2018 Grammy Awards Performances: Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Rihanna, SZA & More

The GRAMMYs return to the Big Apple. Fifteen years since last being hosted in New York City, the 60th annual Grammy Awards invaded the city that never sleeps on Sunday night (Jan. 28). Hosted by comedian James Corden, the 2018 GRAMMYs kicked off with a thrilling politically-charged performance by Kendrick Lamar, U2 and Dave Chappelle.

Seated at a piano, Lady Gaga and guest Mark Ronson followed up next with “Million Reasons.” Childish Gambino displayed his flawless live vocals, alongside a young future star in JD McCrary while performing “Terrified.” Bruno Mars and Cardi B brought the vibrant set and feel-goood ’90s throwback video with their “Finesse” remix, while DJ Khaled, Rihanna and Bryson Tiller did their “Wild Thoughts” smash-for the fthe first-time live. Five-time nominee SZA did her CTRL standout “Broken Clocks,” and Logic had the honor of closing the 2018 GRAMMYs with Alessia Cara and Khalid as they did “1-800-273-8255.”

Elton John and Miley Cyrus, P!nk, Chris Stapleton, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee also performed during music’s biggest night. Watch all the highlights below

Kendrick Lamar, U2 & Dave Chappelle open

Lady Gaga and Mark Ronson – “Million Reasons”

Childish Gambino and JD McCrary – “Terrified”

Bruno Mars and Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)”

DJ Khaled, Rihanna and Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”

Kesha, Cyndi Lauper, Camila Cabello, Julia Michaels, Bebe Rexha, Andra Day – “Praying”

SZA – “Broken Clocks”

Logic, Alessia Cara and Khalid – “1-800-273-8255″

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