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GRAMMYS • Motherhood gave Victoria Monét new purpose — and helped her achieve new heights as a performer.

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BIZ + BUZZ • Why viewers crave the procedural dramas that returned quickly after 2023’s strikes

Life off the Lot • Exiting film execs once got golden parachutes, but Scott Stuber and others are discovering times have changed

Storm Clouds Over the Lido? • As Italy turns to the right, the future of Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera and other cultural leaders hangs in the balance

A Spy Is Born • Maya Erskine swaps teen angst for grown-up espionage in new series ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’

Dark ‘Days’ • In their new Broadway musical, Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James portray a couple whose lives unravel because of booze

Unpacking the ‘Barbie’ Oscar Outrage • Gerwig and Robbie’s omissions in key races dominated headlines, but it could’ve been far worse

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THE GRAMMYS ISSUE 2024 • With SZA, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Boygenius, Billie Eilish and Victoria Monét as top contenders, female artists are ready to rock music’s biggest night

‘MAMA’ SAID • How motherhood helped Victoria Monét achieve her full artistic vision — and seven Grammy nominations — after years of struggle.

GRAMMY PREDICTIONS • It’s a free-for-all this year as Taylor, SZA, Billie and Olivia go head-tohead in top categories

DANCE CARD • Music’s big night brings a week’s worth of celebrations to Los Angeles in the run-up to the kudocast on Feb. 4

HELMETS OFF • In 2014, Daft Punk threw a Grammy bash for the ages after the ‘Get Lucky’ duo scored upset wins

A HEARTFELT HIT • Kylie Minogue’s ‘Padam Padam’ pumps new energy into the Aussie pop star’s long career

AWARDS CIRCUIT • How best picture Oscar nominees stack up against each other

Tooned Into an Old Technique • Animated feature Oscar nominees dominated by hand-drawn features and influenced by 2D aesthetics

Live Action Shorts Lead With Tough Tales • Despite their brief runtimes, the five Oscar nominees successfully tackle complex issues

Doc Shorts Dig Deep • Oscar-nominated films spotlight local heroes, urgent issues and a couple of grandmothers who make everything all right

Animated Shorts Get Serious • The Holocaust, mortality and abuse are somber themes captured by this year’s nominees

‘Oppenheimer’ Primed to Explode in Brit Awards Battle • Christopher Nolan atomic drama is the one to beat in the BAFTA contest

FOCUS • The annual SCAD TVfest returns to honor Kelsey Grammer and George Lopez

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Mirroring Reality • ‘Morning Show’ boss Charlotte Stoudt will be honored by Variety at SCAD TVfest

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Coco Jones • “Having to perform live with a bunch of grown musicians, you’ve got to learn how to put on a show.”