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Steven Tyler’s Grammys Party Tallies $4.6M for Janie’s Fund
Steven Tyler’s Grammy Awards viewing party returned on Sunday after the annual event took a hiatus in 2021 due to the pandemic. Set for dinner and a show at the Hollywood Palladium, the event historically benefits Tyler’s charity organization Janie’s Fund, a philanthropic initiative to raise awareness for young girls who have survived abuse and neglect. In partnership with nonprofit Youth Villages, the name of the fund is inspired by Aerosmith’s 1989 hit “Janie’s Got a Gun,” which tells the story of a young girl who was a victim of domestic abuse. At the start of the evening, the Aerosmith frontman toasted the crowd, kicking off the Grammy’s livestream. Following the three-course dinner and awards telecast, the rockstar made his first public performance in two years, performing a piano ren...
For the Record: And the Winner Is… Grammycore!
For all the recent controversy surrounding the Grammy Awards, this year the Recording Academy managed to spotlight a significant creator with an urgent message for the American public. And did anyone say anything more urgent than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy? Not for lack of trying. “We’re here because music serves the world,” said Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. in a pre-taped message, “and at the new Recording Academy” – the “new” emphasized with one of those thumb-points politicians do – “we serve music.” For the last half-decade, as the rise of streaming drove lighter, more pop-friendly sounds to the top of the charts, music fans have been griping about the menu the academy has been offering. They have boldly made the case that the Grammys often recognize yesterday’s ...
The Best & The Worst of The 2022 Grammy Awards
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty The 64th Grammy Awards held a lot of spectacle, and a couple of surprises, without any hands being thrown like last week. Of course, the evening didn’t go without a couple of snubs along the way. Held for the first time in Las Vegas, Nev. on Sunday (April 3), the Grammys were billed as a return to the splendor of ceremonies past before the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the awards show started out of the gate with a captivating performance by the duo of Silk Sonic, better known as Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak — really a trio if you count THAT wig. The duo’s performance showed off the pizazz they’ve been exhibiting during their MGM residency and would be the backdrop for their winning all four of the categories they we...
Five Reasons Why Jon Batiste’s ‘We Are’ Won Album of the Year at the 2022 Grammys
The much-discussed favorite in the album of the year category going into the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night (Apr. 3) was undoubtedly Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour, the blockbuster debut effort from 2021 breakout singer/songwriter Olivia Rodrigo. But it wasn’t Sour, nor similarly well-performing and critically acclaimed sets from Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X or Doja Cat, that took home the top honors on the evening. That distinction instead was accepted by Jon Batiste, the veteran do-everything jazz-soul artist, for his We Are album — a No. 86-peaking set on the Billboard 200 albums chart, with only a handful of mainstream reviews to its credit. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news How did an album with such relati...
All the 2022 Grammy Performances Ranked
With the Sunday (April 3) telecast of the 64th annual Grammy Awards back to normal after two years of the global pandemic, the performances took it up a notch in celebration of (in person) togetherness. From Olivia Rodrigo‘s suburban ode to the song that launched her into superstardom to BTS‘ James Bond-inspired “Butter” performance, the Grammys — held this year at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas — didn’t disappoint. And while comparing them was nearly impossible, here’s how we rank the 16 performances from the evening, from worst to best. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news 16. Justin Bieber, Giveon & Daniel Caesar, “Peaches” While “Peaches” was one of the biggest songs of 2021 thanks to its undeniably catchy chorus, Bieber’s decision ...
Here’s Why SZA Was on Crutches at the Grammys
An untimely leg injury wasn’t enough to keep SZA from attending the 2022 Grammy Awards on Sunday night (April 3), and lifting some hardware. The U.S. singer and songwriter cut a hobbled figure at the gala, which she attended on crutches. It’s just as well she made the effort, because she was called to the stage to receive the best pop duo/group performance Grammy for “Kiss Me More,” her collaboration with Doja Cat. In one of the lighter moments of the night, SZA visited the podium on crutches to collect her award, with Lady Gaga on hand to ensure she didn’t have a disaster for the entire world to see. Speaking backstage from the Grammys media room, SZA explained the cause of her injury. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “It’s very funny because I...
‘A Concert Where They’re Giving Out Awards’: Grammys Bet on Big Performances in Impressive But Front-Loaded Ceremony
While last year’s COVID-compromised Grammy Awards hardly made for a ratings success story, it did feel like the Recording Academy stumbled onto something new and interesting with the more intimate, largely outdoor broadcast. The performers had never felt so close to the viewers, or to each other, resulting in some unexpectedly thrilling little moments of star overlap — and some uncomfortable ones, too, but even those couldn’t help but be a little charming. Even the winners were satisfying: four different artists splitting the Big Four categories (album of the year, record of the year, song of the year and best new artist), all of them vital contemporary artists, and all of them women, just three years after the disastrous “step up” incident. For a show that’d struggled a little to find its...
Black Coffee Wins Best Dance/Electronic Album at 2022 Grammys: ‘I Want To Thank God For The Gift of Music’
At the 2022 Grammys, Black Coffee won his first-ever Grammy award, earned in the best dance/electronic album category, with his 2021 LP, Subconsciously. The win marks the first time a South African producer has won or been nominated in this category. Taking the stage in a sharp white suit during the premiere ceremony the artist said that, “I want to thank God for the gift of music and being able to share it with the world and heal some souls.” He also pointed out that the young man onstage with him was his first-born son, Esona, and that he has five children back home in Johannesburg to take to future ceremonies. In his speech, the artist born Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo thanked his album collaborators including Pharrell and David Guetta, who Black Coffee says “believed in working with a...
RÜFÜS DU SOL Wins Best Dance/Electronic Recording at 2022 Grammys: ‘It’s Been a Beautiful Journey’
RÜFÜS DU SOL have won the Grammy award for best dance/electronic recording at the 2022 Grammys. It is the Australian trio’s third nomination and first win. Taking turns at the mic for their acceptance speeches during the Grammys premiere ceremony, the group’s Jon George, James Hunt and Tyrone Lindqvist thanked their team, their label Warner Records, their partners, manager and others who’ve helped them rise to the level of Grammy winner, noting that their path to Grammy victory has been “a beautiful journey.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Lindqvist also had a special shout out to his four-year-old son, “who gets my wife and I to sing ‘Alive’ every night before he goes to bed.” The trio was previously nominated in both of the of best d...
2022 Grammys: Foo Fighters Sweep All Three Categories They Were Nominated In
Foo Fighters swept all three awards categories they were nominated in at the pre-broadcast 2022 Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday (April 3). No band members were in attendance to accept the awards, which were announced just over a week after the shocking death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The band was announced as winner for three awards Sunday evening, before the televised portion of the show: best rock performance for “Making a Fire,” best rock song for “Waiting on a War” and best rock album for Medicine at Midnight. “Making a Fire” received the best rock performance award over fellow nominees AC/DC (“Shot in the Dark”), Black Pumas (“Know You Better – Live From Capitol Studio A”), Chris Cornell (“Nothing ...
2022 Grammy Awards to Include ‘Stand Up for Ukraine’ Segment
The 2022 Oscars were criticized for what some saw as a somewhat muted and indirect response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but the 2022 Grammys plan a more direct response. The 64th Annual Grammy Awards telecast, to be held Sunday (April 3) in Las Vegas, will feature a segment meant to raise awareness about the war in Ukraine. It will include opportunities for viewers to take action and contribute to the global “Stand Up for Ukraine” campaign. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Saturday (April 2), the Recording Academy announced its partnership with Global Citizen, one of the key players in the “Stand Up for Ukraine” campaign. “We are heartbroken by the situation in Ukraine, yet still moved by the resilient spirit on display there every day,”...
2022 Dance/Electronic Grammy Preview: Bonobo on Competing Against Himself & How the Awards Are ‘Catching Up’ With Electronic Music
Editors note: In this series, Billboard Dance is speaking with each 2022 Grammy nominee from the dance/electronic categories ahead of the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on April 3 in Las Vegas. While he’s not yet taken home a Grammy, Bonobo is a clear favorite amongst the dance/electronic categories at the awards. The Los Angeles-based producer, born Simon Green, has five total nominations across the two categories going back the past four years, a timeline that parallels these categories shifting away from bombastic EDM and towards the subtler form of IDM that has long been Green’s signature. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This year his chances of winning are doubled, with Bonobo showing up twice in the best dance/electronic re...
