The Recording Academy has released its first slate of scheduled performers for the 65th Grammy Awards. Artists to make the cut for the big show include Lizzo, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Steve Lacy, and Sam Smith. Additional names are expected to be announced in the coming days. The ceremony, which will take place at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on February 5, is set to be hosted by comedian and former The Daily Show host Trevor Noah.
Spotify Spotlights LGBTQ+
Spotify is shining a bigger light on LGBTQ+ creatives with its new platform called 'GLOW.' The streaming giant said it wants to elevate voices from the community as they continue to make more strides in the mainstream music landscape. Part of the new campaign will feature 11 LBGTQ+ performers on billboards across the U.S. to help them reach wider audiences. Sam Smith, Arlo Parks, and Tove Lo are among prominent artists who have been tapped to help boost the new platform.
Science Declares Most Handsome Man
Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page has been declared the world's most handsome man — according to science? Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Julian De Silva came to the conclusion by using the Greek golden ratio of beauty, Phi, and facial mapping techniques to make the determination. The facial symmetry ratio was used by Leonardo Da Vinci to make subjects more aesthetically pleasing in his art. Chris Hemsworth, Michael B. Jordan, and Harry Styles were runners-up.
The National Retail Federation reports Americans are expected to spend $20.1 billion on Father’s Day gifts this year. Yes, funny cards are still accepted.
Simpson’s gridiron legacy was forever overshadowed by the 1994 knife slayings of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. A criminal court jury found him not guilty of murder, but a separate civil trial jury found him liable.
Hollywood closed out an up and down 2023 with “Wonka” regaining No. 1 at the box office, strong sales for “The Color Purple” and an overall $9 billion in ticket sales that improved on 2022’s grosses but fell about $2 billion shy of pre-pandemic norms.
