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Sunday, February 23, 2003  

The Grammys: to protest or not to protest? First they apparently said:

A senior CBS executive warned that microphones might be unplugged if any performance turned political. He said: "There is a time for political commentary. This is not one of them."
There were reports that at least one of the acts performing at the ceremony was planning an anti-war gesture.

Then later they apparently said:

"There will be no restrictions on artistic expression or opinions expressed during acceptance speeches," said CBS spokesman Chris Ender.

Of course I'm sure everyone appearing there will have been advised to not express those opinions anyway. The Grammys aren't going to be THAT politically open...

posted by James Russell | 4:10 PM
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