Grammys 2024 live updates: Taylor Swift breaks record for most Album of the Year wins

Jay Z calls out Grammys for snubbing Beyonce for Album of the Year

The 2024 Grammy Awards took place tonight (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 lead the nominations with nine, 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…

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Trevor Noah thanks the viewers: ‘See you next time – maybe!’

Fresh from his fourth stint hosting the Grammy Awards, comedian Trevor Noah has shared his gratitude for the support from viewers.

“Another Grammys, another night,” he said in a video posted to X/Twitter.

“Thank you so much for tuning in. Thank you for following, I appreciate you all. I told you it was gonna be fire! See you next time – maybe!”

Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 10:00

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Jay-Z calls out the Grammys never awarding wife Beyoncé with Album of the Year

Jay-Z earned a point on the unofficial Good Husband scoreboard when he used his acceptance speech to acknowledge Beyoncé’s Grammy-win record, despite never receiving the Album of the Year accolade.

The rapper took to the stage with their 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, to accept the Dr Dre Global Impact Award on Sunday, and noted the discrepancies in his wife’s Grammys recognition.

“Obviously it’s subjective because, you know, it’s music, and it’s opinion-based, but some things… I don’t want to embarass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won Album of the Year!” he said.

“So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work. Think about that. The most Grammys, never won Album of the Year. That doesn’t work. Some of you are gonna 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. Nah, nah, nah. When I get nervous I tell the truth!”

Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 09:30

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Celine Dion shocks Grammys audience with surprise appearance following incurable diagnosis

One of the evening’s most memorable moments came when Celine Dion appeared to present the Album of the Year award.

This marked the Canadian vocalist’s first appearance since she told the world of her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis in December 2022, following which she had to cancel her world tour.

As the crowd gave her a standing ovation, Dion appeared visibly moved by the warm reception and told the audience of peers: “I love you right back.”

Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 09:00

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The 2024 Grammy Award winners list – in full

If you missed last night’s Grammy Awards as they happened, no worries – here’s your essential rundown of all of the night’s wins, including Record, Song and Album of the Year, and Best New Artist.

Nicole Vassell5 February 2024 08:30

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Watch Taylor Swifts best reactions at the Grammys

Watch Taylor Swifts best reactions at the Grammys

Tom Murray5 February 2024 08:03

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What is Joni Mitchell’s mysterious illness Morgellons disease?

Following her hospitalisation in 2015, much attention was placed on Mitchell’s rare condition – which she has spoken candidly about in the past – known as Morgellons disease. The little-known skin condition is characterised by patients as having biting and stinging sensations under the skin. However, the controversial condition has raised eyebrows among the medical community, many of who believe that its symptoms are caused by a psychiatric disorder.

In 2010, Mitchell described her Morgellons disease symptoms in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. Mitchell described seeing “fibres in a variety of colours protrude out of my skin like mushrooms after a rainstorm: they cannot be forensically identified as animal, vegetable or mineral” and suggested the illness was “as if it’s from outer space”.

Tom Murray5 February 2024 07:35

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Watch: Highlights from 2024 Grammy Awards

Highlights from 2024 Grammy Awards

Tom Murray5 February 2024 07:04

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Comment: ‘At the 2024 Grammys, it felt as though a genuine sea change was underway’

The ceremony, often criticised over issues of inequality, had a certain amount of making up to do. Mark Beaumont assesses what could prove to be a pivotal moment in pop culture.

Jacob Stolworthy5 February 2024 06:33

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Maluma reveals why he’s nervous about fatherhood

The Colombian singer, 30, opened up about expecting his first child with girlfriend Susana Gomez during the E! Live from the Red Carpet pre-show. When asked by host Laverne Cox whether he’s prepared to welcome his daughter, who the couple have decided to name Paris, Maluma replied: “I’m not ready. I’m kind of nervous, to be honest.”

Tom Murray5 February 2024 06:01

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Watch: Taylor Swift makes Grammy history as first person to win Best Album award four times

Taylor Swift makes Grammy history as first person to win Best Album award four times

Tom Murray5 February 2024 05:31

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