Greatest Response: Beyoncé’s Nation Win

We might have been screaming at dwelling when Beyoncé gained finest nation album for Cowboy Carter, however within the room, Beyoncé herself was frozen. It wasn’t till she’d given us an unbelievable new meme — and had been nudged by daughter Blue Ivy – that she approached the stage to simply accept the award.

Greatest Artistic Use of Carats: Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter’s child blue halter robe appeared like customary fare for the retro-chic fashion she prefers … however then she rotated to disclose that the halter was held up by a couple of gazillion carats of Chopard diamonds, together with a sautoir necklace hooked up to a 50-carat Chopard diamond pendant.

Greatest Mama’s Lady: Doechii

Whereas accepting her award for finest rap album — as solely the third lady to win the respect — Doechii thanked God and her mother, Celesia Moore, whom she’d introduced up on stage to share the second together with her. Her mother gazed on with delight as Doechii delivered a strong message.

“I do know that there’s some Black woman on the market — so many Black ladies on the market which might be watching me proper now. And I wish to inform you, you are able to do it. Something is feasible. Something is feasible,” she stated. “Do not enable anyone to undertaking any stereotypes on you that inform you that you would be able to’t be right here, that you just’re too darkish or that you just’re not good sufficient, or that you just’re too dramatic otherwise you’re too loud. You might be precisely who it’s worthwhile to be to be proper the place you might be and I’m a sworn statement.”

Greatest Purpose to Flip Out: The Greatest New Artist Medley

Benson Boone kicked off a sequence of riveting performances from a few of his fellow Greatest New Artist nominees with a quick-change second (courtesy of Heidi Klum and Nikki Glaser ripping off his go well with to disclose a jumpsuit beneath) and a piano-assisted flip onto the stage.

He was instantly adopted up with a mesmerizing, completely in-step Doechii efficiency of “Catfish” (which additionally included an outfit getting ripped off), an emotional Teddy Swims rendition of “Lose Management,” a charismatic line dance from Shaboozey and his back-up dancers to “A Bar Tune (Tipsy)” and eventually, Raye’s highly effective, gravity-defying “Oscar Successful Tears.” We needed all of them to win, Imply Ladies-fashion.

Oops … and Ouch: Beyoncé’s Underwire Malfunction

Not that something might take away from Bey’s shine throughout her huge win, however ladies in every single place shared a sympathy cringe to see what gave the impression to be the underwire from her fitted golden robe digging into her décolletage. On one hand, how dare her costume activate her like that?! However, folks on social media appeared to understand a relatable queen.

Greatest Purpose to Tune In: Each Efficiency!

If you happen to’d advised us a 12 months in the past we’d not simply be fortunately be watching a bunch of clowns dancing on the Grammys, however we might be singing alongside from our dwelling rooms, we would not have believed you. Such is the facility of Chappell Roan. However she was simply certainly one of many killer dwell music moments from the night time; Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, The Weeknd, Shakira and Girl Gaga and Bruno Mars all had unbelievable performances we’ll be watching time and again.

Greatest Use of Advert Time: Supporting L.A. Heroes and Victims

With tens of millions of individuals watching, the Grammys inspired viewers to donate to Grammy.com/FireRelief, and used useful advert time throughout the present to advertise native companies affected by the fires (sending musicians to movie spots with them, as Doja Cat did with Orla Floral Studio, above) and to showcase the onerous work of the firefighters and the devastation confronted by the survivors of the fireplace who misplaced every part.

(Different small companies and initiatives shouted out all through the printed: Paliskates, Rhythms of the Village, Misplaced Stuffy Challenge.)

Worst Night time for Pants

Even stars in robes (together with Jennifer Lopez and Chrissy Teigen) took a really pelvic method to the purple carpet — and performers resembling Doechii and Sabrina Carpenter, who began their songs absolutely clad, went for fast adjustments that exposed their ongoing dedication to leg day.

Greatest: The Many years-Spanning Tribute to Quincy Jones

Learn how to sum up the life and profession of a genius whose work included jazz, classical, pop, R&B, movie soundtracks and in addition simply bringing folks collectively from all around the trade? The Grammys took that problem on by having his mentee Will Smith introduce a spread of performances that included Cynthia Erivo performing his association of “Fly Me to the Moon” for Frank Sinatra, Lainey Wilson singing “Let the Good Occasions Roll” with Jacob Collier on piano, Stevie Surprise and Herbie Hancock taking up “Bluesette” and “We Are the World” (together with a refrain of youngsters from fire-impacted excessive colleges in L.A.) and a rousing tribute to Jones’ producing work for Michael Jackson from Janelle Monae, singing “Do not Cease ‘Til You Get Sufficient.” It was a becoming tribute to a real one-of-one icon.

Most Artwork: Jaden and Willow Smith

On a day when their dad Will Smith was returning to the purple carpet, his youngsters Jaden and WIllow (a two-time nominee tonight) made positive he did not pull too a lot focus by donning a big house-shaped hat (him) and a grill that was giving “spinach in my enamel” (her). We’re positive they’re going to clarify the thesis to us later.

Nailed It: Cardi B, Cynthia Erivo and Doechii

These stars make an announcement anytime they step onto a stage, however Cardi B, Cynthia Erivo and Doechii had been coming by means of loud and clear with their inventive manicures from the second they walked onto the purple carpet.

Most Elegant Oops: Sabrina Carpenter’s Flasking for It

We assume she’s consuming that espresso martini from her flask, completely bejeweled to match her second robe of the night. If you are going to get caught taking a swig, would possibly as effectively do it in fashion.

Greatest Brat for a Good Trigger: Charli XCX’s Efficiency

Charli XCX ended the night time with a pumped-up “Von Dutch” and “Guess” medley that featured celeb cameos and 10,000 items of Victoria’s Secret and PINK bras and underwear. The corporate stated they might all be donated to I Assist the Ladies (which offers important gadgets resembling undergarments to folks in want) after the efficiency.

Greatest Beyonc-yay: An Overdue Album of the 12 months Win

Individuals have been agitating for Beyoncé to take dwelling Album of the 12 months for fairly a while now (anybody bear in mind Adele dedicating her win in 2017 to Bey?), so the gang was thrilled to have a good time her win for Cowboy Carter. Accompanied by Blue Ivy onstage, Beyoncé thanked the firefighters who introduced her with the award, and stated “I simply really feel very full and really honored. It has been many, a few years. Simply wish to thank the Grammys, each songwriter, each collaborator, each producer, all the onerous work.”