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Skrillex in 2011
Skrillex

The Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording is an award presented at the Grammy Awards to recording artists for works containing quality vocal performances in the dance music genre. The honor was first presented to Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards (1998) for the song "Carry On". Skrillex (pictured) holds the records for the most wins, with three. Justin Timberlake has won the award twice, and Madonna holds the record for the most nominations in this category, with five. Gloria Estefan holds the record for the most nominations without a win, with three. (Full list...)

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King Lear

Act I, Scene I of King Lear, a play by William Shakespeare first performed in 1606, as depicted by Edwin Austin Abbey. Based on the legend of Leir of Britain, it depicts Lear's gradual descent into madness after he disposes of his kingdom to two of his three daughters based on their flattery. This tragedy has frequently been adapted for the stage and motion pictures, with the title role coveted by many of the world's most accomplished actors.

In this scene, Cordelia, the youngest of King Lear's three daughters, is banished for refusing to profess her love in return for one third of the kingdom. Instead, she proclaims that there is nothing to compare her love to, nor words to properly express it.

Painting: Edwin Austin Abbey

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