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1. RECORDING ACADEMY PRESIDENT PUT ON LEAVE DAYS BEFORE GRAMMYS: Recording Academy C.E.O. Deborah Dugan took over as leader of music’s governing board in the wake of sexist comments from her predecessor. Now, just 10 days before the Grammy Awards, Dugan has been put on leave while the academy investigates allegations of misconduct. Variety: “Sources close to the situation tell Variety that what may have taken place was a 'coup': a move by entrenched Academy veterans to discredit and remove Dugan, who came in promising significant changes to the organization, before she could establish herself with a successful first show. … While most Academy staffers were blindsided by the move, and most were not informed until minutes before it was announced, another insider said tensions had been building for some weeks, particularly after Dugan’s first board meeting as president/C.E.O. in November. At that meeting, the atmosphere was 'a little weird,' a source said. Outwardly, 'some people embraced the changes she was suggesting,' while others were less enthusiastic.”

2. IS KYLIE JENNER PLANNING A BEAUTY CONVENTION?: Reality star and beauty mogul Kylie Jenner has trademarked terms “Kylie Con,” “Kylie Kon,” and “Kylie Museum,” leading to speculation she’s planning a fan expo or interactive pop-up experience. E News: “She is seeking to use them on clothing and accessories for adults and children, as well as for beauty-related consultation services, classes, workshops, exhibitions, and interactive experiences for social entertainment purposes. … Kylie has not commented on her new trademarks, but it sure sounds like the Kylie Cosmetics founder is planning on hosting some sort of Goop-style fan convention centered around her beauty empire.”

3. OVERTOURISM FROM ‘FROZEN’ FANS THREATENS AUSTRIAN VILLAGE: Tourists have flocked to the Austrian town of Hallstatt for a glimpse of what is widely believed to be the inspiration for Arendelle, the setting of Disney’s blockbuster film Frozen. But the influx has moved tourism officials to limit tour buses and implement other procedures to manage the crowds. The situation also raises questions about the responsibilities of tour operators and other travel and hospitality providers to the places they choose to visit. The New York Times: “Churches have had to hire bouncers to keep selfie-seeking tourists from interrupting funerals and Sunday services, according to news reports. Guests are warned not to use drones or trample village property. After a fire broke out in November, Hallstatt’s mayor, Alexander Scheutz, implored travelers to stay home so locals could fix the buildings.”

INDUSTRY NEWS: Hilton announced new “upscale lifestyle” brand Tempo by Hilton to media and developers at an event at Manhattan’s Union West event space. The brand has 60 deals in development with confirmed locations in New York, Washington, Maui, Boston, Los Angeles, San Diego, Houston, Atlanta, and other cities across the U.S. Hilton worked with Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global to create morning and bedtime rituals in its guest room “Power Up” and “Power Down” zones and developed its F&B concepts with Blau & Associates. Brand standards call for meeting space on the lobby level, designed to be flexible and double as public space when not in use.

ATLANTA: Château Élan Winery and Resort completed a $25 million renovation. The redesign is the first major renovation since its inception in the mid-1980s. The venue now spans 40,000 square feet and has four new restaurants as well as 251 guestrooms and 24 suites.

LOS ANGELES: NVE Experience Agency has hired veteran PR pro Brian Rubin as vice president of communications, a newly created role based in Los Angeles. Rubin previously led a special events division at PMK-BNC. Also at NVE, Sarah Zimmerman has been promoted to vice president of production, and Lauren Kehoe has been promoted to vice president of creative services.

MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Savoy Hotel in Miami Beach announced a multimillion-dollar renovation. The property, which has been open since 1935, features a new lobby, two-acre pool area, and 31 renovated suites.

NEW YORK: Screenwriter, producer, and director Ryan Murphy will be honored at the 31st annual Glaad Media Awards on March 19. The ceremony will be held at the Hilton Midtown, where Murphy will receive the Vito Russo Award.