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Trevor Noah will host the 68th Grammy Awards for the sixth and final time, with the ceremony set for Feb. 1 at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena and broadcast on CBS (and Paramount+) before a 2027 Disney-backed, multi-network rollout. Noah is also up for a Grammy for his audiobook narration of 'Into the Uncut Grass.'
Trevor Noah will host the 68th Grammys in 2026 for the sixth and final time, with CBS airing the ceremony February 1 from Crypto.com Arena; the show will move to ABC and Disney+ next year, with Disney holding rights through 2036. Noah—who began hosting in 2021—was praised by executive producer Ben Winston. Nominees include Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Rosé and Doechii, with performers to be announced.
Taylor Swift's influence has propelled Travis Kelce's podcast to the top 10, Meghan Markle has landed a new podcast deal with Lemonada after a breakup with Spotify, SiriusXM announces layoffs affecting about 3% of its staff, and there are reports of tension between Trevor Noah and Spotify executives over the direction of his show.
Roy Wood Jr. revealed that Hasan Minhaj was set to take over as host of The Daily Show after Trevor Noah's departure, but plans fell apart following a New Yorker profile. Wood departed the show in October 2023 after eight years as a correspondent, and Minhaj's potential hosting role was called into question after the profile reported that he embellished anecdotes in his standup material. The show had been rotating guest hosts since Noah's exit and recently tapped Jon Stewart as a part-time host.
Jon Stewart's return to host 'The Daily Show' raises questions about whether his "both sides are equally bad" approach still resonates in 2024, as the show struggles to find a permanent host after Trevor Noah's departure. Stewart's previous success and influence on political and media satire are contrasted with the changing landscape of news consumption and the rise of social media. The future of the show remains uncertain amidst the possibility of it being perceived as a relic of a bygone era, and the challenges of finding a successor to Stewart's legacy.
Howard Stern criticized Trevor Noah for being "too positive" while hosting the Grammy Awards, contrasting it with Jo Koy's disastrous Golden Globes hosting. Stern mocked Noah's lack of edginess and suggested he played it safe to avoid offending anyone, while also referencing Koy's controversial monologue. Noah's upbeat approach received mixed reactions, with some criticizing his lack of biting humor, while others praised his positive hosting style.
Howard Stern criticized Trevor Noah for being overly positive and lacking edge as the host of the Grammys, mocking his amiable approach and suggesting he was in a tough position. Stern contrasted Noah's hosting style with Jo Koy's more mean-spirited approach at the Golden Globes, with Noah receiving praise for keeping things upbeat and subverting audience expectations.
Howard Stern defends Trevor Noah's positive Grammys 2024 monologue, contrasting it with Jo Koy's controversial Golden Globes performance, and emphasizes the difficulty of hosting award shows in Hollywood. Stern sympathizes with Noah's approach to avoid offending anyone and previously defended Koy, highlighting the challenges of making jokes in a setting where humor about Hollywood is not well-received.
The 66th Grammy Awards saw a multitude of winners across various categories, with Jon Batiste, boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and SZA among the recipients. The event, hosted by Trevor Noah, featured performances from Eilish, Rodrigo, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Luke Combs, Burna Boy, Travis Scott, and U2. Notable winners included Jon Batiste for Record of the Year, Miley Cyrus for Album of the Year, and Taylor Swift for Best Pop Solo Performance.
The Grammys provided a refreshing night of star-studded performances and surprises, with Trevor Noah as a surprisingly hilarious host and memorable moments from artists like Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, and Miley Cyrus. Despite some controversial remarks and unnecessary antics, the event offered a much-needed dose of star-power and entertainment.
Taylor Swift was delighted by host Trevor Noah's NFL joke at the Grammys, poking fun at the criticism she's received from football fans since dating Kansas City Chiefs tight-end Travis Kelce. Swift laughed as Noah promised to cut to football players every time her name was mentioned, and the cameras switched to Terry Crews. This was a stark contrast to her reaction at the Golden Globe Awards when a joke was made at her expense. Swift has six Grammy nominations this year and could make history by winning Album of the Year for "Midnights," which would make her the first person to win the award four times.
Meryl Streep made a fashionably late entrance to the 2024 Grammy Awards, walking into Trevor Noah's opening monologue and embracing him as he pointed out her arrival. The Oscar winner is nominated for Best Audio Book and has previously been nominated for six other Grammy Awards. It was also a big night for her son-in-law, Mark Ronson, who added to his seven Grammys with a win for Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media.
Taylor Swift was amused by Trevor Noah's joke about her frequent camera time during NFL games while supporting her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, at the 2024 Grammy Awards. This was in contrast to a previous joke made about her at the Golden Globes, which didn't elicit the same reaction from the pop star. Swift has previously commented on the public's reaction to her camera time during games, expressing her unawareness of when she's being shown and her intention to simply support Kelce.
Trevor Noah, host of the Grammys, made a joke about Taylor Swift's frequent appearances at NFL games, promising to cut to football players whenever she's mentioned, and got her to laugh. This comes after a conspiracy theory about Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce surfaced.
Trevor Noah hosted the 2024 Grammys and praised musicians in his opening monologue, where Meryl Streep and Taylor Swift made unexpected appearances. He highlighted the dominance of women in the nominations, including Swift, and joked about her NFL presence. Noah also called out TikTok for its treatment of artists. Additionally, he expressed excitement for potential record-breaking wins by artists like Swift and SZA.