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Grammys 2024: Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo squash feud rumours

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The 66th Grammy Awards were a night to remember for Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, who both showed their mutual admiration and respect for each other. Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo show mutual admiration at Grammy Awards,(AFP) The two pop sensations, who have been nominated for multiple awards, dispelled any rumours of a feud between them by cheering each other on during the ceremony. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Swift, who has been a vocal supporter of Rodrigo’s music, was seen standing up, dancing, and singing along to Rodrigo’s performance of her smash hit ‘Vampire.’ Rodrigo, who has cited Swift as one of her biggest influences, reciprocated the gesture by clapping enthusiastically after Swift won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album. Swift also announced a new album in her acceptance speech, which Rodrigo later praised on social media. The speculation about a possible rift between the two singers started when Rodrigo added Swift and Jack Antonoff as co-writers on her song ‘Deja Vu,’ from her debut …

Zakir Hussain And Shakti Win Global Music Awards

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Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer and Rakesh Chaurasia at Grammys 2024 (Image Courtesy: AFP) The honour roll at the Grammy Awards this year included not just Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus but also percussionist Zakir Hussain and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia who won the award for Best Global Music Performance. Their song Pashto, which was awarded, features American musicians Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer. The category included Falu’s Abundance In Millets featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi among the nominees as well as Shadow Forces by Arooj Aftab and Vijay Iyer. Zakir Hussain’s supergroup Shakti, which includes vocalist Shankar Mahadevan also won Best Global Music Album for This Moment. Shakti was formed by violinist L Shankar, percussionist Vikku Vinayakram, and British guitarist John McLaughlin. 

Grammys 2024: Shankar Mahadevan Says ‘Thank You India’ As Shakti Wins Grammy Award; Video Goes Viral

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Curated By: Dishya Sharma Last Updated: February 05, 2024, 08:36 IST Shankar Mahadevan at Grammys 2024. Shankar Mahadevan’s Grammys 2024 speech has now gone viral. The singer-composer accepted the award on behalf of the group, Shakti who won a Grammy. Grammys 2024: Shankar Mahadevan and his fellow members from Shakti made India proud at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Shakti, a collaboration featuring John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, V.Selvaganesh, and Ganesh Rajagopalan, was awarded the Grammy Award for their work, The Moment. The album has won Best Global Music Album. Shankar and his team members were present at the Grammys to accept the award. In a video gone viral, Shankar was seen thanking India for the win. “John Mclaughlin is missing today, we miss you John ji,” Shankar said, addressing John who couldn’t make it to the awards show. “Thank you boys, and thank you, God, family, friends and India, we are proud of you India,” he said, which resulted in a massive roar. “Last but not the least, I’d like to dedicated to …

Grammys 2024: Oprah Winfrey sings, and dances along with Miley Cyrus

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Oprah Winfrey dazzled the audience as she attended the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4 as she joyfully sang and danced with Miley Cyrus on ‘Flowers’. Oprah Winfrey steals the show at Grammy Awards with candid moments. Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP(Getty Images via AFP) Lens’ captures her heartfelt moment harmonizing with Cyrus. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! The media mogul wore a stunning, black ensemble that glittered under the lights as she watched the show from her seat. She had a radiant smile on her face as she prepared to enjoy the musical performances. ALSO READ| Grammys 2024: Trevor Noah cracks an NFL joke for Taylor Swift, makes her smile and gets fans’ praise Oprah’s black top, which appeared to be adorned with sequins, caught the attention of the cameras as they panned to her in the crowd. She had her hair pulled back in a sleek ponytail. She also wore round, glasses, and a pair of sparkling, diamond earrings. She was accompanied by her longtime …

Grammys 2024: Trevor Noah cracks an NFL joke for Taylor Swift

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Trevor Noah, the charismatic comedian and host of the Grammys for the fourth consecutive year, did not shy away from poking fun at one of the biggest stars of the night, Taylor Swift. Trevor Noah’s hilarious jokes about Taylor Swift win over fans(X) Swift, who was nominated for six awards and performed her hit song ‘All Too Well’ with Phoebe Bridgers, was the subject of several jokes by Noah throughout the show. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! As Swift entered the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles with her collaborator Jack Antonoff, Noah quipped, “Are you seeing what’s happening right now? As Taylor Swift moves through the room, the local economy around those tables improves” He then referenced the recent backlash from NFL fans who complained about the cameras cutting to Swift during the games of her boyfriend Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. “I think it is so unfair how NFL fans have been complaining about the cameras panning to Taylor Swift, like …

Grammy Awards 2024 Live Updates: Will Taylor Swift make history at Grammys? | Music News

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66th Annual Grammy Awards Live Updates: The 2024 Grammy Awards are here, and the Recording Academy is gearing up for the music industry’s biggest night. The event will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. SZA leads with nine nominations. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the 2024 Grammys will feature a competitive race for the best album, including nominees such as Taylor Swift’s Midnights, SZA’s SOS, Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS, and more. Miley Cyrus, Taylor, Billie Eilish, Olivia, Brandy Clark, John Batiste, and Jack Antonoff all boast six nominations each. If Swift pocks up album of the year, she will make history as the first artist to win the award four times. This year, India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has also been nominated for an award. He was recognised for his lyrical contribution to the song “Abundance in Milts,” which features music by Falguni Shah and Gaurav Shah. Before the official ceremony at 8 p.m. (local time), a pre-show premiere ceremony hosted by Justin Tranter will feature several categories. The pre-show will be live-streamed …

Grammys 2024 Records: Taylor Swift and SZA set to break big records this year

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On the Grammy stage this Sunday, Taylor Swift could make history by winning Album of the Year for the fourth time with her latest masterpiece, “Midnights.” If she clinches the trophy, she’ll break the tie she currently holds with music legends Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Frank Sinatra. SZA and Taylor Swift are two top-running potential big winners of the upcoming Grammy Awards 2024.(Instagram) Taylor’s double shot at glory Not stopping at Album of the Year, Taylor Swift has her eyes on another prize – Song of the Year for “Anti-Hero.” With seven nominations in the category, she’s aiming to secure her first-ever win. As Taylor’s fans eagerly await, will this be the year she adds Song of the Year to her impressive collection? Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Billie Eilish’s bid for Record of the Year At just 22, Billie Eilish is on the brink of making history in the Record of the Year category. If “What Was I Made For?” from the “Barbie” soundtrack grabs …

5 shocking moments in Grammy history: Jennifer Lopez’s green dress and more

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The Grammy Awards ceremony is one of the most important events of the year. The 66th Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, February 4 (Monday morning in India). Ahead of the awards ceremony, let us take a look back at some of the most controversial and shocking moments from the annual awards throughout its history. (Also read: How and where to watch the 2024 Grammy Awards: A complete guide) These head-turning moments at the Grammy Awards remain indelible. Milli Vanilli returns the Grammy Remember the 1990 lip-synching scandal involving Milli Vanilli? Milli Vanilli’s Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan won the Best New Artist award. But the Recording Academy stripped them off their Grammy after it was revealed that they were lip-synching during a performance on MTV. Catch the complete coverage of Budget 2024 only on HT. Explore now! Performance artist interrupts Bob Dylan on stage Bob Dylan‘s performance of Love Sick was interrupted at the 40th Grammy Awards, when one of his backup dancers ran up shirtless with the words “SOY BOMB” painted on …

Lenny Kravitz recalls befriending Mariah Carey when she worked at a sports bar

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Long before achieving an iconic status, Lenny Kravitz and Mariah Carey formed a friendship. Both were honoured at the Recording Academy Honors in Los Angeles. Kravitz opened up about the roots of their connection on the red carpet of the event while interacting with People. Lenny Kravitz at the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala on February 2, 2024.(REUTERS) “We met on the east side in New York, and we were around the same group of friends,” the singer shared with the publication about Carey, his co-star in Lee Daniels’ 2009 film Precious. Catch the complete coverage of Budget 2024 only on HT. Explore now! (Also Read: Rocky star Carl Weathers dead at 76, fans pay tribute to the Predator actor: Rest in Power) Shared Beginnings Reflecting further, Kravitz highlighted that Carey, like him at the time, was working on her demos. Recalling the days when she worked at a sports bar he frequented, Kravitz expressed the sentiment that sharing this night with Mariah holds a truly special place for him. Singer Mariah Carey shows …

How and where to watch the 2024 Grammys

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The Grammys bring together artists, producers, and songwriters to honour the most significant songs of the past year. The music award show, which will be hosted by Trevor Noah for the fourth consecutive year this time, is organized by the Recording Academy to recognize excellence in music. The Grammy Awards 2024(Instagram) A star-studded lineup of performers and presenters will be on the Grammys stage. SZA, Billie Eilish, and Dua Lipa, along with Oprah Winfrey, and Meryl Streep, are set to contribute to the award presentations. Catch the complete coverage of Budget 2024 only on HT. Explore now! Also Read: Christopher Nolan opens up on his responsibility to keep making large-scale movies Pre-show Premiere Ceremony The 66th Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. ET. Ahead of the official ceremony, there will be a pre-show premiere ceremony, hosted by Justin Tranter, starting at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. Singer Dua Lipa(REUTERS) This early ceremony will be where the majority of the Grammys …