Last Updated: February 04, 2024 09:26 PM
Published: February 04, 2024 01:00 PM
The 66th annual Grammy Awards are airing live from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Olivia Rodrigo vanquishes ‘Vampire’ onstage
Olivia Rodrigo performs “Vampire” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Grammy nominee Olivia Rodrigo drove a stake through “vampire” from her “GUTS” album onstage.
Standing alone against a dark backdrop tinged with red, Rodrigo belted the song with blood — or the approximation of it — smeared on her face.
“I love singing about rage,” Rodrigo told The Associated Press ahead of the show. “I think I’m a very happy kind of, you know, generally excited person. And I think that in my music and my songwriting, I can kind of express parts of myself that are not so easy to talk about in everyday life, and so rage definitely applies to that.”
“I love just having a song where I can kind of scream and get all of my emotions out. I think it’s so therapeutic,” she continued.
▶ Read more from the interview here and the AP’s review of “GUTS” here.
Lainey Wilson adds a Grammy to her awards harvest
By ANDREW DALTON
Lainey Wilson accepts the award for best country album for “Bell Bottom Country” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Lainey Wilson won the lone country award handed out during the telecast.
After dominating the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association Awards, where she won entertainer of the year, the 31-year-old who called herself a “fifth-generation farmer’s daughter” from Louisiana added the best country album for “Bell Bottom Country.”
“This is absolutely wild y’all, this is my very first Grammy,” she said from the stage, then paid tribute to the farmers and the tiny community she comes from.
Miley Cyrus has a new look — or three
Miley Cyrus performs “Flowers” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Miley Cyrus debuted a new voluminous hairstyle at the Grammys. Cyrus rocked the new look in homage to her idols, including Tina Turner and her godmother Dolly Parton, on Sunday. Cyrus won her first Grammy for her hit song “Flowers.”
In her third look of the night, Cyrus performed “Flowers” onstage to cheers from the audience as Kylie Minogue danced along.
Changing up the lyrics, Cyrus screamed, “I just won my first Grammy.”
Cyrus walked the red carpet in a barely there shimmering gold look before accepting her award in a glittery jumpsuit.
SZA wins best R&B song
“I’m out of breath because I was changing, then I took a shot — and I ran here,” SZA said, accepting her Grammy for best R&B song.
She thanked Lizzo, who presented her with the award, and noted they had been friends since 2013.
“I’m just very grateful,” she said, tearing up.
“I’m not an attractive crier,” she ended with, adding a wave as she got a standing ovation from Taylor Swift and Meryl Streep.
SEE: Taylor Swift’s watch is set to ‘Midnights’
Taylor Swift arrives at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Taylor Swift loves an Easter egg. The “Midnights” nominee donned a choker made to look like a watch. And yes, the time was set to midnight (if you turn your head sideways, you’ll see the clock pointing to 12).
While a nod to her Grammy-nominated album, the watch also seems apt given the superstar’s seemingly packed schedule over the next week.
WATCH: 2024’s Grammy red carpet trends
By The Associated Press
Dua Lipa, Fantasia, and other celebrities turned heads in sizzling fashions on the 66th Grammy Awards red carpet (February 4)
READ: SZA’s the top nominee. Read our review of ‘SOS’
With nine nominations, SZA is the lead contender at the 66th Grammy Awards.
SEE: Kelly Clarkson and son take the red carpet
Remington Blackstock, left, and Kelly Clarkson arrive at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Victoria Monét’s daughter Hazel had company in the cute-kid-on-the-carpet department. Kelly Clarkson’s son Remington Blackstock accompanied his mom in snazzy red duds.
READ: How the ‘Barbie’ soundtrack came together
Finneas, left, and Billie Eilish perform “What Was I Made For?” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Curious about the inner workings of the “Barbie” soundtrack after that Billie Eilish peformance?
Mark Ronson broke it down for The Associated Press ahead of the film’s release last year.
(Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” is on the soundtrack, but Ronson doesn’t get a Grammy for that song’s wins as he didn’t write it.)
Scenes from inside the Grammys: Commercial break edition
By BETH HARRIS
Commercial breaks signal table-hopping among the stars. Taylor Swift’s spot is ripe for admirers to stop, chat and pose for photos. Waiters pass out drinks amid the hugs and air kisses that come to a screeching halt when the show returns to air.
SZA brings the sizzle
By ANDREW DALTON
SZA performs a medley during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
SZA brought a dumpster fire to the Grammys after a year that was anything but.
On a night when she’s the top nominee and has already won two Grammys, she opened her performance in an alley setting, wearing a slung-low fedora and trench coat with flames shooting out of a dumpster.
She shed the suit and the stage set when her medley shifted to her huge hit “Kill Bill,” and was joined by vinyl-suited dancers doing stunts with swords as though they were in the song’s Quentin Tarantino film namesake.
Who are the nominees for best new artist?
This combination of photos shows six of the eight Grammy nominees for best new artist, top row from left, Gracie Abrams, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, bottom row from left, Coco Jones, Noah Kahan and Victoria Monet. (AP Photo)
The eight nominees for best new artist:
▶ More from Spotify’s gala featuring most of the nominees
Police detain Killer Mike after rapper wins 3 Grammys
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
Killer Mike poses in the press room with the awards for best rap performance and best rap song for “Scientists & Engineers,” and best rap album for “Michael” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Killer Mike was detained at the Grammy Awards on Sunday after the rapper won three Grammy awards including his first in more than two decades.
In a video, Mike was shown handcuffed and escorted out by Los Angeles police at the Crypto.com Arena after some joyous moments for him at the Grammys’ Premiere Ceremony, where he won three awards in quick succession.
A police spokesperson didn’t offer a name or additional details, but confirmed a Black male was detained.
A representative for Mike did not immediately respond to an emailed or text request for comment.
Karol G wins her first Grammy
Karol G accepts the award for best musica urbana album for “Manana Sera Bonito” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Karol G won her the Grammy for best música urbana album.
“This is my first time at the Grammys and this is my first time holding my own Grammy,” she said as the crowd cheered.
The Colombian singer, songwriter and actor previously won five Latin Grammy Awards, including best new artist.
“I’m super happy, I’m super nervous, I’m super excited to be in front of so many legends that I admire and respect,” she said.
Tracy Chapman awes the Grammys audience with performance of ‘Fast Car’ with Luke Combs
Tracy Chapman, left, and Luke Combs perform “Fast Car” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Tracy Chapman electrified and surprised the Grammy audience by teaming up with Luke Combs for a twangy, soulful duet of her “Fast Car.”
The single from Chapman’s self-titled 1988 debut album reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, and earned her three Grammy nominations, including record of the year and song of the year.
The track is written from the point of view of a woman whose life hasn’t worked out the way she envisioned.
“You got a fast car, I want a ticket to anywhere. Maybe we make a deal. Maybe together we can get somewhere. Any place is better startin’ from zero, got nothing to lose,” she and Combs sang.
Combs had a massive hit with his cover version and the song won two awards at the CMA Awards. The country star said he was first drawn to the song while driving with his father.
The cover sparked discussions of what it takes to make a country hit — and who can make one.
Chapman rarely makes public appearances. She has only performed for the cameras three times since wrapping up her last tour in 2009.
A Grammy for Miley, finally
By ANDREW DALTON
Mariah Carey, left, presents the award for best pop solo performance to Miley Cyrus for “Flowers” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Miley Cyrus has her first Grammy.
She won the first award handed out on the telecast — for best pop solo performance for “Flowers.”
In a career that goes back to her Hannah Montana childhood, she’s been nominated eight times, but had never won before. She has several more chances tonight, including nominations for record and song of the year.
Miley said from the stage that she “just got stuck in the rain and traffic and thought I was going to miss this moment.”
She kept presenter Mariah Carey on the stage for her speech, saying: “I could’ve missed the award, that’s fine, but not Mariah Carey.”
Cyrus donned a different dress from her carpet walk.
Trevor Noah gets revenge for Taylor Swift ... on Terry Crews
Taylor Swift arrives at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
In a marked contrast to Golden Globes host Jo Koy’s jests about Taylor Swift, Grammys host Trevor Noah vowed to defend the artist from the ire of NFL fans.
“Can I just say I think it is so unfair how NFL’s fans have been complaining about the cameras cutting to Taylor Swift? Right. Like she’s controlling the cameras at the games,” he said. “Like just let her live.”
He proposed a spot of revenge: “Every time someone says ‘Taylor Swift,’ I’m going to cut the cameras to someone who played football. That’s what I’ll do. Cut back just like that.”
The camera panned to an unaware Terry Crews, who was a linebacker before becoming an actor.
“Oh, yeah. You like that, Terry Crews? You like that? Terry Crews You better fix your face,” Noah advised the actor, who eventually cracked up.
But Noah still had some jokes for Swift, noting how “as Taylor Swift moves through the room, the local economy around those tables improves.”
“Lionel Richie?” Trevor Noah quipped. “Now Lionel Wealthy.”
A Dua Lipa open
By ANDREW DALTON
Dua Lipa performs during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Dua Lipa went from construction-site chic to disco cool as she opened the Grammys telecast with a medley of her hits including “Training Season,” “Houdini.”
She and about a dozen male dancers opened the show in the middle of the floor among the nominees and other audience members. She climbed an apparatus that looked like part scaffolding, part playground equipment while the men lifted and rolled it.
She made her way to the stage where a group of female dancers joined the crew and the setup shifted to mirrored disco.
She’s up for record of the year later for “Dance the Night” from “Barbie.”
Meryl Streep may not have won a Grammy, but she’s still there
Michelle Obama beat Meryl Streep for a Grammy tonight, but the actor is still in the house for the telecast.
She greeted host Trevor Noah during the telecast’s opening. Her son-in-law, Mark Ronson, is a nominee for masterminding the “Barbie” soundtrack.
WATCH: Taylor Swift arrives on the Grammys red carpet
Watch the moment Taylor Swift arrived on the red carpet at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
What does host Trevor Noah have planned for the Grammys?
FILE - Host Trevor Noah speaks at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. Noah will host the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Trevor Noah is ready to face one of the toughest audiences of his career — the millions watching as he once again hosts the Grammy Awards.
“It is easily the most nerve-wracking thing that I do, but I love it every single time,” Noah tells The Associated Press ahead of Sunday’s telecast. “Each year there’s a new highlight and a new moment that is embedded into my memory.
He said he’s looking forward to the live performances, especially ones by nominated artists Burna Boy, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and Travis Scott.
▶ Read more from this interview with Trevor Noah ahead of the Grammys.
What Grammys are left to award?
There are 10 Grammy award presentations slated for the telecast, including the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award and the top awards, like record and album of the year.
WATCH: Doja Cat on the Grammys red carpet
By The Associated Press
Watch Doja Cat pose on the red carpet at the 2024 Grammy Awards
Scenes from outside a stormy Grammys
By BETH HARRIS
Outside the arena, gale-force winds and pounding rain is making a mess as show goers try to get inside. Matted hair and soggy gowns are ruining some guests’ fashion statements. Lines of black town cars are clogging the waterlogged streets, ensuring the arena is less than full to start the show.
SEE: Taylor Swift is at the Grammys
By LESLIE AMBRIZ, GARY GERARD HAMILTON
Taylor Swift arrives at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Around 10 minutes before the Grammys telecast was due to begin, Taylor Swift made her red carpet entrance, surrounded by a crowd.
AP live show host Leslie Ambriz and Gary Hamilton reported that a hush briefly fell over the carpet when she walked in.
Swift, clad in a white dress with long black gloves, posed with Lana del Rey.
Swift is up for six awards tonight. The status of her website has already prompted much chatter tonight.
▶ Read more about Taylor Swift’s hectic weeks ahead.
Did Tyla bring on the rainy weather?
Tyla poses in the press room with the award for best african music performance for “Make Me Water” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
South African artist Tyla may have brought the water to Los Angeles. Stars made their way onto the Grammys red carpet and under the cover of tents as the rainy weather blanketed Los Angeles.
California was slammed with its second atmospheric river, leaving many in the state with flooded roadways and without power.
Associated Press journalist Gary Hamilton teased Tyla about the weather on the red carpet after her amapiano breakout hit “Water” became a social media sensation.
“It was definitely a sign,” she said.
Tyla is one of several African acts who are making an appearance at the Grammys this year. Tyla was awarded a Grammy for best African music performance. The award category is a first for the Grammys this year.
“People don’t understand what African music means to me,” she said. “I grew up in a time of the genre developing.”
Tyla accepts the award for best african music performance for “Make Me Water” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
WATCH: Olivia Rodrigo walks the red carpet
By The Associated Press
Watch Olivia Rodrigo walk the red carpet at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
READ: What happened at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammys gala
Keyshia Cole, from left, Frederic Yonnet, Stevie Wonder, and Dionne Warwick perform during the Pre-Grammy Gala on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
The night began with a rare sight: tennis champion Serena Williams was flustered. “I’m a little nervous... I can’t breathe,” she said through an exasperated smile. “I’m usually really good at this.”
The overwhelming task was not opening the famed Clive Davis pre-Grammys gala at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California — though that no doubt comes with some social pressure. It was introducing its opening act, one of her favorite groups of all time: Green Day.
An enthusiasm for music fueled the night, as to be expected. But it was a concluding performance by Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, and Stevie Wonder that really stole the show — for those still in the room after 1 a.m. “Music is love,” Wonder told the crowd before launching into a singalong of Warwick’s “What the World Needs Now.”
▶ Read more from last night’s gala.
WATCH: Miley Cyrus’s red carpet arrival
By The Associated Press
Watch Miley Cyrus arrive on the red carpet at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
Who will win at tonight’s Grammys?
A view of the red carpet at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Many awards were doled out at the Premiere Ceremony, but huge ones lie ahead.
Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman and Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. break down the close races for Grammy glory.
Killer Mike says there’s no age limit with music
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
Killer Mike poses in the press room with the awards for best rap performance and best rap song for “Scientists & Engineers,” and best rap album for “Michael” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
With music, Killer Mike says there’s no age limit – especially in hip-hop, which celebrated 50 years of existence last year.
“The only thing that limits your age is not being truthful about your age or what you’re doing,” the 48-year-old Mike said backstage after he won three awards in just a matter of minutes during the pre-telecast ceremony. He won for best rap performance, rap song and rap album.
“At 20 years old, I thought it was cool to be a drug dealer,” he said. “At 40, I started to live with the regrets and the things I’ve done. At 45, I started to rap about it. At 48, I stand here as a man full of empathy and sympathy for the things I’ve done.”
Mike’s first win came after he won for best rap performance for “Scientists & Engineers,” which also took home best rap song. The single features Andre 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane.
He won best rap album for “Michael.”
When he collected third award, the Atlanta-based rapper shouted out “Sweep! Atlanta, it’s a sweep!”
“For all the people out there, that think you get too old to rap, bulls---,” he said during the pre-telecast.
He doesn’t care, he said using an expletive, “
if you’re 78 rapping about how many gals you got in the nursing home, make sure we keep hip-hop alive.”
SEE: Miley Cyrus on the Grammys red carpet
Miley Cyrus arrives at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
The record of the year nominee — also up for five other awards tonight — is expected to perform tonight.
Jack Antonoff with the threepeat
By ANDREW DALTON
Jack Antonoff accepts the award for producer of the year, non-classical during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jack Antonoff just won his third straight Grammy for producer of the year (non-classical), matching a feat only pulled off once before.
Antonoff won number three for a year when he produced Taylor Swift’s album “Midnights.” He matches the three straight wins from Babyface from 1996-98.
Antonoff could win more later for his Taylor collab, and if he gets record of the year for her “Anti-Hero” he will have won all four of the biggest awards at the Grammys.
He said he made it big as a producer because “Taylor Swift kicked that ‘f———’’ door open for me” when he worked on her 2014 album “1989.”
It was the last award handed out during the Premiere Ceremony, whose livestream allows for swearing and went nearly 40 minutes longer than scheduled. The more censored network telecast starts at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Ariana Grande shares message of support for longtime music partner Victoria Monét
John Gaines, from left, Victoria Monet, and Hazel Monet Gaines arrive at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Ariana Grande, who was not present on the Grammy red carpet, shared a message of love for her music partner Victoria Monét. Monét is now standing front and center after years of working behind the scenes for other artists. Monét wrote and produced several hits for Grande since the early days of her career.
Grande posted a message to her Instagram, saying how deeply proud she was of her friend.
“You have worked so hard and given so much of yourself to this industry for so, so long while quietly being in your absolute own league,” she said. “We’ve talked about this happening since the day we met and over many tour bus sleepovers.”
Monét became emotional when she heard the message on the red carpet from an “Entertainment Tonight” journalist.
“You saw things in me that other people didn’t see,” she said in response.
Who is slated to perform at tonight’s Grammys?
Joni Mitchell accepts the award for best historical album for “Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963-1967)” at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
A sampling of the performers announced for the 2024 Grammy Awards:
- SZA, who leads all nominees tonight
- Joni Mitchell, who at 80 is performing for the first time at the Grammys
- Billie Eilish
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Dua Lipa
- Burna Boy
- Luke Combs
- Travis Scott
WATCH: Billy Joel recounts the time Grammy officials ‘got mad’ at him
By The Associated Press
When Billy Joel performed at the Grammys two decades ago, he says Grammy Award officials “got mad” at him for his performance. Spoiler alert: It also involved Frank Sinatra.
Nepo daddy on the drums? Not quite
By ANDREW DALTON
Harvey Mason Sr., son of Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr., performed at the Grammys.
No nepotism was necessary for the gig, though. The elder Mason is a vaunted jazz drummer who was part of an ensemble that included fellow virtuosos Adam Blackstone, Bob James, Robert Glasper and Terrace Martin.
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy speaks during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Billie Eilish teases new album
Billie Eilish arrives at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Billie Eilish is not new to awards season. The singer and her brother Finneas O’Connell won a Golden Globe, a Grammy and an Oscar in 2022 and could be on track to win another Oscar for their song “What Was I Made For?” from the “Barbie” soundtrack.
At the Grammys on Sunday, Eilish teased a new album. She told Associated Press reporters that she’s here to focus on “Barbie” but that a new album was in the works.
The talented duo is nominated for song of the year for their track, and have already won a Grammy for best song written for visual media. Eilish posed for the red carpet cameras in a sporty jacket embroidered with the Barbie logo and classic pink sleeves.
Eilish told the AP earlier that when she was writing the song in her studio, she wasn’t thinking about the Grammys.
“We never would have thought it would bring us here,” she said. “I’m honored to be a part of it all.”
WATCH: Early Red Carpet looks you may have missed
By The Associated Press
Kandi Burruss, Rufus Wainwright and Jameela Jamil made early arrivals to the 66th annual Grammy Awards red carpet. (Feb. 4)
Why is Taylor Swift’s website down? (Or is it...)
FILE - Taylor Swift arrives at the 65th annual Grammy Awards, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Taylor Swift’s website appears to have crashed. But looks may be deceiving.
Honestly, we can’t quite tell you what’s going on. Swift’s publicist wouldn’t confirm a precise reason for the site’s status to The Associated Press.
But the Swifties are on the case.
If you go to taylorswift.com, you’ll be greeted with a black screen reading: “Error 321 Backend fetch failed,” followed by “hneriergrd:" — but neither of these things appear to be symptoms of an actual website crash.
Fans across the internet theorized that Swift is gearing up to announce “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)” tonight, especially after she changed profile pictures on social media to black-and-white versions. USA Today noted that Error 321 is actually a communication error matching a fax machine with a poor telephone line connection, which might be a reference to a line from lead single “Look What You Made Me Do.”
“I’m sorry, the old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now,” she sings on the track.
Sleuths on the internet scrambled “hneriergrd” as “red herring.”
So we’ll see what, if anything, happens tonight. So far, no one’s caught a glimpse of Swift at the Grammys, where she’s nominated for six awards.
▶ Read more about Taylor Swift’s hectic weeks ahead.
WATCH: Noah Kahan says it’s a ‘priority’ to erase stigma around mental health
By The Associated Press
Noah Kahan isn’t just one of music’s rising stars, he also says he’s an advocate for mental health and wants to erase the stigma surrounding needing therapy or medication. (Feb. 4)
WATCH: Babyface says music artists need to be careful of AI
By The Associated Press
In an interview ahead of the 2024 Grammy Awards, Babyface described AI as a “gray area” that artists need to be careful of.
WATCH: Billie Eilish says she never thought ‘Barbie’ would take her to the Grammy Awards
By The Associated Press
Billie Eilish, nominated several times for the popular “Barbie” song “What Was I Made For?” says she’s honored to be at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
Michelle tops Meryl (and Bernie, William and Rick)
By ANDREW DALTON
FILE - This May 11, 2019 file photo shows former first lady Michelle Obama during “Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama,” in Atlanta. The Obama’s Higher Ground and Spotify announced Thursday that the former first lady will host “The Michelle Obama Podcast” on the streaming service. The podcast will debut exclusively on Spotify on July 29. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP, File)
She beat Meryl!
Meryl Streep will have to be happy with all her Oscars and Emmys. Michelle Obama just got her Grammy.
In a category with a banal-sounding name but an absolutely star-studded set of nominees, Michelle Obama won best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording for the reading of her book “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.”
She beat Meryl Streep, who was nominated for her reading of the children’s novel “Big Tree.” The category also included William Shatner, Rick Rubin and Bernie Sanders.
It’s the second Grammy for Obama, who won for her previous audiobook, “Becoming.” Barack Obama also has two.
It would have been the first for Streep, who has won three Oscars and two Emmys, though, surprisingly for one considered the best actor of her generation, she’s never won a Tony either.
“I hope it’s Meryl Streep, I’ve always wanted to meet her,” presenter Patti Austin said as she read the winner. “But it ain’t.”
Sebastian Krys on producing with Parkinson’s
By ANDREW DALTON
Producer Sebastian Krys thanked Juanes for the chance to work on “Vida Cotidiana,” which just won the Grammy for best Latin rock or alternative album.
“I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2018, and Juanes gave me a shot at working with him through the challenges of this,” said Krys, who has now won seven Grammys. “I just want to say that every time you step into the studio could be the last time that you make music, and that’s how this was made, with that kind of passion.”
Joni Mitchell gets standing ovation for Grammy win
Joni Mitchell arrives at the presentation of the Gershwin Prize in 2023 (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)
“We had so much fun at this concert and I think you can feel it on the record,” Joni Mitchell said, accepting her Grammy for best folk album at the Premiere Ceremony for “Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live)” to a standing ovation.
“Even the audience sounds like music,” she said.
This is her 10th Grammy. Mitchell is slated to perform during the telecast tonight — her first time ever performing at the Grammys.
WATCH: Dua Lipa celebrates women dominating the Grammy nominations
Dua Lipa says it’s “wonderful” to see so many women nominated for Grammy Awards.
Dua Lipa sparkled on the red carpet in a custom Courrèges silver dress. Channeling Joan of Arc, Lipa strutted in the heavy metal dress.
“It makes me feel really strong and powerful and that’s the energy I’m bringing in tonight,” she told The Associated Press.
The British singer is up for two awards for her song “Dance the Night” from the “Barbie” soundtrack. Her song is one of several songs from the “Barbie” soundtrack dominating the Grammy nominations this year.
Lipa told The Associated Press that she is celebrating alongside the many other women nominated Sunday.
A ‘constant scream’ for boygenius
By ANDREW DALTON
Julien Baker, from left, Lucy Dacus and Phoebe Bridgers of the band boygenius pose for a portrait with Bridgers’ pug Maxine on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Boygenius can’t get off the Grammys stage.
The supergroup of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker took three big trophies in a few short minutes. They won best rock performance, best rock song and best alternative music album for “The Record.”
“What the hell?” Bridgers, dressed in white suit and black tie just like her two bandmates, said after they won their third. “This is SO incredible, we’re just screaming backstage. It’s just been a constant scream.”
Phoebe Bridgers, from left, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker of boygenius arrive at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Paramore also won a pair in the same short stretch, taking best rock album and best alternative music performance.
Bridgers also got a piece of the award for best pop duo or group performance for her collaboration with SZA, “Ghost in the Machine.”
And boygenius is nominated for some of the night’s biggest awards to be handed out later – including album of the year and record of the year.
▶ READ MORE: An interview with Boygenius
WATCH: Victoria Monét and daughter Hazel, 2, walk red carpet
Victoria Monét walks the red carpet with her 2-year-old daughter Hazel, who is the youngest Grammy nominee in history.
Victoria Monét is having her moment. Monét glowed Sunday in a bronze corseted gown as she appeared for her seven Grammy nominations including best new artist.
The influential songwriter won two Grammys for best R&B album and best engineered album, non-classical, earlier Sunday. The “On My Mama” singer is finally receiving her flowers after years putting in the work as a songwriter.
On Wednesday, Monet told the AP how she was preparing daughter Hazel for the Grammys hoopla. If Monet’s “Hollywood” wins, 2-year-old Hazel is poised to become the youngest Grammy winner in history.
Laufey hears her name twice
By ANDREW DALTON
Laufey accepts the award for best traditional pop vocal album for “Bewitched” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Premiere Ceremony host Justin Tranter and presenter Rufus Wainwright weren’t mispronouncing Laufey’s name when they called her “Lay-vey.”
The singer from Iceland just performed at the Grammys then won best traditional pop vocal album for “Bewitched.”
The daughter of an Icelandic father and a Chinese mother, she has said in interviews that hers is a common name in her home country – Laufey is the mother of Loki in Norse mythology – and involves two vowels that don’t really exist in English. “Lay-vay,” she says, is the best way to go.
WATCH and LISTEN: More on the explosion of African music’s success (and a playlist)
By CHINEDU ASADU
A new Grammy— best African music performance — will be awarded Sunday, highlighting regional musical traditions and recognizing “recordings that utilize unique local expressions from across the African continent.” (Feb. 2)
▶ READ MORE: The best African music performance Grammy is new. Its global appeal is not
A beginner’s playlist of the global hits from Africa
2024 best African music performance Grammy nominees:
From South Africa:
From East Africa:
From West Africa:
And the first best African music performance Grammy goes to...
...Tyla, for “Water”!
“If you don’t know me, my name is Tyla and I’m from South Africa. And last year, God decided to change my life,” the 22-year-old said accepting her award.
“I know my mother’s crying somewhere in here,” she added, pointing to the audience.
Tyla performs during the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in New York (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)
The best African music performance Grammy was one of three new additions to this year’s award show. It’s meant to highlight regional musical traditions and recognize “recordings that utilize unique local expressions from across the African continent.”
“Thank you to the Recording Academy for this category. It’s so important,” Tyla said.
Poets alongside pop stars
By ANDREW DALTON
J. Ivy performs during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
They give Grammys for talking too. J. Ivy just won best spoken word poetry album for “The Light Inside.”
Ivy, who opened the Premiere Ceremony with some Prince-inspired lines, also versified in his acceptance: “We have suffered long enough. The world needs more poets.”
SEE: Blind Boys of Alabama accept their Grammy
By CHRIS PIZZELLO
Blind Boys of Alabama are seen before going on stage to accept the award for best roots gospel album for “Echoes of the South” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The Blind Boys of Alabama picked up their sixth Grammy tonight.
WATCH: Who is wearing a gas mask on the red carpet?
Sid Wilson reflects on Slipknot’s legacy while on the red carpet at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
That’s Sid Wilson of Slipknot, reflecting on the legacy of the the heavy metal band at the Grammys. Slipknot is nominated tonight for best metal performance. Wilson was accompanied by girlfriend Kelly Osbourne, with her signature purple hair.
The couple made their first red carpet appearance together at the Grammy’s Sunday. Wilson is known for sporting masks on tour.
“This is our first date night since the baby,” Osbourne said.
Slipknot won their first Grammy in 2005 for best metal performance.
“What is amazing is watching the whole family of Slipknot continue on,” Wilson told the AP.
Chris Stapleton and Jason Isbell each take two, with Jimbo Hart joining the latter
By ANDREW DALTON
Jason Isbell performs during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Jon Bon Jovi on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
It’s country time at the Grammys. Country artists were left out of the biggest categories this year, but at their own corner of the ceremony, Grammy constant Chris Stapleton won his ninth and tenth career trophies. He took both best country song and country solo performance for “White Horse.”
Jason Isbell, unlikely star of Oscar nominee “Killers of the Flower Moon,” won two of his own, taking best American roots song for “Cast Iron Skillet” and best Americana album for “Weathervanes.”
When he won the second, Isbell urged his band the 400 Unit to join him on stage before his 45-second speech time limit was up, including Jimbo Hart, who left the band in November for mental health reasons.
“Look at Jimbo! Hey Jimbo!” Isbell yelled as his guys jogged up to the stage.
These Grammys were a career fifth and sixth for Isbell.
▶ READ MORE: Country music at the Grammys
Why does the Grammys red carpet start so early?
A view of the red carpet at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
It’s going to be a long evening.
Like the Emmys, the Grammys hand out of scores of awards before the telecast. But the Television Academy does it the weekend before the main event, at the two-day Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The Recording Academy, on the other hand, does it just before Sunday’s telecast, at what’s called the Premiere Ceremony. The long carpet accommodates attendees of both the Premiere Ceremony, which started at 12:30 p.m. Pacific and runs for three hours, and the main telecast, which doesn’t air until 5 p.m. Pacific.
Josh Groban has never won a Grammy
Josh Groban performs during the Pre-Grammy Gala on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Been a bridesmaid, never a bride
Josh Groban, to AP’s Liam McEwan, on his five Grammy nominations and zero wins. He’s nominated tonight for best musical theater album as part of the cast of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”
The tributes to Jon Bon Jovi at the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year event
By BETH HARRIS
Brandy Clark, from left, The War and Treaty, Shania Twain, Jon Bon Jovi, Jelly Roll, Sammy Hagar, Rebecca Lovell, and Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe perform during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Jon Bon Jovi on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jon Bon Jovi was honored for his musical achievements and philanthropy by MusiCares on Friday.
In addition to Springsteen, several other artists turned out to pay tribute to the New Jersey rockstar via his own songs:
- Melissa Etheridge and Larkin Poe with “Blaze of Glory”
- Jelly Roll with “Bad Medicine”
- Lainey Wilson with “We Weren’t Born to Follow”
- Train’s Pat Monahan with “It’s My Life”
- Shania Twain with “Bed of Roses”
- Jason Isbell with “Wanted Dead or Alive”
- Måneskin’s David Damiano on “Keep the Faith”
- The War and the Treaty on “I’ll Be There for You”
- Sammy Hagar and Orianthi on “You Give Love a Bad Name”
- Wolfgang Van Halen and Mammoth WVH on “Have a Nice Day”
Several performers joined Bon Jovi onstage for an all-star finale of “Livin’ On a Prayer.”
WATCH: What it feels like to walk the Grammy’s red carpet
By RYAN PEARSON
What does it feel like to walk down the Grammys red carpet? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look with AP’s Ryan Pearson.
Walk the Grammys red carpet with The Associated Press.
‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ just can’t quit each other, even at the Grammys
By ANDREW DALTON
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The “Barbenheimer” vibe remains alive at the Grammys.
“Barbie” won best compilation soundtrack for visual media, taking the first of 11 awards the movie music is nominated for.
Then immediately after, “Oppenheimer” won best score soundtrack for the compositions of Ludwig Göransson.
“Barbie” also took best song Written For Visual Media winner for “What Was I Made For?” Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell won the Grammy for writing the song. Both thanked their parents, and he shouted out “our dad who worked as a construction worker at the Mattel corporation for much of our childhood to keep food on the table.”
“Star Wars: Jedi Survivor” won the equivalent award for video games.
Who is Justin Tranter, the host of the Grammy’s Premiere Ceremony?
This image shows Grammy Award nominee Justin Tranter on May 25, 2023. The Grammy-nominated songwriter is credited with some of the biggest hits of the past decade. (Jenna Peffley via AP)
This afternoon’s host is Justin Tranter, a much-nominated songwriter. Tranter gave out ground rules for winners, including leaping up to let everyone know you’re present (no substitutes accepted), then keeping speeches to a tight 45 seconds. The clock begins the moment winners step onto the stage.
He shared the recipe to his success with The Associated Press earlier: “I just start having a conversation with the artist,” Tranter says. “When they say something that I think is either already the song title or is at least the song topic, then it becomes a secret or not-so-secret interview. And I just keep going in on that topic.”
It is a process that has yielded smashes for such artists as Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Halsey, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, DNCE, Gwen Stefani and Fall Out Boy, triggering 50 million single sales and 50 billion streams.
Tranter is up for a songwriting Grammy this year for an astonishing range of songs, testament to an ability to talk to everyone: There’s Italian heavy metal, a rap banger, crystalline pop, introspective rock and a soaring Broadway number.
The songs are: Miley Cyrus’ “River,” Baby Tate’s “Jersey,” Måneskin’s “Honey (Are U Coming?),” Talk’s “A Little Bit Happy,” “I Want More” from the TV series “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” and Reneé Rapp’s “Gemini Moon” and “Pretty Girls.”
None seem to have any connection to the others except Tranter, who fronted the glam-punk band Semi Precious Weapons and vowed to make the songwriting business humane after experiencing homophobia and bad record deals.
▶ READ MORE: Who is Justin Tranter?
Mariah Carey speaks against conformity at Black Music Collective event
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
Music megastars Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz were honored at the Black Music Collective dinner Thursday night in Los Angeles. Halle Bailey and Jordin Sparks were among the stars praising the honorees at the event. (Feb. 2)
“I was not encouraged to focus on my love for Black music,” Mariah Carey said Thursday night at the academy’s Black Music Collective event in Los Angeles, where she and Lenny Kravitz were given the Global Impact Award.
Carey used the Recording Academy stage to speak against having to conform to certain music industry standards to create music that would appeal to the masses.
“It took countless arguments, endless tantrums and mostly unwavering determination,” the five-time Grammy winner continued as she noted the first day of Black History Month. “But eventually, I was able to unveil my authentic self and create music from my heart. In doing so, I discovered a new sense of freedom and fulfillment.”
Grammys have a SZA start
By ANDREW DALTON
SZA in 2017 (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP)
SZA and Phoebe Bridgers have won the first Grammy of the day.
They took the trophy for best pop duo or group performance for “Ghost in the Machine.”
Neither was there to claim the award, but both are big nominees – SZA leads all with nine – who will be at the main ceremony that begins in about four hours.
It was the first of more than 80 Grammys that will be handed out at the packed Premiere Ceremony.
Meet the AP’s Grammys red carpet team
By LESLIE AMBRIZ, GARY GERARD HAMILTON
From left, Liam McEwan, Jeff Turner, Leslie Ambriz, Gary Hamilton, Ryan Pearson and Rick Taber. They comprise The Associated Press team behind the 2024 live red carpet show. (Photo courtesy Ryan Pearson)
Our AP red carpet team is back at it for the second year running. In front of the camera, you’ll find Liam McEwan for the first hour. Leslie Ambriz and Gary Hamilton will take over for the rest of the live show.
Jeff Turner and Rick Taber are behind the camera, while Ryan Pearson directs talent onsite. Brooke Lefferts in New York is producing the show.
Watch the AP’s live red carpet show here from 1 p.m. Pacific/4 p.m. Eastern until 5 p.m. Pacific/8 p.m. Eastern.
These artists could make history tonight
Beyonce accepts the award for best dance/electronic music album for “Renaissance” at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
We’re definitely not going to see anything as monumental as last year, when Beyoncé became the Grammys’ most decorated artist in history.
But here’s a sampling of some other records that could fall:
- If Taylor Swift takes home album of the year, she’d break the record for the artist with the most wins in that category
- If Victoria Monét ’s “Hollywood” wins best traditional R&B performance, her daughter Hazel Monét, 2, will become the youngest Grammy winner
- Karol G could become the first female artist to ever win in the best música urbana album category if she wins for “Mañana Será Bonito”
- Kelly Clarkson could break the record for most best pop vocal album wins if she gets her third trophy for “Chemistry”
- Kendrick Lamar could extend his record in the best rap performance category if he wins for a seventh time for “The Hillbillies,” his track with his cousin Baby Keem
What’s new to the 2024 Grammys?
A new Grammy— best African music performance — will be awarded Sunday, highlighting regional musical traditions and recognizing “recordings that utilize unique local expressions from across the African continent.” (Feb. 2)
For starters, there are three new categories:
Also: For some artists, executive producer Ben Winston says his team has created short films to tell the story of their year before they perform.
What is the Grammys’ Premiere Ceremony and how can I watch?
Viola Davis accepts the award for best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording for “Finding Me: A Memoir” at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The Premiere Ceremony is where the bulk of tonight’s Grammys will be handed out. Scores of trophies are slated to be awarded tonight and there’s simply not enough time to distribute them during the main telecast, which is packed with performances.
The Premiere Ceremony runs for three hours, starting at 12:30 p.m. Pacific/3:30 p.m. Eastern. It’s where categories like best audiobook narration are handed out and it’s often where many stars earn their EGOT — like Viola Davis, last year.
If you’re curious, no one is poised to EGOT (complete the circuit of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) this year. But there are still some unexpected celebrities who could earn a Grammy this year. We’ll keep you updated, but if you want to watch along, go to the Grammys website or YouTube.
WATCH: Victoria Monét on how she’s preparing daughter Hazel for the Grammys
By LESLIE AMBRIZ
Victoria Monét’s 2-year-old daughter Hazel is the youngest Grammy nominee in history — but she’s not loving the red carpet thing.
If Victoria Monét’s “Hollywood” wins a Grammy, daughter Hazel — who features on the track — is due to become the youngest Grammy winner in history. This is how the “On My Mama” singer is preparing her daughter for the Grammys.
WATCH: What can you get at the 2024 MusiCares auction?
By The Associated Press
Guitars signed by Taylor Swift and Harry Styles and sneakers donated by Dr. Dre are up for auction during Grammy week to benefit the MusiCares charity. More than 50 items donated by the world’s biggest pop stars are hitting the auction block Sunday at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles and online. (Feb. 2)
More than 50 items donated by the world’s biggest music stars are up for auction Sunday at the Grammy Museum and online to benefit MusiCares.
Lots include, per the Julien’s Auctions site:
Bruce Springsteen performs at MusiCares days after mother’s death
By BETH HARRIS
Bruce Springsteen, left, and Jon Bon Jovi perform during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Bon Jovi on Friday (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Just two days after mother Adele Springsteen’s death, Bruce Springsteen opened the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year event with honoree Jon Bon Jovi.
“When I first got the news he was already on the airplane on his way here,” Bon Jovi told the crowd. “I certainly would have understood if he’d said that he couldn’t make it, but he wanted to be here tonight for MusiCares and he wanted to be here tonight for me, and I am forever grateful to you.”
The pair traded guitar licks on Bon Jovi’s “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” as scenes of their native New Jersey were projected behind them at the Los Angeles Convention Center. With the crowd on its feet, the duo segued into Springsteen’s “The Promised Land.”
Who was snubbed for this year’s Grammys?
On the VMAs pink carpet, Peso Pluma says it’s been “a dream” to see Mexican music “go global,” while Yung Miami celebrated women in rap and Grandmaster Flash reflected on 50 years of hip-hop. (Sept. 12)
Every year, for every award show, snubs and surprises are hotly debated. Here were some The Associated Press identified when the 2024 Grammy nominees were announced last November:
- Reneé Rapp, Peso Pluma and PinkPantheress were absent from the best new artist category
- Despite regional Mexican music’s immense year, there were no nods for Eslabon Armado, Grupo Frontera, Natanael Cano or Fuerza Regida. There were only three nominees for best música urbana album
- Morgan Wallen, whose “Last Night” was a chartbuster, continued his streak of being shut out
- No nominations for K-pop groups
- Prince Harry, whose memoir “Spare” sold more than 3.2 million copies worldwide in just one week, was snubbed for his narration of the audiobook
Who has the most nominations?
Here are the artists with the most nominations at the 2024 Grammys:
- SZA, with nine
- Victoria Monét and Phoebe Bridgers, each with seven (six of Bridgers’ are for her work with boygenius)
- Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Brandy Clark, Jon Batiste and producer Jack Antonoff, with six
“Barbie” isn’t a person or a band, but music from the blockbuster’s soundtrack earned 11 nominations — four of those in the same category.
WATCH: Grammys red carpet
By GARY GERARD HAMILTON, LESLIE AMBRIZ
Join The Associated Press on the red carpet — live! The AP is hosting its own red carpet show beginning at 1 p.m. Pacific/4 p.m. Eastern. The first hour will be hosted by Liam McEwan, before AP’s Leslie Ambriz and Gary Hamilton take over. It runs until the Grammys telecast starts at 5 p.m. Pacific/8 p.m. Eastern.
What to expect from the 2024 Grammys
Ahead of the Grammys, The Associated Press spoke to the producers behind the show to find out what to expect from this year’s telecast.
Women rule the major categories. How will that translate to the Grammy stage?
Executive producer Ben Winston says best pop solo performance will likely be the first award of the night — remarkable because every nominee in the category is a woman.
What can we expect from the performances?
Winston says there will be between “12 to 15 performers — it depends on if the memoriam counts as one or three.”
What’s the deal with artificial intelligence?
Last year, the Recording Academy announced protocols involving technological advancements in machine learning that sparked headlines: “Only human creators” could win the music industry’s highest honor in a decision aimed at the use of artificial intelligence in popular music.
“Right now, the way our awards team functions, there wouldn’t be any music that was not eligible in any of the categories — so voters were able to vote with confidence that the screening has already taken place,” Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason jr. says.
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