Grammys 2016: Watch all the performances from Lady Gaga to Adele
It might have been a 'boring flop' but most these performances were pretty dazzling
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Your support makes all the difference.It’s rare that a Grammys should pass without major incident, but that’s exactly what happened on Monday night. Music was left to take the limelight, as it rightly should, despite our not-so-secret longings for something bizarre, controversial or just plain ridiculous to happen.
From Kendrick Lamar’s political showstopper to Justin Bieber’s banging rendition of “Where Are U Now”, there were some top-notch performances. If you were too busy snoozing while these artists took to the stage, here’s a handy rundown of what you missed:
“The Blacker the Berry” and “Alright” - Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga’s David Bowie Tribute
“Love Yourself” and “Where Are U Now” - Justin Bieber, Skrillex and Diplo
“Out of the Woods” - Taylor Swift
Lionel Richie Tribute
Jazz prodigy Joey Alexander on the piano
“Alexander Hamilton” - Hamilton
“All I Ask” - Adele
“In The Night” and “Can’t Feel My Face” - The Weeknd
“As Bad As I Am” and “Ace of Spades” - Hollywood Vampires
“Hollow” and “Let It Go” - Tori Kelly and James Bay
“Take Your Time” and “Heartbeat” - Sam Hunt and Carrie Underwood
“Take It Easy” - Don Henley, Jackson Browne and Joe Walsh
“She’s Out of My Life” - Miguel
“You Are” - Meghan Trainor
“El Taxi” and “Bad Man” - Pitbull, Travis Barker, Joe Perry and Robin Thicke
“That’s The Way of the World” - Stevie Wonder and Pentatonix
“Rise Up” and “Love Me Like You Do” - Andra Day and Ellie Goulding
“Don’t Wanna Fight” - Alabama Shakes
“The Thrill is Gone” - Chris Stapleton, Bonnie Raitt and Gary Clark Jr
So that’s your lot, the Grammys are over for another year. Next stop, the Oscars on Sunday 28 February.
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