Overview

• 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.