Grammy Awards Returns with Star-Studded Performances and New Categories
The 68th annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, honoring the best in music with a star-studded lineup of performances, new categories, and a nod to some of its most influential figures.
For those who missed it, the ceremony was broadcast live on CBS television stations at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. Pacific) and streamed live on Paramount+ for subscribers. The show also featured exclusive red carpet coverage starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (4 p.m. Pacific).
Kendrick Lamar dominated the nominations, with a staggering nine nods for Album of the Year, as well as multiple nominations for Song and Record of the Year. Other top contenders included Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Canadian producer Cirkut, who all received seven nominations each.
The show saw several notable performances from some of music's biggest stars, including Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Clipse, and Pharrell Williams. A tribute was paid to late artists D'Angelo and Roberta Flack, with a special performance by Lauryn Hill.
Trevor Noah returned as host for the sixth consecutive year, bringing his signature wit and charm to the proceedings. Other presenters included Cher, Teyana Taylor, Jeff Golblum, and Doechii, who showcased her star power alongside her own nominations.
The ceremony marked a new chapter in the Grammy Awards, with two new categories added: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. The total number of awards handed out was 95, reflecting the growing diversity and richness of music today.
In related news, Bad Bunny made history as the first Spanish-language artist to be nominated for Song, Record, and Album of the Year in the same year. Fans can find the full list of nominees on the Grammy Awards website.
The 68th annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, honoring the best in music with a star-studded lineup of performances, new categories, and a nod to some of its most influential figures.
For those who missed it, the ceremony was broadcast live on CBS television stations at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. Pacific) and streamed live on Paramount+ for subscribers. The show also featured exclusive red carpet coverage starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (4 p.m. Pacific).
Kendrick Lamar dominated the nominations, with a staggering nine nods for Album of the Year, as well as multiple nominations for Song and Record of the Year. Other top contenders included Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Canadian producer Cirkut, who all received seven nominations each.
The show saw several notable performances from some of music's biggest stars, including Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Clipse, and Pharrell Williams. A tribute was paid to late artists D'Angelo and Roberta Flack, with a special performance by Lauryn Hill.
Trevor Noah returned as host for the sixth consecutive year, bringing his signature wit and charm to the proceedings. Other presenters included Cher, Teyana Taylor, Jeff Golblum, and Doechii, who showcased her star power alongside her own nominations.
The ceremony marked a new chapter in the Grammy Awards, with two new categories added: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. The total number of awards handed out was 95, reflecting the growing diversity and richness of music today.
In related news, Bad Bunny made history as the first Spanish-language artist to be nominated for Song, Record, and Album of the Year in the same year. Fans can find the full list of nominees on the Grammy Awards website.
Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover are gonna bring some fresh vibes to the music scene. I love how they're keeping it real with more diversity, but I wish they'd consider adding a category for socially conscious artists too 
Like, Kendrick Lamar is doing amazing work that inspires change, so it's only fair he gets recognized.
The performances were fire, especially Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber killing it on stage. But I gotta say, Trevor Noah's hosting skills are getting a bit repetitive... maybe it's time for some new blood behind the mic? 
THE LINEUP FOR PERFORMANCES WAS SO STRONG WITH BRUNO MARS, JUSTIN BIEBER, AND PHARRELL WILLIAMS TO NAME A FEW!!! AND KENDRICK LAMAR DOMINATING THOSE NOMINATIONS IS LIKE YEAH HE'S THE KING OF HIP HOP RIGHT NOW 
BUT WHAT I REALLY LOVE IS THAT THEY ADDED TWO NEW CATEGORIES LIKE BEST TRADITIONAL COUNTRY ALBUM AND BEST ALBUM COVER IT'S ABOUT TIME WE HONOR ALL KINDS OF MUSIC 
I am SOOOO hyped about the new categories added this year!!! Best Traditional Country Album is literally everything I've been wanting them to include 
! And the tribute to D'Angelo and Roberta Flack was giving me ALL THE FEELS 
. Lauryn Hill's performance was EVERYTHING! 
And can we talk about Bruno Mars?! He slayed that stage 
! Trevor Noah is just the best host ever, he always brings the laughs 
... this year's going to be EVERYTHING!!!
. And btw, who thought it was a good idea to make Bad Bunny a historical moment just like that? The drama 
and bruno mars was sooo good on stage 
doechii was fire though 
i'm all about representation when it comes to latinx artists 
so fingers crossed he wins something 
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. Still, can't deny the entertainment value 
! and can we talk about kendrick lamar for like a second 
. bad bunny making history with his spanish-language nominations is awesome 
i'm loving the diversity in music these days it's all about celebrating our differences 
. can't wait to see what other exciting changes the grammys have up their sleeve 
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! I was just reminiscing about the 90s when I saw Kendrick Lamar dominating those nominations 
. Remember when Lauryn Hill released The Miseducation? That album is still iconic to this day 
. Do you think we'll ever go back to those good ol' days?
. And can we talk about how they paid tribute to D'Angelo and Roberta Flack? so respectful 
- John Adams