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Year-Ender Poll: Biggest Snubs of 2024 Awards Season Ft. Ryan Gosling at Oscars, The Color Purple at Golden Globes and More; Vote Now

Year-Ender Poll: Biggest Snubs of 2024 Awards Season Ft. Ryan Gosling at Oscars, The Color Purple at Golden Globes and More; Vote Now

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As the 2024 awards season unfolded, opening with the Golden Globes in January and wrapping with the Primetime Emmys in September, it brought with it its fair share of surprises, controversies, viral moments, and, of course, the subject of this particular article, snubs. No awards season feels complete without debates over which actors, musicians, films, TV shows, or songs and records were unjustly overlooked or simply got lost in the overwhelming flood of entertainment content. This time, we’ve decided to settle the debate before getting excited about the 2025 awards season and all the drama it definitely has in store for us. Settling the debate, however, requires a little help from you, our readers. Don’t worry — we’re not here to overwhelm you by asking you to recall all the pop culture content you consumed throughout the year. Instead, we’ve compiled the most talked-about snubs of 2024 below to make things easier for you. Let’s dive into the notable omissions, starting with the Golden Globes, as this prestigious award show, as mentioned earlier, kickstarts the new awards …

Shankar Mahadevan Reveals He Blacked Out When His Name Was Announced At Grammys: ‘It’s A Matter Of…’

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India won big at the Grammy Awards this year with Shakti clinching the Best Global Music Album honour. (Photo Courtesy: Reuters) Shankar Mahadevan reacted to Shakti’s Grammy Win this year and called it a matter of honour and privilege. Shankar Mahadevan and his fellow members from Shakti made India proud at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Shakti, a collaboration featuring John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, V. Selvaganesh, and Ganesh Rajagopalan, was awarded the Grammy Award for their work, The Moment. The album has won Best Global Music Album. Shankar and his team members were present at the Grammys to accept the award. Shankar recently recalled his reaction when his name was announced for the prestigious award. Speaking to the Press Trust of India (PTI), musician Shankar Mahadevan said, “These kinda feelings can’t be described in words because it’s a matter of honour and privilege.” “You’re completely blacked out when the name is announced. You have to walk that whole passage and go up to the stage,” he added. Calling it a joy, he said that …

Grammys 2024: Shankar Mahadevan pens a note after Shakti’s This Moment won Best Global Music Album

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Singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan is feeling ecstatic after his band Shakti, with Zakir Hussain, won the award for Best Global Music Album at the Grammys 2024. Shankar took to Instagram to share some photos from the event and wrote a thankful message. Sharing the pictures of himself posing with the trophy, Shankar wrote, “WE DID IT. I never imagined that a band from where I have learnt my music and my musical aesthetics would be the band with whom I would eventually perform and win a Grammy. This is the moment from which I can easily say that dreams do come true. Shakti was a dream which came true! Thank you Almighty for making this happen! It’s truly “THIS MOMENT.” @shakti50tour @zakirhq9 @officialjohnmclaughlin @kanjeeraselva @violinganeshofficial #Grammy #BestGlobalAlbum #Shakti #ThisMoment” During his Grammy acceptance speech, Shankar expressed his gratitude by saying, “Thank you, boys. Thank you, God, family, friends and India. India, we are proud of you.” The mention of his home country received a rousing cheer from the audience. Shankar also expressed his appreciation …

Shankar Mahadevan receives warm welcome as he returns to Mumbai after Grammy win

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Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan returned to India in the wee hours of Thursday. He received a grand welcome with flowers and chocolates following his win at the Grammys 2024. He and tabla maestro Zakir Hussain‘s fusion band Shakti won the Best Global Music Album award at the Grammys, which was held in Los Angeles. Also read: Shankar Mahadevan shares note of gratitude after Shakti’s Grammy win Shankar Mahadevan receives flowers and chocolates as he reached Mumbai after Grammys win. Shankar Mahadevan returns to India after Grammys Shankar was ecstatic to see his close people reaching the airport with gifts. He hugged them and posed for the paparazzi with them. Giving a shoutout to his band, the composer was also wearing a sweatshirt which announced his band’s name. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Shankar Mahadevan at Mumbai airport. (Varinder Chawla)(Varinder Chawla) Shankar Mahadevan: It’s a dream come true Talking to media at the airport, Shankar Mahadevan said, “Well, what can I say? This is a very, very special moment …

Grammys 2024: Jay-Z Slamming The Awards To The Celine Dion Factor

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Jay-Z with daughter Blue Ivy at the Grammys. (Image courtesy: AFP) The 66th Grammy Awards on Sunday offered up history-making wins, dazzling performances by new stars, poignant songs from legendary veterans and even a few surprises. Here is a look at the unforgettable moments of music’s biggest night in Los Angeles: Surprise guest: Celine Dion For the final award of the night, organizers of the gala had a big surprise: pop diva Celine Dion, who has been battling the rare neurological disorder Stiff-Person Syndrome, emerged from backstage to a standing ovation. “When I say that I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart,” Dion said, to more applause. “Those who have been blessed enough to be here at the Grammy Awards must never take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music brings to our lives and to people all around the world.” She then presented the Album of the Year award to Taylor Swift for Midnights – a history-making fourth for the 34-year-old pop artist. Celine Dion, 55, has …

PM Modi Hails Shakti’s Grammys Win, Shankar Mahadevan Reacts

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Published By: Dishya Sharma Last Updated: February 06, 2024, 09:10 IST Shakti is a revolutionary fusion band that combines Indian classical music with jazz. Congratulating the legendary musicians, PM Modi took to X and said that the country is proud of them. PM Modi also lauded their exceptional talent and dedication to music as well as the hard work they put in. The reunited Shakti band won big at the Grammys 2024 for their latest release, This Moment. It bagged the prestigious award in the Best Global Music Album category. Shakti’s album, which has been released after more than 45 years, comprises eight new tracks composed by John McLaughlin, Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain, V Selvaganesh and Ganesh Rajagopalan. Congratulating the legendary musicians, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) and said that the country is proud of them. PM Modi also lauded their exceptional talent and dedication to music as well as the hard work they put in. He wrote, “Congratulations @ZakirHtabla, @Rakeshflute, @Shankar_Live, @kanjeeraselva, and @violinganesh on your phenomenal success at the …

Grammys 2024: AR Rahman shares a perfect pic with Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain And Selva Ganesh

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Shankar Mahadevan and his team from Shakti achieved a significant milestone for India at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Shakti, a group consisting of John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, V. Selvaganesh, and Ganesh Rajagopalan, received the Grammy Award for their project, The Moment. The album was honoured as the Best Global Music Album. Shankar and his fellow musicians attended the Grammys to receive the accolade. AR Rahman has extended his congratulations to the team.  On Monday, the former Grammy winner AR Rahman took to social media and shared a selfie featuring Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain and V. Selvaganesh from the awards show.  Check out the picture here: Sharing the picture, he wrote, “It’s raining Grammys for India …Congrats Grammy winners #ustadzakirhussain (3grammys) @shankar.mahadevan (first Grammy) @selvaganesh (first Grammy ).”  Besides Shakti, Zakir Hussain and Rakesh Chaurasia also won two awards at the Grammys for Best Global Music Performance and Contemporary Instrumental Album. See Also: Grammys 2024: Shankar Mahadevan expresses pride for India after their big win at the ceremony  Source link

Grammys 2024: PM Modi all praise for Shankar, Zakir and other Indian musicians

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian musicians Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain, Rakesh Chaurasia, Selva Ganesh V and Ganesh Rajagopalan on his X account on Monday. The Indian musicians brought home three Grammy Awards on Sunday, making the country proud and standing out amongst stars like Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus. (Also Read: India shines at Grammy Awards as Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain win laurels) Ustad Zakir Hussain, vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, percussionist V Selvaganesh and violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan of Shakti pose for photos with their Grammy Award for best global music album for This Moment (PTI) PM Modi’s message Congratulating them on their success, PM Modi wrote on X, “Congratulations @ZakirHtabla, @Rakeshflute, @Shankar_Live, @kanjeeraselva, and @violinganesh on your phenomenal success at the #GRAMMYs! Your exceptional talent and dedication to music have won hearts worldwide. India is proud! These achievements are a testament to the hard work you keep putting in. It will also inspire the new generation of artists to dream big and excel in music.” Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on …

Grammys 2024: Michelle Obama clinches second win in Audiobook category

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Michelle Obama added another Grammy Award to her collection on Sunday, winning the best audiobook, narration, and storytelling recording category for her latest book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times. ,Michelle Obama Adds Another Grammy to Collection Brynn Anderson/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS) The 60-year-old former first lady recorded the voiceover for her third book, which was published in November 2022. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! The book is a compilation of stories from her life as a public figure, a wife, a mother, and a woman. She shares her “insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power,” in the book, which has made it to the New York Times’ Bestseller list and earned her an Emmy nomination for a Netflix special with Oprah. ALSO READ| Taylor Swift ignores Celine Dion on stage but thanks her later, fans left surprised call it ‘disrespect’ The Light We Carry is a blend of memoir and self-help, inspired by the turbulent times of 2020-2021, when the world faced political upheaval …

“It’s Raining Grammys For India”

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Image was shared on Instagram. (courtesy: arrahman) New Delhi: In a big win for India, percussionist Zakir Hussain’s supergroup Shakti, which also includes singer Shankar Mahadevan, V Selvaganesh and violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan, won Best Global Music Album for This Moment. A few hours after the ceremony, music maestro AR Rahman, who was present at the biggest music award across the world, shared a selfie with the band members of Shakti – Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain, V Selvaganesh and congratulated them on their grand feat. Sharing the image, AR Rahman wrote, “It’s raining Grammys for India …Congrats Grammy winners #ustadzakirhussain (3grammys) @shankar.mahadevan (first Grammy) @selvaganesh.” ICYDK, Zakir Hussain and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia also took home the coveted Grammy award for Best Global Music Performance for their song Pashto. As We Speak, to which Pashto belongs, won Best Contemporary Instrumental Album as well.  Now, take a look at AR Rahman’s post: Indian music composer and former Grammy winner Ricky Kej also congratulated the band by sharing a video of their acceptance speech at the Grammys. Posting the video on his X account, Ricky Kej wrote, …