Music’s biggest night of the year went down during the 66th Grammy Award. (Courtesy: Recording Academy/Instagram)
Music’s biggest night of the year went down during the 66th Grammy Awards and the internet can’t stop talking about the most iconic moments.
The show was hosted on Sunday, Feb. 4 at the Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles and comedian Trevor Noah kept the star-studded audience entertained for the fourth year in a row.
Céline Dion’s surprise appearance
Céline Dion made a surprise appearance to present Taylor Swift with her award for Album of the Year. The rare public appearance is in the midst of her battling Stiff-person syndrome, which she revealed she had in 2022.
“When I say that I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart,” Dion said on stage.
“Those who have been blessed enough to be here, the Grammy Awards, must never take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music brings to our lives, and to people all around the world,” she continued.
Jay-Z calls out the Academy
Jay-Z called out the Grammys when he received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. His daughter Blue Ivy Carter was also by his side on stage.
“I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone, but never won Album of the Year,” Jay-Z said, while referring to his wife Beyoncé.
Beyoncé has won 32 Grammys Awards, marking the most wins by any artist of all time.
“So, even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work,” he continued.
“Some of you will 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,” he said, while adding that he jokes by telling the truth when he’s nervous..
Tyla wins first Grammy Award
“I never thought I’d say I won a Grammy at 22-years-old,” the South African singer said on stage.
The South African singer accepted her first Grammy for Best African Music performance for “Water.” Other artists that were nominated for the category were ASAKE & Olamide, Burna Boy, Davido featuring Musa Keys and Ayra Starr.
It was also one of three new categories featured this year, along with Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Pop Dance Recording.
Record of the Year for Miley Cyrus
Pop star Miley Cyrus brought her boyfriend, Liily drummer Maxx Morando, as her plus one to the Grammy and even shared some PDA.
The “Flowers” singer scored her first two Grammys for best pop solo performance and record of the year.
“This award is amazing, but I really hope that it doesn’t change anything, because my life was beautiful yesterday,” she said.
“Not everyone in the world will get a Grammy but everyone in this world is spectacular,” she continued.
Taylor Swift’s big announcement
Finally, Taylor Swift broke the internet when she announced on stage that she’ll be releasing her 12th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” on April 19.
“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,” Swift said.
“I’m going to go and post the cover right now backstage. Thank you, I love you! Thank you!, she added.
To watch more highlights, head over to The Brandon Gonez Show’s Instagram by clicking here to watch more.
