On February 4th, the bustling city of Los Angeles witnessed the glitz and glamour of the 66th Grammy Awards unfold at the Crypto.com Arena.
This prestigious ceremony, which has been celebrating the remarkable achievements within the music industry since its inception in 1959, marked several historical milestones this year.
Notably, Taylor Swift etched her name into the annals of Grammy history by becoming the first solo artist ever to clinch the Album of the Year award four times.
Previously, the pop sensation was in a three-way tie with music legends Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Frank Sinatra, each having secured three best album victories.
But Swift surpassed them, setting a new record.In a groundbreaking moment for the genre, Colombian singer and songwriter Karol G was awarded Best Música Urbana Album for her work "Mañana Será Bonito", becoming the first female artist to receive this honor.
At this year's ceremony, Monét was honored with the Best New Artist award, outshining a competitive field that included Gracie Abrams, Fred again.., Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Coco Jones, Noah Kahan, and The War And Treaty.
“My roots have been growing underneath ground, unseen, for so long, and I feel like today, I’m sprouting, finally above ground,” she expressed joyfully after receiving the coveted gilded gramophone.
For the occasion, the On My Mama singer was impeccably dressed in a structured copper mermaid gown designed by Versace, which she beautifully complemented with a silver Bulgari Serpenti necklace.
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Aside from outdoing Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Frank Sinatra to become the artist with the most Album of the Year wins in Grammy history, this 66th Grammy Awards ceremony was particularly unforgettable for Swift as she unveiled her upcoming album, "The Tortured Poets Department", set to release on April 19.
Swift gracefully handled host Trevor Noah's humorous remarks about her NFL coverage and looked absolutely stunning in a white Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown featuring a peek-a-boo leg slit, paired with elegant black opera gloves.
Naturally, she chose her signature red lipstick to bring a dash of color to her ensemble.
Miley Cyrus, a celebrity known for her fearless fashion choices, celebrated a milestone at the Grammys by winning her first-ever award for her chart-topping song "Flowers", presented by Mariah Carey.
An emotional Cyrus recounted a touching story involving a young boy and a butterfly in her acceptance speech.
The 31-year-old singer chose a bold, see-through dress made entirely of gold safety pins, a unique creation by Maison Margiela for the occasion.
She completed her look with gold Tabi heels and chose to let her stunning dress be the centerpiece by opting not to wear any accessories.
For her hairstyle, Cyrus went for a dramatic, sky-high look, reminiscent of her godmother Dolly Parton's iconic style.
The four-time Grammy winner and renowned actor hinted at his 12th studio album, "Blue Electric Light", during a conversation with Laverne Cox on the E! Live from the Red Carpet pre-show.
“It’s kind of like the record I didn’t make in high school before I made my first album, Let Love Rule,” Kravitz said. “So it’s really fun.”
At 59 years old, Kravitz participated in the moving In Memoriam segment of the ceremony, paying tribute to the music industry's late talents alongside Stevie Wonder, Jon Batiste, and other notable stars.
For his red carpet appearance, Kravitz sported a stylish leather crop jacket paired with a sheer black top and pants, all by Rick Owens. His look was accessorized with several silver cross necklaces and a bold pair of sunglasses.
The British pop sensation kicked off the ceremony with a dynamic performance, delivering a dance-heavy medley of her songs, including her recent hits, "Training Season" and "Houdini".
She was in the running for two awards - Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media - for her contribution to the Barbie soundtrack with the song "Dance the Night."
"I feel a bit (of) Joan of Arc energy in it," Dua Lipa remarked on her outfit, a custom-made chainmail-style Courrèges gown featuring subtle cut-outs at the hips.
This exquisite dress was elegantly complemented with Tiffany & Co. jewelry, which included a stunning necklace adorned with rubellites, diamonds, and an eye-catching orange sapphire.
