Controversy and sadness were part of this year’s Grammy show before the music awards ceremony even began Sunday.
Host Alicia Keys opened.
“Here we are together on music’s biggest night celebrating the artists that do it best, but to be honest with you we are all feeling crazy sadness right now,” she said. She was talking about the tragic news that basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven other people were killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning.
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controversy – n. argument that involves many people who strongly disagree about something: strong disagreement about something among a large group of people
host – n. a person who entertains guests socially or as a job
crazy – adv. (US, informal): very or extremely
literally – adv. used to stress that a statement or description is true and accurate even though it may be surprising
harassment – n. the act of annoying or bothering (someone) in a constant or repeated way
solo – adj. involving or done by a single performer instead of a group
vocal – adj. of, relating to, or produced by the voice