Tonight The Earthly Stars (those who make us dance and reminisce) Have Come Out To Shine In Their Glory — at the Grammys — hosted by Britain’s actor James Corden.
Dearly Beloved, We Are Gathered Here to Get Through This Thing Called Life — Prince.
The show started off with Britain’s Megastar Adele performing her super hit “Hello,” which to date has racked up more than 2 billion hits on YouTube.
Followed by Jennifer Lopez announcing the “Best New Artist(s) of the year award, which went to Chance the Rapper.
Never heard of this artist — but he’s “Best New” — so that’s not surprising. Anyhow, the dude, in accepting his award for best new artist decided to carry on a lengthy diatribe passed his allotted time for his acceptance speech possibly he won’t invited back next.
Anyhow, the little man performed at the end of the show and attempted to do a rehash, of Kirk Franklin. He came pretty close. Not bad!
The Grammy Award for Best Duo / Group went to “Stressed Out” for Twenty One Pilots.
Tributes were paid to two of the Industry’s greatest who passed away in 2016 Prince and George Michael. Prince was born in the year the Grammy was begun, and died of a drug overdose in 2016. Britain’s late great Blue-eyed soul singer George Michael also received particular attention.
Ed Sheeran, another one of Britain’s blue-eyed soul singers, rocked the stage with his hit, “The Shape of You.”
The Best Rock Song Grammy Award went to the late David Bowie — another Brit.
About 55 minutes into the show, Tina Knowles came on stage to introduce her daughter Beyonce.
Beyonce treated her fans to a near 3-minute Egyptian sun-goddess ritual. She then spent the remainder of her 7-minute performance mesmerizing the audience, who were glued to her pregnant body’s every Move.
Marin Morris snatched the award for Best Country Solo artist.The man with the song that garnered the single most YouTube hits (Uptown Funky) Bruno Mars gave a performance that pulls from the 80’s funk and soul bands and artists.
Katy Perry performed with Fashion-Dread Skip Marley — don’t know how much was paid to get the Fashion Dread up there on stage.
Beyonce captured the Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album — for the song Lemonade.
First time Grammy winner Marin Morris paired up with 15-time Grammy Winner Alicia Keys who come across during her performance that she wanted a wardrobe malfunction — to grab the main headlines tomorrow.
Make no mistake Ms. Keys is an exceptionally talented artist, but sometimes the fog of fame and the thirst for more lead some to think their sexuality supersedes their talent.
Adele who paid tribute to George Michael had to do a retake after she effed up the song she was singing.
The Grammy for Best Rap Artist went to Chance the Rapper, his second win for the night. The Award was presented by the lovely Ms. Taraji P. Henson, whose skirt was so short, her tonsils were visible for anyone who wanted to see them.
A Tribute also was paid to the Bee Gees for 40 years of Staying Alive. The members of the audience could be seen lip-synching to the medley of the Bee Gees’ Songs. Disco at its best — missing though was the Tramps with Disco Inferno and Chic.
Song of The Year went to Adele for “Hello –” presented by Celine Dion.
A Tribe Called Quest along with Busta Rhymes performed together and aimed some of their lyrics toward President Trump, who Busta referred to as President Agent Orange.
Bruno Mars and the Times paid tribute to the Purple Wonder — Prince.
Morris Day returned with his style of Jungle Love and moves. WOW! “America have you heard; there is a brand new dance, it’s called the “Bird.” WHAT!
Bruno Mars dressed in Princely garbs, hits back with “Let’s Go Crazy.”
As usual, the show ended with a spectacular rendition of songs from many great artists that passed on in 2016 and the President of the RIAA asking Congress and fans to support laws that protect the craft from theft.
Album of the Year went to Adele for 25, presented by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
Written By Staff Writer: Clinton Franklin
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