How the 2024 Grammy noms became a ‘Barbie’ world, from Billie Eilish to Ryan Gosling. 

Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Sensationalism

Presenting the Grammy nominations as a 'Barbie' world and implying that it has taken over the awards.

It was a “Barbie” world at theaters this summer. And now that the Greta Gerwig-directed blockbuster has taken over the 2024 Grammys, with multiple “Barbie” soundtrack songs occupying the nominations list — announced Friday morning — it’s as if the Recording Academy is her own personal Dream House.

1 suggestion

Present the Grammy nominations in a more neutral and factual manner without using sensational language.

Misleading headlines

Using a misleading headline that suggests the entire article is about the 2024 Grammy nominations, when it focuses mainly on the 'Barbie' soundtrack songs.

How the 2024 Grammy noms became a ‘Barbie’ world, from Billie Eilish to Ryan Gosling

1 suggestion

Use a more accurate headline that reflects the main focus of the article, such as 'The Influence of the 'Barbie' Soundtrack Songs on the 2024 Grammy Nominations'.

Cherry-picking data

Selectively highlighting certain nominations and comparing them to others to create a biased narrative.

First, there’s Billie Eilish, who not-so-surprisingly scored Record of the Year and Song of the Year nominations for “What Was I Made For?” — among five of her six nods connected to the “Barbie” behemoth. And is there any doubt that, at just 21, she seems destined to win her second Best Original Song Oscar after her 2021 victory for the Bond theme “No Time to Die?” But no one — certainly not this critic — probably saw the Song of the Year nomination coming for Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night.” (Cleary, Dua knew what was up when she signed on for a bit part as a mermaid Barbie.) I mean, is that really even on the same level as Rihanna’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” ballad “Lift Me Up,” which was also eligible?

1 suggestion

Provide a more comprehensive overview of the Grammy nominations without selectively highlighting certain nominations. Avoid making subjective comparisons between different songs.

Biased language

Using biased language to express personal opinions and preferences.

But no one — certainly not this critic — probably saw the Song of the Year nomination coming for Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night.” (Cleary, Dua knew what was up when she signed on for a bit part as a mermaid Barbie.)

1 suggestion

Avoid using biased language and personal opinions. Stick to objective reporting of the nominations.

Unbalanced reporting

Focusing primarily on the 'Barbie' soundtrack songs and not providing equal coverage of other nominations.

And the fact that four out of five nominees for Best Song Written for Visual Media — where “Dance the Night” and “What Was I Made For?” are joined by the Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice collab “Barbie World” (which is also up for Best Rap Song) and Ryan Gosling’s inimitable “I’m Just Ken” — makes it a battle of the “Barbie” bops.

1 suggestion

Provide more balanced coverage of all the nominations in the Best Song Written for Visual Media category, not just the 'Barbie' soundtrack songs.

Appeal to authority

Using the authority of the Recording Academy and the Oscars to support the predictions and opinions presented in the article.

And is there any doubt that, at just 21, she seems destined to win her second Best Original Song Oscar after her 2021 victory for the Bond theme “No Time to Die?”

1 suggestion

Avoid using the authority of other awards to make predictions about the Grammy winners. Stick to discussing the nominations without making assumptions about the outcomes.