The nominations for the highly anticipated 2024 Grammy Awards were unveiled on November 10th, and unsurprisingly, there were both surprises and snubs.

The prestigious music event is set to take place on February 8th at Los Angeles’ Crypto Arena, with CBS broadcasting it live.

Among the list of nominees, big names like Saint Vincent, Kim Petras, Mooney Long, Jeff Tweedy, and Jon Bon Jovi stood out.

Leading the pack of contenders this year is SZA, who secured an impressive nine nominations, including Record, Album, and Song of the Year.

Not far behind are Phoebe Bridgers, Serbian Guinea, and Victoria Monet, who received multiple nods.

Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift also garnered six nominations each, solidifying their presence in the industry.

However, there were a few noticeable absences in the top categories, particularly in country music representation and male artists.

On the flip side, Barbie surprisingly snagged a staggering 11 nominations, leaving fans delighted.

Additionally, John Baptiste and Victoria Monet caught everyone’s attention as unexpected additions to the major award categories.

In the category of Best Audiobook, Narration, and Storytelling Recording, fans of Michelle Williams’ reading of Britney Spears’ memoir, “The Woman in Me,” were disappointed to learn that the actor would not be eligible for this cycle.

However, there is hope for 2025.

Instead, familiar names such as Meryl Streep, William Shatner, Rick Rubin, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Michelle Obama secured nominations.

One of the most surprising snubs came in the form of Prince Harry, whose memoir, which he narrated, sold over 3.2 million copies worldwide in just one week.

Despite the immense success of his audiobook, Harry did not receive a nomination.

Meanwhile, Meryl Streep, William Shatner, Rick Rubin, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Michelle Obama made the cut.

This exclusion may come as no surprise, as Harry and Meghan have long been accused of buying their way into awards and events.

However, this time, Hollywood seems to have seen through their tactics and withheld recognition.

An insider revealed that while many awards can be influenced by monetary power, the Emmys and Grammys are considered more prestigious and cannot be swayed by Diana’s inheritance money.

The royal couple’s lack of nominations may reflect the industry’s realization that they are not worthy investments.

It appears that Hollywood has finally caught on to their game, leaving the Sussexes deeply hurt by this snub, which ultimately falls on the royal family’s shoulders.

Many people believe that Meghan and Harry, aware that they couldn’t buy their way into the Grammys, attempted to distract from their exclusion by purchasing a spot in a legitimate screen award.

However, it remains to be seen if they will face elimination due to low votes.

Despite the disappointment, some argue that it’s a relief there was no nomination at all.

Imagining being able to say, “I was nominated alongside Michelle Obama,” Meghan might say, emphasizing her connection to her husband’s nomination.

However, she would likely be frustrated that her own name wasn’t on the list.