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PROMO TIME

Yes, we understand that artists are always on the lookout to promote their work. But when Swift took time in accepting an award to announce that in April, and said she would share cover art on social media, it felt 香蕉视频直播� cheap. Like she was hijacking the event for her own purposes, with news she knew would overshadow much of what was happening. U2, beamed in from a concert at their Las Vegas residency, felt like they were promoting an arena instead of their own work, lost as they were in the razzle-dazzle. Two forgettable moments for two big stars.

TREVOR KNOWS

Props to Trevor Noah for his job as host. His enthusiasm for the music world can seem puppy dog-like, but it beats insult comics and ironists Opening the show from the arena香蕉视频直播檚 floor, walking around to point out the stars, Noah built spirit for people there and at home alike. He got in some good lines, too, like when he noted Universal Music was . 香蕉视频直播淗ow dare you rip off all the artists,香蕉视频直播� he said. 香蕉视频直播淪hame on you. That香蕉视频直播檚 Spotify香蕉视频直播檚 job.香蕉视频直播� As Swift arrived late, he said that as she walked in the room, 香蕉视频直播渢he economy around these tables improve. Lionel Richie becomes Lionel Wealthy.香蕉视频直播�

Unlike her , Swift appeared to be enjoying Noah.

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