EVERYTHING THAT WENT DOWN AT THE GRAMMYS

The Grammys is undoubtedly one of the biggest nights in music, but last night’s event was perhaps a bigger, more important one than ever. With the devastating news of the death of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant breaking just hours before the event began, it was the first opportunity the entertainment industry had to come together and mourn. Tributes poured in throughout the evening, and with the event taking place at Staples Center, The LA Lakers stadium (the team Bryant played in all of his 20 NBA seasons), it was even more poignant. Not only this, but the lead up to this year’s Grammys had already sparked major controversy when CEO Deborah Dugan was ousted 10 days before the event took place, which she claims was for outing a “boys club” environment of sexual misconduct and corruption within the Academy. Despite a sad note and watchful eye being cast on the ceremony, it was still a night of spectacular moments. Most notably there were some big wins and even bigger hats. ICYMI: This is everything we learnt from the Grammys 2020 awards.

THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT

Despite accusations that this year’s Grammy nominations were sexist and unrepresentative, Billie Eilish’s five wins, including Best New Artist, Album of the Year and Song of the Year, the Academy sent a positive message regarding the future of music. From the awards this year, we can see a young, female future within the industry, a one that champions those that are different and self-starters, like Eilish. Upon her win for Best Song, her brother and collaborator, Finneas O’Connell, held up the trophy to the crowd and said “This is to all the kids who are making music in their bedroom today. You’re going to get one of these.” It was a moment of hope for promising Generation Zers.

BILLY PORTER RECEIVES BEST HAT AWARD

Cowboy hats, bellboy hats, bolero hats and hoods - it was headwear galore on this year’s red carpet. But who wore it best? You should know by now that when Billy Porter is involved there’s really no competition. His stylistic extraness took the form of a Baja East jumpsuit, which came with a matching blue sequin hat, designed with silver sequin fringe across the face that slowly drew like curtains to reveal his face. Ideal for those occasions when one is feeling sassy but unsociable.