Grammy Awards expected to return to New York City in 2018 for first time in fifteen years
The Grammy Awards are eyeing a return to New York City in 2018, according to a report from the New York Times on Tuesday morning. This would be the first time the Big Apple hosted the awards show since 2003.
The decision to hold the 60th annual awards on the East Coast at Madison Square Garden follows months of talks between New York mayor Bill de Blasio's administration and the Recording Academy, the nonprofit that organizes the Grammys, according to the NYT.
According to the report, the financial burden of holding the awards in New York was the main factor holding back the move from taking place sooner — producing the awards in New York means spending "several million dollars" more than hosting in Los Angeles. Additionally, the Staples Center in L.A. is specifically equipped to house the show.
See photos from last year's Grammys:
Taylor Swift, who's the favorite to win Album of the Year, showed off her slim figured in this two-piece, two-toned look. She put her leg on display Angelina Jolie-style and even debuted a new bob and bangs hairdo.
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Selena Gomez, who was Taylor Swift's date, showed up in a figure-hugging, sparkler of a dress with cutouts on either side. She also debuted a slightly lighter chocolate hair color.
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Country megastar Carrie Underwood went for it with this black satin strapless look. Her sculpted leg was on display and she paired the look with a giant diamond and ruby necklace.
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"Big Bang Theory" star Kaley Cuoco rocked a sparkling white pantsuit with a gratuitous midriff cutout. Her beachy hair completed this winner of a look.
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Best New Artist nominee Sam Hunt stood out in this muted pink suit.
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Songwriter Diane Warren kept it über casual in black trousers and suit jacket paired with a blouse covered in a fun CD print.
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Hot hot hot! Ellie Goulding looked simple and sexy in this pale pink dress with a diamond back.
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Nominee Ashley Monroe rocked a flowy teal gown with draped sides. The giant cutout in the middle of her chest showed off her cleavage.
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Kacey Musgraves mixed it up with this textured purple, royal blue and turquoise dress. We darker hair and makeup completed the memorable look.
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Lee Ann Womack rocked a cleavage-baring mini-dress with an intricate design lined with metal studs.
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Best New Artist nominee Tori Kelly kicked it old school in this show-stopping green number. Her retro Hollywood hair completed the look on her big night.
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Josh Groban rocked a dark suit and tie on the carpet, sporting a thick beard as well.
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Jack Antonoff of fun. and the Bleachers, who's dating Lena Dunham, rocked a two-tone tux and messy hair. The nerdy-chic look works.
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TV personality Giuliana Rancic rocked a loose-hanging gold gown with mirrored grommets covering its surface. She finished the look with gold cuffs and slicked-back hair.
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Nominee Jazmine Sullivan rocked a fishtail silhouette in this all-black figure-hugging dress. The sparkling sheer sleeves spiced up the otherwise-classic look.
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Denise Donatelli looked beautiful in this long-sleeved gown with faux slits down the side.
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Singing group Us the Duo looked chic together in coordinated -- but not too coordinated -- maroon and black look.
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"Exes and Ohs" singer Elle King rocked a textured black look with feathers, cut-outs and patchwork. Her Amy Winehouse-esque eye makeup and classic hairdo completed the unique get-up.
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Breakout artist Leon Bridges mixed up his classic suit with an unexpected bolo tie.
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Mark Ronson, the mastermind behind "Uptown Funk," and Josephine de la Baume kept it cool on the red carpet in black and navy looks. Ronson kept his shades on because duh.
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Brandi Carlile thought she was going to Coachella, rocking peep-toe booties, a black jumpsuit and matching black hat. The pockets added an extra air of comfort to the laid back look.
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Diana Gloster thought the Grammys was a theme party, rocking a black and white gown adorned with music notes.
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TV personality Nancy O'Dell rocked a short black sparkly number with contrasting white nail polish.
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YouTube sensation Tyler Oakley looked dapper in a navy suit and black shirt. He opted to forgo a tie or bowtie.
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Comedian Lisa Lampanelli got playful on the red carpet, rocking blue hair, pink lipstick, and a dark grey suit with red suspenders.
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Recording artist Bonnie McKee forgot her shirt in this sparkling, cleavage-baring suit. Topping off the look? Her pink hair.
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Singer-songwriter Sam Tsui kept is casual in an off-white bomber jacket and black and white printed button down.
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DJ Michelle Pesce rocked this figure-hugging long-sleeved gown that reflected the lights on the carpet.
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Recording artist Kid Harpoon kept his shades on and sported a navy suit.
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Producer Jamie xx went super simple in a gray suit and messy hair.
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MC Lyte rocked the boat in this textured mini-dress with a high neckline and even higher hairdo.
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Skylar Grey turned heads in this sheer black look with embroidered faces on the front, dark eye makeup and a top bun. We're getting serious gothic bride vibes with this one.
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Singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens looked classy in this patterned red and navy halter gown.
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Singer Kendra Foster looked like she was having fun in this over-the-top white jumpsuit with major shoulder layering.
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There are no words to describe Ghost's nightmarish medieval group costume.
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A capella group Pentatonix embraced their colorful personalities with their all over the place group outfit. There's a lot going on in this coordinated black, white and orange look.
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Dencia showed up looking like a hip-hop baby doll in this bejeweled pink onesie and major heels.
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Recording artist Jacqueline Van Bierk embraced the outrageous that the Grammys red carpet is famous four in this superhero/villain, skin-baring get-up.
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Recording artist Ashley Park looks gorgeous in this burnt orange dress and accompanying pony.
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It's going to be hard to forget this space disco outfit from Manika. We're getting serious 2009 Lady Gaga vibes from this one.
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Rapper Big Sean looked handsome in this black and white tux.
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"Empire" star Serayah looked sexy in this purple/gray layered dress with an attached train.
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Nominee The Weeknd looked dapper in this all-black tuxedo.
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Best New Artist nominee James Bay put a hipster spin on this skinny-legged tuxedo that he wore with chelsea boots.
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Model of the moment Bella Hadid looked sleek and sexy in this all black dress. Her slicked back hair and dark makeup completed the look.
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Demi Lovato rocked a classic black ensemble with a low-plunging blazer and a skirt with a thigh-hight front slit. It's a simple look but we like that.
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Host LL Cool J got jazzed up in a tux and escorted his lady Simone Smith, who dazzled in a purple frock.
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James Corden is set to host the 2017 Grammys, which will be broadcast live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT. The telecast is being produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures for the Recording Academy, with Ehrlich serving as executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz as director, and Ben Winston as a producer. David Wild is serving as a writer with Ehrlich.
Variety has reached out to the Recording Academy for comment.
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