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That’s a wrap on the 66th annual Grammy Awards! And, let me tell you, they had everything.
There was drama. (See: Jay-Z clapping back at the Recording Academy for snubbing his wife Beyoncé.) There was shock. (Thank you for the new album announcement, Taylor Swift!) And there were tears. (JoniMitchell, we don’t deserve you.)
Killer Mike was led out of the Crypto.com Arena in handcuffs, while Swift also made history as the first person to win album of the year four times. And Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus and Karol G claimed their first Grammys on music’s biggest night.
Here are the biggest updates, along with our unfiltered reactions of the awards show on CBS.
Taylor Swift is ‘mind-blown’ after becoming first person ever to win album of the year four times
You know, I’m starting to think karma may really be her boyfriend. Nothing seems to get in the way of Taylor Swift’s total music (and world) domination. The artist became the first person to win album of the year four times. “I would love to tell you that this is the best moment of my life, but I feel this happy when I finish a song,” she said, noting she was feeling “mind blown.” “For me, the award is the work.” She accepted the honor from Céline Dion, who made a surprise appearance as presenter following her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis. “I really mean it from my heart: Those that have been blessed enough to be here… must never take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music brings to our lives and to people all around the world,” Dion said.
More:Taylor Swift makes Grammys history with fourth album of the year win for ‘Midnights’
Miley Cyrus ‘might have forgotten underwear,’ almost missed first Grammys win due to rain traffic
More:Miley Cyrus just won the first Grammy of her career
Earlier, she spoke on behalf of all Los Angeles residents when she confessed she almost missed her first ever Grammys win due to heavy rain traffic. “This is just too iconic,” she said onstage beside Mariah Carey, accepting the award for best pop solo performance for “Flowers.” “I just got stuck in the rain in traffic and thought I was going to miss this moment.” Anybody who has ever braved an LA freeway during a light drizzle knows exactly what she’s talking about.
Jay-Z uses ‘thank you’ speech to say his wife Beyoncé deserves album of the year
More:Jay-Z calls out Grammys over Beyoncé snubs: ‘We want y’all to get it right’
Joni Mitchell silences and stuns crowd with ‘Both Sides Now’
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what the Grammys – and, dare I say, music itself – is all about. The most powerful moment of the broadcast came in the most simple, elegant performance of the night – something that’s become an unfortunate rarity at a show that tends to favor big dance numbers and pyrotechnics. Sitting in a regal chair and singing her soaring, timeless song “Both Sides, Now,” Joni Mitchell transported the Crypto.com Arena, and all of us watching at home, to a different place entirely. She sang with humility, grace and, most of all, a deep, deep love for music. It was moving. It was honest. It was unifying. It was everything a Grammys performance should be. Not to mention it was her first time performing at the ceremony ever too!
During the premiere ceremony, Mitchell, 80, who suffered a brain aneurysm in 2015 that left her temporarily unable to walk or talk won for best folk album for “Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live).” Walking out onto the stage with a cane, Mitchell beamed at the crowd before giving a brief, humble thank you.
More:Joni Mitchell, 80, offers a stunning ‘Both Sides, Now’ for first Grammys performance
Victoria Monét wins best new artist
Oprah, Fantasia honor Tina Turner in raucous In Memoriam segment
The In Memoriam segment, usually a somber montage honoring artists who’ve died, turned into a rousing concert, closing out with a lively tribute to Tina Turner, intro’d by Oprah Winfrey and ending with high-energy performance of “Proud Mary” by Fantasia. The number got everyone on their feet, and the energy could be felt through the screen. Detractors will surely say the segment should have been more subdued, but no one can deny Fantasia put on a good show.
Annie Lennox calls for Israel, Palestine ceasefire in middle of In Memoriam segment
Another potentially controversial In Memoriam moment? Annie Lennox ending her tribute to Sinéad O’Connor with a reference to the war between Israel and Palestine. “Artists for ceasefire! Peace in the world!” she exclaimed after her song.
Taylor Swift announces new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ coming in April
Leave it to Taylor Swift to zig when we all thought she would zag. After seeming to tease the re-recording of her album “Reputation” with a website crash earlier today, she ended up revealing she’s dropping a new album entirely instead. “This is my 13th Grammy, which is my lucky number,” Swift said, after winning best pop vocal album for “Midnights. “I know the way the Recording Academy voted is a direct reflection of the passion of the fans. So I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I’ve been keeping from you for the last two years, which is that my brand new album comes out April 19. It’s called ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ I’m gonna go and post the cover right now backstage.” Well, OK then!
More:Taylor Swift announces brand-new album at Grammys: ‘Tortured Poets Department’
Lainey Wilson, from farmer’s daughter to Grammy winner
Lainey Wilson joined Karol G and Miley Cyrus in the Grammy first-timers club. During her acceptance speech for best country album for “Bell Bottom Country,” Wilson, a fifth generation farmer’s daughter from a town of 200, gave a winding extended metaphor about how making an album is a lot like farming, or something like that. “Sometimes when you find the right farming community, you can find the harvest of a lifetime,” she said. I have never farmed before, but I trust her completely.
Killer Mike wins Grammys but leaves in handcuffs
Killer Mike’s triumphant run at the Grammys took a turn after the rapper was handcuffed. Shortly after winning three awards during the pre-show ceremony, he was escorted out of the Crypto.com arena in handcuffs by a squad of police officers, video shared by The Hollywood Reporter’s Chris Gardner on X shows. It’s unclear if the rapper was arrested or will return for the live ceremony. USA TODAY has reached out to reps for Killer Mike, the Recording Academy and the Los Angeles Police Department. Killer Mike won Grammys for best rap song and best rap performance for his song “Scientists and Engineers” and best rap album for “Michael.”
More:Killer Mike escorted out of Grammys in handcuffs after winning 3 awards
Karol G wins ‘the first of so many’ Grammys
Let’s go, Karol G! The Colombian singer and songwriter became a first-time Grammy winner, taking home the trophy for best música urbana album for her album “Mañana Será Bonito.” “I promise you to give you my best always, and I hope this is the first of so many,” she said onstage. It’s been less than an hour, and we’ve already seen career firsts for two major artists. At this rate, who knows what will else will happen?
Trevor Noah opening monologue: A Taylor Swift joke she actually laughs at
At the Golden Globes, you could practically hear a pin drop when host Jo Koy made a joke about the frequent Taylor Swift cutaways at NFL games. That joke didn’t seem to land with the pop star then, who took a cold sip from her cup while staring daggers at the comedian. Lucky for Trevor Noah, Swift seemed to have found her sense of humor in time for the Grammys, laughing when he joked that every time he mentions Swift’s name, the broadcast should cut to a former NFL player. The camera then focused on a befuddled Terry Crews. Noah stayed mostly complimentary throughout his opening monologue. Was he pandering a little to the A-listers? Sure, but it was no disaster, which, in the realm of award shows, should be counted as a win.
Taylor Swift website crashes. Are we getting ‘Reputation (Taylor’s Version)’ soon?
Jack Antonoff ties Babyface’s record, gives shoutout to Taylor Swift
With his win for best producer of the year, non-classical, Jack Antonoff joined Babyface as the only person to win the category three times in a row. During his acceptance speech, which rounded out the premiere ceremony, Antonoff thanked his wife Margaret Qualley and others who have supported him in his career, including his collaborator Taylor Swift. “We made a song called ‘Out of the Woods’ for ‘1989,’ and, when I was waiting for that call that says, ‘OK, now this goes to some big-name person,’ she said, ‘Let’s mix this…,’ ” he said. “I love you to death, Taylor.”
Michelle Obama makes Grammys history
That’s double-Grammy-winner Michelle Obama to you! The former first lady took home the Grammy for best audio book, narration and storytelling recording for “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.” It’s the second time she’s won a Grammy (she won in 2020 for “Becoming), making her the only former first lady with two wins.
Grammys red carpet sees stars brave the rain
It’s the calm before the storm inside the massive white tent housing the Grammys red carpet, anyway. Outside, the downpour that meteorologists have promised all week has commenced. We are in the sweet spot on the carpet between artists attending the Grammys pre-show and the televised ceremony, and a few notable faces, including Josh Groban, boygenius and Victoria Monét, have made quick appearances. With two hours to go until the ceremony, things are certain to start heating up soon. –KiMi Robinson
The Beatles win best music video at the Grammys
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Pentatonix, Sheila E., Jordin Sparks and more kick off early Grammys ceremony with rousing opening number
Well, that got started with a bang! If downtown Los Angeles was feeling sleepy amid this uncharacteristic rain, it better be awake now after the opening number of the premiere ceremony. J. Ivy, Pentatonix, Larkin Poe, Jordin Sparks and Sheila E. took the stage for a rousing set that seemed to jolt the theater awake, ending with a booming drum solo from Sheila E. while Sparks belted for her life. Let’s hope that energy lasts, because the Grammy ceremonies are going to unfold over for the course of the next nine hours.
Who votes for the Grammys?
The Illuminati − just kidding (kind of). Voting members of the Recording Academy do. These members, according to the organization’s website, “are composed of a pool of vetted and venerable performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists, and other creators currently working in the recording industry.”
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