The 2023 Grammys had some major moments. Two standout performers, Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar, stole the spotlight with multiple awards.

Beyoncé, already a record holder with 34 wins, added to her trophy collection. The night was historic as she took the top prize of Album of the Year for the first time,

She filled the stage with her presence. She showed the world that even though she has the highest count of wins she still has a lot to prove.

Kendrick Lamar had a pride-winning moment. The day before the biggest award win of his life Lamar would later perform at the Super Bowl.

Comedian Trevor Noah pulled the curtain down on hosting this event for the fifth year. It's one of his popular routines.

Some big names left the stage with nothing: Taylor Swift had a lot of buzz and six nominations she was a no show with four statues to show for her effort.

The queen of music didn't win any gramophones, but she sure knew how to cheer up the crowd.

. Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar were interviewed.  What was interesting was the way the performances were given.  Beyoncé's classic hits came with a twist. Clothing was thrown at fans, wind machines came into play and LCDs were customized for the performance.  In between these performances were artists awaiting in the greenroom.

    It seemed as though the music award show became a fashion show with a strong preference for attire that was inspired by royalty.  From Gucci Elite to Dior Dynasties.  The red-carpet fashion featured Wolfeining gowns, spaghetti strap dress that had glistening diamante trims and drift dresses that exaggerated horizontal stripes.

    The most memorable performance came from Lamar.  He performed a twist on his new single.  He merged it with a rap verse he had done with another huge figure in the music industry.  He showed up with a group of others, who were dressed in sleek costumes.

    Before Beyoncé's performance, fans were kept in suspense as stars from years ago showed up and had a chance to share the stage with the globe-trotting Beyonce.

    Many felt it was refreshing.

    Corrupting the nights

    A few artists were pointed out as being the biggest winners.  A star whose work was from a few years ago and had appearance on East bound and Down from Los Angeles.  Given that the grammies did not have a performance from the big 4, biggest telecision networks that allowed them to broadcast the event, all eyes were on the artists who won the biggest awards.

    Others who had some outstanding performances were Taylor Swift. However, many felt as though the program was cut short, and fans did not get the full view.

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