Grammys 2022: Six biggest talking points, from Louis CK’s shock win to Zelensky’s surprise appearance
Jon Batiste, Silk Sonic and Olivia Rodrigo among the winners on music’s biggest night
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Your support makes all the difference.The 2022 Grammys took place tonight (3 April), with winners on the biggest night in music including Jon Batiste, Silk Sonic and Olivia Rodrigo.
The ceremony, which was originally set to happen in January, took place in Las Vegas, marking the first ceremony since changes to the nomination process were announced.
Jon Batiste was the most-nominated artist ahead of the ceremony with 11 nods. In the end he won five, including the prestigious Album of the Year award for We Are.
Other big winners on the night included Silk Sonic, the R&B superduo composed of singer Bruno Mars and rapper and singer Anderson .Paak, who took home the Grammy for Song of the Year for their single “Leave The Door Open”. Mars celebrated by lighting up a cigarette on stage, leading fans to ask: “Can I bum a smoke?”
Doja Cat and SZA won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for the collaboration “Kiss Me More”, with Doja Cat almost missing the award as she rushed back to the stage from the toilets. “I have never taken such a fast p*** in my whole life,” she joked. “Thank you everybody. I really appreciate it.”
Earlier on, Lady Gaga received a standing ovation from the audience after her performance of “Do I Love You” from her joint album with Tony Bennett, Love for Sale.
Other memorable moments on the night included a video address from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a shock win for comedian Louis CK, fashion designer Donatella Versace appearing on stage with Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion and Billie Eilish performing in a T-shirt bearing the image of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died suddenly on 25 March in Colombia, aged 50.
After last week’s eventful Oscars, however, our correspondent Roisin O’Connor found the whole thing majorly dull.
See a full list of 2022 Grammy winners here.
“If you’re name isn’t called out, please don’t come up” gets a laugh I expect it probably wouldn’t in a time pre-WSS (Will Smith slap).
And the first award of the night – for Best Musical Theatre Album!
It goes to TikTok stars Emily Bear and Abigail Bartle for The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical. Now that’s impressive!
They’re thanking the internet for their award, which is very sweet.
Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Visual Media up next – now that’s a mouthful.
The United States Vs Billie Holliday takes it, but no speech.
Another soundtrack award now, which is... a tie!?
First up, it’s The Queen’s Gambit.
For Best Song Written for Visual Media, it’s Bo Burnham. But he’s not there!
Best Global Music Performance now – some great nominees here.
But it goes to Mohabbat. “I feel like this should be called ‘yacht party’ category,” she jokes.
Best Global Music Album, however, goes to Angelique Kidjo for Mother Nature.
Doesn’t she look amazing! We love a woman with names to read out on a list – now that’s preparation!
We are steaming through these genre nominees! Best Instrumental Composition up now.
Late jazz pianist Lyle Mays wins it, with his niece expecting the award on his behalf.
The musician died two years ago.
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