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10 key moments at the Grammys 2017

By Nikki Onafuye Feb 18, 2017
Adele won the most awards of the night, collecting 5 Grammys in total. Photo Credit: Rex Features

It was the year of music, as Adele, Drake and Rihanna took over the charts, and what better way to celebrate the hits of 2015/6 than watching the 59th annual Grammy awards?

The show took place on February 12 2017 at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.

Carpool Karaoke legend James Corden was the host this year and it is fair to say The Late Late Night show host did us Brits proud.

In a room full of Prima donnas divas and icons, the comedian managed to get a few laughs in with his wit, humour and rap (yes he attempted to rap).

But that wasn’t the best of the night. Was it called the Grammys or was it called the Beyoncé show? After announcing she and beau Jay – Z are expecting twins, she was still going to perform at the Grammys.

The questions on everyone’s lips was, “Will she able to do her big performances since it’s two this time?”, “Will she actually perform?”, and “Will it be boring?”

Those questions were answered as she took the stage with her twins in tow. The night was filled with shade, laughter, ups, downs, winners, losers and this made the night!

Here are 10 of the key moments that made this year’s Grammys.

1. Adele swore, but when does she not?

Photo by ddp USA/REX Adele receives Record of the Year along with Greg Kurstin
Adele says Greg Kurstin was the mastermind for Record of the Year Hello. Photo Credit: Rex Features

2. Then she swore again – during her tribute to George Michael she stopped it to swear and then start again. Apart from the little blip in between, it was perfect.

Photo by ddp USA/REX Adele composes herself during the George Michael Tribute after "messing up."
Adele composes herself during the George Michael Tribute. Photo Credit: Rex Features

3. Then she broke her Grammy award – what is wrong with you, Adele?

After winning five Grammys this year including Album of the year for 25, she took to the stage to dedicate her award to Beyonce.

In true mean girl style, she broke it into to two so give a piece to Bey because she felt she deserved it more than her.

Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Adele broke her grammy into to give to Bey after she won best abum of the year.
Adele broke her grammy into to give to Beyoncé after she won best album of the year. Photo Credit: Rex Features

4. Chance took us to church – Chance the rapper had a successful night. Going independent clearly works as the rapper won 2 wards for his rap album Coloring book and Best new artist. 

He later performed with a gospel choir to the LA crowd which had everyone pumped and praising the Lord. His success didn’t end there as his album has seen a 206 percent increase in streams.

Photo by Frank Micelotta/REX Chance The Rapper accepts his award for best rap album.
Chance The Rapper accepts his award for best rap album. Photo Credit: Rex Features

5. Blue Ivy is her mum’s number one fan – In her $3,000 Gucci suit, the tot was jumping up and down waving as her mum, the one and only Beyonce, took to the stage to collect her award for best urban contemporary album.

6. Beyonce’s performance, and that stunt she pulled with her chair pulled all the way back had everyone holding their breaths.

Photo by Frank Micelotta/REX Beyonce sang Love Drought and Sandcastles during her performance.
Beyonce sang Love Drought and Sandcastles during her performance. Photo Credit: Rex Features

7. Rihanna and her flask.

Only the best diamond-encrusted hip flask for bad gal Riri.

8. James Corden falling down the stairs.

Photo by Frank Micelotta/REX James Corden jokingly fell down the stairs to entertain the crowd.
James Corden jokingly fell down the stairs to entertain the crowd. Photo Credit: Rex Features

9.  Undie Achievers!

Twenty-One Pilots made a vow that if they were to win at the Grammys they would do it with no pants and as promised, they walked up To collect their award for best pop duo performance in nothing but undies.

Photo by ddp USA/REX Twenty One Pilots accepts Best Pop Duo Group Performance in their undies.
Twenty One Pilots accepts Best Pop Duo Group Performance in their undies. Photo Credit: Rex Features

10. Cee Lo Green was a grammy. If you come dressed as a grammy award, that means you won one, right?

Photo by Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock Cee Lo Green dressed in gold and shimmered down the red carpet at the Grammys.
Cee Lo Green dressed in gold and shimmered down the red carpet. Photo Credit: Rex Features

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