'It’s Unfortunate': The Recording Academy Responds to Beyoncé Declining to Perform at the Grammys, Fans Side with Bey

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'It’s Unfortunate': The Recording Academy Responds to Beyoncé Declining to Perform at the Grammys, Fans Side with Bey

Beyoncé has decided to pass on participating in the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, and although the Recording Academy's interim chief executive is disappointed, fans aren't […]

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