THE EYE HAS IT: GRAMMYS, CBS RE-UP

The Recording Academy and CBS have jointly announced a deal to keep the Grammys on CBS through 2026. At the end of the term, the Grammys will have been on the same network for 54 consecutive years, establishing a new record for the longest ongoing partnership between an awards show and broadcaster in TV history. The new deal includes annual two-hour Grammy specials, along with additional programming opportunities.

"We've called CBS home for more than 40 years, and they have truly become an exceptional partner to The Academy, sharing in our commitment to showcase music's transformative power through our annual telecast," said Academy honcho Neil Portnow. "The continuity of this long-standing partnership not only marks an unprecedented milestone in the industry, but also enables the Academy to expand its philanthropic works—preserving our musical heritage, supporting music makers in need, and putting music in more schools to ensure that it remains a lasting part of our culture. We look forward to the next 10!"

Leslie Moonves, whose lofty title is Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Corporation, shared his innermost feelings about the deal in his official statement. “The broadcast of the Grammys and our long-standing relationship with extraordinary partners at the Recording Academy represent an important part of CBS’s past and future,” he said. “Everyone at CBS is proud to reach this milestone with Neil and his team, and we look forward to building on this legacy and creating more Grammy moments together well into the next decade and beyond.”

Mark your calendars, boys and girls—The Grammys will take place LIVE on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at Staples Center from 8-11:30pm ET/PT.