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XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX SUN FEB 23, 2003 23:59:11 ET XXXXX CROW CHARGES: GRAMMYS COMMITTEE WARNED 'NO WAR STATEMENTS' Backstage at the GRAMMY AWARDS on Sunday night, Sheryl Crow contradicted CBS and GRAMMY officials when she claimed GRAMMY reps called her managemment last week asking her to refrain from making anti-war statements during the Sunday night broadcast. Immediately, GRAMMY officals "categorically denied" Crow's charge. On Friday the DRUDGE REPORT reported exclusively that a CBS executive had warned microphones might be unplugged if live performances turned political. "It, of course, is a final option [to cut the microphone.] But it's a very real option," said the top source, who demanded anonymity. "There is a time for political commentary, this is not one of them!" On Saturday CBS spokesman Chris Ender publicly denied the DRUDGE report: "There will be no restrictions on artistic expression or opinions expressed during acceptance speeches." Crow, whose guitar strap featured the words "NO WAR" during her Sunday night performance, stopped short of her AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS performance when she wore a 'War is Not the Answer' sequined t-shirt and told reporters, 'I think war is based in greed and there are huge karmic retributions that will follow. I think war is never the answer to solving any problems. The best way to solve problems is to not have enemies." LIMP BIZKIT'S lead singer Fred Durst went the farthest Sunday night when in introducing an award he limply stated, "I hope we all are in agreeance that this war should go away as soon as possible." Developing... ----------------------------------------------------------- Filed By Matt Drudge Reports are moved when circumstances warrant http://www.drudgereportArchives.com for updates (c)DRUDGE REPORT 2003 Not for reproduction without permission of the author |
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