

2:54pm January 15, 2020

by Stephen Thompson

Houston, the only woman included in the 2020 class of a male-dominated institution, will be joined by Biggie Smalls, Nine Inch Nails, The Doobie Brothers, T. Rex and Depeche Mode.