Grammys 2022 host Trevor Noah says ceremony can be political

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 matters comparable to the continuing disaster in Ukraine.

“I feel the present goes to search out the suitable place and the suitable 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 categorical their ideas on Ukraine together with different significant matters which are “near their hearts.”

“It’s a kind of attention-grabbing balances in life we attempt to obtain, which is acknowledging what’s taking place on this planet while permitting your self the grace to rejoice a few of the moments which are additionally happening,” mentioned the comic and host of “The Day by day Present with Trevor Noah” on Comedy Central.

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

“I feel it’s additionally essential for us to have the ability to take a break from all the things,” he mentioned. “That’s the final word quandary we face. Is it essential to spotlight points around the globe? Positively. It’s additionally essential to rejoice issues which are taking place on this planet.”

Noah returns for his second internet hosting stint on the Grammys, which airs reside on CBS and Paramount+. The ceremony shifted from Los Angeles to Las Vegas due to the rising COVID-19 circumstances 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 competition vibe with components of the present held outdoor 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 feel the reside factor does usher in an vitality however you then do sacrifice slightly little bit of that intimacy,” mentioned Noah, who took a cautious method internet hosting “The Day by day Present” from his New York house in the course of the pandemic final yr however couldn’t move up the supply to host his first Grammys in individual.

“However 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 reside music competition.”

With the present being in Las Vegas, Noah calls town a “excellent 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 quite a lot 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 feel it’s going to be a celebration of an trade coming again to life,” Noah mentioned. “I feel plenty of the artists will get pleasure from Vegas. No person lives there. There’s a component of this (present) that’s like a music camp. I feel it’s going to carry a distinct vitality, and I’m excited to be part of it.”