Boygenius, consisting of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus, expressed surprise at Taylor Swift's announcement of her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," during the Grammys. The band also confirmed plans for a hiatus but assured fans that they still love each other. Additionally, Phoebe Bridgers criticized former Recording Academy president Neil Portnow for his past comments about female musicians, calling for recognition of artists like Lana Del Rey and Mitski.
The Grammy Awards saw women dominate the big categories, with Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, and Victoria Monét taking home top honors. However, the night also featured some memorable moments that didn't make the telecast, including the arrest of rapper Killer Mike, a sweet interaction between Taylor Swift and Ice Spice, Celine Dion's surprise appearance, and Phoebe Bridgers slamming former Recording Academy head Neil Portnow. Additionally, Jack Antonoff commented on Universal Music Group's removal from TikTok, and Victoria Monét's win moved Coco Jones to tears.
Taylor Swift makes history with her fourth Album of the Year win at the 2024 Grammy Awards, while Miley Cyrus and SZA also have big nights. Phoebe Bridgers wins four awards, Tracy Chapman makes a glorious return, and Joni Mitchell delivers her first Grammy performance. The awards show was dominated by female artists, with notable wins for Karol G, Lainey Wilson, and Coco Jones. The event featured performances from Dua Lipa, SZA, Burna Boy, and Tracy Chapman, and was hosted by Trevor Noah. Jay-Z accepts the Recording Academy’s Global Impact Award and addresses the organization's relationship with hip-hop and Black artists.
The 2024 Grammy Awards saw Taylor Swift making history with wins for Best Pop Vocal Album and Album of the Year, while SZA also had a big night, taking home multiple awards. Other winners included Victoria Monét for Best New Artist and Billie Eilish for Song of the Year. The event featured performances from a variety of artists and was hosted by Trevor Noah.
Taylor Swift announces new album "The Tortured Poets Department" after winning best pop vocal album at the Grammys, while Karol G makes history as the first female performer to win best música urbana album. Performances included Olivia Rodrigo, U2, SZA, and Miley Cyrus, who won her first Grammy. Phoebe Bridgers and her bandmates won four trophies before the main telecast, and newcomer Coco Jones and Jack Antonoff also took home awards. Killer Mike won three awards but was detained before the main ceremony.
Boygenius won Best Rock Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards for their song "Not Strong Enough," beating out songs by Arctic Monkeys, Black Pumas, Foo Fighters, and Metallica. The band also won Best Rock Song, and is still up for Record of the Year. Phoebe Bridgers, a member of Boygenius, also won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her collaboration with SZA.
Boygenius won their first Grammy awards, including Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song for “Not Strong Enough”, and Best Alternative Music Album for The Record. Phoebe Bridgers also won her first solo artist Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Despite being nominated for six awards, Boygenius announced they were "going away for the foreseeable future" after playing two intimate acoustic shows at The Smell in Los Angeles.
David Byrne has curated a Christmas playlist for NPR's Fresh Air series, featuring a diverse range of tracks from artists such as The Pogues, Paul Simon, Phoebe Bridgers, and 100 gecs. The playlist includes Byrne's own solo song "Fat Man's Comin'" and pays tribute to the late Shane MacGowan of The Pogues. Other notable picks on the playlist include songs by LCD Soundsystem, James Brown, and Tierra Whack. Byrne recently reunited with his former Talking Heads bandmates for a special event celebrating the 40th anniversary of their concert film Stop Making Sense.
Trevor Noah has been announced as the host for the 2024 Grammy Awards, marking his fourth consecutive year in the role. SZA leads the nominations with nine, followed by Phoebe Bridgers with seven. The awards ceremony will take place on February 4th, 2024, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+.
Indie band Boygenius, consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus, express their excitement and gratitude for receiving six Grammy nominations. As they prepare for their upcoming performance on "Saturday Night Live," the band members reflect on the joy of sharing the recognition with each other and the celebratory atmosphere compared to their previous nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. They remain tight-lipped about their plans for the show but assure fans that they will deliver a great performance.
Indie rock supergroup Boygenius, consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, delivered a triumphant and emotional performance at Madison Square Garden. The sold-out crowd complied with Bridgers' request to put away their phones, creating an intimate atmosphere. The setlist included songs from their debut album, as well as solo songs from each member. The night was filled with joy, tears, and moments of wild energy, leaving fans excited for the future of Boygenius.
Taylor Swift shared photos from her recent concerts in New Jersey and thanked her friend Phoebe Bridgers, who was one of the opening acts and joined Swift onstage to perform their duet "Nothing New" at the past 10 dates. Swift expressed her gratitude for their "dressing room heart to hearts" and said she'll miss Bridgers on the tour. The Eras Tour runs through August, and Swift also welcomed new opener Owen and expressed her excitement for upcoming shows in Chicago.
Taylor Swift thanked Phoebe Bridgers for being a friend and performing duets with her during the past 10 dates of her Eras Tour. Swift shared her appreciation for Bridgers in an Instagram post, saying she'll miss their dressing room heart to hearts. Bridgers opened for Swift and joined her onstage to perform their duet "Nothing New." The MetLife Stadium shows in New Jersey marked the last dates featuring Bridgers as an opening act.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is her greatest live triumph yet, taking fans on a journey through her past with 46 songs and snippets of a few more. The communal vibe is intense, with fans singing and weeping through an emotional epic Tay-pocalypse every night. The tour celebrates every part of her career except her 2006 country debut, and features surprise acoustic songs. Phoebe Bridgers played all three nights as a fantastic opener, and Ice Spice joined Swift for the finale. The tour proves that Taylor Swift's era is just beginning.
Matty Healy, lead singer of The 1975 and rumored fling of Taylor Swift, played as an additional guitarist for Phoebe Bridgers during Swift's Eras Tour at Lincoln Financial Field. Healy appeared in a skeleton onesie and played acoustic guitar, confirming his role as a band member to the delight of fans. It is unclear if Swift and Healy are a couple, but Healy's guitar skills were undeniable.
