Adele, Beyoncè, Chance Shine At The Grammys

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The 59th Annual Grammy Awards was held yesterday with much display of musical performances with a little of one of political statement that suggested the existing political situation in the US, where Adele and Beyonce stole the show.

Adele, who made a rendition of her "Hello" song and a tribute of George Michael's "Fast love
" where she lost track, swearing and apologizing, went home with five Grammy's.

Adele's "Hello" won for both song and record of the year. She also won for the album of the year.

Adele became so emotional about her awards, admitting that Beyonce deserved more. Referring to her as the artist of my life, she said, "This album for me -- the 'Lemonade' album -- was just so monumental and so well thought out and so beautiful and soul-bearing and we all got to see another side to you that you don't always let us see and we appreciate that," she said as Beyoncé teared up from the front row. "You are our light."

'Queen Bey' won two. Best music video for her "Formation" and best urban contemporary album for "Lemonade".

Chance the Rapper won the best new artist and also the best rap album, making history as the first artist with a streaming-only album to cart away a Grammy.

Twenty One Pilots took home the award for best pop duo/group performance. With David Bowie posthumously winning five awards for his album "Blackstar".

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