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The 2023 Oscars proved to be one of the most memorable and inspiring nights in the Academy’s 95-year history. While much attention in the run-up to this year’s ceremony was placed on slap-related matters, not to mention returning host Jimmy Kimmel’s predictable decision to go into overkill when it came to slap jokes, the bulk […]
Hollywood’s biggest night added another boast to its lineup this year by featuring a performance from Rihanna, who mere weeks ago was headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. As announced ahead of the 2023 Academy Awards broadcast, Rihanna was on hand to perform the Best Original Song nominee “Lift Me Up.” The track is taken […]
Preparations for the 95th Academy Awards have been in full swing all week before the big day, which is happening on Sunday, March 12. The Academy took over the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles to prepare for Tinseltown’s biggest night, and Complex attended the award show’s rehearsals, which took place inside the magnificent Dolby Theater […]
A since-removed Instagram post from Oscar-nominated Everything Everywhere All at Once star Michelle Yeoh is at the center of a debate regarding Academy rules. To be clear, the debate in question is not focused on the acclaimed actress’ own words; instead, the Best Actress nominee had shared screenshots of a Vogue article about this year’s […]
Robert Glasper’s well-played response to Chris Brown’s attempted questioning of his Grammys victory has resulted in a sold-out t-shirt design. The design, pictured above and below, included the phrase “Who the fuck is Robert Glasper?” In addition to calling to mind (largely, it’s presumed, inadvertently) the oft-repurposed “Who the fuck is Mick Jagger?” design made […]
Two years after Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion sparked outrage with a risqué performance of “WAP” at the 2021 Grammy Awards, another duo is facing heat from the conservative crowd due to its controversial appearance at last Sunday’s show. After taking home the Grammy for best pop duo/group performance earlier in the evening for their chart-topping collaborative single “Unholy,” Sam […]
Journalist Dee Barnes has criticized the Recording Academy for honoring Dr. Dre at this year’s Grammy Awards, after alleging that he assaulted her in 1991. In an extensive interview with Rolling Stone, Barnes addressed the Recording Academy’s decision to give Dre the Global Impact Award. As Barnes revealed not long after the alleged incident happened, and has reiterated numerous times […]
Beyoncé is reflecting on a massively historic Grammys night in her latest social media update. In the Instagram-shared compilation clip, notably soundtracked to “CUFF IT (WETTER REMIX),” fans are given a behind-the-curtain look at Beyoncé’s big night. Jay-Z makes an expectedly celebratory appearance in the clip, which also features a fast-paced assortment of photos. During Sunday’s […]
Snoop Dogg is again calling attention to the fact that he’s not yet been the recipient of a Grammy, despite a slew of nominations. On Monday, one day after the 2023 edition of the Recording Academy’s annual ceremony, Snoop shared an Instagram post highlighting a list of fellow rap artists’ career wins, including Jay-Z (who […]
Fresh off her breakout year in 2022, CMG rapper GloRilla has checked one more item off her bucket list, as the Memphis artist met Beyoncé at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. GloRilla took to social media to document the event, which saw the two artists share a hug. “I love you so much,” Glo tells Bey in the short […]
