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.
Onto reggae now, with Best Reggae Album going to Soja’s Beauty in the Silence.
A much-needed pause from all the awards for a performance from Jimmy Allen.
He’s dedicating it to his late father.
Mother and son Nnenna and Pierce Freelon presenting now, both of whom are nominated tonight.
Moving on to some new genres, we have Best Dance/Electronic Recording.
It goes to Rüfüs Du Sol.
Best Dance/Electronic Music Album is taken home by South African DJ Black Coffee for Subconsciously.
Best Recording Package goes to Taiwanese art directors Li Jheng Han, Yu and Wei for Pakelang.
“Taiwan is a beautiful and peace-loving country,” they say, encouraging us all to visit.
Best Boxed or Special Limited Package is given to the 50th anniversary edition of George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass.
“I guess [this album’s] here to stay,” the art director jokes.
More awards for the true music heads now, with Best Album Notes going to Ricky Riccardi for a Louis Armstrong collection.
“Anyone writing album notes in 2022, you’re doing the lord’s work,” he says.
Best Historical Album – a category I had never heard of until 30 seconds ago!
It goes to Joni Mitchell for her archive album. And she’s actually there!
Mitchell thanks her collaborators, her physical therapist and her assistant. Of course, she looks phenomenal at 78.
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