Grammys 2022 host Trevor Noah says awards show can be political

Trevor Noah will host the 2022 Grammy Awards -- for the second time -- on April 3 in Las Vegas.
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LOS ANGELES — The Grammy Awards is a festive vibe celebrating music’s greatest, however host Trevor Noah says the present could contact on some severe subjects resembling the continuing disaster in Ukraine.

“I believe the present goes to search out the fitting place and the fitting house to do one thing,” mentioned the Emmy winner, who will host the April 3 present in Las Vegas. He believes some music artists will specific their ideas on Ukraine together with different significant subjects which might be “near their hearts.”

“It’s a kind of attention-grabbing balances in life we attempt to obtain, which is acknowledging what’s occurring on the planet while permitting your self the grace to have a good time a number of the moments which might be additionally occurring,” mentioned the comic and host of “The Every day Present with Trevor Noah” on Comedy Central.

Noah mentioned most of his present’s protection has targeted on Ukraine, so he’s trying ahead to an entertaining night time on the Grammys — a spot the place world points will be acknowledged as effectively.

“I believe it’s additionally essential for us to have the ability to take a break from every part,” he mentioned. “That’s the final word quandary we face. Is it essential to spotlight points around the globe? Undoubtedly. It’s additionally essential to have a good time issues which might be occurring on the planet.”

Noah returns for his second internet hosting stint on the Grammys, which airs stay on CBS and Paramount+. The ceremony shifted from Los Angeles to Las Vegas due to the rising COVID-19 instances and the omicron variant in January, with organizers citing “too many dangers” to internet hosting the performance-filled present on the time.

Final yr, the Grammys had a music pageant vibe with components of the present held outside in an intimate in-person setting with music artists combined with pre-taped performances. However for the upcoming ceremony, Noah anticipates a hybrid mannequin that features followers on the MGM Grand Backyard Area.

“I believe the stay aspect does herald an power however you then do sacrifice just a little little bit of that intimacy,” mentioned Noah, who took a cautious method internet hosting “The Every day Present” from his New York condo through the pandemic final yr however couldn't cross up the supply to host his first Grammys in individual.

“Nevertheless it’s good to have followers cheering for his or her favourite artist,” he mentioned. “It’s good to see the performances as a result of one of many greatest causes the Grammys is my favourite award present is that it's a stay music pageant.”

“It’s good to have followers cheering for his or her favourite artist,” Noah mentioned of the gig.

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With the present being in Las Vegas, Noah calls town a “good place to have a celebration.” He expects an entertaining present with a number of performers set to hit the stage together with Olivia Rodrigo, BTS, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow and Brandi Carlile.

The multitalented Jon Batiste is the main nominee with 11 nods in a wide range of genres together with R&B, jazz, American roots music, classical and music video. Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and H.E.R. are tied for the second-most nominations with eight apiece.

“I believe it’s going to be a celebration of an business coming again to life,” Noah mentioned. “I believe a variety of the artists will take pleasure in Vegas. No person lives there. There’s a component of this (present) that’s like a music camp. I believe it’s going to deliver a special power, and I’m excited to be part of it.”