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H.E.R. brought a raft of stars to her performance at the Grammys 2022 in Las Vegas tonight (April 3), uniting a group of unlikely collaborators.The musician took to the stage at the MGM Grand to perform tracks from her 2021 debut album, ‘Back Of My Mind’, and a surprise cover.H.E.R.

Since the Oscars last week, the slap heard ’round the world has generated both an immense amount of media reaction and an unprecedented division of public opinion. Even today it seems impossible to avoid a conversation involving Will Smith or another hot take on the internet.

Jazmine Sullivan, as she took home her first-ever Grammy awards on Sunday evening. The songstress, who had been nominated a whopping 12 times prior over the years, snagged the awards for Best R&B Performance for her song “Pick Up Your Feelings” (tied with Silk Sonic for their inescapable hit song “Leave the Door Open”) and for Best R&B album for her culture-shifting album, Heaux Tales.

Carrie Underwood took the stage at the 64th annual Grammy Awards for a flawless premiere performance of her latest single, “Ghost Story.” The multi-Grammy winner graced the stage with her backing band as she belted out the ballad. Underwood looked gorgeous in a sparkly purple dress that showed off her toned legs and featured a dramatic train.

Silk Sonic, the duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, won two of the top awards of the night at the Grammys, but fans are probably confused about the difference between them.

H.E.R. is rocking out on stage during the 2022 Grammys!

Carrie Underwood hit the stage for the 2022 Grammys!

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Nas took the stage at the 2022 Grammys to perform a number of his hit songs. He began with a clip from "I Can" before launching into God's Son's "Made You Look" followed by "One Mic" from Stillmatic before closing on "Rare" from King's Disease II, his 2021 album nominated for Best Rap Album (it lost earlier this evening to Tyler, The Creator).

The Recording Academy paid tribute to Ukraine Sunday night at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. First, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a rousing pre-taped speech in English, asking for support for his nation as it struggles to fight off Russian attacks.

Baby Keem's "Family Ties" featuring Kendrick Lamar won the Best Rap Performance award at the 64th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Tonight marked Baby Keem's first Grammy win and Kendrick Lamar's 14th.

Doja Cat nearly missed accepting her 2022 Grammy Award, making it back right on time to receive the statue for the Best Pop Duo/ Group Performance for “Kiss Me More.”“I’ve never taken such a fast p— in my whole life,” Doja Cat said between heaving breaths, after sprinting to the stage in heels.She urged her co-creator on the track SZA, who limped to the stage on crutches and received a much needed gown assist from Lady Gaga, “to say something, give them something,” before handing over the microphone.The 32-year-old “Good Days” singer, who is up for Best R&B Song for the track joked “I am glad you made it back in time,” after thanking her family and God.“I like to downplay s–t,” Doja Cat, 26, said as she began to tear up, overcome with emotions. “But this? It’s a big deal.”“Thank you everybody,” the “Woman” singer continued before stepping off the stage in grateful shock.

Saweetie always comes to slay and the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards were no exception. The GRAMMY-nominated rapper stepped out in two different outfits Sunday night. Saweetie first hit the red in a hot pink skirt and bra set by Valentino.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefCinema box office in mainland China crumbled to its lowest weekend total this year as the film industry was once again hit by the impact of anti-coronavirus lockdowns. Nationwide, cinemas recorded just $12.6 million of business.Virus infections are spiking sharply upwards in some parts of the country, caused by the spread of the highly infectious Omicron variant of the COVID-19 disease, though in comparison with many other countries absolute numbers remain low.

Thania Garcia Justin Bieber was back on the Grammys stage and performed his teamed-up hit single, “Peaches,” alongside featured artists, Giveon and Daniel Caesar. Under the warmth of moody red lighting, Bieber started his laid-back performance on a white Roland piano with a slow rendition of the number-one hit.

GRAMMY Awards saw some of music's brightest stars — including Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Lil Nas X — come together for music's biggest night.This year's ceremony was also a celebration of a return to (quasi) normality after last year's socially distanced show, and the slew of impressive performances tore the roof off the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.Hosted by Trevor Noah, the night featured some hilarious moments, and a slew of incredible performances from the multitude of A-list entertainers including John Legend, Carrie Underwood, and Silk Sonic, who opened the star-studded ceremony.Here's a look at the most memorable and jaw-dropping musical moments from Sunday's big show.pic.twitter.com/Xd779KlciRThe duo, made up of Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars, got the star-studded audience moving and on their feet at the start of the gala event, and their hit track, «777,» more than did the trick! The night proved fruitful for the group, as they won Best R&B Performance for «Leave the Door Open,» tying with Jazmine Sullivan («Pick Up Your Feelings») and later won Song of the Year for the same track!The  host and celebrated stand-up comic had endless charm and class as he delivered a fun monologue and didn't hold back when it came to poking fun at some of the A-list music stars in the room. He also delivered a low-key jab at the Oscars slap controversy, joking, «We're gonna be listening to some music, we're gonna be dancing, we're gonna be singing.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSZA revealed that her long-awaited sophomore major-label album, some six years in the making, is finally finished and on the way.“I just finished it up in Hawaii,” she said in answer to Variety’s question. “And it’s coming soon!” Asked for details, she said , “I think it’s my most unisex album.” Met with a slightly confused response, she continued, “I think it’s for everyone.”She also explained why she’s on crutches, which led to a rather comical moment in which she walked up the stairs to accept her first Grammy Award — on crutches with a long gown, which led to Lady Gaga holding her train for her.“I fell out of bad before I came here,” to Las Vegas for the show, she quickly clarified.

Music’s biggest night! The 2022 Grammy Awards brought the star power and the heat with killer performances and major wins.

Carrie Underwood brought her phenomenal performance chops to the big stage at the 64th Grammy Awards.MORE: Carrie Underwood dazzles in all-denim look for epic performanceThe country star took to the stage at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas to perform her latest single, Ghost Story.VIDEO: Carrie Underwood introduces new family member in adorable video with her sonsShe truly left the room pulsing with energy as she delivered a dynamite performance, employing her signature strong vocals and runs.Carrie also looked incredible during her routine, donning a purple mini-dress that put her extremely toned legs on display, with crystal string-detailing on her skirt and a cape that blew in the wind behind her.MORE: Carrie Underwood and husband's celebration of their 'precious miracle' was so sweetThe entire performance even featured a choir and an orchestra playing behind her, making the scale as grand as could possibly be, elevating on the standard she'd been setting with her previous set of concerts.She emerged from the night a winner, having received the award for Best Roots Gospel album for My Savior, and even receiving another nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her collaboration with Jason Aldean.

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Doja Cat had a close call during the 2022 Grammys!

SZA walked to the stage with the help of crutches at the Grammys and fans are wondering what happened to her.

Justin Bieber is hitting the stage!

64th Annual GRAMMY Awards are honoring the best and brightest stars in the industry!Hosted once again this year by Trevor Noah, the 2022 GRAMMYs rolled out the red carpet for a star-studded ceremony, celebrating nominees and performers like Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, Lil Nas X, Brandi Carlile, Silk Sonic, BTS and more.«Whenever people ask me what performances I'm most excited to see, I realize that my answers are almost always lies, because I haven't yet seen the performances,» Noah joked ahead of this year's GRAMMYs. «I have ideas of who I think I want to see in my head, but then I'm always surprised on the night. Last year was a perfect example of that… You don't know who's gonna bring something up, you don't know who's gonna do something different, you don't know who's gonna roll out a giant bed and twerk on it, so yeah, this year I'm excited to see anybody on stage.»That's what makes the GRAMMYs amazing," he continued. «It's basically the year's biggest all-around concert: Everything — country, hip-hop, jazz, whatever it is -- on one stage, which is what I love.»Jon Batiste led the nominations this year with 11 nods, while Bieber, Doja Cat, and H.E.R. each earned eight, and Eilish and Rodrigo nabbed seven a piece.Check out the full list of winners below:«I Still Have Faith In You,» ABBA «Freedom,» Jon Batiste «I Get A Kick Out Of You,» Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga «Peaches,» Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon «Right On Time», Brandi Carlile «Kiss Me More,» Doja Cat Featuring SZA «Happier Than Ever,» Billie Eilish «Montero» (Call Me By Your Name), Lil Nas X «drivers license,» Olivia Rodrigo   , Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga , Justin Bieber , Doja Cat , Billie Eilish , H.E.R.

Billboard, some reportedly felt misled that Cardi B would be present at the Las Vegas ceremony. “I’m deleting my twitter but On God I hate this f--in dumb--- fan base,” she wrote on the social media platform before deactivating her Twitter account, the outlet reported. “You got the slow dumb---es dragging my kids all cause y’all though I was going to the Grammys and I didn’t the f---? When the f--- I hinted I was going ?just f---in stupid I can’t I needs to protect myself.”Cardi B was apparently driven to delete her account when followers tweeted about her two children, with whom she shares with husband Offset, according to multipleoutlets.She also appeared to be pressured by some to release follow-up music to her 2018 studio debut album, “When did I hype y’all up ?” Cardi B apparently tweeted earlier on Sunday, in response to a fan tweet, as Billboard recounted. “Where and when did I ever gave hints? Like are you ok? I’m not going to a award if I don’t got a new song to perform Or my album ain’t out …Next year.”Cardi B's Instagram account, meanwhile, remains active.This isn't the first time Cardi B has deactivated her Twitter account.

Carrie Underwood took the stage at the64th annual GRAMMY Awards for a flawless premiere performance of her latest single, «Ghost Story.» The multi-GRAMMY winner graced the stage with her backing band as she belted out the ballad. Underwood looked gorgeous in a sparkly purple dress that showed off her toned legs and featured a dramatic train.Underwood’s performance comes after she was nominated this year for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “If I Didn’t Love You” with Jason Aldean and Best Roots Gospel Album forTonight’s performance marks Underwood's return to the GRAMMYs stage. The “Cry Pretty” singer’s last performance at the awards show was in 2013. Ahead of the ceremony, the 39-year-old singer stunned on the red carpet in a show-stopping gold Dolce & Gabbana gown with her husband, Mike Fisher, by her side.

Paramount Global is raising $1 billion in fresh cash through a bond sale expected to close March 29.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterSteven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw have donated $1 million to support humanitarian relief in Ukraine following Russia’s unprovoked invasion.Through their philanthropy Hearthland Foundation, Spielberg and Capshaw have allocated the money to several organizations in and near Ukraine, including the Polish Red Cross, Polish Humanitarian Action, World Central Kitchen, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society and Urgent Action Fund.After Russia’s attack on Ukraine displaced more than a million refugees, Hollywood heavyweights have committed to raising funds and awareness to help those in need. Earlier this month, Mila Kunis, who was born in Ukraine, and her husband, Ashton Kutcher, launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $30 million to go toward relief efforts that help Ukrainian families.

Paramount Global is temporarily halting its operations in Russia and giving $1 million to support humanitarian relief for Ukraine.

Warner Bros Discovery, the company created by merging Discovery Inc. and WarnerMedia, and signed a new employment agreement through the end of 2027.

Bob Bakish, CEO of Paramount Global, took the floor for the first time publicly since the renamed company’s recent and not well-received Investor Day, touting streaming prospects but acknowledging, “We are going to have to prove that to you over time” – referring to Wall Street.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterParamount Global CEO Bob Bakish says Disney Plus’ decision to launch a cheaper, ad-supported version later this year is “validation of the strategy,” which Paramount (recently rebranded from ViacomCBS) itself uses for a tier of its streaming service Paramount Plus.“They’re 100% right,” Bakish said during Morgan Stanley’s Technology, Media & Telecom Conference Tuesday, when asked about Disney’s announcement last week to roll out an ad-supported subscription plan for Disney Plus, to launch first in the U.S. in late 2022.