Madonna joined forces with Macklemore & Lewis for a performance that included a televised mass wedding at
the 56th annual Grammy Awards. The spectacle saw the ensemble introduce 34
couples who tied the knot live on international television, in a ceremony
officiated by Queen Latifah.
The couples were a cross-section of people
from all ages, races and sexual orientations, including Lewis's own sister and her boyfriend.
Lewis told The New York Times before
tonight's show that the weddings represent "the ultimate statement of
equality, that all the couples are entitled to the same exact thing".
Madonna rocked the red carpet at the 56th
Grammy Awards, joined by her son David Banda. Talking to Ryan Seacrest on the E!'s
special, she revealed that young David was the inspiration behind their twin
outfits, both from Ralph Lauren.
David himself confirmed, telling Ryan
"Yes, I did. Yes, very well". "For this look, I followed his
lead," said Madonna. "He dressed me tonight. He wanted me to dress
like him, so I obeyed him."
Madonna was also wearing her much
talked-about grill. "Yeah, I’m grilling," she replied when asked
about her gold teeth. "It pisses everyone off when I wear my grill, so
that’s why I wear it - when it matches my outfit". The diva hurt her leg just a few days ago and was wearing a cane at the ceremony.
When asked about the
groundbreaking event before the show, Madonna stumbled over her words, saying:
"I was told not to say anything. I mean, I wouldn't do any old song
with any old artist, but history is going to be made tonight," she finally
revealed.
From rehearsals:
Some reviews:
BEST: Macklemore &
Ryan Lewis, Madonna, Queen Latifah
The Grammys is usually where artists strive to please everyone. But despite knowing full well that the issue of same sex marriage is still hotly debated across the country, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis still performed “Same Love” with pride and commitment before marrying 33 couples of both mixed and same sex. It wasn’t just a performance, it was a statement. And whether gay or straight, who wouldn’t want Madonna to sing “Open Your Heart” at their wedding? New York Post
The Grammys is usually where artists strive to please everyone. But despite knowing full well that the issue of same sex marriage is still hotly debated across the country, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis still performed “Same Love” with pride and commitment before marrying 33 couples of both mixed and same sex. It wasn’t just a performance, it was a statement. And whether gay or straight, who wouldn’t want Madonna to sing “Open Your Heart” at their wedding? New York Post
Macklemore & Ryan
Lewis — The pair made history with their performance of the hit “Same Love.”
While the openly gay author of the song’s chorus, Mary Lambert, crooned the
main hook, 33 real life couples — some straight, some gay — exchanged rings in
a make-shift wedding. During the ceremony, guest star Madonna worked in her old
hit “Open Your Heart.” As an early supporter of gay rights, she fit in
seamlessly. New
York Daily News
The mass of couples
exchanged rings at the same time as the singer pronounced them wed while
Madonna emerged to sing her classic “Open Your Heart.” The Material Girl
changed into a white Ralph Lauren suit for the ground-breaking performance
after wearing a dramatic black tux on the carpet.Hollywood
Reporter
Madonna may be
controversial at times, but she proved her heart to be in the right place, as
she donned a cowboy hat at this year’s Grammy Awards, to sing her hit ‘Open
Your Heart’ gospel-style as the soundtrack to 33 weddings, live in the arena. Huffington
Post UK
The performance, which
took place near the end of the show, was one of the more sentimental sets of
the evening. “This song is a love song, not for some of us, but for all of us,”
Latifah said before introducing Macklemore and Lewis. From there, the rapper
unveiled the gospel-infused track amid a church-inspired atmosphere. MTV
A legendary collaboration took place at the 2014 Grammy Awards, which aired live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 26. Pop icon Madonna took the stage with rapper Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and featured vocalist Mary Lambert to sing the marriage-equality anthem “Same Love.” US Magazine
Macklemore & Ryan
Lewis took their tear-jerker hit “Same Love” to new heights Sunday night when
they were joined on stage for a performance of the song featuring Mary Lambert,
Queen Latifah and Madonna. If that powerhouse line up weren’t enough, 33 gay,
straight and lesbian couples in the audience were simultaneously married under
Latifah’s command. Katy Perry caught a bouquet as the newlyweds received a
standing ovation, and Ketih Urban wiped a tear from his eye. NBC
Madonna wowed the Staples
Center crowd by joining Macklemore & Ryan Lewis for an emotional rendition
of “Same Love” that featured Queen Latifah marrying 34 couples–gay, straight,
young, old–during the song. Forbes
And if this wasn’t enough
to make our hearts swell, out came none other than Madonna to give the ceremony
her official sanction. The Mighty M donned an all-white suit and cowboy hat,
looking like heaven’s most androgynous angel, to sing a version of her classic
“Open Your Heart,” arranged in the key of the traditional wedding march, while
backed by a gospel choir before joining Lambert for a snippet of “Same Love.” Queerty
The performance, along with the excellent music video for "Same Love":
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