Time — Plagued by audio issues and snoozy moments, the show had only a few bright spots—most notably, a defining performance from Kendrick Lamar more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Kendrick Lamar shook up the Grammys on Monday night with a set that lifted a sleepy fog that had descended on a television audience that, up to that point, had weathered a series of uninspiring, mostly midtempo performances. Containing the many echoe... more info

Perez Hilton — Wow, color us amazed. At the Grammys on Monday night, Kendrick Lamar totally blew us away with a impeccable medley of Alright and Blacker Than The Berry. Not only was Lamar's energy ON POINT, but so were his backup dancers and the performance's speci... more info

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Time — He performed "The Blacker the Berry" and "Alright" more info

Mercury News, California — Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Adele appearing at Grammy Awards. more info

The Daily Mail — Celebs gathered at the Staples Center to toast another year in music as they were honoured by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Kanye West released The Life of Pablo early Sunday morning via Tidal, and then ceased digital sales shortly after that. He now says, via Twitter, that streaming it on Tidal will be the only place you'll ever be able... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Kendrick Lamar lead the early winners at Monday's Grammy awards with four accolades including one shared with Taylor Swift, while Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran celebrated their first Grammy wins. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Ghost accepting their Best Metal Performance Grammy earlier today... The pre-telecast Grammys have all been given out -- Kendrick Lamar has already won four, Alabama Shakes have won two, and Ghost picked up Best Metal Performance -- and the official.... more info