Victoria Monét Wins Grammy for Best New Artist
Monet, once a behind-the-scenes hitmaker for other performers, was nominated for seven Grammys. Her full-length debut, “Jaguar II,” won for best R&B album.
Jay-Z Criticizes Grammys, Points Out How Beyoncé Never Won Album of the Year
Jay-Z pointed out the recording academy’s snubs of Black artists, including Beyoncé, while accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. “We want you to get it right — at least get it close to right,” he said.
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Joni Mitchell Performs at the Grammys for the First Time
Mitchell, who largely vanished from the public eye after having an aneurysm nine years ago, performed “Both Sides Now.”
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Annie Lennox Honors Sinead O’Connor at Grammys
At the end of her tribute to the outspoken artist, Lennox proclaimed: “Artists for cease-fire”