Beyonce scripts historical past, turns into most embellished Grammy winner of all time
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LOS ANGELES: Pop queen Beyonce on Sunday reigned supreme on the Grammys, breaking the all-time document for wins together with her thirty second prize and fourth of the evening to resounding applause.
The 41-year-old entered the day with essentially the most probabilities at Grammy gold with 9, following the discharge of “Renaissance,” her wealthy, layered ode to membership music.
She clinched the title by successful the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for her smash “Renaissance,” thus surpassing the late classical conductor Georg Solti, who had 31 awards.
“I’m trying not to be too emotional. And I’m trying to just receive this night,” Queen Bey mentioned, sporting a shimmering, curve-hugging robe, her hair in mermaid waves as her friends witnessed the history-making second.
Beyonce thanked her household and paid particular tribute to the queer group, who she credited with inventing the style she celebrated in her traditionally layered document that pays homage to pioneers of funk, soul, rap, home and disco.
Beyonce stays a powerhouse contender for the evening’s main awards of album, document and music of the 12 months — however the identical goes for British balladeer Adele, whose introspective album “30” earned her seven nods.
The 2023 face-off has prompted apparent comparisons to 2017, when Adele swept the highest prizes on the glitzy music biz gala, shutting out Queen Bey’s culture-shaking “Lemonade.
Despite breaking document after document, in the case of the massive three awards, Beyonce curiously stays one thing of an underdog in these classes.
She has by no means gained Album of the Year honours and though she has essentially the most Record of the Year nods with eight, she’s by no means gained that prize both.
She solely scored Song of the Year as soon as, for 2008’s “Single Ladies.”
Beyonce seems within the viewers on the sixty fifth annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Carlile, Lamar with three wins every
Both folks rocker Brandi Carlile and rapper Kendrick Lamar had scored three awards by halfway by way of the ceremony.
“This is one of my toughest records to make,” Lamar mentioned of “Mr Morale and the Big Steppers.”
“And it allowed me to do that and allowed me to share other people’s experiences. Going back and thinking back where I started with rapping, and how far I came, I would like to thank the culture for allowing me to evolve in order to make a song.”
Actor Viola Davis turned the newest showbiz heavyweight to earn a coveted EGOT — winner of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony — by taking the Grammy for finest audiobook, narration and storytelling for her memoir “Finding Me.”
Bad Bunny kicked off the sixty fifth annual Grammys gala by bringing the viewers to its toes with the primary efficiency, after which Harry Styles jumped out of the gate by successful the award for the most effective pop vocal album for his document “Harry’s House.”
“Thank you so much. This album, from start to finish, has been the greatest experience of my life,” he mentioned onstage.
The star-studded sixty fifth annual gala, hosted as soon as once more by comic Trevor Noah, additionally featured performances from Styles, Lizzo and Mary J. Blige, in addition to an exuberant tribute to hip-hop music that includes a constellation of stars.
Bad Bunny, indisputably the world’s largest business artist, nabbed the prize for Best Musica Urbana album for his main drop “Un Verano Sin Ti,” additionally an Album of the Year contender.
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“Thank you to all the Latinos across the entire world,” he mentioned in his native Spanish in accepting his award. “We will keep elevating this genre to the next level.”
Industry watchers had been additionally ready to see whether or not pop juggernaut Swift — who hit the crimson carpet in a glowing, deep blue ensemble alluding to her most up-to-date album “Midnights” — might win the Song of the Year prize that has evaded her for years.
The famous person — who has been making good on a vow to re-record her first six albums to realize management of her rights to them — has an opportunity on the award celebrating songwriters for her 10-minute model of “All Too Well.”
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She had already gained the Best Music Video prize for her brief movie primarily based on the music.
Best New Artist hopefuls strike gold
After a number of Grammy years with clear Best New Artist favourites — Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Thee Stallion and Billie Eilish — Sunday’s race is vast open.
The class has grown more and more eclectic and reflective of the web age’s impression on fashionable music, and most of the nominees — together with Brazil’s Anitta, Eurovision rockers Maneskin and rapper Latto — have all discovered viral fame on TikTok.
Wet Leg swept the choice music classes, as a number of of the nominees jumped ahead with early victories: Muni Long stole one among Beyonce’s 9 alternatives in taking dwelling the award for Best R&B Performance, whereas Molly Tuttle gained for Best Bluegrass Album.
LOS ANGELES: Pop queen Beyonce on Sunday reigned supreme on the Grammys, breaking the all-time document for wins together with her thirty second prize and fourth of the evening to resounding applause.
The 41-year-old entered the day with essentially the most probabilities at Grammy gold with 9, following the discharge of “Renaissance,” her wealthy, layered ode to membership music.
She clinched the title by successful the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for her smash “Renaissance,” thus surpassing the late classical conductor Georg Solti, who had 31 awards.
“I’m trying not to be too emotional. And I’m trying to just receive this night,” Queen Bey mentioned, sporting a shimmering, curve-hugging robe, her hair in mermaid waves as her friends witnessed the history-making second.
Beyonce thanked her household and paid particular tribute to the queer group, who she credited with inventing the style she celebrated in her traditionally layered document that pays homage to pioneers of funk, soul, rap, home and disco.
Beyonce stays a powerhouse contender for the evening’s main awards of album, document and music of the 12 months — however the identical goes for British balladeer Adele, whose introspective album “30” earned her seven nods.
The 2023 face-off has prompted apparent comparisons to 2017, when Adele swept the highest prizes on the glitzy music biz gala, shutting out Queen Bey’s culture-shaking “Lemonade.
Despite breaking document after document, in the case of the massive three awards, Beyonce curiously stays one thing of an underdog in these classes.
She has by no means gained Album of the Year honours and though she has essentially the most Record of the Year nods with eight, she’s by no means gained that prize both.
She solely scored Song of the Year as soon as, for 2008’s “Single Ladies.”
Beyonce seems within the viewers on the sixty fifth annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Carlile, Lamar with three wins every
Both folks rocker Brandi Carlile and rapper Kendrick Lamar had scored three awards by halfway by way of the ceremony.
“This is one of my toughest records to make,” Lamar mentioned of “Mr Morale and the Big Steppers.”
“And it allowed me to do that and allowed me to share other people’s experiences. Going back and thinking back where I started with rapping, and how far I came, I would like to thank the culture for allowing me to evolve in order to make a song.”
Actor Viola Davis turned the newest showbiz heavyweight to earn a coveted EGOT — winner of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony — by taking the Grammy for finest audiobook, narration and storytelling for her memoir “Finding Me.”
Bad Bunny kicked off the sixty fifth annual Grammys gala by bringing the viewers to its toes with the primary efficiency, after which Harry Styles jumped out of the gate by successful the award for the most effective pop vocal album for his document “Harry’s House.”
“Thank you so much. This album, from start to finish, has been the greatest experience of my life,” he mentioned onstage.
The star-studded sixty fifth annual gala, hosted as soon as once more by comic Trevor Noah, additionally featured performances from Styles, Lizzo and Mary J. Blige, in addition to an exuberant tribute to hip-hop music that includes a constellation of stars.
Bad Bunny, indisputably the world’s largest business artist, nabbed the prize for Best Musica Urbana album for his main drop “Un Verano Sin Ti,” additionally an Album of the Year contender.
ALSO READ | Music composer Ricky Kej wins third Grammy Award, dedicates his trophy to ‘India’
“Thank you to all the Latinos across the entire world,” he mentioned in his native Spanish in accepting his award. “We will keep elevating this genre to the next level.”
Industry watchers had been additionally ready to see whether or not pop juggernaut Swift — who hit the crimson carpet in a glowing, deep blue ensemble alluding to her most up-to-date album “Midnights” — might win the Song of the Year prize that has evaded her for years.
The famous person — who has been making good on a vow to re-record her first six albums to realize management of her rights to them — has an opportunity on the award celebrating songwriters for her 10-minute model of “All Too Well.”
ALSO READ | Beyonce broadcasts first solo tour in six years, to carry out in Europe and North America
She had already gained the Best Music Video prize for her brief movie primarily based on the music.
Best New Artist hopefuls strike gold
After a number of Grammy years with clear Best New Artist favourites — Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Thee Stallion and Billie Eilish — Sunday’s race is vast open.
The class has grown more and more eclectic and reflective of the web age’s impression on fashionable music, and most of the nominees — together with Brazil’s Anitta, Eurovision rockers Maneskin and rapper Latto — have all discovered viral fame on TikTok.
Wet Leg swept the choice music classes, as a number of of the nominees jumped ahead with early victories: Muni Long stole one among Beyonce’s 9 alternatives in taking dwelling the award for Best R&B Performance, whereas Molly Tuttle gained for Best Bluegrass Album.
