The organizers of music's Grammy Awards on Friday announced an end to the so-called "secret" committees that have led to allegations that the highest honours in the industry are open to rigging. The Recording Academy said in a statement on Friday that the changes were significant and were made "to ensure that the Grammy Awards rules and guidelines are transparent and equitable." American pop star Halsey also shut out of the 2021 Grammys, last year called the nominations process "elusive" and said she was "hoping for more transparency or reform." We need to make sure we are honouring and celebrating `creative excellence` of ALL," Malik tweeted hours ahead of the 2021 Grammy Awards ceremony. The Recording Academy on Friday also said it was adding two new Grammy categories - for best global music performance, and best Latin urban music album - bringing to 86 the total number of Grammy Awards each year.

Source: dna April 30, 2021 22:41 UTC