Last night in Los Angeles, the 68th Grammy Awards were held, one of the most important annual events in the world of music. The ceremony was hosted by Trevor Noah, and the event was attended by more stars than ever before, with an atmosphere that combined musical highlights, strong political messages, and performances that will be remembered for a long time.

The main star of the Grammy Awards was Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio), who won the Album of the Year award for his work “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” This marks the first time in history that an album entirely in Spanish has won this prestigious award, confirming the global influence of Latin music.

In an emotional acceptance speech, Bad Bunny emphasized the importance of unity and humanity, dedicating the award to everyone who had to leave their homelands in search of dreams. During earlier appearances at the ceremony, he called for an end to the policies of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying “ICE out” and stressing: “We don’t live like savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens – we are people and Americans.”

In addition to the main award, Bad Bunny also won Best Música Urbana Album and Best Global Music Performance before the ceremony, further confirming his dominance across multiple genres.

Billie Eilish also received loud applause from the audience, winning the Song of the Year award for the track “Wildflower,” which she wrote with her brother Finneas O’Connell.

In her speech, Eilish did not spare political messages – during her acceptance she stated: “No one is illegal on stolen land,” while speaking critically against immigration policy and calling for greater empathy and solidarity. Her words were met with ovations from the audience and fellow artists.

Another hero of the evening was Kendrick Lamar, who won a total of five Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year for “Luther” in collaboration with SZA. With this achievement, he became the most awarded rapper in Grammy history, surpassing the previous record held by Jay-Z.

Lamar also won the Best Rap Album award for GNX and additional honors in rap categories, confirming his status as one of the most influential figures in contemporary hip-hop.

Lady Gaga once again shone brightly – she won the prestigious Best Pop Vocal Album award for “Mayhem,” and earlier took the stage with a powerful rock performance of the song “Abracadabra,” which was one of the most striking performances of the night.

Gaga thus continued the tradition of exceptional visual and vocal performances that have made her one of the most important figures in pop music over the past decades.

The ceremony also featured a series of unforgettable performances. It was ceremonially opened by Rosé and Bruno Mars with an energetic duet “APT.,” while Tyler, The Creator and Lauryn Hill received special recognition for performances that dominated critics’ reviews and social media.

In addition, performances were delivered by Addison Rae, Post Malone, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, and Sabrina Carpenter, bringing together different musical directions and leaving a strong impression on audiences around the world.

Political messages and reactions to the ceremony

This Grammy ceremony was not only about music – many performers used their speeches to highlight issues of immigration, human rights, and social justice, wearing symbolic “ICE out” pins on their clothing.

The host of the ceremony, Trevor Noah, did not avoid political references throughout the evening, and one of his jokes, aimed at Donald Trump, drew the most attention and reactions. Speaking about divisions in American society and the relationship between politics and art, Noah ironically remarked: “Some people don’t like the Grammys the same way they don’t like elections whose results they don’t like,” which was met with loud applause from the audience.

Although Trump was not mentioned directly, the allusion was clear, and the former U.S. president reacted shortly after the ceremony. On the social network X (formerly Twitter), Trump called the Grammy Awards “unwatchable” and “another example of an elitist, politically biased show,” criticizing Trevor Noah, whom he accused of “abusing an entertainment program for political attacks.” His post sparked a wave of reactions, both supportive and critical, further confirming that this year’s Grammys crossed the boundaries of a musical event and entered a broader socio-political space.

The American president also announced a lawsuit against the host.

Among other awards, Olivia Dean stood out by winning Best New Artist, emotionally emphasizing her roots and gratitude to the collective that supported her. Lola Young won Best Pop Solo Performance for “Messy.” Jelly Roll was named Best Contemporary Country Album.

Cher awarded for lifetime achievement

One of the emotional highlights of the evening was the presentation of a special lifetime achievement award to the legendary Cher, one of the most influential figures in the history of popular music. During the presentation, it was emphasized that she is an artist whose career spans more than six decades, during which she successfully combined music, film, and activism, remaining relevant in every era.

Accepting the award, Cher said in her recognizable style: “I never played by the industry’s rules, but I always believed in the audience,” adding that it was especially important to her that the award comes “at a time when artists are once again using their voices to speak about things that matter.” The audience greeted her with prolonged applause, and her appearance on stage was described as one of the most emotional moments of the evening.

Steven Spielberg becomes the newest member of the exclusive EGOT club

One of the most special moments of last night’s ceremony occurred before the start of the television broadcast, when legendary film director and producer Steven Spielberg officially became an EGOT winner – an artist who has won all four major American entertainment awards during his career: an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. Spielberg won his first Grammy Award for Best Music Film as a producer of the documentary “Music by John Williams,” dedicated to the work of his longtime collaborator, composer John Williams. This Grammy completed his collection of awards and made him a member of the extremely small and prestigious club of artists who have achieved EGOT status.

In a statement following the recognition, Spielberg thanked the members of the Grammy Academy and the film’s producers, emphasizing how much the award means to him for a work that celebrates the cultural and musical influence of John Williams.

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