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Not The Grammys Too!!!

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We are 100% in support of the writers' strike, BUT….

The Writers Guild is now fucking with our Grammy Awards!

The WGA has announced plans to picket the ceremony.

How is the music business hurting the striking writers??? It's not!

Sure, the ceremony will air on CBS and the network is part of the big media that is refusing to negotiate with the writers. However, the WGA already said it would refuse to grant the Grammys a waiver that would allow them to use WGA members to write the show.

It's unclear how much of an impact a WGA picket line would have, but the kudocast will have to make do without the usual 10-20 actors who usually serve as presenters. Last year, for example, Quentin Tarantino, Luke Wilson, Nicolas Cage, Terrence Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Rock and David Spade appeared on the show.

This year also has a substantial number of nominated musicians who have appeared in films and on TV. Chief among them are Justin Timberlake, Queen Latifah, Tim McGraw, Beyonce, Jack White, Jon Bon Jovi, T.I. and Fantasia. Among the nominees who have historically not crossed picket lines are Bruce Springsteen, the Beastie Boys, Joni Mitchell, John Mellencamp and Steve Earle.

There is no need to picket the Grammys!

Don't be starting that drama.



149 comments to “Not The Grammys Too!!!”

More comments: [1] 2 »

  1. cutie says – reply to this
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    FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE the grammys we need to see some red carpet outfits this year how sadddddd

  2. willy says – reply to this
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    1st

  3. Twinz4Me says – reply to this
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    I could seriously care less. Awards shows put me to sleep - the Grammy's in particulat. The only bummer is not getting the swag bag.

  4. lillyluvnick says – reply to this
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    NOT THE GRAMMYS!

  5. J9 says – reply to this
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    NOOOO! not the grammys!!

  6. welidonnnn says – reply to this
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    it”s tto badd.. cuz i love the grammyssss
    i was wondering top see Amy Whinehouse perfomssss

  7. Karen says – reply to this
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    that sucks..

  8. m says – reply to this
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    the writers strike is getting soo old. figure something out, already.

  9. Mo says – reply to this
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    *sigh*

  10. suze says – reply to this
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    keep it up, WGA - soon you'll have NO supporters.
    Your point can be made without inconveniencing with the public - I'm sick of being the pawn in between the disputes of dickheads. Not just the WGA, but all strikes.

  11. Christine says – reply to this
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    Lame.

  12. alan says – reply to this
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    Amen! I'm an actress, so I sympathize and understand the dilemma with the WGA. However, don't f with the Grammy's. THe WGA is already putting over 10,000 people out of work in Hollywood, so just let this one go, writers. Let it GOOOOO!

  13. MissMiss says – reply to this
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    I have moved on. My once beloved shows are now distant memories. I will not pick them up when the writers decide to come back. Therefore, I don't feel punished because the Grammy's are canceled.

  14. David says – reply to this
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    BOOO!!! No, the Writer's Strike is UNEEDED. Seriously, like they are only talking about the digital download stuff?? Lame. Everything will have to up in price from like 1.99 a download to 4.99. No. No. No. This is dumb. NERDS, go back to your cubicals, get your Guitar Hero guitars back out and stop whining!

  15. David says – reply to this
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    BOOO!!! No, the Writer's Strike is UNEEDED. Seriously, like they are only talking about the digital download stuff?? Lame. Everything will have to up in price from like 1.99 a download to 4.99. No. No. No. This is dumb. NERDS, go back to your cubicals, get your Guitar Hero guitars back out and stop whining!

  16. sara elizabeth says – reply to this
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    So the WGA would picket something that doesn't affect their business, and the only outcome would be that the movie stars could not present like usual, which affects the SAG.

    THE SAG ISN'T ON STRIKE! Bad call. WGA is guilting SAG into dropping out of these events and basically the WGA is using the SAG to fight its war.

    LAME.

  17. David says – reply to this
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    BOOO!!! No, the Writer's Strike is UNEEDED. Seriously, like they are only talking about the digital download stuff?? Lame. Everything will have to up in price from like 1.99 a download to 4.99. No. No. No. This is dumb. NERDS, go back to your cubicals, get your Guitar Hero guitars back out and stop whining! We Love you!

  18. costamesaboy says – reply to this
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    beer me

  19. Whatever says – reply to this
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    The grammys are TERRIBLE. They give awards to total crap sounding artists every year. They should be cancelled altogether.

  20. alex says – reply to this
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    thats bullshit those are the best award show of the year FUCKERS!!!!

  21. redsonja1313 says – reply to this
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    I hate ALL the award shows…….Not having them is the best thing to come out of the writer strike

  22. Rachel says – reply to this
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    I'm a writer myself…and even I feel that the WGA is starting to take us all in a bad direction. It's becoming a matter driven by greed rather than a matter driven by principle.

  23. ck says – reply to this
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    Sinking the Grammy's would be amazing! They stopped being relevant before anyone who posts here was even born.

  24. ^^You Know What Really Grinds My ^^ says – reply to this
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    ****
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    That shit better not be canceled, because im going this year..LOL
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    Perezito you are cool because You support music..I dont give a shit if you're gay..We are all people..Live how ever you want as long as you're happy!!
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    Support Real Rock & Roll :)
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  25. paul says – reply to this
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    can't any of the moron presenters write their own simple stupid text???????

  26. bb says – reply to this
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    its all britney's whore ass fault. The world will end because of that whore.

  27. nikib says – reply to this
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    first!

  28. supporting the writers says – reply to this
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    Perez, its not an attack on the musicians or the Grammy's, its an attack on its parent company CBS. CBS, along with the rest of the AMPTP, refuses to come to the negotiating table. With the exception of Worldwide Pants… no production company with CBS or CBS itself have shown any good faith measures towards an agreement. Why should the writer's show any good faith measures either? These are BIG conglomerates and you have to talk with them in the only medium they seem to understand… the bottom line.

  29. ilchicokevo says – reply to this
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    FIRST! Fuckers! SO wanna see kanye and amy duet!!!

  30. valerie says – reply to this
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    damnn.

  31. Spermalot says – reply to this
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    Whoooooooooooooooooooooooo Caressssssssssssssssssssss?

  32. Nanný says – reply to this
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    nr4!!!!

  33. GOOD! says – reply to this
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    the writers need to send a message that someone up there has to hear, and if this is the way to do it, good. its a david and goliath story, except "goliath" are a bunch of overfed ceo's who make shitty movies, and writers are "davids" who have to work for peanuts to make those shitty movies. and you know what, the golden globes were so much more enjoyable this year. they should keep it like that. no commercials, no boring ass accpetance speeches, just a half hour to get it done and move on!

  34. mogul says – reply to this
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    But Britney was going to open the show.

  35. Ruby says – reply to this
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    Oh well, I figured that was going next

  36. beetlebugg says – reply to this
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    Who cares? With the exception of Amy Winehouse, music today SUCKS.

  37. Wrdsmth says – reply to this
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    It's just a f*cking awards show, so really, do you actually care? If so, then I feel kind of sorry for you.

  38. sassysami says – reply to this
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    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

  39. leia says – reply to this
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    Grammys is bullshit.
    YAY WRITERS

  40. cutie says – reply to this
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    yay i was actually first sexinesss!!!!!!!!

  41. Miss Anne says – reply to this
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    they need to picket whatever they want until they get the results they need. Don't be selfish!

  42. Kali says – reply to this
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    This is getting RIDICULOUS! What a bunch of greedy bastards.

  43. helen luleå says – reply to this
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    nooo

  44. You Can't Support Only The Part You Like says – reply to this
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    Actually, yes, it does affect the Grammys. As long as they have scripted material, which they do in their show, and that banter, then it is the same as any other television show. The fact that it is an awards show for music has nothing to do with it. They still depend on writers for this show. I say go WGA. The grammys could always strike a deal with the WGA or at least try to. Or they could do it like the other awards shows are having to do it. They don't deserve special treatment.

  45. downthehatch says – reply to this
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    Considering Most Music artists don't see any profits from Internet sales (It's true…look it up). I can see why they would join in this fight. Do your research!!!

  46. Neil says – reply to this
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    Perez is a fat ass dickhole!

  47. Like It Or No says – reply to this
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    Re: suze – How convenient that you support the WGA only regarding shows you don't care about. Quite the fair weather supporter. Wishy Washy. It can't be that way or the strike will never end. It is what it is.

  48. jimmyjazz says – reply to this
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    HOLD DAMN!!! AND WE KNOW HOW MUCH PEREZ LIKES HIS MUSIC….SO HE CAN DANCE AT HOME IN HIS UNDIES!! TEE HEE. OMG…………UNLESS HE WAS INVITED AND WAS PLANNING TO ROCK OUT AN OUTFIT!!! HOLY SHIT! DON'T WORRY PEREZ….YOU'LL HAVE OTHER CHANCES TO ROCK THAT CARPET DIVA AND PUSH IT!!!!!!! PUSH IT GIRLFRIEND

  49. Your Mom says – reply to this
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    someone has to "write" for that show too
    they don't just say what's on thier mind up there it's all on a teleprompter and those words hav eto be written by someone so….write's strike DOES have something to do with the Grammy's
    we'll all be strong
    oh yeah grow up

  50. roxy says – reply to this
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    arge i see why the have to do this they want more money but for fuck sakes enough already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!its been 2 months we are starting to run out of new shows csi gossip girl. Just give them what they want

  51. Laury says – reply to this
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    Whatever. There's too many boring award shows out there anyway. I mean, as long as they get their stupid trophy, why do they need a show for it? There are a lot more important issues out there than the Golden Globes and the Grammys not getting aired.

  52. me, again. says – reply to this
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    how about let's picket the picket lines.

    ;)

  53. ursaminorjim says – reply to this
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    Who gives a crap? The Shammies are so completely worthless - utterly artistically bankrupt, a sodden celebration of mega-sellers and has-beens. Here's hoping the WGA strike helps put an end to these abhorrent parades of mediocrity once and for all.

  54. angie says – reply to this
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    they better not mess wit the grammys. the writers r bein selfish now. its a music award show! we shouldnt suffer becuz they want more money.

  55. HUGO BOSS IS PISSED OFF says – reply to this
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    NOOOOO!!!! they better not cancel the grammys!!!
    It's the first time PARAMORE got nominated for a grammy and I want to see them win!!! Cause they're going to win!! =D
    Fuck those cheap ass bastards who already have enough money that don't want to negotiate with the WGA!!

  56. ROCCO says – reply to this
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    LOOK…THERE'S NO NEED TO STOP NOW. IF THE WRITERS ARE GOING TO FIGHT THE BIG DOGS THEN THEY HAVE TO DO IT ALL THE WAY. THEY CAN'T STOP NOW. IF THEY ARE GOING TO FIGHT THEY HAVE TO BE IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL. AND BESIDES, THE GRAMMYS ARE WACK!

  57. Good! says – reply to this
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    Good!

  58. art says – reply to this
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    hell no!!! i need the grammy's!!! i cannot take another freakin' golden globe crap!!! c'mon!!! grammy's!!!

  59. James says – reply to this
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    WGA is not using SAG as pawns. It is Union supporting Union. SAG's contract is up in June. If they cannot reach their own agreement, WGA will fully support them in the same way.

  60. Tracy says – reply to this
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    NO. THIS WILL NOT FUCKING HAPPEN. My favorite band (Montgomery Gentry) is up for their first Grammy nomination, so this is NOT the year for fucking with the Grammys! Plus, Tim McGraw's up for some too, so they'd better go on EXACTLY as planned!!! I support the writers, but this is ridiculous. Like you said, Perez, the music industry has ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY NOTHING to do with DVD/TV writers. UGH!!!

  61. sickinfant says – reply to this
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    The WGA has really pulled a fast one on the American people. The writers have tricked the public into thinking that what they do is unique and special– its not– especially when you consider the level of writing needed for these award shows. A brain damaged six year old could achieve the level of writing demonstrated at the award shows. What the fuck is stopping the powers that be from telling the writers to get fucked and hiring a bunch of college creative writing students to come up with new concepts? I guarantee they couldn't do any worse than the fecal matter the writers have been shoving down our throats for years.

  62. Lamb Chop says – reply to this
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    Sorry P, but I have to give kudos to the writers for sticking together on this one. Maybe if they can stay unified, then people will take them seriously.

  63. Kelowna-ite says – reply to this
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    There may not be an actual NEED to picket the Grammy's but you first need to understand how Unions operate then you will understand why they (the union members) feel the NEED to picket the Grammy's. Perhaps it doesnt make sense to you, but if you were a unionized worker, it certainly would and you would be loud and proud and out there wearing a placard yourself walking the line….

  64. KJ says – reply to this
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    Just like superficial people dump the union so you can get your "Glam" on. People are hurting financially and are fighting for their right to a fair wage. Now because of a shitty awards show you want to dump the strike and strikers? How shallow when people are losing shit. Everyone dosn't make 1 million dollars. It's the little people that get hurt in a strike. I don't watch the late night Scab shows and I hope the strike is settled. But if not I'll continue to watch HG channel and weather.

  65. Lisa says – reply to this
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    Good I think they SHOULD picket the Grammys. It shows they are serious. They can't back down or the whole strike wouldbe pointless. If I lived in Hollywood I would be out there pickiting with them!

  66. can't spell says – reply to this
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    GO REALITY TV!! WOO-HOO!

  67. PooPooPants says – reply to this
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    Listen, the writer's strike is bullshit by now. They need fresh writer's in there and go by the saying "out with the old, in with the new" maybe, just MAYBE if the fucking writer's EVER came up with ANYTHING new, we'd be backing them, but they are old, stale and unable to keep up with modern day times. I say can em all and start from scratch, they aren't worth a shit and obviously are out for blood. How fucking hard is it to write for Desperate Housewives? It's the same shit over and over and over again, who gives a FUCKING FUCK!! I'd make those lazy, pot smoking writer's come up with some new shit that actually has some meat to the bones or give them their walking papers, bring in new talent, new writers, new comedy, and get rid of these whiny fuckin baby writer's who get paid for rewriting the same old shows!

  68. Ashley says – reply to this
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    OMG!!!! the possiblity of no grammys saddens me. I swear..ever since i can remember ive watched the award shows. Missin the golden globes was bad enough…now we're worryin about the oscars next month because of this damn strike. I say give them their damn money…they deserve it..they wrote the damn stuff!!!! Im huge on fashion…i love everything about it (minus fur&skins) I need these award shows to see whats hot..and i mean come on designers and caterers have spent all year tryin to arrange this…its wrong!

  69. Taylor says – reply to this
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    Okay, sorry, but this is getting out of hand. I don't care for any award shows, even the Grammys, but I think the writers are going to end up with their foot in their mouth. First of all, as the last episode of shows are aired many will start to forget about their 'fave show' b/c it won't be coming back anytime soon. Then when they DO come back, people will have found better things to do and ratings will suffer. Secondly, what's to stop these media conglomerates from hiring elsewhere? How about a writer just out of college or someone who has been trying to make it for years? Don't even tell me their writing wouldn't be good enough because look at the crap we keep getting. And don't even get me started on these winter shows they're starting to release! BLAHHHHHHHHHH!

  70. HELLO COLLEGE WRITERS??? says – reply to this
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    Re: sickinfant – Damn straight! Agree 100%

  71. Katana says – reply to this
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    I miss seeing the celebrities in their costumes, interviews, etc. - it's the only time, aside from their filmwork, where we can catch of glimpse of what they're really like… in a way, ya know? But yeah - we need new, fresh writers. How difficult can it be? Could we get some University/College English majors to write? I think so!

  72. Nightmaredoll says – reply to this
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    This is the most stupid thing I have heard in a long time. How dare the WGA! This is a case of ego getting in everyone's way.

  73. Ceret says – reply to this
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    Go writers!!!! this is how your rights get considered……

  74. Gonna miss ya Kayne says – reply to this
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    Aw dayam, you mean we're gonna miss Kayne's annual tantrum???

  75. ace says – reply to this
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    Screw the writers, they are just digging themselves a deeper grave. Pull your heads out of your asses and realize the networks aren't going to budge.

  76. Shauna says – reply to this
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