Music editor Alex Suskind and digital writer Marcus Jones talk about what it means to be a Grammy Artist™, predict the Best R&B Album and Song winners, and chat with 13-time nominee H.E.R. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist.
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Nov 20
'The Smashing Machine' stars Dwayne Johnson & Emily Blunt, inside the Governors Awards
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt do a deep dive with Awardist host Gerrad Hall on their new drama, 'The Smashing Machine,' from his transformation into UFC pioneer Mark Kerr and his concerns about still being seen as the Rock to his character realizing he needed to go to rehab for ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 6
'Frankenstein' star Jacob Elordi, sizing up the Supporting Actor race
He's unrecognizable in 'Frankenstein,' covered in prosthetics to play the Creature, but Jacob Elordi steals the show with his heartbreaking performance. He joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss what he considers his most personal work yet, teases 'Euphoria' season 3, and loo ... Show More
59m 46s
Jan 2025
Are the Grammys … Good Now? Beyoncé, Chappell, Billie, Kendrick & Taylor Face Off
Previewing the major categories and making our personal picks of who will win vs. who should win at the surprisingly relevant (!) Grammy Awards on Sunday.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes. ... Show More
1h 20m
Jan 2025
Snakes in the Recording Academy...Our Grammy Ballots!
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This week, we’re pretending we get a say in the Grammys and casting our votes for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and all the categories that matter (and some that don’t). We laugh, we cheer, we boo, we beg th ... Show More
56m 58s
Jul 2024
A Summer Pop Mailbag | Every Single Album
Nora and Nathan open up the mailbag to answer a few questions about our year in pop music so far. They make some predictions about who will win the Big Four Grammy Awards (Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year) (1:00), discuss Kamala Harris' ... Show More
1h 16m
Nov 2024
Reviewing The 2025 Grammy Nominations: This Year’s For The Girls
In today’s episode, The Snakes critically analyze the 2025 Grammy contenders. It’s been an incredible year of music, particularly for our muse, Taylor Swift, and all of our other favorite pop girls as well. Here, the devil’s advocate is played: each nominee for Album of the Year ... Show More
1h 26m
Jan 2025
Will the "Beyoncé Bowl" Secure Her Album of the Year? And Other New Year's Pop News.
Nora and Nathan talk about Beyoncé's Christmas halftime show, dubbed the "Beyoncé Bowl," and whether the first live performance of 'Cowboy Carter' will be enough to secure it Album of the Year at the Grammys (1:00). Then they catch up on some other pop news from the past week, in ... Show More
52m 2s
Feb 2025
Inside the 2025 Grammys: Beyoncé's Win, Chappell’s Speech, and Kendrick’s Sweep
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to recap an exciting and star-studded 2025 Grammy Awards, break down what it was like to be there in person, and nominate their biggest winners and losers from music’s biggest night. They also talk about Chappell Roan's acceptance speech p ... Show More
36m 16s