News Summary

• Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.
• said he was “saddened’ but, “I understand and respect the decision” BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook posted in a joint statement that they would not submit for Grammy consideration this year.
• The decision comes after the Recording Academy announced several new categories last month, including the Best Asian Pop Music Performance, which is designed to recognize artistic excellence in “performances originating from or widely recognized within Asian markets”