Grammys 2024 updates: All the winners as Taylor Swift makes history
Women dominated in all of the major awards categories as Joni Mitchell, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish and Tracy Chapman delivered stunning performances
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Your support makes all the difference.The 2024 Grammy Awards took place on Sunday 4 February, with female artists dominating the major categories on a night dubbed ‘Year of the Women’.
Taylor Swift won Album of the Year for the fourth time, setting a new record. Song of the Year went to Billie Eilish for “What Was I Made For?”, while Record of the Year was won by Miley Cyrus for “Flowers”.
Earlier in the night, Swift took the opportunity to announce a brand new album, The Tortured Poets Department.
The ceremony’s live performances were also dominated by women, with legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell drawing an emotional reaction and a standing ovation. Other performers included Dua Lipa and Tracy Chapman, who memorably dueted with Luke Combs on a duet version of her hit “Fast Car”.
SZA had led the nominations with nine nods, and ended up winning three.
As awards ceremonies go, this was a night that truly had it all. Even a surprise cameo from Meryl Streep...
Miley Cyrus hilariously calls out the paparazzi at the Grammys
The 31-year-old singer took to the red carpet on 4 February after receiving six Grammy nominations. Once the night came to a close, she walked home with her first-ever Grammy Awards: Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance, both for her hit song, “Flowers”.
When Cyrus first arrived at the Crypto.com Arena in LA, she was wearing a sheer metal gold dress by Maison Margiela, paired with a curled and coiffed updo and Tiffany & Co jewellery. However, while posing for photos on the red carpet, she was a bit surprised to see that some of the paparazzi weren’t using cameras.
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Singer took home her first-ever Grammy Awards at this year’s event
Joni Mitchell fans tear up over 80-year-old’s first-ever Grammys performance
Mitchell has earnt praise for the outfit she chose for her first-ever performance on the Grammys stage.
On Sunday 4 February, Mitchell, 80, took to the stage at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, for a stunning performance of her 1966 song “Both Sides Now”.
For the occasion, Mitchell, who is nominated for Best Folk Album for her 2023 LP Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live], wore a black velvet matching set consisting of a coat, top, and pants embroidered with gold celestial motifs.
She completed the look with her iconic blonde braids and black beret, a beaded necklace with green stones, and a black cane with a diamond-encrusted tiger head.
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‘Her outfit is exactly what I want to wear when I am 80’
What is Morgellons disease, the mysterious and controversial condition Joni Mitchell claims she has?
Joni Mitchell made her first-ever Grammys performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday 4 February. The Canadian singer-songwriter, 80, has made only a handful of live performances after she suffered a brain aneurysm in 2015.
Following her hospitalisation in 2015, much attention was placed on Mitchell’s rare condition – which she has spoken candidly about in the past – known as Morgellons disease. The little-known skin condition is characterised by patients as having biting and stinging sensations under the skin. However, the controversial condition has raised eyebrows among the medical community, many of whom believe that its symptoms are caused by a psychiatric disorder.
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What is Morgellons disease, the mysterious and controversial condition Joni Mitchell claims she has?
The 80-year-old singer performed her first-ever Grammy Awards
Was anybody enjoying/feeling themselves last night as much as first-time Grammy-winner Miley Cyrus was?
COMMENT: The 2024 Grammys proved a true celebration of women in music (and atoned for Harry Styles)
This year all five nominees are WOMEEEEN!” trilled Mariah Carey, introducing the Pop Solo Performance category and very much channelling the unspoken air punch in the room. In a venue named the Crypto.com Arena, ironically, it was the bros at the bottom of the bill at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
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Taylor Swift’s Grammys prop was a perfect way to hide from lip readers
Swift refused to repeat what happened at the Golden Globes at this year’s Grammys.
On Sunday 4 February, the “Karma” singer wore a strapless white Schiaparelli gown with various accessories that were assumed to be a nod to the singer announcing the release of another re-recorded album, which in fact wasn’t the case, but one of the accessories had a more practical use.
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Swift won Album of the Year for the fourth time
Grammys viewers divided as Taylor Swift snubs Celine Dion while accepting Album of the Year
Grammys viewers have questioned whether Taylor Swift “snubbed” Celine Dion while accepting her Album of the Year award.
In a night of big wins for women, the singer became the first person in the music ceremony’s history to take home the top prize for a fourth time.
Clearly overwhelmed by the announcement, Swift, who has officially announced a new record, could be seen embracing several people, including audio engineer Laura Sisk, as she arrived on the stage.
By the time she reached Dion, who made a surprise appearance at the Los Angeles event following her Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) diagnosis, Swift took the trophy from her hand, without even looking at her.
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Swift took the trophy without even looking at Dion, who was presenting award
What is Stiff Person Syndrome? The incurable condition Celine Dion is battling
Dion made a special appearance at the 2024 Grammy Awards, months after she was diagnosed with an incurable neurological condition: Stiff Person Syndrome.
The legendary Canadian singer was seen chatting with stylist Law Roach in a video shared to X, formerly Twitter. “Breaking: Celine Dion is in the building!! Looking healthy, beautiful and amazing,” wrote user Chris Gardner, noting that Dion went up a “VIP elevator with garment bags full of gowns”.
The rare appearance comes after Dion had cancelled her world tour amid her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome. Dion, 55, said in a statement: “I’m working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you’re 100 per cent.”
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‘My Heart Will Go On’ singer has been diagnosed with an incurable neurological condition
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Doja Cat confuses fans after debuting numerous new tattoos on Grammys red carpet
Doja Cat has confused Grammys viewers after debuting a number of new tattoos on the red carpet, including a tattoo of the name of her dress designer across her forehead.
On Sunday 4 February, the 28-year-old “Woman” singer arrived on the red carpet outside of the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, in a sheer corset gown by designer Dilara Findikoglu and glasses. The see-through nude dress bared Doja Cat’s chest, as well as multiple new tattoos, including the outline of a building.
The singer’s arms were also completely tattooed, while Doja Cat’s forehead appeared to be tattooed “Dilara Findikoglu” in honour of the gown’s designer.
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