Who's getting that last slot in Pop Solo Performance?
At this point, I would kind of be SHOCKED if these four/five songs weren't nominated ...
Lady Gaga - Applause
Bruno Mars - Locked Out of Heaven OR When I Was Your Man
Katy Perry - Roar
Justin Timberlake - Mirrors
... but who will get the fifth position? I've included the five that seem to stand the best chance, for various reasons. (Sorry fans of Selena and the singer of Heart Attack.)
I don't think "Applause" will be nominated. It'll be one of those newer songs that miss the cut due to a lukewarm response or being overshadowed by older, impacting songs.
It could be anyone of the choices in that list, except "We Can't Stop." And if "Skyfall" is submitted, it could be a threat for a spot. Adele just won Best Pop Solo for a live performance.
I don't think "Applause" will be nominated. It'll be one of those newer songs that miss the cut due to a lukewarm response or being overshadowed by older, impacting songs.
It could be anyone of the choices in that list, except "We Can't Stop." And if "Skyfall" is submitted, it could be a threat for a spot. Adele just won Best Pop Solo for a live performance.
If Rihanna could be nominated for Where Have You Been (a choice that screamed label politic at work), Interscope is getting Gaga in - even if it's the last thing they'll do.
I think Skyfall will be treated like Safe & Sound, except it won't get a Performance nod.