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Grammys 2023: Harry Styles wins biggest prize for best album – as Beyonce makes history with all-time record | Ents & Arts News


British star Harry Styles took home the biggest award at this year’s Grammy Awards, the award for best album – in a night that also saw Beyonce make history as the most decorated artist of all the age of the awards ceremony.

Former One Direction star style received an award for his third album Harry’s House, which saw stiff competition from artists including AdelieLizzo and Kendrick Lamar, as well as Beyoncé.

Earlier in the night, the 29-year-old told the audience that the album “from start to finish” was the “best experience” of his life.

Beyonce accepts Best Dance/Electronic Album for "Renaissance" at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Photo: AP photo/Chris Pizzello

Beyonce was late to the show (it looks like even Queen Bey was stuck in traffic), but made it in time to pick up the gongs for the best dance/electronic album for Renaissance – this record helped her break previous record. The late British-Hungarian conductor Georg Solti, who won 31 Grammy Award throughout his career.

“I’m trying not to get too emotional,” the 41-year-old said as she accepted the award on stage. “I’m just trying to get in tonight.”

Adele was also among the winners at the award. Even though her partner Rich Paul apparently told her to “don’t cry” if she won any of the gongs for which she was nominated, the star was still very emotional when she received it. Awarded Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit song Easy On Me and dedicated it to her son, Angelo.

The 34-year-old accepted the award from her “new best friend” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, whom she first met earlier in the night.

Adele and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson embrace at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Adele and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson first met at the start of the show. Photo: AP photo/Chris Pizzello

Elsewhere, there was a surprise win for 73-year-old blues singer Bonnie Raitt, who beat out the likes of Adele, Beyonce, Styles, Lizzo and Taylor Swift to win best song for Just Like That.

Song of the Year, which recognizes composers and songwriters, is one of the “big four” at the Grammys, along with Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best New Artist.

The record of the year, which considers recording a song and honors contributing artists, producers and engineers, went to Lizzo with About Dam Time, while jazz singer Samara Joy edged out the competition. competition from British stars Wet Leg (Barack Obama’s favorite track), as well as Eurovision 2021 winner Maneskin was named best newcomer.

Lizzo performs an ensemble at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Lizzo took home the award for best record, for Damn Time. Photo: AP photo/Chris Pizzello

Just like the awards, the Grammys are about performances, and the biggest part of the night came from artists including Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Rakim, Salt N Pepa and Grandmaster Flash – a medley of celebratory songs. their 50 years of hip-hop.

The special segment begins with LL Cool J presenting Dr. Dre with the global impact award, announcing that in the coming years the award will be named after him.

Kim Petras, right, and Sam Smith receive the award for best pop duo/group performance for "not sacred" at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Kim Petras, right, and Sam Smith were honored for the hit Unholy. Photo: AP photo/Chris Pizzello

Non-binary stars Sam Smith and Kim Petras performed their huge hit Unholy after accepting the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo Performance for the song – making Petras the first transgender woman won the award.

And Kacey Musgraves, Mick Fleetwood, Sheryl Crow and Quavo were among the stars who performed in the tribute to artists including rappers Migos Takeoff, Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie and Jeff Beck.

Viola Davis presents awards during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, USA, February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

With more than 90 awards, many presented ahead of the televised ceremony, and another pivotal moment came earlier in the night – when actress Viola Davis clinched the coveted EGOT title after winning a Grammy for Best recordings, narration and storytelling.

The EGOT title is given to people who have won one of the four major US awards: the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards – and Davis becomes the only 18th person to do so.

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