Continue to Hollywoodlife () SKIP AD
Hollywood Life Logo Image

Hollywood Life

Today's Top Stories

  • Madison LeCroy, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez
    See Message

    ‘Southern Charm’s Madison Lecroy Breaks Silence On Alex Rodriguez & Jennifer Lopez’s Split

  • Grey's Anatomy
    Recap

    ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: Bailey Faces Off With A COVID Denier & Jackson Leaves Seattle

  • kim kardashian
    SHOP

    This High-Waisted Bikini Looks Just Like Kim Kardashian’s, Has 8K+ Reviews & Is Under $30

Hollywood Life
  • Home
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Celebrity Bios
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Shopping
  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Opinions
ALL NEWS
  • Stormi Webster

    Kylie Jenner’s Daughter Stormi Webster, 3, Looks Too Cute Playing With Her Kite In The Park

  • Cassie Randolph Appears Unfazed On Vacation After Ex Colton Underwood Comes Out As Gay

  • Helena Christensen, 52, & Cindy Crawford, 55, Look Flawless As They Pose For The Ultimate Supermodel Selfie

  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • TV
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Holidays
  • Entertainment Features
  • Podcast
  • Oscar Contenders
ALL ENTERTAINMENT
  • Maci Bookout, Taylor McKinney

    ‘Teen Mom’ Reunion Preview: Maci Bookout & Husband Taylor Face Off With Ryan Edwards’ Parents

  • ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: Bailey Faces Off With A COVID Denier & Jackson Leaves Seattle

  • ‘KUWTK’: Kris Finally Puts Aside Her Differences With Caitlyn & Admits ‘I Want Her To Be Happy’

  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Selena Gomez
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Khloe Kardashian
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Harry Styles
  • Kourtney Kardashian
ALL CELEBRITY BIOS
  • Hailey Baldwin Slip Dress

    Hailey Baldwin, Emily Ratajkowski & More Stars Rock Sexy Slip Dresses With Sneakers — Pics

  • Kylie Jenner’s Daughter Stormi Webster, 3, Looks Too Cute Playing With Her Kite In The Park

  • ‘Teen Mom’ Reunion Preview: Maci Bookout & Husband Taylor Face Off With Ryan Edwards’ Parents

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Beauty Features
  • Skincare
  • Makeover
  • Diet & Fitness
ALL BEAUTY
  • sunscreen

    Hailey Baldwin & More Stars Swear By This Mineral Sunscreen That Has Over 17,700 Reviews

  • Jane Fonda, Brooklyn Decker, Allison Janney & More Stars Looking Stylish With Grey Hair

  • Minimize The Appearance Of Wrinkles & Pores With This Derma Roller That’s Currently 33% Off

  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Fashion Features
  • Shopping
ALL FASHION
  • Hailey Baldwin Slip Dress

    Hailey Baldwin, Emily Ratajkowski & More Stars Rock Sexy Slip Dresses With Sneakers — Pics

  • Kelly Ripa, 50, Wears Black Swimsuit & Wades In The Ocean In Throwback Vacation Pic

  • Get Ready For Summer With These Under $20 Round Mirror Sunglasses That Have Over 10k Reviews

  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk
Next Up

John Travolta Shares Rare Photo Of Son Ben, 10, 8 Months After Kelly Preston’s Death

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
  • Search Close

Trending

  • Bonnie Says
  • Celeb Babies
  • TV
  • Celeb Galleries
  • At Home With...
Search

NewsExpand Menu

  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Opinions
  • Rock The Vote

EntertainmentExpand Menu

  • Entertainment Features
  • TV
  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Podcast
  • At Home With...

BeautyExpand Menu

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Skincare
  • Beauty Features
  • Diet & Fitness
  • Shopping

FashionExpand Menu

  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Fashion Features
  • Shopping

TrendingExpand Menu

  • Bonnie Says
  • TV
  • Celeb Galleries
  • At Home With...

About UsExpand Menu

  • About Us
  • Writer Bios
  • Scoops, Tips & Corrections
  • Subscribe To Newsletter
  • Contact Us

Celebrity ProfilesExpand Menu

  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Selena Gomez
  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
Alerts & Newsletters
  • Jobs
  • Scoops & Corrections
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • California Privacy Rights
  • AdChoices
  • Data Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
© 2021 Hollywoodlife.com, LLC.
  • Entertainment
  • Award Shows
  • Naya Rivera
Tweets
March 15, 2021 9:40AM EDT

Naya Rivera’s Fans Upset After She’s Left Out Of Grammys In Memoriam

Naya Rivera
Splashnews
Billie Eilish performing with Finneas at THE 63rd ANNUAL GRAMMY® AWARDS, broadcast live from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 14, 2021 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/5:00-8:30 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network and Paramount+. Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. View Gallery View Gallery 20 Photos.
Jenna Lemoncelli
News Editor
  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk

Naya Rivera’s fans are expressing their frustration with the Recording Academy after the late singer, who died last July, was omitted from the Grammys’ in memoriam segment.

Although the 2021 Grammy Awards was a historic night for women in music, fans are taking issue with the Recording Academy for omitting Naya Rivera from its in memoriam segment during Sunday night’s broadcast. The Glee alum died in late July from an accidental drowning in a boating accident. She was 33. Fans were quick to notice Naya’s absence from the Grammys tribute segment, which honored artists including, Pop Smoke, Little Richard, Kenny Rogers, John Prine, Gerry Marsden ― all of whom died in 2020 and 2021 ― and many others.

Naya Rivera at the 2016 InStyle & Warner Bros. Golden Globe Awards after party. (Photo credit: SplashNews)

“Since the recording academy failed to include GRAMMY-nominated Naya Rivera in the tribute, please take some time to think about her today,” one fan tweeted, noting the singer’s history with the Grammys. As a member of the Glee cast, she received two Grammy nominations  — one in 2011 and in 2012 — for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “Don’t Stop Believin‘”, and Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for Glee: The Music, Volume 4, respectively.

Kinda messed up that Naya Rivera wasn’t included in the In Memoriam segment but ok #GRAMMYs

— Zach (@Zach__Frank) March 15, 2021

The latter left fans confused as to why the Recording Academy would omit the Naya from its memoriam tribute. “Can’t believe the #GRAMMYs didn’t honor you. Miss you so much Naya Rivera,” another fan wrote alongside a gorgeous photo of the late singer. More fans continued to advocate for actress, some of which noted that this isn’t he first time the Recording Academy has forgotten artists in its annual segment.

“Naya Rivera was a singer, not just an actress. She was a two time Grammy nominee. Had a career that spanned more than two decades,” one fan argued on Twitter. “She died saving her son’s life. The fact that the @RecordingAcad didn’t see fit to include her in the In Memoriam section is disgraceful. #GRAMMYs”. 

@RecordingAcad You should have included Naya Rivera in that tribute. Such a dissapointment. 💔😔

— mapi 🌼 (@mapiregalado) March 15, 2021

The 2021 Grammys in memoriam tribute was beautifully performed by Brandie Carlile, Lionel Richie, Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Brittany Howard and more. The Recording Academy has not publicly addressed the backlash. Though, the official Grammys website does list Naya Rivera in its in memoriam list.

Naya was confirmed dead on July 13, 2020, following a five-day search for her body in California’s Lake Piru. Just days prior, on July 8, the singer rented a boat with her 5-year-old son, Josey Dorsey, who she shares with ex Ryan Dorsey. On November 17, 2020, Ryan filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the couple’s son claiming — in legal documents obtained by HollywoodLife — that Ventura County is responsible for Naya’s death because the boat she and Josey took out on Lake Piru did not comply with safety standards. Ryan also alleged that the boat was “not equipped with a safely accessible ladder, adequate rope, an anchor, a radio or any security mechanisms to prevent swimmers from being separated from their boats, nor any flotation or lifesaving devices.” This was reportedly in violation of California law.

Click to Subscribe to Our HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter to get more celeb news.
  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk
Grammy Awards Naya Rivera

More Grammys News:

  • Taylor Swift & Harry Styles Prove They're Friendly Exes As They Reunite & Chat At The Grammys
  • Beyonce Slays In Sequined Gown & Turban At Dinner With Jay Z After Making Grammys History
  • Grammys Arrivals 2021 -- See The Red Carpet Pictures

Most Read

Kelly Ripa, 50, Wears Black Swimsuit & Wades In The Ocean In Throwback Vacation Pic

Kelly Ripa

January Jones, 43, Stuns In Sexy, Sheer White Dress: ‘Post Shower Photo Op’ – Pic

January Jones Sheer Dress

Angelina Jolie Puts Arm Around Daughter Vivienne, 12, As They Go Shopping For Flowers – Sweet Pic

Angelina Jolie, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt

Chris Pratt’s New Clean-Cut Look Makes Him Look Just Like Brad Pitt In ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’

Chris Pratt

Tiffani Thiessen Reveals Her ‘One Request’ For Rob Dyrdek & Dishes On Hosting ‘Deliciousness’

Tiffani Thiessen

Have news, pics or video on a breaking news story?

Send us your Tip

Have news, pics or video on a breaking news story?

Send us your Tip

More From Our Brands

  • Jessica Alba Is a Little Too Eager About Her Right to Speak to a Manager Here
    SheKnows

    Jessica Alba Is a Little Too Eager About Her Right to Speak to a Manager Here

  • Machine Gun Kelly Is Launching A Nail Polish Brand & I’m Actually Really Stoked
    StyleCaster

    Machine Gun Kelly Is Launching A Nail Polish Brand & I’m Actually Really Stoked

  • Seasonal Topics For Your May Editorial Calendar
    Blogher

    Seasonal Topics For Your May Editorial Calendar

  • The Young and the Restless Spoilers April 19 – 23
    Soaps

    The Young and the Restless Spoilers April 19 – 23

    HollywoodLife

    • About Us
    • Advertise With Us
    • Scoops & Corrections
    • Contact Us

    Legal

    • Privacy Policy
    • California Privacy Rights
    • AdChoices
    • Terms of Use
    • Data Policy
    • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

    News

    • Celebrity News
    • World News
    • Exclusives
    • Celebrity Babies

    Connect

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
© Copyright 2021 Hollywoodlife.com, LLC.
Powered by WordPress.com VIP
ad