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Khalid To Sam Smith: Men On The 2018 GRAMMYs Red Carpet

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Suits, ties, bowties, accessories — see which men classed up the 60th GRAMMY Awards red carpet
Renée Fabian
Lakeia Brown
GRAMMYs
Jan 28, 2018 - 6:06 pm

A fresh suit or an edgy casual throw down can make a red carpet look stand out, whether it's the perfect matching vest and tie, a colorful bowtie, stylish shoes, or even a standout hat. For example, take Portugal. The Man's trend-setting sneakers, Childish Gambino's all-white outfit or Khalid's next level lilac suit and more.

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Men On The 2018 GRAMMYs Red Carpet

Check out these dapper men who displayed their fashion sense with charisma on the 60th GRAMMY Awards red carpet, powered by IBM's Watson.

(Lakeia Brown is a freelance writer and host of the podcast, Decoded with Elle Bee. She has been published in publications like O, The Oprah Magazine, Essence and Complex. You can follow her on IG @elle_bee_decoded.)

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2018 GRAMMYs: Who's Performing?

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Find out which of your favorite artists are performing on the 60th GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, Jan. 28
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Jan 26, 2018 - 5:30 am

The 60th GRAMMY Awards celebration in New York is quickly approaching. From rolling out the red carpet to tuning the guitars and adjusting the lights at Madison Square Garden, the Recording Academy is getting ready for the big milestone installment of Music's Biggest Night. But how about the performers?

Who's Performing On The 60th GRAMMYs?

Spanning multiple genres, including pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, country, and more, this year's lineup of GRAMMY performers — many of them current nominees or past winners — will make for three-and-a-half hours of must-see television.

Without further ado, here is the list of performers for the 60th GRAMMYs.

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Hosted by James Corden, the 60th GRAMMY Awards will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York on Jan. 28, airing live on CBS from 7:30–11 p.m. ET/4:30–8 p.m. PT.

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Who Wore It Best On The 2018 GRAMMYs Red Carpet?

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From Lady Gaga, SZA and Kesha to Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd, Imagine Dragons, Portugal. The Man, and more, vote on who you think took their fashion to the next level on the red carpet
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Jan 28, 2018 - 8:08 pm

Music's Biggest Night brought some of the most fashion-forward looks to the red carpet, especially for this special installment at the milestone 60th GRAMMY Awards in New York City.

From Lady Gaga, SZA and Kesha's hot looks, Portugal. The Man's trendy sneakers, Cardi B's amazing white gown, Pink's colorful feathers, Childish Gambino's all-white suit, Khalid in lilac, and Sam Smith in green, sound off on who you think work it best on the red carpet.

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Pink at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

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Hair, Pantsuits, Bold Colors, White Roses: 2018 GRAMMY Red Carpet Looks & Trends

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From Lady Gaga, Pink and Cardi B to Childish Gambino, Sam Smith and Elton John, take a look at what 15 artists wore against Music's Biggest Night's iconic step-and-repeat
Janell M. Hickman
GRAMMYs
Jan 29, 2018 - 3:21 pm

Inarguably, when it comes to Music's Biggest Night, the industry knows you have to dress the part. The whirlwind weekend is filled with event after event (think big-ticket soirees like Jay-Z's annual Roc Nation Brunch or Clive Davis' annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala), but what happens on the red carpet is ingrained forever style history — who can forget Michael Jackson's sequin jacket or J.Lo's plunging Versace number?

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It's a make or break it fashion moment that stylists prep months in advance for, opting for more custom looks rather than off-the-rack. This year, trends skewed toward colored suits for men — the brighter the better — and women wearing the pants (literally!). While many opted to accent their looks around a single white rose as support for the #TimesUp movement, stars such SZA, Childish Gambino and Cardi B took it a step further wearing all-white clean looks. See who else nailed it last night.

Sam Smith In Cerruti 1881

Sam Smith at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

Looks like Sam Smith got the memo that bright menswear was the look of the night. Showing off a new, svelte physique, he took a bold risk — and it paid off. Like many of the attendees, he also donned a white rose on his lapel to show his support for #TimesUp.

Lady Gaga In Armani Privé

Lady Gaga at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

Surprisingly one of the first to arrive, Lady Gaga was already poised to be on all of the best-dressed lists. Just when you thought her custom gown with endless train was dramatic enough, she turned around to reveal an ice blonde, corset braid adorned with black leather laces. It's fitting, especially given the Victorian-inspired bodice of her dress. Anticipate copycat looks in the near future.

Ne-Yo In Grayscale, Hollywood Hatters & Christian Louboutin

Ne-Yo at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

Taking a page from Sam Smith's book, singer/songwriter Ne-Yo also didn't stray away from color on the carpet. His dapper mustard smoking jacket, signature hat and slim-fitting pants looked cool and classic. Others such as Common, D.R.A.M., Mali Music, and Khalid also skipped basic all-black looks that traditionally reign supreme.

Jaden Smith In C2H4, G-Star Raw & Louis Vuitton

Jaden Smith at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

For some, taking a more relaxed approach on the carpet makes a bigger statement than traditional black-tie. Take Jaden Smith: He channeled cool, urban edge in his own merch, patchwork jeans and casual designer kicks. With the GRAMMYs clocking in at three-plus hours, we can't blame him for wanting to be comfortable.

Janelle Monaé In Dolce & Gabbana

Janelle Monaé at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

Not only was petite singer Janelle Monaé on trend wearing a pantsuit (others such as Kesha, Eva Max, Eve, Cyndi Lauper, Andra Day, and Alessia Cara rocked similar looks) but she debuted a new beauty look: blonde. After ditching her signature bouffant at last year's Oscars, it's a fresh look that truly complements her strong-yet-feminine floral number.

Lana Del Rey In Gucci

Lana Del Rey at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

Why reach for the stars when you can literally wear them? That seems to be what was on Lana Del Rey's mind last night. She accented her soft pink thigh-grazing Gucci gown with a star-adorned headpiece and lariat necklace. Word on the street is that her look was inspired by Austrian actress, Hedy Lamaar best known for Ziegfeld Girl.

Cardi B In Ashi Studio Couture

Cardi B at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

For her first GRAMMY appearance, the Bronx native was a vision in white. The sculptural gown was a departure from Cardi B's more form-fitting red carpet looks in the past. Is this a taste of what her wedding gown will look like? After all, the female emcee is rumored to wed fiancé, Offset, later this year. Regardless, consider her America's newest angel in training.

Tyler, The Creator in Louis Vuitton & Converse

Tyler, The Creator at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

Known to march to the beat of his own drum, Tyler, The Creator might win the award for the wildest look of the night. After taking a few flicks in his white ushanka hat, he took it off and revealed a leopard-print Caesar. While we're not sure how much traction this will gain, it will definitely go down in GRAMMY history as a memorable 'do.

Childish Gambino In Ermenegildo Zegna

Childish Gambino at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

So fresh and so clean. Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) pulled off a full winter white suit in the middle of January. Brave, we must say! The fit is what really made this work — gentlemen, it's hard to beat a custom suit like this.

Asahd And DJ Khaled

Asahd And DJ Khaled at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

Like father like son? It's a rarity to see this duo separately so we aren't surprised they chose matching crushed tuxedos complete with satin bow-ties. At only 15 months old, Asahd is becoming quite the budding style icon. He's definitely one of the cutest (and youngest) GRAMMY attendees yet.

Pink In Armani Privé

Pink at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

Even though she kept both feet on the ground during her highly anticipated performance, Pink's dress could have taken to the sky. Her brightly colored gown was light as a feather — and completely covered with pink, blue, purple, and black plumage. A bold choice for a bold woman.

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Ashanti In Elie Madi

Ashanti at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

With one GRAMMY already under her belt, Ashanti decided play into the theme of the evening: gold. While the 37-year-old dress silhouette was relatively demure, she upped the edgy factor thanks to a razor-sharp jet-black bob.

Rita Ora In Ralph & Russo

Rita Ora at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

How high is too high? No such thing in Rita Ora's book. She threw it back to another era and upped the sex appeal in a serious way. Lots of diamonds, Veronica Lake-inspired waves, and of course, a bold crimson look pulled it all together.

SZA In Atelier Versace

SZA at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

Seeing that she has a voice like an angel, it's only appropriate the songbird dressed like one too! Her ethereal gown is the perfect choice for her first time walking the prestigious GRAMMYs red carpet. Naturally, SZA chose to rock her eye-catching curls with subdued makeup.

Elton John In Gucci

Elton John at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

Despite announcing his final performance — don't stress, he has 300 shows scheduled — it doesn't mean he's going out quietly. The music icon turned up in his typical flamboyant style, this time in a sequin Gucci blazer, two name-plate knuckle rings, jewel-encrusted sunglasses, and black leather shoes topped with a glittering silver star. So much for being a wallflower!

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(Janell M. Hickman is a Brooklyn-based beauty and fashion writer whose work has appeared in both print and online publications, including BET, Elle, Glamour, Teen Vogue, SELF, Allure, Essence, The Coveteur, Man Repeller, and many others.)

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Janelle Monáe at the GRAMMYs

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Bruno Mars, Alessia Cara, Time's Up: 12 Big Moments At The 2018 GRAMMYs

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With the milestone 60th GRAMMY Awards are in the books — here are 12 moments that made the Madison Square Garden homecoming a night to remember
Kathy Iandoli
GRAMMYs
Jan 28, 2018 - 10:14 pm

For any music lover, GRAMMY Sunday is very much like the Super Bowl or World Series to a sports fanatic.

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The only difference being, while sports teams typically find out who will be the final competition within a week or two of the showdown, GRAMMY nominations arrive months prior to the big show. The ceremony is arguably a culmination of all of that energy and anticipation. The 60th GRAMMY Awards was no different, as James Corden returned to host the Music's Biggest Night.

Returning to Madison Square Garden for the first time in 15 years, the milestone telecast proved to be a celebration that broke down barriers — with the wins, performances, and acceptance speeches showing that the power of music can literally change the world.

Of course, the GRAMMYs' return to the Big Apple was cause enough for excitement. (Cut to Tony Bennett and John Legend singing "New York, New York" before presenting Best Rap/Sung Performance). And there was Bruno Mars netting six wins and nearly doubling his career output to 11 in one fell swoop. But there was plenty of excitement to go around.

Whether you were there, watching on TV or live streaming, here are 12 moments from the 60th GRAMMY Awards that made it a night to remember.

1. Kendrick Lamar, U2, Dave Chappelle Open With An Army

Kendrick Lamar has a steady track record of impactful performances on the GRAMMYs, and this time he opened the ceremony with a groundbreaking performance before winning the first award of the evening for Best Rap/Sung Performance ("LOYALTY." with Rihanna). Opening with "XXX" before an American flag backdrop and U.S. soldiers marching, the rapper was joined by U2's Bono and The Edge. A war simulation followed before Dave Chappelle hit the stage to punctuate segues in between heated musical vignettes performed by Lamar. It was history in the making, much like everything he touches.

2. Lady Gaga's Tearjerker Performance with Mark Ronson

"This is for love and compassion …even when you can't understand," Lady Gaga uttered before a white piano wrapped in lace as she opened her performance with "Joanne." Mark Ronson assisted on guitar as the acoustic set segued into another moving ballad, "Million Reasons." The emotional performance was poignant, but most importantly showed Gaga's unreal vocal range. It's OK if you shed a tear while watching. We were all cutting onions when it happened.

3. James Corden Rapping For Jay-Z

If you watch "The Late Late Show With James Corden" or are tuned into any episode of his "Carpool Karaoke" series, you'll know that Corden was the perfect return host for this year's telecast. On the eve of the show, Jay-Z was honored at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Corden informed the crowd, but began riddling off his knowledge of Jay-Z facts — including Jay’s former apartment address of 560 State Street in Brooklyn. Corden then launched into spitting a few bars for an amused Mr. Carter. "You call it the Big Apple, I call it the Concrete Jungle where dreams are made of …just something I made up," Corden joked.

4. Bruno Mars And Cardi B's #TBT Performance Of "Finesse (Remix)"

A few weeks back — when the video for Bruno Mars' remix to "Finesse" featuring Cardi B hit the internet — we were all bit by the nostalgia bug. The video (directed by Mars himself) was not only a clear nod to the sketch comedy series "In Living Color," but it was also a Polaroid of a bygone era of ‘90s R&B and hip-hop—complete with bright colors. Cardi B donned a legendary Cross Colours bucket hat with Mars dancing onstage like a New Jack Swing-era frontman before a dance-off to House Of Pain’s "Jump Around." It was #ThrowbackThursday on a Sunday night.

5. Alessia Cara Claims Best New Artist

"I've been pretend winning GRAMMYs since I was a kid in the shower," Alessia Cara said with a shaky voice before a towering microphone as she accepted her first GRAMMY. While the Canadian was already considered a strong candidate for the award, the competition was fierce — including SZA and newcomer Julia Michaels. But as Cara continued into her speech, she acknowledged and showed support for her peers, which included her fellow nominees and indie acts. "Support real music and real artists," she said. Then she thanked her fans, because there will be no more pretend GRAMMYs in the shower from now on.

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6. Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee Bring On More "Despacito"

Over the course of 2017, the infectious "Despacito" hasn't left our brains. Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee hit the stage to perform the diamond-certified single and brought former Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera in two. Rivera also appeared in the music video, but took center stage to dance amid a mock club scene. "That is a catchy song. I've never heard that song before," Corden deadpanned after the performance.

7. "Subway Carpool Karaoke"

Corden's viral "Carpool Karaoke" series made a cameo during the evening. How could it not? This time, however, it was a special "Subway Carpool Karaoke," featuring Corden, Sting and Shaggy. The former Police frontman couldn't even get through "Every Breath You Take" before being shushed by a construction worker on the train. And Shaggy barely sang "It Wasn't Me" before another passenger hushed even Corden. Then a fight broke out on the train and Corden got a bloody nose. It was a dangerous karaoke scene. You had to be there.

James Corden Subway Carpool Karaoke | 2018 GRAMMYs

8. Janelle Monáe Says #TimesUp, Kesha Sings #MeToo

All one has to do is read the news in recent months to know that injustice to women is no longer an option across industries. As Janelle Monáe introduced Kesha's performance of "Praying," she delivered a powerful speech hooked to the sexual harassment initiative Time's Up. "We are also daughters, wives, mothers, sisters, humans," Monáe told the crowd. "We come in peace, but we mean business." When Kesha hit the stage, her performance was that much more intense, especially understanding all she's been through in the music industry. With Cyndi Lauper, Camila Cabello, Bebe Rexha, Julia Michaels, and Andra Day joining on background vocals, the performance ended with the women hugging and in tears. They weren't alone.

Janelle Monaé's "Time's Up" Speech

9. Elton John, Miley Cyrus Transcend Generations Onstage

Elton John's "Tiny Dancer" is one of those classic songs that can bring you immediately back to a moment or an era (or a movie scene, like that bus ride in Almost Famous). However, tonight a new moment was made with Miley Cyrus. With John seated at his piano, he opened the song and Cyrus joined to help carry the song home. While the "Wrecking Ball" singer is no stranger to classic music — especially given her godmother is Dolly Parton — this performance was particularly special. Call it onstage chemistry, or call it bridging the gap, but this "Tiny Dancer" performance was one for the ages.

10. Ben Platt, Patti LuPone Wow With Broadway Style

This special Leonard Bernstein-Andrew Lloyd Webber tribute kicked off properly, as Ben Platt from "Dear Evan Hansen" gave the audience a rousing dose of "Somewhere" from the former's "West Side Story." But as James Corden could barely stand as he introduced Patti LuPone, we soon found out why. LuPone delivered a riveting rendition of “Don't Cry For Me Argentina" from Evita. Posted at a podium, just as the musical/movie depicts, she belted like it was her first time singing the song and it was our first time hearing it.

11. Logic, Khalid, Alessia Cara Bring Hope

There's a reason why "1-800-273-8255" was nominated for Song Of The Year. The powerful track comes with a real message of suicide prevention. When the trifecta of Logic, Khalid, and Alessia Cara hit the stage to perform the monumental hit single, there was no denying the magic. Performing on opposite stages before an army of survivors in "You Are Not Alone" shirts, Logic addressed the crowd and closed the performance with a speech pointing out many societal injustices — from the treatment of women to neighbors from other countries. There are no weak individuals, per Logic, just people waiting to realize the power of their voice.

12. Bruno Mars' Magical Evening: 6 For 6

Bruno Mars emerged above the stiff competition in Album Of The Year, taking home the final GRAMMY of the evening for 24K Magic. The nod topped off a GRAMMY sweep for the Hawaii native, with Mars winning all six categories for which he was nominated. He also earned R&B Album, Record Of The Year for "24K Magic," Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song and Song Of The Year for "That's What I Like." As he explained in his Album Of The Year speech, Mars' mission was to spread love and he did just that — even shouting out previous greats like Babyface who paved the way for him.

(Kathy Iandoli has penned pieces for Pitchfork, VICE, Maxim, O, Cosmopolitan, The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and more. She co-authored the book Commissary Kitchen with Mobb Deep's late Albert "Prodigy" Johnson, and is a professor of music business at select universities throughout New York and New Jersey.)

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