Grammys 2014: My View From The Press Room

The big hardware at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards is still hours away from being handed out, but already the media room at the Staples Center is filling up with journalists preparing to churn out stories tonight.

When I arrived at the building and walked through the airport-style security post nestled in a dark corner off to the side of the VIP entrance, a fellow writer shot me a knowing glance and said, “Goodbye, daylight.”

Every year when I tell friends and colleagues that I’m heading off to...