Update on Grammy Awards

Adele made Grammy history on Sunday, winning in all six categories in which she was eligible. This enabled her to tied Beyonce's 2010 record for most Grammys won by a female artist in one night and Eric Clapton's 1993 record for most Grammys won by a British artist in one night. Adele also became the youngest artist to sweep the "Big Three" awards-Album, Record and Song of the Year. The 23-year old easily surpassed the former record-holders, Paul Simon, Carole King, and Christopher Cross, each of whom was 29 when they achieved the feat.

Adele's sweep was a foregone conclusion. In the past year, the singer achieved a rare combination of blockbuster sales, critical acclaim and industry support. But that doesn't mean the 54th annual Grammy Awards didn't have its share of surprises.
Chris Brown took Best R&B Album for F.A.M.E. It was Brown's first Grammy, and it came just three years after Brown's heavily publicized assault of his then-girlfriend Rihanna on the eve of the 2009 Grammys. The album was a solid hit, especially with Brown's core R&B fans, but it's still remarkable how Brown has gotten his career back on track so quickly. Fans (and Grammy voters, too) are forgiving. No boos were heard when he performed or when he won. In his acceptance speech, Brown thanked the Grammys for letting him back on the show, though he didn't reference the incident with Rihanna. >>> READ more