Grammys 2015 as it happened: Sam Smith wins big, Kristen Wiig spoofs Sia and Kanye West interrupts another acceptance speech
Beck claimed Best Album to the surprise of many Beyonce and Sam Smith fans
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Your support makes all the difference.It was a quieter Grammys than usual, with no huge controversies or stand-out memorable moments.
As ever, the ceremony took centre stage with Kristen Wiig spoofing Sia and Kanye West upstaging an acceptance speech again. Sam Smith was the biggest winner of the night, but he failed to win Best Album.
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- Sam Smith cleans up with four awards
- Beck wins Best Album beating Beyoncé and Sam Smith
- Kanye West pretended to interrupt another acceptance speech
- Kristen Wiig spoofed Sia’s “Chandelier” dance
- Obama featured via satellite link-up calling for an end to rape
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