Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, and Canada's Alessia Cara score big at the Grammys

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      Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, and the ever-snowballing #MeToo movement were among the big winners at the 60th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

      Pint-sized R&B dynamo Mars took home Grammys for album and record of the year (2016’s 24K Magic) as well as song of the year (“That’s What I Like”). Mars garnered six Grammys in total, including best R&B song and album.

      Lamar maintained his status as one of hip-hop’s biggest stars with wins for best rap album (DAMN) and best rap/sung performance (‘LOYALTY”). The Compton MC also helped kick off the night in dramatic style, the Grammys opening number seeing him collaborating with U2’s Bono and the Edge, as well as comedian Dave Chappelle..

      Lamar started off the segment surrounded by marchers in fatigues and ski masks. Seques included Lachappelle intoning "I just wanted to remind the audience that the only thing more frightening than watching a black man be honest in America is being an honest black man in America." The opening ended with Lamar standing among dancers falling to the ground as gunshots rang out.

      Lamar’s five Grammys included awards for best rap song and best music video.

      #MeToo icon Kesha provided one of the night’s most moving performances when she sang her hit “Praying” surrounded by female singers that included Andra Day, Cyndi Lauper, and Camila Cabello.

      Cabello, who is of Cuban ancestry, also introduced U2 with a statement pledging support for those affected by the DREAM Act, which is under fire by American President Donald Trump.

      Brampton, Ontario–raised Alessia Cara pulled off something that Alanis Morissette and Justin Beiber couldn’t, namely winning the best new artist category as a Canadian.

      For a full list of Grammy 2018 winners, go here

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