Chris Willman Music WriterThe Weeknd may have kept his music out of contention for the recent Grammys, but there’s no shortage of him being name-checked on the just-released list of candidates for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, where he leads with 17 nominations — three more than the nearest runner-up, Doja Cat, who has 14.There’s a three-way tie for third place among contenders, with Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber and Kanye West all having 13 as a possibly lucky number.Another top artist who recused himself from Grammy consideration, Drake, has 11 nominations going into the ceremony, followed by Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa with nine, the Kid Laroi with eight, and BTS, Taylor Swift and Giveon with seven each. If 13 for any reason should seem like a high number for West, there’s a peculiar reason for that.
Olivia Rodrigo recalls childhood dream of winning a Grammy as she collects three awards
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Olivia Rodrigo recalled her childhood dream of winning a Grammy as she collected three awards at the 2022 event tonight (April 3).The pop star was nominated for seven awards going into the night and won Best New Artist, Best Pop Solo Performance for ‘Drivers License’ and Best Pop Vocal Album for ‘Sour’.While collecting the latter trophy, Rodrigo thanked the fans who have “completely changed my life over the past two years” and dedicated the award to her parents. “When I was nine years old, I told my mum I was going to be an Olympic gymnast even though I could barely do a cartwheel and she thought I was joking but I was super defensive,” she shared.“So the next week when I told her was going to win a Grammy, she was very supportive, even though I’m sure she thought it was just a little kid pipe dream.
But I want to thank my mum for being supportive of all of my dreams, no matter how crazy.“And I want to thank my mum and my dad for being equally as proud of me for winning a Grammy as they were when I learned how to do a back walkover. This is for you guys and because of your guys, thank you.” Watch Rodrigo’s acceptance speech above.The singer also performed at the Grammys 2022 tonight, which was held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
She played her breakthrough single ‘Drivers License’, beginning the performance from inside a car, before exiting the vehicle to sing from a recreation of a suburban street.Jon Batiste took home the most trophies at the Grammys tonight with five, followed by Silk Sonic on four. You can catch up with all of the winners from the night here.Other performances came from BTS, who turned undercover agents, Billie Eilish, who paid tribute to Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins, H.E.R.’s star-studded
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The Grammy Awards 2022 took place on Sunday 3 April, with hundreds of stars gathering at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas to find out who this year's winners were. Musicians including Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa all wowed on the red carpet, and there was many memorable moments throughout the evening, including a moving speech from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Many talented artists had received nominations, and the ceremony saw Foo Fighters, Olivia Rodrigo, and Jon Batiste all win big.
Jon Batiste wins big at the 2022 Grammy Awards
Jon Batiste was the big winner at the 2022 Grammy Awards. The 35-year-old musician took home five awards at the 64th annual ceremony held on Sunday (03. 04.
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One of music's biggest nights took place last night – Sunday 3 April – with the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, Kanye West and Foo Fighters taking home more than one Grammy each. Musicians from far and wide flocked to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, donning their best attire for the star-studded evening.
Olivia Rodrigo stuns in a skintight gown at the 2022 Grammys Awards
Olivia Rodrigo as she arrived to the 2022 Grammys Awards rocking a black Vivienne Westwood gown with pink boning and a coordinating choker necklace, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday. The 19-year-old pop sensation, who earned an astounding seven nominations for her debut album Sour, radiated beauty on the red carpet as she flashed a beaming smile and posed for photographs in her nineties-inspired dress.
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Sour butter! When BTS took the stage at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, April 3, fans got a surprise: a cameo appearance from Olivia Rodrigo.
BTS Channels James Bond and Flirts With Olivia Rodrigo in Grammys Performance
Ellise Shafer BTS brought the house down at the Grammys on Sunday night while performing its mega-hit “Butter.”Jungkook swooped down from the ceiling in spectacular fashion while other band members sat in the audience, including V, who was playfully flirting with Olivia Rodrigo. In a blink-and-you’d-miss-it-moment, J-Hope almost slipped while making the transition from one stage to the next, but made a smooth (as butter) recovery. It was announced on Tuesday that BTS member Jungkook had tested positive for COVID-19.
Kanye West & Olivia Rodrigo could make Grammy history
Grammy Awards are tonight, April 3rd. After facing delays and pandemic complications, the awards show is back and hosted in Las Vegas, another break in tradition. This year featured some great music and a slew of artists that could break records with their possible wins.10 amazing fashion moments in Grammy historyWhen, where to watch the 2022 GrammysKanye West, who now goes by the name of Ye, has been nothing but controversial over the past few months.
Olivia Rodrigo makes Grammys debut with powerful ‘Drivers License’ performance
Olivia Rodrigo gave her debut Grammys performance at the 2022 awards show in Las Vegas tonight (April 3), performing ‘Drivers License’.The pop star is up for seven awards at the ceremony, including the “big four” – Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Album Of The Year and Best New Artist.Rodrigo began her performance sat in a car, turning the radio dial as she skipped through some of her songs.
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th Grammy Awards. Recognizing the best recordings, compositions and artists, the Recording Academy will debut an elegant star-studded event packed with hot performances. The world awaits what’s in store! Hosted by Trevor Noah, the event will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3, 2022 at 8 P.M.
Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish compete in wide-open Grammys contest
The music industry hands out its top honors on Sunday with acts from teen sensation Olivia Rodrigo to awards darling Billie Eilish and rapper Lil Nas X competing at a star-studded Grammys ceremony in Las Vegas.Grammy watchers say it is tough to predict who will take the biggest prizes other than best new artist, which is widely expected to go to 19-year-old Rodrigo. Her song “drivers license” went viral in early 2021.Rodrigo also is nominated for album, song and record of the year.
Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo could score big at Grammys
Grammy Awards performers such as Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Jon Batiste have a chance to carve their names in the show's history books Sunday.Through her song “Happier Than Ever,” Eilish could become the first artist ever to win record of the year three times in a row, and the only artist along with Paul Simon to take home the award three times. She’s in position to join Adele as the only artists to ever win three major categories — record, song and album of the year — twice.
How to Watch the 2022 Grammy Awards
Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The biggest names in music will gather in Las Vegas this Sunday for the 2022 Grammy Awards, which will take place on April 3 at 5 p.m.