Adele Dominates the Grammys; Beyoncé Stops the Show
Adele swept the top categories, winning album of the year for “25” and both record of the year and song of the year for “Hello.” She dedicated her triumphs to Beyoncé.
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CreditChristopher Polk/Getty Images for Naras The Best and Worst of the Grammys
Beyoncé brought a dramatic spectacle, A Tribe Called Quest delivered politics, and technical hiccups provided a few flubs.
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CreditKevin Winter/Getty Images for Naras Beyoncé, Katy Perry and A Tribe Called Quest Bring Politics to the Grammys
When it seemed like the show would end with only subtle nods to politics, Busta Rhymes and A Tribe Called Quest took the stage.
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CreditKevin Winter/Getty Images For Naras Beyoncé’s and Adele’s Grammy Speeches: Transcripts
Beyoncé spoke as she accepted the Grammy for best urban contemporary album for “Lemonade” and Adele received the final award of the night for album of the year.
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CreditMatt Sayles/Invision, via Associated Press Adele Restarts George Michael Grammy Tribute After Flub
The singer stopped a performance mid-song with expletives, only to power through on take two.
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CreditLeft and far Right: Jordan Strauss/Invision, via Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP; Center: Mark Ralston/Agence France-Presse -- Getty Images Near-Nudity and Modesty Mix at Grammys
This year’s Grammys saw it all on the fashion front, from shirtless outfits to prim and proper gowns.
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CreditFrom left: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Mark Ralston, via Agence France-Presse -- Getty Images; Alberto E. Rodriguez, via Getty Images for Naras Grammys Fashion 2017, Weird as Usual
The red-carpet looks at the awards show were dependably weird this year.
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CreditJulien Jourdes How Should a Musician Make a Debut? Try Going Low-Key
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