I’m delusional? Your defense is delusional. Your argument is that this category favors big hits when both “Love So Soft” AND “What About Us” were both nominated last year. The voters consistently vote Kelly when she’s an option, so I am not going to count her out especially when she’s gaining more public attention from The Voice and her upcoming…[Read more]

Just curious, why are you planning to skip this one?

Has anyone here seen Can You Ever Forgive Me?

As more contenders are emerging with acclaim, I’m starting to wonder if McCarthy will miss out…

I LOVED this scene, but I think its only effective when the language can be used, which certainly won’t fly on networks. I’m guessing this isn’t the “clip” we will see all season.

Sheeran, Gaga, and Swift.

I disagree. Grande is definitely a bigger name than Lauv, but I think his song is more of what the Grammy voters will go for, in the same vein as “I Took A Pill in Ibiza.” I wouldn’t be surprised if Grande got in over Lauv (he’s probably my fifth pick), but I think its a song that will resonate more than NTLTC.

As for “Girls Like You,” I…[Read more]

Pop Solo Performance:
– “Perfect (Acoustic)”- Ed Sheeran
– “Delicate” – Taylor Swift
– “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It”- Kelly Clarkson
– “In My Blood”- Shawn Mendes
– “I Like Me Better” – Lauv
ALT: “No Tears Left to Cry” – Ariana Grande
This category tends to favor “Adult Top 40” types of songs, which is why I’m expecting Ariana to be left…[Read more]

Maybe it will be a “financial flop,” but the film is still clearly a cinematic achievement. It in its technical aspects and makes you feel anxious and tense for most of the film, in which you already know the outcome.

I still don’t know half the artists in the Top 10, but I’m SUPER happy for “Shallow” and “Happier”!

Until I see any of the other films, I’m keeping Gaga as my winner. Close was good in The Wife, but Gaga has a more memorable performance and film.

Kidman is the one I’m expecting to compete heavily with Gaga, with McCarthy close behind.

Davis rounds out my top 5, but that’s simply just for the hype I’ve heard for her in Widows. The trailer…[Read more]

I can’t even believe “Girls Like You” is being considered for major awards. It’s such an awful song and Maroon 5 can do so much better. Even “Wait” was a much better track than this. I hate that it’s only popular because Cardi is on it for 40 seconds.

Sigh.

It’s interesting how little Gosling is being considered given that his quiet performance is similar to Casey Affleck’s, which was adored so much.

Regarding the film, I think it will appeal to older voters who lived through this era. It was filmed beautifully and is a contender for cinematography for sure. I agree that it won’t be the box office…[Read more]

Is Shawn Mendes eligible for BNA? I know he’s been around for a few years, but I don’t believe he has any Grammy nominations (not sure about the other qualification). He’s just giving me some Alessia Cara vibes and I know he performed at the Grammy Museum recently for an event, so he’s visible to voters.

I think this is the best song on the album and would be my personal choice for radio single and awards recognition (if only one could be chosen).

I really think it’s going to be tough for someone to beat Gaga, as she has both the public and critics behind her. This is a film with a wildly impressive soundtrack which is likely to still be successful even after the film is out of theaters (think The Greatest Showman). Also, Cooper and Gaga will be doing press until the Oscars, so she will…[Read more]

Bebe Rexa better not get nominated at the Grammys. I just heard her new song on the radio and she is SOOOOOO autotuned. Jeez, it’d be a shame for her to be nominated over acts that can actually sing.

Yea unfortunately despite how great the movie might be, I don’t think its relevance will be able to overcome the YA bias, which is sad.

I was expecting this to follow the same trajectory as The Big Short, but this trailer has me feeling hesitant. The transformation of Bale and the hair/makeup of the other characters his the only thing that looks interesting to me. I almost see this flopping…

The music is such an important aspect of ASIB and I think it would be strange awarding a “credits only” song over songs that add so much heart to the film (there are many that could win from here).

I see no reason why Gaga can’t win both Actress and Song, especially since she is entirely worthy of both and I think that would be a feat most of the Academy would be willing to reward.