(CNN) The Grammy Awards will not be happening later this month as planned. The awards ceremony, which celebrates the best in music, has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to a statement sent to members of the Recording Academy and obtained by CNN. Top nominees for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards include Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Roddy Ricch and Taylor Swift. This is not a safe environment for in-person production right now," SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris said in a statement on Monday. The Grammys was set to be the start of Hollywood awards season.

Source: The Nation January 05, 2021 22:30 UTC