Beyonce took home trophies for “Crazy in Love,” which won Best R&B Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Best Female R&B Performance for “Dangerously in Love 2,” Best Contemporary R&B album for Dangerously in Love won, and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for the song she did with Luther Vandross, “The Closer I Get.” The five trophies put her in the same league as Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill and Norah Jones, who all also won five Grammys, the most for solo female arists.
The night's other big winner was Vandross, who won four trophies. “Dance with My Father,” written by Vandross and Richard Marx, won for Song of the Year, he also won Best Male R&B Performance for “Dance With My Father” and best R&B Album for the disc. Following a tribute featuring Alicia Keys, Celine Dion, and Richard Marx. He addressed the awards via videotape, making his first public appearance since his stroke last year.
50 Cent may have had last year’s biggest selling album, but he was shut out, despite his five nominations. He did take the stage with Evanescence after the group beat him out for Best New Artist. Evanescence singer Amy Lee thanked Fiddy, but took home the trophy. Security took care of 50. Record of the Year went to Coldplay for “Clocks.”
The best acceptance speech was clearly offered by Andre 3000. Accepting OutKast’s trophy for Best Rap Album, he simply said, “Thank you,” and headed back to his seat. When the duo won the Album of the Year award, they brought L.A. Reid onstage to thank him, saying they owed their career to the exec.
As we head into week two of non-stop Nipplegate coverage, Justin Timberlake, who performed and took home two awards, apologized for his part in the Super Bowl controversy that will not end, saying, “What occurred was unintentional, completely regrettable, and I apologize if you guys are offended.”
Janet Jackson, who was to participate in the tribute to Vandross, chose to stay home. CBS aired the live telecast with a five-minute delay to prevent any chance of nudity, and almost needed that time to censor Christina Aguilera’s low-cut dress, which exposed a lot of cleavage when she accepted her award for Best Female Pop Performance,
And here’s a list of award winners, so you can check how you did in the office pool:
NEAR TRUTHS:
CENTERS OF GRAVITY Eilish enters a powerful new creative chapter. (5/6a)
LATEST SCORES: KENDRICK VS. DRAKE
Multiple lead changes in this playoff game. (5/6a)
LIVE NATION POSTS (ANOTHER) RECORD QUARTER
More butts in seats than ever before. (5/3a)
| ||
THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
|