Grammy Awards 2014 Archives - Rolling Out

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the worldwide leader in performance royalties, service and advocacy for songwriters, composers and music publishers, hosted their fifth annual Grammy Nominee Brunch on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at the SLS Beverly Hills. The event kicked off their 100th anniversary yearlong celebration, honoring ASCAP members who were nominated at the 56th annual Grammy…

Hennessy toasts achievements in music with Grammy host LL Cool J. Above LL Cool J and his wife, Simone Johnson, hosted a third-annual exclusive pre-Grammy dinner at The Bazaar by Jose Andres in Beverly Hills, Calif. The intimate dinner celebrated his third stint as host of the Grammy Awards. Nas, who was in attendance and is also a spokesman for Hennessy V.S., told HuffPost, “Cool J is…

Macklemore is doing more than waving the white flag after his Grammy wins. After making headlines for texting Kendrick Lamar, and then posting it on his Instagram to prove his sincerity, he made sure he was up bright and early to tell New York’s Hot 97 just how much he felt that Kendrick Lamar got…

Daft Punk and Pharrell cashed in big time at the 2014 Grammy Awards. Not only did they just come to pick up a few wins, but to bless the audience with a great performance. The French producer duo and Virginia-born producer recruited Stevie Wonder and Nile Rodgers to give you a live performance unfamiliar in current trendy…

Was Jamie Foxx being out of line with Beyoncé and Jay Z at the 2014 Grammy Awards? We don’t know for sure, but Jamie Foxx definitely made sure to apologize to hip-hop royalty as he took the stage at the awards show. While we do appreciate Foxx’s honesty, who wasn’t looking at Beyoncé?

John Legend brought true romance to the stage as he performed his latest hit “All Of Me” at the 2014 Grammy Awards. With his new wife, Chrissy Tiegen, just a few feet away, Legend proved that love is well and alive in today’s music. Take a look at John Legend’s Grammy performance and tell us…

Pharrell showed up at the Grammy Awards in an adidas red track top and an oversize brown leather hat. Not sure about the thought behind his hat choice but it received a lot of raised eyebrows from his fans. Pharrell won the Grammy for Producer of the Year. What are your thoughts on #Pharrellshat? Check…

The Grammy Awards is a time to celebrate the talented people that have helped shaped the sound of the year. Unfortunately, on Twitter and Instagram, this is one of those times where people go to great lengths to poke fun at the famous faces that hit the stage. Tonight was no different as everyone from…

Jay Z knows just the right words to stick it to the competition. As Hov accepted his Grammy for Best Rap Song Collaboration for “Holy Grail,” featuring Justin Timberlake, he found the right words to say to touch the fans and the haters. Will Blue Ivy be holding onto Jay Z’s new Grammy?

Kendrick Lamar and the Imagine Dragons may not have walked away with any official awards, but isn’t it safe to say they had the best performance at the 2014 Grammy Awards? The Compton, Calif., rapper tore up the stage as he and the alternative band out of Las Vegas switched between their respective hits, “Radioactive,”…

Beyoncé and Jay Z open 2014 Grammy Awards Whether you watched the Grammy’s or not, there’s not doubt you’ve already heard about the sexy opening performance by Beyoncé and Jay Z at the 2014 Grammy Awards. Performing the big hit, “Drunk in Love,” off of Beyoncé’s recently released self-titled album, hip hop’s favorite couple left viewers in a…

Sevyn Streeter Tamar Braxton, Elle Varner, RaVaughn and Yo Gotti attend NE-YO & Compound Entertainment 6th Annual Grammy Midnight Brunch at Lure on January 25, 2014 in Hollywood, Calif.

Celebrity friends have a chance to catch up with their hardworking peers this weekend during the 2014 Grammy Awards. While soaking up the LA sun and party hopping from major industry party to the next, stars like Diddy, Nene Leakes, and Drake took some photos to remember the night. It seems as if the fellas…

The Grammy‘s haven’t even taken place, yet we’ve seen some of our favorite celebrities already strutting their stuff on some of the hippest red carpets in LA this weekend. While Ciara made menswear the best new trend for winter, Rita Ora and Rihanna have been showing off their legs in glamorous outfits straight off…

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the global leader in music rights management, presented “How I Wrote That Song,” its annual pre-GRAMMY event, on January 25 at The House of Blues West Hollywood. The panel, sponsored by Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, featured GRAMMY-nominated scribe Linda Perry, ACM and CMA award-winning wordsmith Dallas Davidson, GRAMMY-nominated MC Wiz Khalifa,…

Roc Nation once again hosted the most anticipated event in celebration of this weekend’s Grammy Awards: the annual Roc Nation Grammy Brunch. The coveted event, which took place at a private residence and was presented by M∙A∙C Viva Glam, saw a slew of Roc Nation’s brightest stars, friends and family, including Rihanna, Rita Ora, The-Dream,…

LL Cool J reveals Grammy Awards surprise? LL Cool J recently sat down with the ladies of “The Talk” to discuss his return to host the 2014 Grammy Awards. As music’s biggest celebrities gear up for an amazing night with performances from Beyoncé and Jay Z, Ringo Starr, and more, the legendary rapper/actor almost let a few…

Grammy weekend is in full-swing in L.A. Last night Diddy threw a pre-Grammy party at Boulevard 3 in Hollywood. Spinning was Cash Money’s newest lady, Paris Hilton, and she wore not one, but two revealing barely there outfits, including a leotard and a sheer paneled dress. Check out more of Paris’s outfit in the gallery. –Joi Pearson @joiapearson

Levi’s threw a pre-Grammy concert with an intimate and crowd pleasing performance by Grammy-nominated artist Miguel. The historic 1920′s Fonda Theatre was sold out with fans wanting to hear Miguel wale out his ballads “Sure Thing” and “Adorn.” “I think I need a drink,” he told the crowd before performing the song he is nominated Best R&B Performance for, “How Many Drinks,” which…

Grammy weekend is approaching and the pre-Grammy events are in full swing. Solange Knowles brought her fashion sense and her deejaying skills to the Spotify and Troy Carter Pre-Grammy Party wearing a Azede Jean-Pierre spring 2014 white bug print long-sleeve crop top and matching skirt. Check out more pics of Solange, Party with G Mack and Kelly Rowland…