MARS' MAGIC

Bruno Mars reigns supreme at the 60th annual Grammy Awards – see the full winner’s list here

By Tilly Pearce

29th January 2018, 5:18 am

Updated: 29th January 2018, 7:37 am

BRUNO Mars has a lot to celebrate at tonight’s Grammy Awards – after scooping all the top gongs of the year.

The 32-year-old singer bagged an impressive six gongs for his album 24k Magic – including the much sought-after Record of the Year and Album of the Year.

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Bruno Mars took home the three top gongs at this year’s ceremony

His single That’s What I Like beat fan favourites including the catchy latin track Despacito to win three more awards including Song of the Year and R&B Song of the Year.

Kendrick Lamar came up behind him and also bagged five awards for his musical efforts this year – leaving Jay-Z’s efforts in album 4:44 completely snubbed as a result.

The star, who was awarded the Icon of the Year award, was up for numerous gongs for his latest album, but was unable to land a single accolade.

However, sitting in the front row with wife Beyonce and daughter Blue Ivy, the star appeared to be enjoying the evening regardless – and was even caught being told off by his six-year-old for clapping along.

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The singer walked home with album, record and single of the year

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Kendrick Lamar also did well, taking home five awards

Despite not attending this year’s ceremony, Ed Sheeran walked away with two Grammys – best pop solo performance for Shape of You and Best Pop Vocal Album for Divide.

This year’s ceremony was ruled with political statement as a string of stars arrived wearing white roses as a sign of unity over the Time’s Up movement currently sweeping Hollywood.

James Corden led the evening’s proceedings

Lady Gaga opened the show with a performance of singles Joanne and Million Reasons

Eric Church, Marren Morris and Brothers Osborne pay tribute at 2018 Grammys to victims who died in Las vegas shooting and Manchester bombing

The move was further cemented with a passionate performance led by Kesha, who was joined on stage by stars including Camila Cabello, Bebe Rexha and Cyndi Lauper for song Praying.

It was introduced by Janelle Monae who urged the music industry to fight for equality and to stand in solidarity with the Time’s Up movement, which aims to call out inequality in the entertainment industry as well as naming sexual predators.

Rihanna also bagged an award in part for her work with Kendrick Lamar

Carrie Fisher, who passed away in December 2016, was posthumously honoured with her first Grammy for the audiobook of her memoir, The Princess Diarist.

Elton John made his first public appearance at the show following his shock announcement he was quitting touring to spend more time with his family.

He performed Tiny Dancer on stage with Miley Cyrus, and was one of a list of performers including U2, Lady Gaga and Sting and Shaggy.

Janelle Monae gives a passionate Grammys 2018 speech for Time’s Up

The event was held at New York’s Madison Square Garden, and was hosted by James Corden.

It was the second year the Brit has taken on hosting duties for the show, and the first time in fifteen years that the ceremony has taken place in the Big Apple.