Grammys 2024 updates: All the winners as Taylor Swift makes history
Women dominated in all of the major awards categories as Joni Mitchell, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish and Tracy Chapman delivered stunning performances
The 2024 Grammy Awards took place on Sunday 4 February, with female artists dominating the major categories on a night dubbed ‘Year of the Women’.
Taylor Swift won Album of the Year for the fourth time, setting a new record. Song of the Year went to Billie Eilish for “What Was I Made For?”, while Record of the Year was won by Miley Cyrus for “Flowers”.
Earlier in the night, Swift took the opportunity to announce a brand new album, The Tortured Poets Department.
The ceremony’s live performances were also dominated by women, with legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell drawing an emotional reaction and a standing ovation. Other performers included Dua Lipa and Tracy Chapman, who memorably dueted with Luke Combs on a duet version of her hit “Fast Car”.
SZA had led the nominations with nine nods, and ended up winning three.
As awards ceremonies go, this was a night that truly had it all. Even a surprise cameo from Meryl Streep...
The 6 biggest talking points from the 2024 Grammy Awards
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WATCH: How celebrities such as Miley Cyrus and Billie Ellish walked the 2024 Grammys red carpet
A Swift snub?
Grammy Awards viewers were divided after Taylor Swift accepted the highly coveted statuette for Album of the Year last night, presented to her by Celine Dion.
Clearly excited by her historic win, the Midnights artist embraced many people on her way to the stage, yet barely acknowledged the “My Heart Will Go On” vocalist when taking the award from her.
Many found this to be an odd interaction, especially considering just moments before, Dion had been given a standing ovation by the entire room – and Swift herself was seen singing along to her song “The Power of Love”.
Jacob Stolworthy reports:
Grammys viewers divided as Taylor Swift ‘snubs’ Celine Dion
Doja’s tatts baffle Grammy Awards viewers
Doja Cat has confused Grammys viewers after debuting a number of new tattoos on the red carpet, including a tattoo of the name of her dress designer across her forehead.
On Sunday 4 February, the 28-year-old “Woman” singer arrived on the red carpet outside of the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, in a sheer corset gown by designer Dilara Findikoglu and glasses. The see-through nude dress bared Doja Cat’s chest, as well as multiple new tattoos, including the outline of a building.
Chelsea Ritschel has the full story:
Doja Cat confuses fans after debuting numerous new tattoos on Grammys red carpet
Why was Meryl Streep at the 2024 Grammys?
Though Meryl Streep is no stranger to A-list events, the actor is more often seen at awards honouring film and TV, rather than music.
As a result, some Grammys viewers were surprised to see the “Kramer vs Kramer” star at last night’s event.
However, Streep had a very good reason for being among the crowd – it was part of a family affair.
Meredith Clark reports:
Meryl Streep fans have only just realised her connection to Mark Ronson
WATCH: Joni Mitchell has Grammys audience in tears with first ever performance at awards
Why was Killer Mike arrested at Grammy Awards?
Killer Mike was arrested at the Grammy Awards just hours after winning three prizes.
The Atlanta-born rapper, real name Michael Render, won Best Rap Album award for Michael and both Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for “Scientists & Engineers”.
However, shortly after, a video posted on social media by The Hollywood Reporter showed Render being led away from the ceremony in handcuffs by police.
While no official explanation was been given as to why Render had been detained at the time, it has since been revealed by the Los Angeles Police Department that the rapper was arrested and booked for “misdemeanour battery” after a physical altercation backstage at the Crypto.com Arena.
Kevin EG Perry reports:
Killer Mike arrested at Grammy Awards hours after winning three trophies
WATCH: Tracy Chapman performs ‘Fast Car’ for first time in nine years at 2024 Grammys
Miley Cyrus praised for ‘hilarious’ performance of Flowers at Grammy Awards
It was a good night for Miley Cyrus on Sunday – not only did the singer pick up her first two Grammy Awards, but she was deemed one of the best parts of the night by viewers.
In between her wins, she performed the 2023 track on stage, and at one point, called out the audience for not singing along.
Urging the crowd to give her more enthusiastic feedback, she said in between lyrics: “Why are you acting like you don’t know this song?”
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Miley Cyrus praised for ‘hilarious’ performance of Flowers at Grammys
Annie Lennox calls for ceasefire during Grammys In Memoriam performance
Lennox made a plea for a ceasefire during her performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
The Eurythmics singer was singing “Nothing Compares 2 U” as a tribute to Sinéad O’Connor during the In Memoriam segment of the awards ceremony when she proclaimed: “Artists for ceasefire!”
Her call comes days more than 10,000 pro-Palestine supporters marched through central London calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in the first such demonstration since the UN’s top court ordered Israel to ensure it does not commit acts of genocide.
Lennox’s cover of O’Connor’s song was particularly meaningful, as she had previously called for support for the singer after she posted a troubling video in 2017.
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Eurythmics singer proclaimed ‘Artists for ceasefire!’ during performance of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ by the late Sinead O’Connor
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