AWARDS SHOW/MUSIC: GRAMMYS 2017

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GRAMMYS 2017

This was the best Grammys show in many years!  James Corden really kept it moving, and there was nothing too crazy to weigh down the action.  No one was disgusting, and everyone was well-behaved.  The music was mostly excellent, and the presentations, and duets, were, for the most part, very interesting.  (I hate to say this but—except for Beyonce.  Her performance was a self-indulgent snoozefest.)

Adele's beautiful face. Photo by Karen Salkin.

Adele’s beautiful face. Photo by Karen Salkin.

The highlights of the show for me were wonderful Adele winning so many awards. They were very well-deserved. As primarily a hip-hop chick, I never even listen to her music on purpose, (as so many others do,) although, of course, I hear it everywhere. But she’s so talented, and so beautiful, and so natural, and so humble, that I can’t help but root for her!

And I absolutely adore Bruno Mars, so that he and his posse performed twice on the show made my night. (Except that I was disappointed that they did not do Mr. X and my favorite song 24K Magic. It’s been decades since we shared a fave, so you know how special Bruno’s music is.) He’s the only artist I’m downright desperate to see in concert!!!

I just had to get this pic of the dreadful teeth on the Weezer men in somewhere. Photo by Karen Salkin.

I just had to get this pic of the dreadful teeth on the Weezer men in somewhere. Photo by Karen Salkin.

I was also very happy, of course, to see so many artists rag on Orange Hitler! They all did it kind-of subtly, (except for the powerful number by A Tribe Called Quest and Busta Rhymes, of course, which was perfect for the occasion.)

I wound-up live-tweeting most of my thoughts on the proceedings, and since I don’t like repeating myself, those bon mots will not appear here today. But you can still read my many Grammys tweets on my Twitter page, @MajorCelebrity.

And here are the ones that did not make it into the tweets, for one reason or another, although, I feel, they are equally interesting. (I hope you feel the same.)

Ryan Seacrest's hideous jacket. Photo by Karen Salkin.

Ryan Seacrest’s hideous jacket. Photo by Karen Salkin.

So, let’s begin with the arrivals, and the telecast itself will follow.

 

ARRIVALS ON E

 

What was Ryan Seacrest wearing?  That jacket was the color of vomit! That boy is really in need of a stylist, pronto.

The awful dress.  But at least she finally covered those Olive Oyl arms! Photo by Karen Salkin.

The awful dress. But at least she finally covered those Olive Oyl arms! Photo by Karen Salkin.

The rail-thin woman on E looked worse than ever. That dress was awful!

What’s with the Weezer guy’s teeth? Actually, the choppers on two of the guys were disgusting. When you have money, there is absolutely no excuse for bad teeth!!!

How is Paris Jackson only nineteen?!  She looked around forty from afar.  But her face is as beautiful as I expected it to become, when she was little.  What a gorgeous face that is! If I ever have a nose job, I’d ask them to make it look like her natural one. And she spoke well, and looked good and fashionable.

I hate seeing those stupid naked chests at awards shows, but Cassadee Pope’s dress looked good.

Diplo and his kids, (with a cameo by Ryan Seacrest's ear.) Photo by Karen Salkin.

Diplo and his kids, (with a cameo by Ryan Seacrest’s ear.) Photo by Karen Salkin.

Diplo’s kids are a tad odd.

I loved Daya’s shoes!

Kelsea Ballerini seems nice, but someone needed to give that girl a hairbrush!

Good for Skylar Grey, whoever she is, for her “protest” purse. And for looking classy, too.

Who knew 2Chainz is funny?  The interviewer exclaimed, “Get out!,” to a comment he had made. And, without skipping a beat, he answered, “I tried to. I was in the car, and I tried to get out.”  I love him now!  He was a great, glib interview, and even said a sincere “Thank you” at the end!!!  Love him!

Elle King. Photo by Karen Salkin.

Elle King. Photo by Karen Salkin.

I hate to say this, but someone has to—Elle King, (whoever she is,) looked just like Miss Piggy, didn’t she??? You all know that I’m right.

James Corden is adorable.  I love him!  He always brings a smile to all of our faces.

Faith Hill looked great.  Duh.  When has she not?! She just has basic good looks and elegance and honesty, and her attire is never begging for attention. I really appreciate a star like that.

Keith Urban is always so charming, comfortable, and likable.

Mike Posner is such an idiot that I should not even give him the publicity here!  He’s ugly and creepy, and thinks he’s so cute, which he is not.

Pentatonix.  What a motley-looking crew! Photo by Karen Salkin.

Pentatonix. What a motley-looking crew! Photo by Karen Salkin.

I really like Pentatonix, but they were the worse-dressed people there!  All their pants were too short, one guy’s coat hem was ripped, and their shoes were the worst! And, and I hate to say it, but that two-tone hair color, (which could be that she’s growing it out, but I doubt that’s the case,) on the girl makes her look like she’s homeless. (Or, at least, classless.)

Halsey, wearing the most open-chest top ever, stated, “I wanted to do something that was really sexy and androgynous.”  No, honey–you wanted to do something attention-getting! (And, by the way, “androgynous” is basically the opposite of “sexy.” It means “no gender.”

Katy Perry's straw "hair." Photo by Karen Salkin.

Katy Perry’s straw “hair.” Photo by Karen Salkin.

That horrible mass of straw on Katy Perry’s head has got to be a wig.  Look at how it was sitting on her forehead.

And her pathetic outfit looks like she couldn’t decide which look to go for.  One time, when I was going out in the Hamptons, a pal of mine there thought my dress was too short, so she made me put a long skirt of hers under my mini.  That’s what Katy Perry’s hideous horror show looked like.  And it looked cheaper than dirt, too.

Lady Gaga looked like a complete idiot. It’s so sad that she’s still so desperate for attention. (So, here’s another shout-out to Faith Hill for being the anti-Gaga.)

 

Paris Jackson. (And look at the difference between Paris' real hairline, and that of  what has to be a wig on Katy Perry in the photo above.) Photo by Karen Salkin.

Paris Jackson. (And look at the difference between Paris’ real hairline, and that of what has to be a wig on Katy Perry in the photo above.) Photo by Karen Salkin.

GRAMMYS SHOW

 

Paris Jackson did really well, especially for someone who’s not used to speaking in public.

I absolutely loved the number from Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood.

That was so rude of the director to pan-up on Twenty One Pilots standing there in their underpants! But I loved the story of why they took their pants off on stage.

Beyonce’s performance could not have been more of a snoozefest.  If boring and self-indulgent was what she was going for, she succeeded.

The close-up they did on the nether regions of the Twenty One Pilots dudes! Photo by Karen Salkin.

The close-up they did on the nether regions of the Twenty One Pilots dudes! Photo by Karen Salkin.

[Note: I got so involved in watching the show, and tweeting, that I forgot to take notes for a long while in the middle of the show. So, sorry for this gap.  But, as I mentioned at the top, my tweets are all still up there, so maybe you should go have a look-see now. @MajorCelebrity.]

Gary Clark, Jr. can sure play that stick!!!

That was a tad rude of Rihanna to be talking to a pal, and applying lipstick, facing away from the camera, during the announcement of what she apparently knew would be Beyonce’s win over her.

Alicia Keys. Photo by Karen Salkin.

Alicia Keys. Photo by Karen Salkin.

I really want to know if Alicia Keys thinks she has good body.  She always features it, like she’s unaware of how not attractive she looks.  I’m a fan of hers, and have always admired her talent, but I always want to know if she thinks she looks as good as her behavior indicates that she does.

And why was Maren Morris wearing that awful outfit with cheap shoes and just a leotard?!  Not a good look.

Laverne Cox is the luckiest person in show business. Period.

An idiot from DNCE was drinking as they came on stage to present. How insecure a person is he to need that attention? Unless he’s just an alcoholic, but then he’d be hiding the flask, not brandishing it.

Jason Derulo. Photo by Karen Salkin.

Jason Derulo. Photo by Karen Salkin.

Poor Celine Dion looked awful.  I feel so bad for her that she is still so miserable without the love of her life. Such a shame.

That was so rude of the director to cut off Adele’s co-writer for song of the year, no matter what, but especially for such a big award!

Why didn’t Solange Knowles get an introduction?!  No one even knew who she was!

Jason Derulo must have been sweating-up a storm in that coat…on top of his tux!!!

And those are all the non-tweeted notes I took on this year’s Grammys.

I could not leave this review without featuring a pic of Lady Gaga's idiocy! Photo by Karen Salkin.

I could not leave this review without featuring a pic of Lady Gaga’s idiocy! Photo by Karen Salkin.

Nor Halsey's desperate bid for attention. Photo by Karen Salkin.

Nor Halsey’s desperate bid for attention. Photo by Karen Salkin.

But no worries if you’re curious about all the fun surrounding them–my coverage of the pre-Grammys parties and gifting suites I attended will begin at the end of this week, or the beginning of next. And let me tell you right now, they were all fabulous!!! (And then on to the Oscars, all too quickly, if you ask me.)

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2 Comments

  1. I have been reading some comments online about Adele winning over Beyoncé. Racism is being blamed. What are your thoughts, Karen? I don’t know enough about their music to have an opinion.

    • Adele deserved the win, in my opinion. But, either way, it had nothing to do with racism. The music business has always been wonderfully inclusive and fair.

      Karen

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