The Grammy Awards is often more of a concert than a prize-giving gala, with many of the dozens of trophies handed out before the main event. But after a year indoors with no live performance, the Academy amped up the mood with a little “WAP” — censored, yet satisfying. She delivered a beautiful rendition of her hit “Black Like Me,” before ceding the stage to Miranda Lambert, winner of the Best Country Album prize. Then, in an emotional high point, pop crooner Lionel Richie came out to sing “Lady,” the hit song he wrote for the late Kenny Rogers. And to accomplish this, we don’t need allies, we need accomplices.”“It’s bigger than black and white.

Source: The Guardian March 15, 2021 06:45 UTC