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Let's spill the tea on the 2024 Grammy Awards, darlings! Picture this: Trevor Noah taking the stage for the fourth time as your host, keeping things spicy with his signature humor. He didn't hold back, throwing shade at the nominees left and right, from Taylor Swift's empire to Olivia Rodrigo's meteoric rise. But let's be real, he was more hype man than roastmaster extraordinaire.
Despite the soggy weather in sunny California, the show went on, honey! All eyes were on the Big Four categories, especially to see if Swift would snatch the crown for most Album of the Year wins. And guess what? She did, with a little surprise cameo from the legendary Celine Dion. Talk about a moment!
But let's give props to the other winners too, like Miley Cyrus slaying with her tune "Flowers" and SZA scooping up not one, but two trophies for her hit "SOS." Oh, and shoutout to Boygenius snagging three awards, even if they were handed out before the cameras started rolling.
Now, let's talk performances, sweethearts! Dua Lipa kicked things off with a bang, serving up some serious energy with her new single "Training Season" before hitting us with "Houdini." And can we talk about legends gracing the stage? SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, U2, Fantasia, and Joni Mitchell all blessed us with their presence. Plus, Billy Joel dropped his first new song in 17 years! Talk about making Grammy Moments™, honey!
Her first Grammy: Miley Cyrus
You won't believe the buzz around Miley Cyrus at the Grammy Awards, honey! Her smash hit "Flowers" was an absolute banger, and she snagged her very first Grammy for it. And guess who handed her the golden gramophone? None other than the iconic Mariah Carey herself, darling!
As Mariah graced the stage to present the award, she had the crowd on their feet, showering her with applause. And when she passed that shiny trophy to Miley, you could feel the excitement in the air! Our girl Miley, all of 31 years young, couldn't contain her joy. She even shared a cute little story about a butterfly, because why not add some whimsy to the mix?
But here's the kicker, darlings – Miley almost missed her big moment! Can you believe it? Stuck in traffic, of all things! But fear not, because she wouldn't have missed standing next to Mariah for the world. Now that's what we call a star-studded moment!
Most successful Grammy moment: Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs
Tracy Chapman just brought the house down at the Grammy Awards! Rumors were swirling, but nothing could prepare us for the sheer magic when she hit the stage for a jaw-dropping duet of her iconic 1988 hit "Fast Car" with none other than country sensation Luke Combs.
Most Historic (part 1): Karol G
The Colombian sensation strutted her stuff onto the Grammy stage and snagged the crown as the first woman to take home the prize in the Música Urbana category. Talk about breaking barriers!
Now, we've gotta give credit where it's due – Bad Bunny set the stage in 2022 and 2023, but this year, it was Karol G's time to shine. And guess who handed her that shiny trophy? None other than Christina Aguilera and Maluma themselves!
Most endearing speech: SZA
With the most nominations under her belt, she was the talk of the town. And when her close friend Lizzo stepped up to present the award for Best R&B Song, you could feel the anticipation in the air.
"I'm not an attractive crier," she quipped with a laugh, stealing a moment to acknowledge her idol Taylor Swift in the audience. "Hi, Taylor. I love you." Talk about a star-struck moment!
Plot twist: Taylor Swift's album announcement
Swifties, because Taylor Swift just dropped a bombshell at the Grammys! While basking in the glow of her win for Best Pop Vocal, our queen Taylor spilled the tea on her upcoming album, "The Tortured Poets Department," set to bless our ears on April 19th.
Now, let's rewind for a sec. Many of us were on the edge of our seats, expecting TayTay to dish about her next move in her rerecording project, with "Reputation" rumored to be up next. But leave it to our girl to keep us on our toes with a curveball like this!
"The Tortured Poets Department"? Could it be any more intriguing? We can already feel the emotions pouring out of every lyric, honey. Taylor Swift, the master of storytelling, is about to take us on another journey through love, heartbreak, and everything in between.
Get ready to mark your calendars, darlings, because April 19th is going to be a day to remember. Taylor Swift, we're counting down the days until we can dive into "The Tortured Poets Department" and lose ourselves in your musical magic once again!
Unusually tasteful In Memoriam: Stevie Wonder, Jon Batiste, Annie Lennox, and Fantasia
This year’s In Memoriam segment featured tributes to legends lost in the last year. Stevie Wonder sang a touching tribute to one of his close friends and a duet partner, Tony Bennett, performing alongside a recording of the icon who died in July. Jon Batiste took the stage to memorialize the “Godfather of Black music,” music executive Clarence Avant, who died in August. Annie Lennox also delivered a passionate performance of “Nothing Compares 2 U” in honor of Sinead O’Connor. At the end of her song, Lennox called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. “Artists for cease-fire,” she said, calling to mind O’Connor’s own history as a performer who used major stages to advocate for what she believed in.
The “In Memoriam” segment ended with Oprah Winfrey introducing Fantasia Barrino, who gave a captivating rendition of “Proud Mary,” in a tribute to Tina Turner. She took the performance off the main stage and danced with Dua Lipa—and Beyoncé, who notably performed the song at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2005. The Color Purple actress showed off her high-energy talents with a dance-filled, sparkling performance.
Most legendary: Joni Mitchell
Grab your tissues, folks, because Joni Mitchell just gave us all a moment we'll never forget at the Grammy Awards! Can you believe it's been a whopping 56 years since this icon graced the stage? And at 80 years young, she proved that age is just a number with a soul-stirring rendition of "Both Sides Now."
Surrounded by a dream team of musicians including Jacob Collier, Allison Russell, SistaStrings, Blake Mills, Lucius, and Brandi Carlisle, Joni took us on a journey through her timeless classic. The room was hushed as her hauntingly beautiful voice filled the air, leaving not a dry eye in sight.
And when the performance came to a close, the crowd erupted in a thunderous standing ovation, with the likes of Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, and even Queen Bey herself rising to their feet in awe. Talk about a moment that will go down in Grammy history!
But the magic didn't stop there, darlings. Trevor Noah had the honor of presenting Joni with her well-deserved Grammy for Best Folk Album, "Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live)." It was the perfect ending to a truly unforgettable night, and Joni Mitchell, you've left us all speechless once again.
Most lackluster: Travis Scott
Oh, honey, let's talk about Travis Scott's performance at the Grammys – or should I say, lackluster performance! The UTOPIA rapper hit the stage with a medley of his tunes "MY EYES," "I KNOW?" and "FEIN," the latter featuring a cameo from Playboy Carti. But let's just say, it fell flat faster than a deflated balloon at a party.
In a night filled with electrifying performances, particularly from our fierce female artists, Travis just couldn't seem to catch a break. The crowd's response? Crickets. And don't even get me started on the reactions flooding social media – they were not holding back, darling!
"I rebuke whatever Travis Scott just did in the mighty name of JESUS," one Twitter user declared, while another simply stated, "I don't care about this Travis Scott performance." Ouch, talk about a cold reception!
Looks like Travis might need to step up his game next time if he wants to keep up with the Grammy-worthy performances we've come to expect, honey!
Victoria Monet's plant speech
Victoria Monet was one of Sunday night's most nominated artists and deservedly won Best New Artist, beating out major artists like Ice Spice, Noah Kahan and Jelly Roll. In her acceptance speech, she delivered a sweet metaphor to highlight the duration of her efforts to break through in the music industry as a songwriter for major artists—most notably Ariana Grande—and striving toward earning these kinds of awards. “I like to liken myself to a plant, who was planted, and you can look at the music industry as soil.... Today, I'm sprouting finally above ground,” she said during her acceptance speech.
Most Historic (part 2): Taylor Swift breaks a major record
With her album "Midnights" snagging the coveted Album of the Year award, our pop princess secured her spot as the first person EVER to win in this category four times. Talk about a trailblazer!
Before this epic win, Taylor was neck and neck with legends like Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, and Paul Simon, all tied at three wins apiece. But leave it to our queen TayTay to break the mold and claim her rightful place at the top of the Grammy throne.
With each album, Taylor continues to captivate us with her storytelling prowess and musical genius. And now, with four Album of the Year trophies gleaming on her shelf, she's solidified her status as one of the greatest artists of our time.
Cheers to you, Taylor Swift, for rewriting the history books and inspiring us all to dream big! Who knows what groundbreaking achievements await our fearless leader next?
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