The Grammys Will Participate in #MeToo Trend

James Corden, host of this year's edition of The Grammys, says the award show will make reference to the #MeToo movement in support of sexual abuse survivors. Since the rise of the movement, awards shows have become a platform for gestures of support, and the Grammys would seem to have little choice but to join in. The symbolic gestures are apparently multiplying in form, though. Grammy attendees are being encouraged to wear a white rose to indicate their support, a new addition to the black wardrobe and Time's Up pins that were the preferred symbols of previous award shows.

Via Page Six.

Grammy Award host James Corden says Sunday’s show will carve out some time to allow artists to express solidarity with the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements.

Corden, returning for his second stint as host, will do his own part to support victims of sexual misconduct — he’ll wear a white rose.

In an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, the late-night talk show host said he didn’t know about the new initiative but supported it.

The push was launched Wednesday when a group of music executives sent an email urging people to wear a white rose at the show.

“Of course. Yes,” Corden said when asked if he would wear a white rose.

The Time’s Up organization hopes to support women who raise sexual misconduct complaints and was formed by Hollywood celebrities and executives including Reese Witherspoon, Shonda Rhimes and America Ferrera. Most stars wore black and a Time’s Up pin in support of the movement at the Golden Globes earlier this month.

Corden said balancing The Grammys with fun music and serious issues like the #MeToo movement is all about timing.

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