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The Grammysare that popular kid everyone at school finds a little intimidating.
Their primary source of power is peoples unquestioning acceptance of existing hierarchies and social mores.
Drake broke his Grammy boycott to criticize the showduring an acceptance speech, and they cut abruptly to commercials.
Alicia Keys hosted, exuding extreme comfort and unintentionally hilarious stoned-mom charm through the night.
You could argue that the theme of the show was Women!
Vincent and Dua Lipaplayed sexual tension like an instrument in a mix of their latest singles.
Jennifer Lopez ran point on a 60th anniversary Motown tribute.
A few of these ideas were silly.
Jennifer Lopez was the wrong choice forthe Motown medley.
Lopezs voice was nearly buried in the mix and didnt appear to be live.
A Motown tribute where the star doesnt sing is borderline offensive.
The Grammys needed to say more this year, though.
Elsewhere, the Grammys showcased LGBTQ women but stopped short of giving them TV time at the podium.
Everyone got a little something, whether they showed up or not.
(At least Cardi won with the McCormick familys blessing.)
The Grammys need new blood.
Ehrlich has been producing the show since 1980, longer than most of the featured talent has been alive.
But the right move for the Grammys is fairly obvious.
The question is always whether they take it.
