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The president of Ukraine made a special appearance at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

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Sasha Urban editorLady Gaga took the stage at the 64th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, performing “Love for Sale” and “Do I Love You” from her album “Love for Sale,” which she recorded with long-time friend and duet partner Tony Bennett.Bennett offered a videotaped introduction for his duet partner, offering a simple and sincere, “Hi everyone, please welcome Lady Gaga!” Gaga then brought the house down with a high-energy rendition of “Love for Sale,” with a big band arrangement of the Cole Porter standard. Gaga, glam in a mint strapless gown adorned with a large bow, then slowed things to belt out a jazzy piano-filled rendition of “Do I Love You.” The video screen in the background showed footage of Gaga and Bennett in the studio recording the record.

Selena Gomez fans are sharing their thoughts on the 2022 Grammys.

John Legend and Mika Newton wear all blue for their amazing performance at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

Grammys 2022 tonight (April 3), urging the world not to be silent on the country’s plight.Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, with the invasion of the European country ongoing. According to the UN, 1,179 Ukrainian citizens have been killed and 1,860 more injured as of March 29.Zelenskyy sent a pre-taped video message from Kyiv to the annual awards show, calling for the support of those watching as the war continues. “What is more opposite to music?” He began.

Renforshort has returned with her second single of the year, dropping a sparky, alt-pop cut titled ‘Made For You’.The Canadian artist shared the new song last Thursday (March 31), produced by Afterhrs and John Ryan. On the surface it’s a bubbly track, filled with bright melodies and sweet vocals, but the lyrics convey a darker story, one about changing yourself to fit someone else’s ideal.‘Made For You’ arrived alongside a visualiser, in which the singer plays with various beauty products while having photos taken.

Nas honoured his rich back catalogue during his performance at the Grammys 2022 in Las Vegas tonight (April 3).The legendary rapper was nominated for Best Rap Album for ‘King’s Disease II’ and Best Rap Song for the DMX and Jay-Z collaboration ‘Bath Salts’.Taking to the stage at the MGM Grand, Nas’ performance opened with a brief clip of his 2003 single ‘I Can’, taken from the album ‘God’s Son’. He then followed it with 2006’s ‘Where Y’All At’ and the ‘Stillmatic’ track ‘One Mic’.The star completed his performance with a version of ‘Rare’, which appeared on the nominated ‘King’s Disease II’.

Jack Antonoff has the support of his girlfriend on his big night!

The fashion you see at music awards shows is always much different than the movie awards show and the 2022 Grammys didn’t disappoint with some fun looks!

A family matter. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Tatyana Ali criticized former costar Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars — but she still cares for her on-screen cousin.

lil guy’s big night!Lil Nas X executed an X-rated stunt during his Grammys performance Sunday, transforming his microphone into his penis, continuing the era of the on-screen peen. While rocking the stage alongside rapper Jack Harlow, 24, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the 22-year-old “Old Town Road” rhymer, who was nominated for five Grammys this year, placed his mic at the center of his crotch and swung it around in a circle, pretending the device was his genitalia. And the cyber crowd went nuts. “Lil Nas X killed it too, w0w, also microphone dingle???,” tweeted a tickled fan. “That Lil Nas X performance was enjoyable, and my favorite part was probably the silence and mic hand smacking motion,” applauded another. Both Lil Nas and Harlow simulated penis play during Jack’s “Industry Baby” rap solo; however, social media commentators seemed the most critical of the “Montero” emcee repeatedly crotch grabbing. “I can’t watch @LilNasX grab his dick anymore on the #GRAMMYs It’s not going anywhere.

Taylor Hawkins — started the tune with the first soft verses as she wandered through a prop upside down house flooded with water.Then, transitioning into the iconic bridge, the rain came down. The lyrics, detailing the anger and resentment felt after a breakup, paired with the electric rock sound to deliver a sort of musical middle finger.Follow the 2022 Grammys with our up-to-the-minute coverage:me in my room at 3am #GRAMMYs @RecordingAcad@billieeilish pic.twitter.com/dveM2Qr5R2Thrashing in the downpour — an impressive rain-shower special effect — she sang her heart out, letting her heartbreak flood the stage.Eilish, who already has seven Grammys, is nominated for another seven this year including Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

Grammys 2002 telecast, where the man himself introduced — via video call — Lady Gaga’s solo performance of their duet “Love for Sale.”He’s also up for five more gramophones at the 64th annual awards taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas (airing at 8 p.m. ET on CBS with host Trevor Noah).

Will Smith.It comes after the Men In Black actor stormed the stage at The Oscars and slapped comedian Chris Rock across the face after he appeared to make a dig at Jada Pinkett-Smith's hair.Chris Rock, 57, claimed that Jada's hair was similar to G.I. Jane, a role Demi Moore famously shaved her head for.However, Jada suffers from alopecia and her husband was not prepared to let the remark go unnoticed, after striking Rock he yelled: "Keep my wife's name out of your f***ing mouth!"Speaking in front of a packed audience, Trevor said: "It is going to be such a beautiful evening, don't even think of it as an award show."This is a concert where we're giving out awards."The South African added: "We're going to be listening to some music, we're going dancing, we're going to be singing."We're going to be keeping people's names out of out mouths."Fans instantly took to social media, sharing their thoughts, with one saying: "Trevor Noah just made a Will Smith joke #Grammys.""Help, Trevor Noah is so funny #WillSmith #Grammys #TrevorNoah," said another.Before a third commented: "It took Trevor Noah 6 minutes to make a Will Smith reference.

Justin Bieber's outfit for the star-studded awards do.Justin, 28, attended the 64th Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday (March 8) night, alongside his wife, Hailey Bieber.The award-winning singer is nominated for a total of eight awards this year, the most nominations the artist has received in a single year.However, taking to the red carpet for one of music's biggest nights, Justin's outfit was not cutting it for some social media users.For the star-studded awards night, the Peaches singer wore an oversized grey Balenciaga blazer with matching trousers, a white tank top, tiny sunglasses, a pink beanie and platform boots.Several viewers vented their frustrations with his underwhelming outfit on Twitter, with one even labelling the star as "lazy".One angry viewer penned: "Justin Bieber's Grammy outfit is literally the worst thing I've ever seen."Another wrote: "Justin looks like he just couldn't be bothered for this year's Grammys, so lazy."A third added: "I'm furious with Justin Bieber thinking he can put no effort into anything. It's so ill-fitting and not fair."A fourth wrote: "How did Justin Bieber leave the house looking like that? Especially when Hailey turned it out."Viewers' anger comes as A-Listers like Lil Nas X, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish and even Justin's wife Hailey were seen in their most jaw-dropping outfits strutting the walkway.Hailey, 25, looked ethereal for the glitzy ceremony.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefSix new films were released in South Korea in the past week, including Sony’s Marvel franchise title “Morbius,” but none were able to relieve the current malaise afflicting the Korean theatrical industry. “Morbius” was released on Wednesday and ran off with more than half of the nationwide business, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic).

Ukraine. The grisly discovery in the town of Bucha, near to Kyiv, is just the latest massacre reported in areas where Russian troops have been forced out.Ukrainian officials say 410 civilians have been killed in the towns surrounding Kyiv so far.

Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun were the ultimate punk-pop couple as they hit the red carpet at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday.The Sk8ter Boi hitmaker, 37, and theMinnesota-born musician, 35, put on a loved-up display as they kissed while posing for photographers.The Canadian songstress - who is a presenter at tonight's ceremony - stunned in a plunging, short in the front and long in the back, ruffled black gown with feathered shoulders. Punk couple:Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun were the ultimate punk-pop couple as they hit the red carpet at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on SundayAvril - who has received eight Grammy nominations in the past - paired the look with a belt that bore the name of her recently released seventh studio album, Love Sux.

“The war. What’s more opposite to music?” asked Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky when he appeared on the Grammys telecast via video. Zelensky went on to an extended explanation of how war silences music and music can end war.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is speaking out.