Today, i.e. February 11, 2019, the 61st Grammy Awards is currently underway in Los Angeles with Girl on Fire crooner Alicia Keys as the host. Starting things off is ex-Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello who had a little help from her Latina friends like Ricky Martin and J Balvin and belted out Havana. Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga are amongst the first set of winners. Stay up-to-date with Pinkvilla for Live Updates of Grammys 2019.
This is America song by Childish Gambino created a lot of waves when it got released. The song has received the Record Of The Year award by beating Cardi BI like it, Drake's God's Plan and Lady Gaga's Shallow among others.
British singer Dua Lipa beat out Londoner Jorja Smith singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha and the enigmatic R&B performer H.E.R. to win the award.
Singer Jennifer Lopez rocked the Grammy Awards with her bewitching performance. She gave a tribute to Motown's 60th anniversary with Smokey Robinson. Check out.
Lady Gaga gave a scintillating performance at the awards night. She sang her Grammy-winning song Shallow from A Star is Born.
Drake takes home Best Rap Song award for God's Plan. "You’ve already won if you have people singing your songs word for word, if you’re a hero from your hometown"
Cardi B who turned heads with her dramatic ensemble and headgear at the red carpet took the center stage to perform Money from her nominated album Invasion of Privacy. Check out some of the glimpses of her eclectic performance.
H.E.R, one of the breakout stars of 2018, won the Grammy for Best R&B Performance. The singer was amongst the performers at the Grammys 2019 stage and sung her hit single, Hard Place. A talking point during H.E.R.'s performance was her see-through guitar.
Grammys 2019 paid a befitting tribute to the only and only, Dolly Parton, who stole the whole damn show with her performance. Kacey Musgraves and Katy Perry were joined by Dolly to sing her famous single, Here You Come Again. Later, Dolly was joined by her goddaughter Miley Cyrus as they belted out Jolene with BTS dancing along in the audience. Dolly was also accompanied by Maren Morris and Little Big Town. The Queen ended the musical performance with 9 to 5 as everyone accompanied the legend on stage.
Post Malone had his guitar all amped up as he sung his hit single, Rockstar. The singer was joined by Red Hot Chilli Peppers for his performance. However, initially, Post Malone was to perform with 21 Savage.
Childish Gambino, who burst onto the scene with his soul-stirring single This is America, deservedly took home the Grammy for Song of the Year at the 61st Grammy Awards. This is America also won Best Music Video and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. However, the singer, along with Drake and Kendrick Lamar, turned down a Grammys 2019 appearance. In the meantime, congrats to Donald Glover!
Janelle Monae's electric performance of her hit single Make Me Feel at the Grammys 2019 was definitely a highlight. The singer was decked in a storm-trooper inspired costume. Fans could not get enough of Janelle's performance.
"Well, darlin', I'm just tryin' to tell ya, that there's always been a rainbow hangin' over your head," is belted out beautifully by breakout country singer Kacey Musgraves at the Grammys 2019. Decked in a gorgeous white gown, Kacey was definitely like a rainbow. The singer has already taken home the Grammys for Best Country Song and Best Country Performance.
Grammys 2019 host Alicia Keys was surrounded by strong women and "some of her sisters" like Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Jada Pinkett Smith. During her monologue, things started off with a standing ovation for the multiple Grammy winner. "Music has always helped me tell my story," Michelle relayed to an enthusiastic crowd. What a way to make a statement!
A collaboration we never knew we wanted! Shawn Mendes was joined by Miley Cyrus on the Grammys 2019 stage as they belted out his hit heartbreak song In My Blood. The young and restless singers were seen twinning in black as they stole the show.
It was anything but Shallow for Lady Gaga, who won the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance award along with Bradley Cooper, at the Grammys 2019. The A Star is Born duo won the Grammy for their song Shallow. An emotional Gaga accepted the award. Gaga also took home the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for Joanne (Where Do You Think You're Goin'?)
Camila Cabello, the breakout star of Fifth Harmony, opened the night with a fabulous performance of her solo hit, Havana. The singer was accompanied by her Latin friends Ricky Martin and J Balvin. The trio rocked the stage and started things off on a lively note.
Ariana Grande was in for a pleasant shock as her album Sweetener won Best Pop Album at the Grammys 2019. The 7 Rings singer was not present at the event due to a disagreement with the Recording Academy over her supposed performance. However, Ariana did thank everyone for the award on her Instagram page.