An Associated Press reporter has issued an apology after they were dragged by fans on social media for snubbing Babyface mid-interview on the Grammys red carpet in order to speak to Chappell Roan.
via: Variety
A viral clip posted to X showed Krysta Fauria and Leslie Ambriz speaking to the producer and singer-songwriter Babyface before Fauria called out to Roan behind him. Babyface turned and noticed Roan and told the reporters to pursue an interview with her instead. Ambriz apologized to Babyface before accepting his microphone and giving it to Roan once she approached.
In another video from later on during the Grammys red carpet night, Fauria, standing with Ambriz as well as AP reporter Gary Gerard Hamilton, apologized to viewers for the uncomfortable exchange.
Babyface is a 13-time Grammy winner. “Pink Pony Club” artist Roan is a first-time nominee at this year’s awards and won best new artist halfway through the ceremony.
This year’s Grammys ceremony is in part dedicated to drawing attention to wildfire relief fundraising efforts. The Recording Academy and MusiCares have recently created a fundraiser to support those in the music industry who have been impacted by the wildfires, which swept across the communities of Pasadena, Altadena and Malibu.
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While it's cute or whatever that she apologized, I'm calling BS on the hectic excuse. As someone who has been on many a red carpet, it's always hectic because there's a lot going on, and you only have a few moments to get in all of your questions.
She saw a star of the moment, and opted to disrespect a music legend in order to talk to Chappell.
The apology was only brought to the forefront because she received backlash online for her behavior.
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