The 66th Annual Grammy Awards took place last night in Los Angeles. Here are the winners and what you will remember from the evening.
A surprise from Celine Dion, a coronation for Taylor Swift and even… an arrest: The 66th Annual Grammy Awards were full of twists and turns. The evening organized by the Recording Academy, which took place on the night of Sunday to Monday, February 5th, in Los Angeles, was also predominantly dominated by women. The first of them will remain Taylor Swift, made Grammy history by winning her fourth Gramophone Album of the Year. This puts her in the pantheon of artists who have received the most awards for their albums, even before Frank Sinatra or Stevie Wonder.
On this occasion, it was Céline Dion who came on stage to present her trophy after two years of media absence. Taylor Swift took the opportunity to announce the upcoming release of a new album, announced to be in stores on April 19, titled The Tortured Poets Department. Enough to continue her incredible momentum, crowned The Times Personality of the Year 2023 after her phenomenal 60-concert tour that grossed more than a billion dollars…
Other winners of the evening included Miley Cyrus wins two Grammys for his hit, including Record of the Year. FlowersBillie Eilish is adding a trophy to her collection What was I created for?Gang original you film Barbieand SZA, R&B phenomenon, won three Grammys.
As for the controversy – an American ceremony would be nothing without a little drama – Jay Z attacked the Recording Academy by accusing the Grammy Awards of boycotting his wife Beyoncé in the main best album category – Queen B is the most awarded ceremony in history with 32 balls. “Think about it, more Grammys, no album of the year, something’s wrong,” the rapper said alongside his wife.
The other “controversial” moment of the evening was the backstage arrest of 48-year-old American rapper Killer Mike, winner of three Grammys, before he was handcuffed and taken away by police. According to -, the police have not yet given a reason for the arrest. The scene was filmed by a journalist from the germanic and broadcast on social networks. Accordingly New York TimesKiller Mike’s arrest reportedly followed a brawl. At
The Grammy Awards list:
More than 80 awards were presented at the Grammy Awards, here are the night’s winners in the main categories:
- Album of the Year: Taylor Swift – midnight
- Record of the Year: Miley Cyrus – Flowers
- Song of the Year: Billie Eilish – What was I created for?
- Best New Artist: Victoria Monet
- Best Pop Solo Performance: Miley Cyrus – Flowers
- Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group: SZA and Phoebe Bridgers – Ghost in the machine
- Best Vocal Pop Album: Taylor Swift – midnight
- Best Rock Performance: Boygenius – Not strong enough
- Best Rock Album: Paramore – This is the reason
- Best Alternative Music Album: Boygenius – The data set
- Best R&B Song: SZA – Snooze
- Best Rap Song: Killer Mike – Scientists and engineers
- Best Rap Album: Killer Mike – Michael
