"The gays' favorite season - awards - continued last night as the biggest names in music gathered at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. It was a big evening for politics, pop girls, and performances as The Recording Academy honored the best tunes of the past year, presided over by Trevor Noah, who hosted the grand event for the sixth and final time."
"With more than 80 categories, it's understandable why the Grammys get started with the awards early, but that meant some of the biggest (and gayest) wins occurred before the show got underway. Most notably, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande snagged Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Defying Gravity," Gaga picked up two trophies for "Abracadabra," Queerties nominee Durand Bernarr scored Best Progressive R&B Album, and Kehlani's "Folded" won Best R&B Performance. The bisexual singer-songwriter used her platform to give one of the first impactful speeches of the night, telling her peers: "Everybody is so powerful in this room ... and together, we're stronger in numbers to speak against all the injustice going on in the world right now. I hope everybody is inspired to join together as a community of artis"
Music's biggest names gathered at Crypto.com Arena for the 68th Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah for his sixth and final time. The ceremony blended political statements, pop performances, and notable collaborations, with many awards presented before the telecast. Major winners included Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Durand Bernarr, and Kehlani, who delivered an impassioned call for unity and action against injustice. The night also featured Reba McEntire's first televised Grammy performance, celebrity meet-ups, and a strong LGBTQ+ presence across speeches, fashion, and backstage moments.
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