Michelle Obama steals the show with surprise Grammys appearance

Michelle Obama steals the show with surprise Grammys appearance
The moment came at the start of a show showcasing the female talent in the music business, one year after women were largely snubbed in the major categories.
Lady Gaga using her moment to help others.
However, before Obama even began speaking, deafening cheers and a standing ovation shook the Staples Center, forcing her to wait on her speech.
Post Malone was among the few who stopped to take selfies with fans as he sweetly threw up the peace sign for majority.
But Gambino, alter ego of actor Donald Glover, as well as Canadian rapper Drake and Kendrick Lamar, were among several influential stars who were no-shows at the biggest night in music.
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It was date night for Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez, who walked hand-in-hand on the carpet.
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Cardi B enjoying her honest surprise. So she leaned into that, performing a medley of others' songs where last year's host, James Corden, would have filled time with a skit.
Tributes to Aretha Franklin and Dolly Parton are also planned, alongside a Diana Ross performance in honour of her 75th birthday and her musical achievements.
Some fans thought Keys' big brimmed hat was to blame for her mistake.
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Keys has been nominated for 29 Grammys and won 15 of them.
Before Travis Scott's performance with James Blake and Earth Wind & Fire, the commercial break announcer asked everyone to clear the aisles for a "phenomenal sequence".
"Alicia Keys called a musical artist a mongol (sic) instead of a mogul". Producer Boi-1da and Americana singer Brandi Carlile are behind them with six apiece. A breathless Cardi B became the first solo woman to win best rap album, Lady Gaga took home the award for best pop duo performance and Dua Lipa was awarded best new artist.
For Lopez, the music got her moving back in the Bronx, which launched her multifaceted career as a dancer on "In Living Color" back in the day.
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