Beyoncé grabs the moment with ‘Cowboy Carter’ wins, Kendrick Lamar is unstoppable on his way into the Super Bowl, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter Cement their pop queen status

On the way into Grammys in Los Angeles, there was no chance that the awards ceremony would compare to anyone else before it. It had the difficult task of putting on a big show in the wake of the fires that destroyed the city and balanced the celebration with grief.

Grammys undertook a performance-performing thinking set that showed its Honorees as well as honoring the late Quincy Jones and the resilience of the Los Angeles community. It also let pop stars who have risen to viral fame for their executive skill do their things on stage.

The winners were also unforgettable and honored pop’s new class of stars and gave Beyoncé, a long -time Honoree, the big award she has been working on for years. She defied her own haters by winning big, while Kendrick Lamar took five awards home to lean into her hatred against Drake.

Here are some of the highlights.

Beyoncé achieved what she set out to do with her land album – and so much more

Beyoncé said in March 2024 that she was inspired to go land after she did not feel “welcome” by the establishment. Now, Cowboy Carter is this year’s album. It is safe to say that she defied all expectations, Including her own.

But when you are considering the cultural sincerity of the project, her huge Grammy victory may not be much of a surprise at all. “Texas hold them” hit # 1, just as the album did. In April 2024, bar owners Yahoo Entertainment talked about the contagious energy in space when Beyoncé’s country music came on. December’s “Beyoncé Bowl” was also a streaming and critical success.

“I think ‘genre’ is sometimes a password to keep us in our place as artists,” she said during her acceptance speech for best land album. She dedicated her album of the year award to Black Country Music legend Linda Martell and said, “I hope we just keep pushing forward and opening doors.”

This was a too long-lasting Grammy victory for Beyoncé who not only honored her work on Cowboy Carter, But also her courage and versatility as an artist.

Kendrick Lamar is at the top of his game going into the Super Bowl

Lamar may have just the best February in human history. He won both this year’s song and Record of the Year for his explosive Drake Diss -track, “Not like us.”

“Not Like Us” was one of the summer songs. It hit No. 1 in the middle of Lamar’s feud with Drake, who is currently fighting back via the justice system. “Not Like Us” also won awards for best rap song, best rap performance and best music video.

Lamar’s latest album, GNXCome out too late in 2024 to qualify for this year’s ceremony – but there is a chance that he will also dominate in 2025.

All of this comes exactly a week before Lamar takes the stage on the Super Bowl and Half -Time Show. We don’t know what tricks he’s up to his sleeve yet – even though we know SZA will join him – but it’s safe to say he has plenty of momentum.

Commercial is too

The Super Bowl may be the best day for advertising, but Grammys gave them a race for their money.

The show donated commercial air time to local businesses influenced by Los Angeles fires, including a martial arts business containing Charlie Puth, who was thrown to the ground at their place.

The Internet was also astonished about a New Dunkin ‘Commercial With Ben Affleck and a coffee -covered Jeremy Strong.

Lady Gaga premiered on a new song and music video, “Abracadabra,” as part of a MasterCard ad.

Women – and performances – steered the night

Women took home almost every trophy under the TV segment of the Grammy Awards, except for two wins of Lamar and a co-win for Bruno Mars.

They recently minted Queens of Pop-Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Charli XCX, took all of Grammy’s home. They made a name for themselves as must-watch artists at festivals and their own breakout trips, and now that they are connected to the rows of Recording Academy Royalty, their legacy is forever cemented.

In particular, Taylor Swift was closed out of prices and broke his long dominance line. Still, she appeared on screen throughout the ceremony, dancing and showing support for the night’s big winners.

It was also a massive breakout moment for artists who have risen through the ranks in the last year. Benson Boone made several flips on stage in a sparkling blue jumpsuit, and Doechii delivered a well -choreographed performance. It will be those who need to be monitored next year.

The biggest surprise of the night was perhaps a performance of The Weeknd that criticized the Recording Academy in 2021. CEO Harvey Mason Jr. approached his criticism and the steps they have taken to tackle it before introducing a performance of The Weeknd.

There were many performances in honor of Los Angeles. To open the show, Dawes performed a cover of Randy Newman’s “I Love La”, supported by John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard and St. Vincent. Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga covered “California Dreamin ‘” and Los Angeles firefighters were on stage to present the album of the Year award. Audience members and viewers at home were regularly reminded that they could donate to charities in support of wildfire relief via a QR code throughout the broadcast.

Who could forget tribute to Quincy Jones with Janelle Monáes Spot-on Michael Jackson-Inimplation? Stevie Wonder led a reproduction of “We Are The World” as clips from the original 1985 music video played in the background, supported by a choir of students from two schools affected by Los Angeles Wildfires.

The ceremony caught what Grammys should be – a celebration of music designed to be both fun and powerful. By spotlighting current events, loving artists and deserving talent, Recording Academy drew a memorable show.