The Recording Academy, which stages the music honours, has asked the Writers Guild Of America (WGA) for a waiver to let its members work on the ceremony.
Crucially, big name performers and presenters could stay away if there is no deal and writers picket the event. A WGA spokesman said he "wouldn't bet on a waiver" for the Los Angeles show. - more on this story
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