UPDATE: We reported Thursday that the Secret Grammy Committee’s “Timberlaking” of Ed Sheeran had spurred rumors that Sheeran’s mentor Elton John (whose Rocket Management reps the ginger hitmaker) would pull out of a planned CBS post-Grammy EJ tribute show, as well as from performing on the Grammys telecast itself.

It now appears that the powers that be have achieved common ground, and Elton is back on for the tribute show (while the Grammy telecast is still under discussion). It’s believed that too much work had gone into the planning to scupper the tribute event—and also that the announcement was made after the issue was brought to the fore in this space.

The Grammy snub of Ed Sheeran is having a ripple effect, as the British hitmaker's apparent decision not to appear on the Grammy telecast is said to have prompted action from Sheeran's mentor Elton John, who is thought to be extremely displeased at his protege's treatment at the hands of the Secret Nominating Committee. Sheeran is repped by Elton’s Rocket Management.

We understand that Sir Elton has not only pulled out of the Grammy show but also the post-Grammy CBS tribute special in his honor, in reaction to the snubbing of Sheeran. This from sources in Elton's U.K. camp, who note that Grammy decisionmakers had expected Sheeran and Elton to perform together on the Grammys, but now they may have neither, as the Timberlaking of Sheeran takes on wider significance.

The tribute show will be taped 1/30 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden with Sam Smith, Little Big Town, Chris Martin, Miley Cyrus, Kesha, Miranda Lambert, John Legend, Maren Morris and Keith Urban among the performers.

The secret committee snub of Sheeran is wreaking havoc on the production of both CBS-televised shows. Consequently, both Ken Ehrlich Productions and Jack Sussman, CBS’ EVP, Specials, Music and Live Events, have been put in the unenviable position of producing two shows that have been negatively impacted by the Secret Committee’s foolish decision to snub Sheeran—in much the same manner as they did Justin Timberlake in 2013. This faux pas will probably have the effect of continuing the Timberlake boycott for years to come, as JT gets reminded once again of how foolish and unfair the meddling of the secret committee can be. It’s worth noting that Timberlake’s Super Bowl halftime performance will be on NBC, not CBS.

The Secret Committee’s original purpose was supposedly to make sure that this type of thing didn't happen, but through the members’ total lack of understanding and outright arrogance, they’ve created a nightmare situation. Many are calling for this organization to be made more transparent and to cease unilaterally making dictatorial decisions that are so outside the norm of what is fair and reasonable. The burning question is, who gave the Secret Committee the mandate to make such ridiculous decisions. Who will step up and take some responsibility for this mess?

Neil, the ball’s in your court.