Jay Z calls out Grammys for snubbing Beyonce for Album of the Year
The 2024 Grammy Awards took place tonight (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 lead the nominations with nine, 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…
WATCH: Annie Lennox uses Grammys performance to call for Gaza ceasefire
“Artists for ceasefire,” the singer shouted. “Peace now.”
Annie Lennox uses Grammys performance to call for Gaza ceasefire
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 12:30
Just a moment of Kylie Minogue appreciation
Australian icon Kylie Minogue won her second Grammy Award last night – 20 years after winning her first.
She won the inaugural Best Pop Dance Recording Grammy, following her 2004 Best Dance Recording win for “Come Into My World”.
If you haven’t played “Padam Padam” yet in celebration, consider this your prompt to do so now.
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 12:00
COMMENT: The 2024 Grammys proved a true celebration of women in music (and atoned for Harry Styles)
Music critic Mark Beaumont said that this year’s Grammys atoned for previous years that left women under-rewarded, with Taylor Swift’s historic Album of the Year win, and SZA leading this year’s nominations among the achievements.
“Whether it was boygenius proving themselves the assembling Avengers of alt-country pop, Olivia Rodrigo turning new generations on to gnarly melodic rock or Lana Del Rey cementing her position as the queen of sultry sepia torch songs that forget to stop after the last chorus and drift pleasantly along for another four minutes, women have undeniably produced the most vital mainstream music of the past 12 months,” he wrote.
“And, rather than a brief Twitter-friendly rebalance on the part of the Grammys, it feels as though a genuine cultural sea change is underway.”
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 11:30
Taylor Swift announces new album during Grammy win
Taylor Swift announced her next album while accepting the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album.
The Midnights artist announced the name and planned release date for her next project, hours after her website appeared to be down while displaying a black screen error message.
“I know that the way the Recording Academy voted is a direct reflection of the passion from the fans,” she said. “So I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I have 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 going to go and post the cover right now back stage, thank you I love you.”
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 11:00
WATCH: Rapper Killer Mike arrested and handcuffed at Grammys after winning three awards
In a drastic turn of events for rapper Killer Mike, he was arrested and handcuffed at the Grammys after winning three awards: Best Rap Album for Michael, and both Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for “Scientists & Engineers”.
Killer Mike escorted out of Grammys in handcuffs after winning three awards
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 10:30
Trevor Noah thanks the viewers: ‘See you next time – maybe!’
Fresh from his fourth stint hosting the Grammy Awards, comedian Trevor Noah has shared his gratitude for the support from viewers.
“Another Grammys, another night,” he said in a video posted to X/Twitter.
“Thank you so much for tuning in. Thank you for following, I appreciate you all. I told you it was gonna be fire! See you next time – maybe!”
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 10:00
Jay-Z calls out the Grammys never awarding wife Beyoncé with Album of the Year
Jay-Z earned a point on the unofficial Good Husband scoreboard when he used his acceptance speech to acknowledge Beyoncé’s Grammy-win record, despite never receiving the Album of the Year accolade.
The rapper took to the stage with their 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, to accept the Dr Dre Global Impact Award on Sunday, and noted the discrepancies in his wife’s Grammys recognition.
“Obviously it’s subjective because, you know, it’s music, and it’s opinion-based, but some things… I don’t want to embarass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won Album of the Year!” he said.
“So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work. Think about that. The most Grammys, never won Album of the Year. That doesn’t work. Some of you are gonna go home tonight and feel like you’ve been robbed. Some of you may get robbed. Some of you don’t belong in the category. Nah, nah, nah. When I get nervous I tell the truth!”
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 09:30
Celine Dion shocks Grammys audience with surprise appearance following incurable diagnosis
One of the evening’s most memorable moments came when Celine Dion appeared to present the Album of the Year award.
This marked the Canadian vocalist’s first appearance since she told the world of her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis in December 2022, following which she had to cancel her world tour.
As the crowd gave her a standing ovation, Dion appeared visibly moved by the warm reception and told the audience of peers: “I love you right back.”
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 09:00
The 2024 Grammy Award winners list – in full
If you missed last night’s Grammy Awards as they happened, no worries – here’s your essential rundown of all of the night’s wins, including Record, Song and Album of the Year, and Best New Artist.
Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 08:30
Watch Taylor Swifts best reactions at the Grammys
Watch Taylor Swifts best reactions at the Grammys
Tom Murray5 February 2024 08:03
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