66th Annual Grammy Awards: Every Viral Moment of the Night

SZA came into the night carrying the most nominations with nine off of her SOS album. She was followed by Phoebe Bridgers and Victoria Monét with seven, and Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Jon Batiste, and Taylor Swift with six each.

Barbie continued its awards show magic by picking up two Grammys before the show began, with Billie Eilish and Finneas scoring for Song Written for Visual Media for their soundtrack song, "What Was I Made For" (before performing it on the show). The album itself won Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media ... but they weren't done yet.

Miley Cyrus performed after her first-ever win, and even took a moment mid-"Flowers" to celebrate the victory. Meanwhile, Joni Mitchell picked up her 11th, but it happened shortly before her first-ever Grammys performance at 18 years old -- and a decade after a devastating brain aneurysm.

And then there was Jay-Z, who fearlessly took on the Recording Academy himself -- as well as the possible wrath of wife Beyoncé -- with a pointed criticism of how it's handled hip-hop and rap music over the years, and how it's handled its most-awarded artist.

The night featured a few big surprises as Taylor Swift made history. Luke Combs brought Tracy Chapman out for a powerful duet of her song "Fast Car" that he's brought to a new generation. Then, Céline Dion brought the room to her feet as she came out to present the night's final award.

Trevor Noah was clearly feeling the magic during his monologue, being able to create superstars out of thin air. All he had to do was talk about Meryl Streep's chair and she came running in, apologizing for being late.

"You know what that means? It's means the Grammys is gonna win an Oscar. I don't know how we did it," Noah crowed before starting to list off who he wants to thank.

"I can't wait to see what you rhyme bloodsucker with on national TV," Noah told Olivia Rodrigo, though if you've caught the song on old-fashioned radio stations (spoiler: it's "dream crusher"). Hell, they played that clip for the first award of the night.

The audience was having a great time as he pointed out all the stars that would arouse Neil deGrasse Tyson in the room ... until he got to Doja Cat. She got the obligatory applause when recognized, but when he acknowledged her love/hate relationship wit fans and told her, "We think you're pretty great" ... the room was crickets.

Noah weighed in briefly on the AI controversy, weighing the pros and cons. On the plus side, AI could bring to life a new Beatles track. On the negative, he said he heard an AI rendition of Andrea Bocelli singing, "My neck, my back--" His conclusion: "It was beautiful, but wrong."

Just as with Meryl Streep, Noah said Taylor Swift was going to be there and manifested her arrival, joking that she was raising the economies of tables as she passed them. He then said his answer to the NFL cutting to her too much was that he was going to cut to someone who played in the NFL every time her name came up at the Grammys, cutting to a not-at-all-ready Terry Crews.

Frank Sinatra. Paul Simon. Stevie Wonder. Taylor Swift came into the night with these names surely at least in the back of her mind. After all, if she won Album of the Year, she would surpass their company and become the first artist to pick up that trophy four different times.

Speaking of albums, fans immediately started speculating that Swift was prepping to announce her re-record of Reputation when she showed up in a badass black gown that harkened back to that era of her career. She spent the night talking behind a fan, presumably so no one could read her lips. But it only fueled the speculation!

And then, Swift shocked everyone with a whole different announcement. No wonder she was hiding behind a fan if she was talking about it with her friends. Yes, it was an album announcement, but it's not a (Taylor's Version) of anything.

Accepting her lucky 13th award for Best Pop Vocal Album, Swift, "I wanna say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I've been keeping from you for the last two years, which is that my brand new album comes out April 19. It's called The Tortured Poet's Department. I'm gonna go and post the cover right now, backstage.

Then true to her word...

Finally, it was time for Taylor Swift to set the record with her fourth Album of the Year win for Midnights. She got to accept the award from the iconic Celine Dion, making a surprise appearance (more on her later), though she barely seemed to notice her as she was surrounded by her album collaborators.

In fact, the so-called "snub" of an icon like Dion rubbed enough people wrong that they got the moment trending on social media. A photo from backstage seemed to squelch the possibility of any beef rumors getting started as it showed Swift in a warm embrace with Dion with both women all smiles.

The Grammys have been about amazing and unexpected musical collaborations, but this might have been one that we've all been waiting for. Ever since Luke Combs shared how much "Fast Car" meant ot him, fans have been clamoring for him to sing it with Tracy Chapman.

He chose "Music's Biggest Night" to bring her out and even let her lead the performance in a moment that was clearly emotional for both of them. Chapman was tearing up as the audience realized it was her strumming the guitar and opening the song.

Every time Combs looked over to her, you could see how much he respected her and how amazing this moment was for him, fulfilling a lifetime of love for this artist and this track in particular. It was impossible not to watch the lovefest and not start to feel some of that magic yourself.

Miley Cyrus was channeling Tina Turner with her look and moves as she took the stage to perform "Flowers," but she was celebrating her first Grammys win -- and adding more fuel to the theories that this song is about her relationship with Liam Hemsworth.

She brought the crowd to their feet by the end even as she chastised them at the beginning, telling them to not even pretend they don't know the song. At another point, she proved how live she was when she celebrated her first-ever Grammy win mid-song.

Later, she got to accept another Grammy and this time she was a little more playful with her victory. She first said that it wasn't important at all -- before telling the team behind her that of course it was -- while arguing that what's important is being happy with you.

She then thanked everyone and wrapped by saying, "I don't think I forgot anyone." Then with a cheeky smile, she added, "But I might've forgotten underwear." And with that and an iconic turn, she was off.

For someone who came into the night leading the pack with nominations, SZA showed just how humble she still is. Her first big win on television was a sweet reunion with her friend of more than a decade now, Lizzo.

SZA shared how they'd known one another since they were both hungry artists, performing in tiny venues fighting to get their shot at the big-time. That's why Lizzo handing her a Grammy was such a surreal moment for her.

She was also clearly overwhelmed looking out at a room of people she's admired and looked up to for so many years. It can all be summed up with one line she said as she looked. "I've come really far and I can't believe this is happening, it feels very fake," she said before getting distracted and saying, "Hi, Taylor."

Finally, she cut herself off as the emotions of the moment started to overwhelm her, declaring, "I'm not an attractive cryer; have a good evening." It was an adorable moment, and we suspect the first of many times she'll find herself on similar stages accepting awards.

One of the most politically vocal artists of her time, which even got her banned from Saturday Night Live when she was way ahead of her time criticizing the Catholic Church, Annie Lennox paid tribute to Sinead O'Connor.

It happened as part of the In Memoriam segment, with Lennox performing O'Connor's most famous anthem, penned by Prince, "Nothing Compares 2 U." She wrapped with a message that O'Connor might have given herself.

"Artists for ceasefire, peace in the world," Lennox said with her fist raised in the air as the music shifted.

Fantasia Barrino's comeback tour continues strong after her star-making film debut in The Color Purple. The American Idol winner was the perfect choice to take on the sound and spirit of Tina Turner, and she gave everything to her performance.

Making her way to the circle stage in the middle of the room, Fantasia got Dua Lipa shaking her hips with her while she got the whole room up and moving to celebrate one of the most iconic voices. It was also a full-circle moment for Fantasia, who performed "Proud Mary" as her American Idol audition, launching her music career.

As if getting to honor one of the greatest of all time wasn't enough, Fantasia even got to enjoy an introduction by Oprah Winfrey, who enjoys a connection to both artists. She and Turner knew one another, with Winfrey sharing a sweet story, while the original Color Purple was Winfrey's film debut, too.

The latest winner of the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award definitely took advantage of his Grammys moment to make some points about the Grammys themselves, all under the watchful eyes of his wife Beyonce.

Let's just say their may be a conversation on the ride home if we're reading her body language and look right. He excused his own comments by noting that he gets honest when he's nervous.

With Blue Ivy looking so elegant (and tall!) by his side, Jay-Z said he was honored to receive the award, but also noted The Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy Jeff boycotting the show back in 1989 because their category wasn't televised.

Jump to years later and it was Jay who was boycotting because DMX wasn't nominated. He then, in a moment that didn't seem pre-planned at all, called out the artist with the most Grammys of all time and the fact she's never won Album of the Year. That woman, of course, is his wife.

80 years old but "timeless," as Brandi Carlile called her in an emotional introduction, it's never to late to let an icon onto the stage. For the first time ever, and shortly after winning her 11th Grammy, Joni Mitchell took to the stage.

She performed seated in an ornamented chair alongside her musicians, seated the same way, creating an experience as intimate as her vocals and the music that defined not only her career, but an entire generation.

The moment was even more monumental as Mitchell is just a decade out from a brain aneurysm that left her needing to relearn how to walk and talk and play music. And so, her first performance on the Grammys stage was poignant for so many reasons -- not the least of which was just how beautiful she sounded.

Harvey Mason Jr., Recording Academy CEO, came out with a strong statement about the power of music to connect people. It was a heartfelt speech about how much music can mean to people punctuated with a strong visual cue about the current state of the world.

He also spoke about the tragic deaths from the Nova Music Festival in Isreal, as well as hostages in the Middle East. Several times throughout his speech, the camera cut to a string quartet performing on the circle stage in the cent of the room.

He pointed out that while they can sound nice as solo artists, when they come together, they create something truly beautiful. He then noted that the musicians themselves were of Palestinian, Israeli, and Arab descent in a clear statement about the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.

"That's the one you lost," Meryl Streep said to son-in-law Mark Ronson, trying to understand what Best Record means in an awards show that already has Best Song and Best Album. If you're not in the know, it can easily get pretty confusing.

In truth, this is the kind of pre-scripted banter we could enjoy at awards shows. It's smartly written and delivered with charm and sweetness by Streep. Maybe the difference is that Streep is a legendary actress, so she can sell any material.

However it happened, she absolutely charmed our socks off!

Even as she battles Stiff Person Syndrome, the only indication of any health concerns for Céline Dion was when she came to the stage on her son René-Charles Angélil's arm. She was emotional watching a room full of icons stand for her, saying she was happy to be there "from her heart."

She urged everyone in the room to remember the "tremendous love and joy that music brings to our lives and to people all around the world" before presenting the Album of the Year award, which she received 27 years ago.

She looked strong and fantastic in her first public appearance in months as she helped Taylor Swift make Grammys history with her fourth AOTY win to close out the night.