Jay Z calls out Grammys for snubbing Beyonce for Album of the Year
The 2024 Grammy Awards took place last night (Sunday 4 February), with female artists dominating the major categories on a night dubbed ‘Year of the Women’.
Taylor Swift won Album of the Year for the fourth time, setting a new record. Song of the Year went to Billie Eilish for “What Was I Made For?”, while Record of the Year was won by Miley Cyrus for “Flowers”.
Earlier in the night, Swift took the opportunity to announce a brand new album, The Tortured Poets Department.
The ceremony’s live performances were also dominated by women, with legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell drawing an emotional reaction and a standing ovation. Other performers included Dua Lipa and Tracy Chapman, who memorably dueted with Luke Combs on a duet version of her hit “Fast Car”.
SZA had led the nominations with nine nods, and ended up winning three.
As awards ceremonies go, this was a night that truly had it all. Even a surprise cameo from Meryl Streep…
Taylor Swift delighted by Trevor Noah’s NFL joke at the Grammys
“I think it is so unfair how NFL fans have been complaining about the cameras panning to Taylor Swift, like she’s controlling the cameras at the game. Just let her live,” Noah said.
“In fact, tonight, on Taylor’s behalf, you know what I’m going to do? I’m gonna give her a break. Every time they mention Taylor Swift, I’m gonna get revenge. Every time someone says Taylor Swift, I’m gonna cut the cameras to someone who played football, that’s what I’ll do. Cut!”
Taylor Swift (left) and Trevor Noah at the Grammys
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Football fans have criticised the amount attention Swift’s romance with NFL star Travis Kelce has received
Inga Parkel5 February 2024 18:45
Jack Antonoff includes special message for Taylor Swift in Grammys speech
In his speech, Antonoff said: “Taylor Swift kicked that f***ing door open for me, because when a lot of people were saying: ‘Yeah, I love it, sounds great, now let’s get a producer to do it.’
“Everyone, in this room especially, knows that feeling when you hear something and say: ‘I love this’ and then there’s all these people saying: ‘No, it’s gotta go to a big name person.’
Jack Antonoff wins Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical at the 2024 Grammy Awards
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Antonoff said Taylor Swift ‘kicked that f***ing door open for me’
Inga Parkel5 February 2024 18:17
Annie Lennox calls for ceasefire during Grammys In Memoriam performance
Annie Lennox performing during the 2024 Grammys
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Eurythmics singer proclaimed ‘Artists for ceasefire!’ during performance of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ by the late Sinead O’Connor
Inga Parkel5 February 2024 17:45
Miley Cyrus praised for ‘hilarious’ performance of Flowers at Grammy Awards
It was a good night for Miley Cyrus on Sunday – not only did the singer pick up her first two Grammy Awards, but she was deemed one of the best parts of the night by viewers.
In between her wins, she performed the 2023 track on stage, and at one point, called out the audience for not singing along.
Urging the crowd to give her more enthusiastic feedback, she said in between lyrics: “Why are you acting like you don’t know this song?”
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 17:15
WATCH: Tracy Chapman performs ‘Fast Car’ for first time in nine years at 2024 Grammys
Tracy Chapman performs ‘Fast Car’ for first time in nine years at 2024 Grammys
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 16:45
Why was Killer Mike arrested at Grammy Awards?
However, shortly after, a video posted on social media by The Hollywood Reporter showed Render being led away from the ceremony in handcuffs by police.
While no official explanation was been given as to why Render had been detained at the time, it has since been revealed by the Los Angeles Police Department that the rapper was arrested and booked for “misdemeanour battery” after a physical altercation backstage at the Crypto.com Arena.
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 16:15
WATCH: Joni Mitchell has Grammys audience in tears with first ever performance at awards
Joni Mitchell has Grammys audience in tears with first ever performance at awards
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 15:45
Why was Meryl Streep at the 2024 Grammys?
Though Meryl Streep is no stranger to A-list events, the actor is more often seen at awards honouring film and TV, rather than music.
As a result, some Grammys viewers were surprised to see the “Kramer vs Kramer” star at last night’s event.
However, Streep had a very good reason for being among the crowd – it was part of a family affair.
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 15:15
Doja’s tatts baffle Grammy Awards viewers
On Sunday 4 February, the 28-year-old “Woman” singer arrived on the red carpet outside of the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, in a sheer corset gown by designer Dilara Findikoglu and glasses. The see-through nude dress bared Doja Cat’s chest, as well as multiple new tattoos, including the outline of a building.
Chelsea Ritschel has the full story:
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 14:45
A Swift snub?
Grammy Awards viewers were divided after Taylor Swift accepted the highly coveted statuette for Album of the Year last night, presented to her by Celine Dion.
Clearly excited by her historic win, the Midnights artist embraced many people on her way to the stage, yet barely acknowledged the “My Heart Will Go On” vocalist when taking the award from her.
Many found this to be an odd interaction, especially considering just moments before, Dion had been given a standing ovation by the entire room – and Swift herself was seen singing along to her song “The Power of Love”.
Jacob Stolworthy reports:
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 14:15
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