XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX FRI FEB 21, 2003 09:25:08 ET XXXXX
CBS EXECUTIVES WANT NO 'ANTI-WAR' STATEMENTS DURING GRAMMYS
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Top CBS executives are deeply concerned that Sunday night's GRAMMY Awards may turn from a celebration of music -- into an giant anti-war politically rally, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.
The GRAMMY broadcast, which is set to air live from New York City, will feature performances by Eminem, Sheryl Crow, Springsteen, Coldplay, James Taylor and others.
Word has reached network suites how one star is allegedly planning a dramatic anti-war gesture.
"I would hope the artists will remember they are on stage because of their music," a top CBS source told the DRUDGE REPORT Friday morning.
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During this week's BRITS award show, Coldplay's Chris Martin yelled out to the audience: "We are all going to die when George Bush has his way. But at least we are going to go out with a bang."
The CBS executive warned microphones may be unplugged on Sunday night if live performances turn 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!"
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