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Music Archive

Archives for February 2017

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La La Land’s Oscar-winning “City of Stars” collapses the film’s entire plot into 2.5 minutesLa La Land’s Oscar-winning “City of Stars” collapses the film’s entire plot into 2.5 minutes
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That’s why it deserves its Best Original Song Oscar.

By Nate Sloan
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Sunday in the Park With George, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is a warm musical about a cold manSunday in the Park With George, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is a warm musical about a cold man
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Yes, Jake Gyllenhaal can sing.

By Constance Grady
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No one had more fun at the Grammys than RihannaNo one had more fun at the Grammys than Rihanna
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She didn’t win any trophies, but she put on a masterclass in how get through an awards show.

By Caroline Framke
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Adele at the Grammys: “I can’t possibly accept this award … my life is Beyoncé.”Adele at the Grammys: “I can’t possibly accept this award … my life is Beyoncé.”
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After 25 beat Lemonade in a major Album of the Year upset, Adele turned her acceptance speech into a Beyoncé tribute.

By Caroline Framke
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Grammys 2017 fashion: CeeLo’s gold robot suit and Rihanna’s diva gownGrammys 2017 fashion: CeeLo’s gold robot suit and Rihanna’s diva gown
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Everything is either balls-to-the-wall camp or sedate black gowns, with very little in between.

By Constance Grady
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The 7 Grammy performances worth watchingThe 7 Grammy performances worth watching
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The Grammys were nearly four hours long. Here are the seven best performances.

By Bridgett Henwood
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5 winners and 4 losers from the 2017 Grammys5 winners and 4 losers from the 2017 Grammys
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Adele and Beyoncé each stole the show in their own unique way.

By Kelsey McKinney
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Grammys 2017: all of the iconographic references in Beyoncé’s performanceGrammys 2017: all of the iconographic references in Beyoncé’s performance
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From the Last Supper to Oshun.

By Constance Grady
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Why Adele beat Beyoncé for Album of the YearWhy Adele beat Beyoncé for Album of the Year
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You can probably blame the most boring reason ever: vote-splitting.

By Emily St. James
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Grammys 2017: the complete list of winnersGrammys 2017: the complete list of winners
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In a major upset, Adele beat Beyoncé to win Album of the Year.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Grammys 2017: Bruno Mars and The Time let loose on an electric tribute to PrinceGrammys 2017: Bruno Mars and The Time let loose on an electric tribute to Prince
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Mars donned a glittery version of Prince’s iconic purple blazer and performed a guitar riff truly befitting of the Purple One.

By Caroline Framke
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“I can’t mess this up for him”: Adele restarts her Grammys tribute to George Michael“I can’t mess this up for him”: Adele restarts her Grammys tribute to George Michael
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Adele refused to sour George Michael’s memory with a mediocre Grammys tribute.

By Aja Romano
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Mic problems can’t stop Lady Gaga and Metallica at the GrammysMic problems can’t stop Lady Gaga and Metallica at the Grammys
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This isn’t a great performance, but it shows just how fluent Gaga is in many musical languages.

By Emily St. James
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Katy Perry’s 2017 Grammys performance had a clear message: “Persist”Katy Perry’s 2017 Grammys performance had a clear message: “Persist”
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Perry’s new single “Chained to the Rhythm” is more political than it sounds.

By Caroline Framke
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Watch: Beyoncé invokes sainthood, motherhood in a powerful Grammys performanceWatch: Beyoncé invokes sainthood, motherhood in a powerful Grammys performance
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There was still a show-stopping moment with a gravity-defying chair, and beautiful, lyrical choreography.

By Alex Abad-Santos