Louder: Best & worst of the 2023 Grammys

Plus: Behind the hip-hop showcase, Beyoncé's record, Bonnie Raitt and more

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 6, 2023 By Caryn Ganz Pop Music Editor The 65th annual Grammys have come and gone: Beyoncé broke the record for most wins in the awards' history, but lost in all three major categories as the top prizes went to Harry Styles, Lizzo and Bonnie Raitt. Kim Petras drew cheers when she said she was "the first transgender woman to win this award" while accepting for best pop duo/group performance with Sam Smith. A joyous, 15-minute segment paid tribute to hip-hop's 50-year history. Want the top story? Ben Sisario has you covered, direct from the media room in Los Angeles. Looking for highlights (and some scathing commentary on the lowlights)? Best and worst. A critical take on what was really going on last night? Jon Caramanica's razor-sharp notebook. The full list of winners in all 91 categories? Here you go. A breakdown of that epic rap spotlight? Joe Coscarelli spoke to Questlove about how it came together. And if you're watching from scratch on the DVR, scroll to the bottom of our live coverage and relive all our commentary moment by moment. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters Beyoncé Makes History at a Star-Powered Grammy Ceremony Beyoncé set a record for the most career Grammys won by any artist but was once again shut out of the biggest awards as the ceremony returned to a Los Angeles arena. By Ben Sisario Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Best and Worst Moments From the 2023 Grammys Questlove assembled a crash course in hip-hop history, Beyoncé made her priorities known and Kim Petras spoke from the heart at the 65th annual awards. By Jon Pareles, Joe Coscarelli and Lindsay Zoladz Grammys 2023: Winners List Here are the winners of the 65th annual Grammy Awards. By The New York Times Mario Anzuoni/Reuters How Questlove Pulled Off the Grammys' Crowd-Pleasing Hip-Hop Tribute The Roots drummer and D.J. was tapped by the Recording Academy to fit 50 years of rap history into 15 minutes. For once, the awards show gave the genre a fitting spotlight. By Joe Coscarelli Mario Anzuoni/Reuters CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK How the Grammys Bring Rebels Into the Fold The awards show needs to build bridges between generations. That means convincing once-overlooked upstarts to show up as elders. By Jon Caramanica STYLES MOST STYLES-ISH 17 Outfits That Did the Most at the Grammys On the red carpet, even some of the bad looks were good. By The Styles Desk CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK Jill Biden Shines at the Grammys In silver Oscar de la Renta, the first lady hit the high notes. By Vanessa Friedman Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT NEWS 'Baraye,' the Anthem of Iran's Protest Movement, Wins a Grammy Shervin Hajipour won in a new special merit category recognizing a song for social change. The song has become the anthem of protests that have swept through Iran in recent months. By Farnaz Fassihi Viola Davis Reaches EGOT Status With a Grammy Win The actress picked up her trophy for best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording at the event's preshow ceremony on Sunday. By Maya Salam READ (AND LISTEN TO) COVERAGE OF THE WINNERS CRITIC'S PICK America Has a Problem and Beyoncé Ain't It On "Renaissance," the pop star's seventh solo album, she finds escape, rebirth, community, pleasure and control in decades of dance music steeped in Black queer bravado. By Wesley Morris LIVE REVIEW The Harry Styles Show (and Some Music) Comes to New York The first two nights of a 15-concert run at Madison Square Garden were heavy on charisma, banter and nods to the past. By Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz Lizzo's Complicated, Joyful Pop The singer, rapper and songwriter's peppy empowerment songs have made her an outlier in a field dominated by melancholic music. Bonnie Raitt Heads to the Grammys, Recognized as a Songwriter at Last Long renowned as an interpreter, she has quietly built a catalog of her own. Up for song of the year on Sunday, she talked about her nominated track, "Just Like That," and a lifetime onstage. By Jon Pareles Samara Joy's Voice (and Social Media) Is Helping Jazz Find Fresh Ears The 23-year-old singer had something rare in the genre — a viral moment — and will compete for best new artist at the Grammys in February. By Elysa Gardner Behind Bad Bunny's Summery Surprise, 'Un Verano Sin Ti' "I've made it clear to people that I'm never going to make a record that's the same as another," the pop star said. His fourth album was inspired by a spectrum of Caribbean music. By Isabelia Herrera Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Make a friend's day: Forward this email! Get this from a friend? Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter @nytimesmusic. Send your feedback on Louder at theplaylist@nytimes.com. 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