Female Music Execs Want Neil Portnow To Resign: ‘We Do Not Await Your Welcome Into The Fraternity’ In response to a statement from Recording Academy President Neil Portnow, a group of female music industry executives released an open letter calling #TimesUp on him. These women do not wish to be a part of the fraternity.
59th Grammy Awards Controversy: Recording Academy President Explains Beyonce’s Loss; Insists Academy Voters All Experts, Professionals [VIDEO} A lot of stars react to Beyonce's loss at the 59th Grammy Awards, thus Neil Portnow strongly said that they are not racist.