Phoebe Bridgers Criticizes Ex-Grammys CEO Neil Portnow Amid Awards Triumph
Following her Grammy wins, Phoebe Bridgers rebukes former Recording Academy CEO Neil Portnow for his past remarks on women in music and faces allegations of sexual violence.
- Phoebe Bridgers, after winning four Grammy Awards, criticizes former Grammys CEO Neil Portnow for his controversial comments on women needing to 'step up' to win awards.
- Portnow, who led the Recording Academy from 2002 to 2019, faces allegations of sexual violence stemming from a 2018 incident.
- Women dominated the 2024 Grammy Awards, with major wins for Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Victoria Monét, and Billie Eilish, marking a significant shift in recognition.
- Portnow's past remarks sparked widespread backlash, leading to his departure from the Recording Academy in 2019.
- The 2024 Grammys highlighted the achievements of women in music, with over 40 of the 94 categories won by female artists.