NBCUniversal has erected a group of standing-room tents outside the studio in Burbank after it trimmed trees last week that had been providing shade to the striking and picketing members of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA unions.
Striking picketers arrived to sidewalks this week outside NBCU that were suddenly in full glare of the sun. Trees that had been providing shade amid hot summer days along Barham Blvd. were pruned and nearly bare of leaves.
Hollywood writer and WGA strike captain Darrin Dortch told The Ankler that he worked with NBCU security to get the tents put up.
“It’s obviously getting much hotter now, so we have these tents up so that when people are out here with their signs they have a spot here with some tents and with some misters, and that gives us a little relief,” said Dortch, a writer with credits including “Claws” and “The Kings of Napa.
Striking picketers arrived to sidewalks this week outside NBCU that were suddenly in full glare of the sun. Trees that had been providing shade amid hot summer days along Barham Blvd. were pruned and nearly bare of leaves.
Hollywood writer and WGA strike captain Darrin Dortch told The Ankler that he worked with NBCU security to get the tents put up.
“It’s obviously getting much hotter now, so we have these tents up so that when people are out here with their signs they have a spot here with some tents and with some misters, and that gives us a little relief,” said Dortch, a writer with credits including “Claws” and “The Kings of Napa.
- 7/21/2023
- by Jeremy Bailey
- The Wrap
A row of previously bushy Ficus trees on Barham Boulevard that were inexplicably pruned over the hot weekend has only heightened the frustration of WGA strikers at Universal — especially since construction on the Lankershim Boulevard side has made it challenging to walk the picket line.
On Monday, strikers who chose to walk the line outside of Gate 8 were surprised to see how the parkland trees next to the gate, which previously offered a shady respite to protesters, were completely cut back. Pine trees on the opposite side of Barham weren’t touched, as were a row of pepper trees behind the fence near the production gate.
“It’s just been very frustrating, trying to get people to come out here and picket these gates,” admits on-site striker Deric A. Hughes, a co-executive producer on Quantum Leap who is also on the WGA Board of Directors. “It’s just very suspect.
On Monday, strikers who chose to walk the line outside of Gate 8 were surprised to see how the parkland trees next to the gate, which previously offered a shady respite to protesters, were completely cut back. Pine trees on the opposite side of Barham weren’t touched, as were a row of pepper trees behind the fence near the production gate.
“It’s just been very frustrating, trying to get people to come out here and picket these gates,” admits on-site striker Deric A. Hughes, a co-executive producer on Quantum Leap who is also on the WGA Board of Directors. “It’s just very suspect.
- 7/18/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Last year, the versatile "Saturday Night Live" comedian Bill Hader reaped a surprise bid for Supporting Comedy Actor. Of our 15 experts, only Ken Tucker predicted he would be nominated while Marcus Dixon was his sole support among our nine editors. This year, Hader makes the cut with four experts -- Tucker again as well as Pete Hammond (Deadline Hollywood), Steve Pond (The Wrap), Lynette Rice (Entertainment Weekly) -- as well as editor Darrin Dortch. While this level of support gives him odds of only 33/1 which puts him in ninth place, he could well pull off another upset, especially as this was his final season on "SNL." After all, last year Hader edged out contenders with far better odds including Nick Offerman ("Parks and Recreation") who had 12 experts and eight editors predicting a nomination, Simon Helberg ("The Big Bang Theory") wh...
- 7/16/2013
- Gold Derby
By canvassing experts, editors and users, Gold Derby has determined that there are 11 women still in contention to reap bids for Best Comedy Supporting Actress this year. Only six will make the final cut when Emmy nominations are unveiled on July 18. Those ladies with odds to win of better than 100/1 from any group in our poll -- our Experts, Editors, Top 24 Users, and Overall Users -- are profiled below. With Kristen Wiig ("Saturday Night Live") no longer eligible and the passing of Kathryn Joosten ("Desperate Housewives"), the category has two guaranteed open slots. Related: Who are eight women with best odds to win Comedy Actress at Emmys? Julie Bowen ("Modern Family") has won this category two consecutive years and is predicted to prevail yet again with 12/5 odds. She has the votes of 10 Experts, three Editors (Darrin Dortch, Rob Licuria, David Schnelwar), 10 of our Top 24 Users, and 28% of Overall Users. ...
- 7/12/2013
- Gold Derby
By canvassing experts, editors and users, Gold Derby has determined that there are 10 men still in contention to reap bids for Best Comedy Supporting Actor this year. Only six will make the final cut when Emmy nominations are unveiled on July 18. Those men with odds to win of better than 100/1 from any group in our poll -- our Experts, Editors, Top 24 Users, and Overall Users -- are profiled below. Will "Modern Family" continue its dominance by taking four of the six slots and by winning the category, which it has done the past three consecutive years? Related: Who are nine men with best odds to win Comedy Actor at Emmys? Eric Stonestreet ("Modern Family") has prevailed in this category in 2010 and 2012. He is favored to win yet another at 14/5 odds, claiming the support of seven Experts, two Editors (Darrin Dortch, David Schnelwar), four of our Top 24 Users, and 26% of Overall Users.
- 7/11/2013
- Gold Derby
By canvassing experts, editors and users, Gold Derby has determined that there are 11 women still in contention to reap bids for Best Drama Supporting Actress this year. Only six will make the final cut when Emmy nominations are unveiled on July 18. Those ladies with odds to win of better than 100/1 from any group in our poll -- our Experts, Editors, Top 24 Users, and Overall Users -- are profiled below. All six of last year's nominees are eligible to return, but our survey indicates that two are likely to be snubbed. Dame Maggie Smith ("Downton Abbey") has yet to lose for her role as the Dowager Countess on her show (in this race last year and in the movie/mini category the year before). She is once again favored to win in 2013 with 23/10 odds and the support of 10 Experts, four Editors (Chris Beachum, Darrin Dortch, Matt Noble, David Schnelwar), eight of...
- 7/10/2013
- Gold Derby
By canvassing experts, editors and users, Gold Derby has determined that there are eight men still in contention to reap bids for Best Drama Supporting Actor this year. Only six will make the final cut when Emmy nominations are unveiled on July 18. Those men with odds to win of better than 100/1 from any group in our poll -- our Experts, Editors, Top 24 Users, and Overall Users -- are profiled below. This category is one where change is guaranteed since three of last year's contenders are not on the ballot: Brendan Coyle ("Downton Abbey"), Giancarlo Esposito ("Breaking Bad"), and Jared Harris ("Mad Men"). Related: Who are nine men with best odds to win Drama Actor at Emmys? Two-time champ Aaron Paul ("Breaking Bad") is the current leader with odds of 9/4. Although no man has ever won this category three times, he has the backing of 11 Experts, two Editors (Darrin Dortch, David Schnelwar.
- 7/10/2013
- Gold Derby
By canvassing experts, editors and users, Gold Derby has determined that there are nine men still in contention to reap bids for Best Comedy Actor this year. Only six will make the final cut when Emmy nominations are unveiled on July 18. Those men with odds to win of better than 100/1 from any group in our poll -- our Experts, Editors, Top 24 Users, and Overall Users -- are profiled below. The list includes three double champs for their current roles and a three-time winner for writing. There will be one certain open spot since Larry David had no no episodes of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Related: Who are nine men with best odds to win Drama Actor at Emmys? Alec Baldwin ("30 Rock") is the frontrunner at 14/5 to win his first trophy since his back-to-back victories in 2008 and 2009. He has the support of seven Experts, five Editors (Chris Beachum, Darrin Dortch, Rob Licuria,...
- 7/6/2013
- Gold Derby
Over 550 Gold Derby readers predicted the winners in 35 categories at the Grammy Awards. In total, our Users logged over 15,000 predictions. -Insertgroups:12- To see your results, log into your account and under your profile picture click Grammy Awards 2012. And to find out where you rank on our leaderboard, click here. For a full breakdown of our results by category, click here. Unlike Adele's clean sweep at last year's event, the Grammys spread the wealth this year in a night full of surprises. Three users outdid all others, predicting 24 out of 35 categories for a score of 69%: DaryOchoa, youllseemeontv, and kyller. Another 16 users predicted 23 categories right, for 66%. That was better than any of our editors, among whom Darrin Dortch and David Schnelwar did best, predicting 21 out of 35 categories (60%). They were followed by Marcus Dixon (55%), Daniel Montgomery (49%), Rob Licuria (46%), and Chris Beachum (35%). Matt Noble predicted 11 ca...
- 2/11/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- David Schnelwar and Darrin Dortch -- have analyzed 27 of the races for Sunday's Grammy Awards. Click on the links below to read their insights into the four General Field categories (Album, Record & Song of the Year, New Artist) as well as the top categoires in all of the major genres. General Field Album of the Year: David, Darrin Record of the Year: David, Darrin Song of the Year: David, Darrin New Artist -Addprediction:76:347:Click to predict Album of the Year:addprediction- Pop Pop Solo Performance Pop Duo/Group Performance Pop Vocal Album Traditional Pop Album -Insertgroups:8- Dance Dance Recording Dance/Electronica Album Rock Rock Performance Rock Song Rock Album Alternative Music Album R&B R&B Performance R&B Song Rap Album Traditional R&B Performance Rap Rap Performance Rap/Sung Collaboration Rap Song Rap Albu...
- 2/9/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- David Schnelwar and Darrin Dortch -- disagree on the winner of Best Country Album at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- “Uncaged” - Zac Brown Band “Hunter Hayes” - Hunter Hayes -- Darrin “Living For A Song: A Tribute To Hank Cochran” - Jamey Johnson “Four The Record” - Miranda Lambert -- David “The Time Jumpers” – The Time Jumpers David's analysis None of this year’s nominees for Best Country Album are nominated for Album of the Year. Hunter Hayes has three nominations this year including Best New Artist and Best Country Solo Performance. Zac Brown Band and Jamey Johnson have both been nominated twice before in this category and lost. Miranda Lambert’s “Revolution” (2010) lost to Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” in this category. With no Album of the Year nominee to compete against, Lamb...
- 2/8/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- Darrin Dortch and David Schnelwar -- agree on the winner of Best Rap Album at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- “Take Care” - Drake “Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1” - Lupe Fiasco “Life Is Good” - Nas “Undun” - The Roots “God Forgives, I Don’t” - Rick Ross “Based On A T.R.U. Story" - 2 Chainz Darrin's analysis Drake underperformed in nominations while Nas scored four surprise nominations. As Drake’s album was a big seller, he is the frontrunner here, but Nas is a serious spoiler. -Addprediction:76:157:Click to predict Rap Album Grammy:addprediction- David's analysis None of the nominees for Best Rap Album are nominated for Album of the Year. Drake’s “Take Care” is the biggest seller of the six nominees. Nas...
- 2/8/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- David Schnelwar and Darrin Dortch -- agree on the winner of Best Alternative Music Album at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- “The Idler Wheel…” - Fiona Apple “Biophilia” - Bjork “Making Mirrors” - Gotye -- David, Darrin “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming” - M83 “Bad As Me” - Tom Waits David's analysis A female artist has not won in this category since Sinead O’Connor did with “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” in 1990. Therefore, it is not likely that either Bjork or Fiona Apple will win. Gotye is the only artist with multiple nominations this year including Record of the Year. -Addprediction:76:147:Click to predict Trad. Pop Album:addprediction- Darrin's analysis Gotye is the most nominated artist in this lineup so this’ll be his consolation prize for losing Record of the Year...
- 2/7/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- Darrin Dortch and David Schnelwar -- disagree on the winner of Best Dance/Electronica Album at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- “Wonderland” - Steve Aoki “Don’t Think” - The Chemical Brothers “>Album Title Goes Here<” - Deadmau5 “Fire & Ice” - Kaskade “Bangarang” - Skrillex -- Darrin, David Darrin's analysis Skrillex won three Grammys last year and is the only act nominated in both dance field categories this year. This is a no-brainer. -Addprediction:76:349:Click to predict Dance/Electronica Album:addprediction- David's analysis Last year, Deadmau5 became the first Edm artist to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone. The Chemical Brothers won this category twice: “Push The Button” (2005) and “We Are The Night” (2007). In spite of this, Skrille...
- 2/7/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- David Schnelwar and Darrin Dortch -- agree on the winner of Best Traditional Pop Album at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- “Christmas” - Michael Buble -- David, Darrin “A Holiday Carole” - Carole King “Kisses On The Bottom” - Paul McCartney David's analysis A holiday album has never won Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. This may be the year that ends. After all, Michael Buble pulled off the impossible in this category by stopping Tony Bennett’s undefeated streak in 2009. Buble has won in this category three times. “Kisses On The Bottom” was highly publicized but, surprisingly, Paul McCartney is not a Grammy favorite as of late. He lost Best Pop Vocal Album twice, first to Kelly Clarkson (2005) and then Amy Winehouse (2007). -Addprediction:76:348:Click to predict Trad. Pop Album:addprediction- Darrin's analysis Chris...
- 2/6/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- Darrin Dortch and David Schnelwar -- agree on the winner of Best R&B Album at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- “Black Radio” - Robert Glasper Experiment “Back To Love” - Anthony Hamilton “Write Me Back” - R. Kelly -- Darrin, David “Beautiful Surprise” - Tamia “Open Invitation” - Tyrese Darrin's analysis This is a weak category. R. Kelly is the biggest name here so he’s the frontrunner. But watch out for perennial nominee Anthony Hamilton. -Addprediction:76:152:Click to predict R&B Album Grammy:addprediction- David's analysis None of the nominees for Best R&B Album are nominated for Album of the Year. The biggest name artist usually wins in this category. R. Kelly is a three time Grammy winner but has not won a Grammy since his 1997 hit song “I Believe I Can Fly.” -Break- ...
- 2/6/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- David Schnelwar and Darrin Dortch -- agree on the winner of Best Urban Contemporary at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- “Fortune” - Chris Brown “Kaleidoscope Dream” Miguel “Channel Orange” - Frank Ocean -- David, Darrin David's analysis Best Contemporary R&B Album returns this year, revamped as Best Urban Contemporary Album. Last year, Chris Brown’s “F.A.M.E.” won Best R&B Album. He returns this year to face stiffer competition with his follow-up album “Fortune.” Frank Ocean’s “Channel Orange” is the frontrunner to win due to his nomination for Album of the Year. However, there is still a possibility Miguel’s “Kaleidoscope Dream” could upset and sweep the R&B Field since Ocean was snubbed for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song. -Addprediction:76:520:Click to predict ...
- 2/6/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- Darrin Dortch and David Schnelwar -- agree on the winner of Best Rock Album at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- “El Camino” - The Black Keys -- Darrin, David “Mylo Xyloto” - Coldplay “The 2nd Law” - Muse “Wrecking Ball” - Bruce Springsteen “Blunderbuss” Jack White Darrin's analysis Bruce Springsteen is a favorite in the rock field and Jack White is an Album of the Year nominee. However, The Black Keys will claim this category before winning the night’s top prize. -Addprediction:76:146:Click to predict Rock Album Grammy:addprediction- David's analysis Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay and Muse are previous winners in this category. -Break- While The Black Keys’ “El Camino” and Jack White’s “Blunderbuss” are both nominated for Album of the Year, The Black Key...
- 2/6/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- David Schnelwar and Darrin Dortch -- agree on the winner of Best Dance Recording at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- Avicii - “Levels” Calvin Harris f./ Ne-Yo - “Let’s Go” Skrillex - “Bangarang” -- David, Darrin Swedish House Mafia - “Don’t You Worry Child” Al Walser - “I Can’t Live Without You” David's analysis Skrillex won three Grammys last year. He is the only Best Dance Recording nominee also nominated for Best Dance/Electronica Album this year. If, as I expect, Skrillex prevails, he will be the second consecutive winner after Justin Timberlake. -Addprediction:76:140:Click to predict Dance Recording Grammy:addprediction- Darrin's analysis Skrillex won three Grammys last year and is the only act nominated in both dance field categories this year. This is a no-brainer. -Break- Related...
- 2/6/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- Darrin Dortch and David Schnelwar -- agree on the winner of Best Pop Vocal Album at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- “Stronger” - Kelly Clarkson “Ceremonials” - Florence + The Machine “Some Nights” - Fun. -- Darrin, David “Overexposed” - Maroon 5 “The Truth About Love” - Pink Darrin's analysis Fun. scored six nominations overall, including Album of the Year. It’d be a shock if they lost here. -Addprediction:76:139:Click to predict Pop Vocal Album Grammy:addprediction- David's analysis Fun.’s “Some Nights” is the only Best Pop Vocal Album nominee in this category to be nominated for Album of the Year. Kelly Clarkson is a previous winner in this category for her album “Breakway” in 2005. No artist has won in this twice category. Florence + The Machine and Maroon 5 are also ...
- 2/6/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- David Schnelwar and Darrin Dortch -- agree on the winner of Best Country Song at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- “Blown Away” - Carrie Underwood “Cost Of Livin’” - Ronnie Dunn “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” - Eli Young Band “So You Don’t Have To Love Me Anymore” - Alan Jackson “Springsteen” - Eric Church -- David, Darrin David's analysis This year, none of the nominees for Best Country Song are nominated for Record of the Year or Song of the Year. Eric Church’s ‘Springsteen” was the biggest hit and is likely to win. -Addprediction:76:386:Click to predict Country Song Grammy:addprediction- Darrin's analysis Eric Church (“Springsteen”), Ronnie Dunn (“Cost of Livin’") and Carrie Underwood (“Blown Away”) are the frontrunners here. All of them contend for Best ...
- 2/5/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- Darrin Dortch and David Schnelwar -- agree on the winner of Best Rap Song at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- “Daughters” - Nas “Lotus Flower Bomb” - Wale & Miguel “Mercy” - Kanye West “The Motto” - Drake and Lil Wayne “N***as In Paris” - Jay-z & Kanye West -- Darrin, David “Young, Wild & Free”- Snoop Dog and Wiz Khalifa Darrin's analysis Jay-z and Kanye West are beloved in the rap field. They are a near lock to win for “N****s in Paris” which is nominated for Best Rap Song and was a huge pop hit. Kanye’s popular “Mercy” is also nominated here and in Rap Song as is Nas’ “Daughters.” Nas is the spoiler here if the Kanye songs split votes. -Addprediction:76:156:Click to predict Rap Song Grammy:addprediction- David's analysis Kanye West is the big...
- 2/5/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- David Schnelwar and Darrin Dortch -- agree on the winner of Best R&B Song at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- “Adorn” - Miguel -- David, Darrin “Beautiful Surprise” - Tamia “Heart Attack” - Trey Songz “Pray For Me” - Anthony Hamilton “Refill” - Elle Varner David's analysis With Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You” snubbed for Best R&B Song, Miguel’s “Adorn” is the frontrunner to win because of his Song of the Year nomination. -Addprediction:76:151:Click to predict R&B Song Grammy:addprediction- Darrin's analysis With Frank Ocean snubbed here, Song of the Year nominee “Adorn” is a lock for the win. Related Links: Who Will Win ... Country Solo Performance Country Duo/Pop Performance Country Song Pop Solo Performance Pop Duo/Group Performance R&B ...
- 2/5/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- Darrin Dortch and David Schnelwar -- agree on the winner of Best Rock Song at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- “Freedom At 21” - Jack White “I Will Wait” - Mumford & Sons “Madness” - Muse “Lonely Boy” - The Black Keys -- Darrin, David “We Take Care Of Our Own” - Bruce Springsteen Darrin's analysis Despite strong competition from Mumford & Sons and Bruce Springsteen, The Black Keys will triumph here for their Record of the Year nominated entry. -Addprediction:76:145:Click to predict Rock Song Grammy:addprediction- David's analysis In this category’s 21-year history, Springsteen is the biggest winner with four. In spite of this, The Black Keys’ “Lonely Boy" is the frontrunner because of it’s nomination for Record of the Year. Related Links: Who Will Win ... Cou...
- 2/5/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- David Schnelwar and Darrin Dortch -- agree on the winner of Best Country Duo/Pop Performance at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- Eli Young Band - “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” Little Big Town - “Pontown” Taylor Swift & The Civil Wars - “Safe & Sound” -- David, Darrin The Time Jumpers - “On The Outskirts Of Town” Don Williams f./ Allison Krauss – “I Just Come Here For The Music” David's analysis The Civil Wars won in this category last year for their song “Barton Hollow.” This year, they return with “Safe & Sound, their collaboration with Taylor Swift on a song for the film “The Hunger Games.” “Safe & Sound” is also nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media. Swift is also nominated for Record of the Year for her crossover hit song “We Are Never...
- 2/4/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- Darrin Dortch and David Schnelwar -- agree on the winner of Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- Flo Rida f./ Sia - “Wild Ones” Jay-z & Kanye West f./ Frank Ocean & The Dream - “No Church In The Wild” -- Darrin, David John Legend f./ Ludacris - “Tonight (Best I Ever Had)” Nas f./ Amy Winehouse - “Cherry Wine” Rihanna f./ Jay-z - “Talk That Talk” Darrin's analysis The star power of Jay-z, Kanye West, Frank Ocean and The Dream on “No Church in the Wild” should be enough to win here. The video is also nominated. However, watch out for Nas and Amy Winehouse’s “Cherry Wine.” Voters gave Winehouse a posthumous Grammy last year. -Addprediction:76:155:Click to predict Rap/Sung Collaboration:addprediction- David's analysis Jay-z, Kany...
- 2/4/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- David Schnelwar and Darrin Dortch -- disagree on the winner of Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- Florence + The Machine - “Shake It Out” Fun. f./ Janelle Monae - “We Are Young” -- Darrin Gotye f./ Kimbra – “Somebody That I Used To Know” -- David Lmfao – “Sexy And I Know It” Maroon 5 & Wiz Khalifa – “Payphone” David's analysis This race is between Fun. and Gotye. Both are nominated for Record of the Year and both peaked at #1 on Billboard Hot 100 -- “Somebody That I Used To Know” (8 weeks) and “We Are Young” (6 weeks). However, “Somebody That I Used To Know” was #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 of 2012 and #1 on VH1’s year-end Top 20 of 2012. Maroon 5 has won this category twice: “This Love” (2005) and “Makes Me Wonde...
- 2/4/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- Darrin Dortch and David Schnelwar -- agree on the winner of Best Traditional R&B Performance at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- Anita Baker - “Lately” Beyonce - “Love On Top” -- Darrin, David Melanie Fiona - “Wrong Side Of A Love Song” Gregory Porter - “Real Good Hands” Swv - “If Only You Knew” Darrin's analysis Veteran Anita Baker (“Lately”), last year’s winner Melanie Fiona (“Wrong Side of a Love Song”) and comeback kids Swv (“If You Only Knew”) are all competitive here. However, I expect Beyonce to win since she has the category’s biggest hit. -Addprediction:76:149:Click to predict Traditional R&B Grammy:addprediction- David's analysis Melanie Fiona won in this category last year for her collaboration with Cee Lo Green for the song “Fool For You.&rdquo...
- 2/4/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- David Schnelwar and Darrin Dortch -- disagree on the winner of Best Country Solo Performance at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- Dierks Bentley - “Home” Eric Church - “Springsteen” -- Darrin Ronnie Dunn - “Cost Of Livin’” Hunter Hayes - “Wanted” Blake Shelton - “Over” -- David Carrie Underwood - “Blown Away” David's analysis Carrie Underwood is the lone female artist nominated against four male artists. She previously won Best Female Country Vocal Performance three years in a row. This year, her song “Blown Away” is also nominated for Best Country Song. Hunter Hayes has three nominations this year including Best New Artist. That gives him a statistical advantage to win. However, Blake Shelton gained national exposure by being a coach on NBC’s “The Voice.” He has won countless count...
- 2/4/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- Darrin Dortch and David Schnelwar -- agree on the winner of Best Rap Performance at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- Drake f./ Lil Wayne - “Hyfr (Hell Yeah F***ing Right)” -- Darrin, David Jay-z & Kanye West - “N****s in Paris” Nas - “Daughters” Kanye West f./ Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz - “Mercy” Young Jeezy f./ Jay-z & Andre 3000 - “I Do” Darrin's analysis Jay-z and Kanye West are beloved in the rap field. They are a near lock to win for “N****s in Paris” which is nominated for Best Rap Song and was a huge pop hit. Kanye’s popular “Mercy” is also nominated here and in Rap Song as is Nas’ “Daughters.” Nas is the spoiler here if the Kanye songs split votes. -Addprediction:76:153:Click to predict Rap Performance Grammy:addprediction- David's analysis Jay-z and Kanye W...
- 2/4/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- David Schnelwar and Darrin Dortch -- agree on the winner of Best R&B Performance at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- Estelle - “Thank You” Robert Glasper Experiment - “Gonna Be Alright (F.T.B.)” Luke James - “I Want You” Miguel - “Adorn” -- David, Darrin Usher - “Climax” David's analysis With the unexpected snub of Frank Ocean in this category, Miguel is the frontrunner with five nominations including Song of the Year. Usher is Miguel’s primary competition. He is a seven-time Grammy winner. This includes three wins for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “U Remind Me” (2001), “U Don’t Have To Call (2002) and “There Goes My Baby” (2010). -Addprediction:76:148:Click to predict R&B Performance Grammy:addprediction- Darrin's analysis With Ocean snubbed here, Song of the Y...
- 2/4/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors -- Darrin Dortch and David Schnelwar -- disagree on the winner of Best Rock Performance at this Sunday's Grammys. -Insertgroups:12- Alabama Shakes - “Hold On” The Black Keys - “Lonely Boy” -- Darrin Coldplay - “Charlie Brown” Mumford & Sons - “I Will Wait” Bruce Springsteen - “We Take Care Of Our Own” -- David Darrin's analysis Despite strong competition from Mumford & Sons and Bruce Springsteen, The Black Keys will triumph here for their Record of the Year nominated entry. David's analysis Bruce Springsteen is destined to win something this year. He is a twenty-time Grammy winner and consistently wins when nominated. Last year, Springsteen opened the show with “We Take Care of Our Own.” This year, he is receiving the MusicCares Person of the Year award. -Addprediction:76:141:Click to predict Rock Performance Gr...
- 2/4/2013
- Gold Derby
Our two music awards editors, David Schnelwar and Darrin Dortch, agree on the winner of Best Pop Solo Performance at this Sunday's Grammys. Adele - “Set Fire To The Rain” -- David, Darrin Kelly Clarkson - “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” Carly Rae Jepsen - “Call Me Maybe” Katy Perry - “Wide Awake” Rihanna - “Where Have You Been” -Insertgroups:12- David's analysis This is Katy Perry’s fifth consecutive Pop Solo nomination without a win. It is her only nomination this year. Perry is not likely to win this year. Rihanna failed to receive an expected nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album. This is the first time she has been nominated in this category. Historically, the winner of this category is either nominated in the General Field or for Best Pop Vocal Album. Following this pattern, the race should be between Kelly Clarkson and Carly Rae Jepsen. If a.
- 2/4/2013
- Gold Derby
Over 400 Gold Derby readers predicted the nominees in the four general field categories for the 55th annual Grammy Awards. In total, our Users logged 1,700 predictions. To see how you fared, log in to your account and under your profile picture click on Grammy Nominations 2012. And to find out where you rank on our leaderboard, click here. This year's nominations were full of surprises (read full report here). Indeed, our prediction center did not even include two of the Song of the Year nominees: Ed Sheeran's "The A Team" and Miguel Pimental's "Adorn." Among our Users, Damku13 was first with 77%, Lex4589 scored 73%, and both volcomduke and vinipereira got 69%. Another 15 Users scored at least 56%, thus putting them all ahead of our top Expert, Gold Derby founder Tom O'Neil who got 55%. -Break- O'Neil trounced all the Editors though, with Daniel Montgomery scoring 51%, Darrin Dortch at 46%, Paul ...
- 12/6/2012
- Gold Derby
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