The ARMY may have been excited about BTS earning its first nomination at the Grammys this year but K-pop band ultimately lost out Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande on Sunday night.&nbsp; 
 
BTS lost in the best pop duo or group performance against Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande for their single 'Rain on Me'.&nbsp; 
 
The seven-member band is set to perform from South Korea later on Sunday`s telecast, were hoping to be the first K-Pop act to win a Grammy after a breakthrough year in the United States for the genre. 
 
The event was virtual and had Harry Styles and Billie Eilish as part of the opening act. Both the artists performed from their respective homes, in empty rooms with just a few musicians for company.&nbsp; 
 
The awards were announced online ahead of the main Grammys telecast on CBS television, which is expected to be a hybrid ceremony of live and pre-recorded performances but, because of the coronavirus pandemic, without the usual arena audience of thousands of musicians and industry executives. 
Beyonce, the most nominated female artist in Grammy history with 79 career nods, went into the ceremony with a leading nine nominations, mostly from music that celebrated Black culture in a year of racial turmoil in the United States.

 
The Pop Diva, though, will not be performing at the ceremony which will have performances from the likes of Taylor Swift, Megan Thee Stallion, Eilish, Harry Styles, Latin star Bad Bunny, and Black country singer Mickey Guyton. 
 
An unusually diverse line-up of contenders for the top prize - album of the year - means it could be anyone`s night. 
 
"The nominations were so surprising - The Weeknd not getting nominated - it`s a very strange year to try to predict," said Melinda Newman, Billboard`s executive editor for the West Coast and Nashville. 
 
"I think it`s going to be a year where no-one makes a clean sweep," she added. 
 
The winners are chosen by some 11,000 voting members of the Recording Academy. Talk show host Trevor Noah will host the telecast. 
 
Swift and British pop singer Dua Lipa got six nominations apiece, along with rapper Roddy Ricch. Lipa, and her album "Future Nostalgia," may have the edge as the only one of the trio to get nods in all three of the big races - album, record, and song of the year.&nbsp; 
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The ARMY may have been excited about BTS earning its first nomination at the Grammys this year but K-pop band ultimately lost out Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande on Sunday night.

The ARMY may have been excited about BTS earning its first nomination at the Grammys this year but K-pop band ultimately lost out Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande on Sunday night. BTS lost in the best pop duo or group performance against Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande for their single 'Rain on Me'. The seven-member band is set to perform from South Korea later on Sunday`s telecast, were hoping to be the first K-Pop act to win a Grammy after a breakthrough year in the United States for the genre. The event was virtual and had Harry Styles and Billie Eilish as part of the opening act. Both the artists performed from their respective homes, in empty rooms with just a few musicians for company. The awards were announced online ahead of the main Grammys telecast on CBS television, which is expected to be a hybrid ceremony of live and pre-recorded performances but, because of the coronavirus pandemic, without the usual arena audience of thousands of musicians and industry executives. Beyonce, the most nominated female artist in Grammy history with 79 career nods, went into the ceremony with a leading nine nominations, mostly from music that celebrated Black culture in a year of racial turmoil in the United States. The Pop Diva, though, will not be performing at the ceremony which will have performances from the likes of Taylor Swift, Megan Thee Stallion, Eilish, Harry Styles, Latin star Bad Bunny, and Black country singer Mickey Guyton. An unusually diverse line-up of contenders for the top prize - album of the year - means it could be anyone`s night. "The nominations were so surprising - The Weeknd not getting nominated - it`s a very strange year to try to predict," said Melinda Newman, Billboard`s executive editor for the West Coast and Nashville. "I think it`s going to be a year where no-one makes a clean sweep," she added. The winners are chosen by some 11,000 voting members of the Recording Academy. Talk show host Trevor Noah will host the telecast. Swift and British pop singer Dua Lipa got six nominations apiece, along with rapper Roddy Ricch. Lipa, and her album "Future Nostalgia," may have the edge as the only one of the trio to get nods in all three of the big races - album, record, and song of the year.

Grammy Awards 2021: K-Pop band BTS lose to Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion, the queen of the hot girl summer, sizzled on the Grammys red carpet Sunday as music's biggest stars emerged from a year of pandemic lockdowns in their best couture.

At the Emmys last year and the Golden Globes last month, red carpets were muted affairs, with only a few stars actually in attendance -- and the rest Zooming in from home, in either gowns or pajamas.

But music's biggest night -- always the event with the boldest looks -- featured a more traditional fashion parade, as many of the industry's top names attended the socially distanced gala in Los Angeles and performed. 
 
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Megan, who won three awards on the night including the coveted Grammy for Best New Artist, slayed in a bright orange strapless Dolce &amp; Gabbana gown with a high leg slit, a dramatic bow on the back -- and tons of diamonds.

Dua Lipa, who won for Best Pop Vocal Album, got the memo on the high slit -- she donned a barely there gauzy spaghetti-strap Versace confection with a pastel butterfly bodice, cut-outs and a see-through skirt. 
 
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And then on stage, she wore even less, shedding a voluminous fuchsia cape to reveal... a pink bikini, thong back and all.

Nominated singer and rapper Doja Cat paid tribute to one of the most iconic Grammys looks ever -- Jennifer Lopez's dramatic plunging Versace gown -- in a Roberto Cavalli gown with a moto jacket bodice unzipped to her navel and a skirt of neon feathers.

Sister act Haim delivered a symphony of coordinating iridescent lavender Prada outfits on the red carpet, and then changed to basic black and gold for their stage performance.

Rocker Phoebe Bridgers wore one of her signature skeleton outfits -- but this one was a Thom Browne dress studded with plenty of sequins, pearl beads and crystals.

She told E! network that the Thom Browne creation in fact was the initial inspiration for what became her look, noting: "I asked for it... I basically stole it."

Of course, there was mask couture -- Taylor Swift -- a winner for Album of the Year -- perhaps did it best, with flower appliques all over her face covering to match her blossoming Oscar de la Renta mini dress.

But the biggest star of the night slipped into the gala without walking the red carpet -- Beyonce.

Queen Bey, who made history Sunday when her four wins helped her set a record as the female artist with the most Grammys wins at 28, sported a fierce off-the-shoulder black Schiaparelli leather mini dress with a plunging neckline.&nbsp;

- Feather boas and studded gloves - 
Of course, the men of music were not to be outdone.

British singer Harry Styles, who won his first-ever Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for "Watermelon Sugar," donned a leather jacket, matching pants and a green boa -- all by Gucci -- to sing the song.

On the red carpet and to accept his award, Styles wore a yellow-checked jacket and a purple boa.

"This is Harry's first Grammys, and so we wanted to do something that felt British and eccentric," his stylist Harry Lambert told Vogue. "A little bit rock 'n' roll and a little bit camp."

Nominated rapper DaBaby hit the red carpet in a wild patterned suit with a green and red hat. When he hit the stage to perform "Rockstar," he changed into a white suit with studded gloves.&nbsp;

And finally, joining Lipa for "Levitating," he rocked a pale pink suit to match her dreamy pastel look.

Latin trap star Bad Bunny -- a winner for best Latin pop or urban album -- certainly took the prize for the best accessory of the night: a black knit hat with ears.

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion, the queen of the hot girl summer, sizzled on the Grammys red carpet Sunday as music's biggest stars emerged from a year of pandemic lockdowns in their best couture.

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion, the queen of the hot girl summer, sizzled on the Grammys red carpet Sunday as music's biggest stars emerged from a year of pandemic lockdowns in their best couture. At the Emmys last year and the Golden Globes last month, red carpets were muted affairs, with only a few stars actually in attendance -- and the rest Zooming in from home, in either gowns or pajamas. But music's biggest night -- always the event with the boldest looks -- featured a more traditional fashion parade, as many of the industry's top names attended the socially distanced gala in Los Angeles and performed. Grammy Awards 2021: Beyonce creates history; the full list of winners Megan, who won three awards on the night including the coveted Grammy for Best New Artist, slayed in a bright orange strapless Dolce & Gabbana gown with a high leg slit, a dramatic bow on the back -- and tons of diamonds. Dua Lipa, who won for Best Pop Vocal Album, got the memo on the high slit -- she donned a barely there gauzy spaghetti-strap Versace confection with a pastel butterfly bodice, cut-outs and a see-through skirt. Grammy Awards 2021: Beyonce picks up her 27th award, creates history with most wins by a female artist And then on stage, she wore even less, shedding a voluminous fuchsia cape to reveal... a pink bikini, thong back and all. Nominated singer and rapper Doja Cat paid tribute to one of the most iconic Grammys looks ever -- Jennifer Lopez's dramatic plunging Versace gown -- in a Roberto Cavalli gown with a moto jacket bodice unzipped to her navel and a skirt of neon feathers. Sister act Haim delivered a symphony of coordinating iridescent lavender Prada outfits on the red carpet, and then changed to basic black and gold for their stage performance. Rocker Phoebe Bridgers wore one of her signature skeleton outfits -- but this one was a Thom Browne dress studded with plenty of sequins, pearl beads and crystals. She told E! network that the Thom Browne creation in fact was the initial inspiration for what became her look, noting: "I asked for it... I basically stole it." Of course, there was mask couture -- Taylor Swift -- a winner for Album of the Year -- perhaps did it best, with flower appliques all over her face covering to match her blossoming Oscar de la Renta mini dress. But the biggest star of the night slipped into the gala without walking the red carpet -- Beyonce. Queen Bey, who made history Sunday when her four wins helped her set a record as the female artist with the most Grammys wins at 28, sported a fierce off-the-shoulder black Schiaparelli leather mini dress with a plunging neckline. - Feather boas and studded gloves - Of course, the men of music were not to be outdone. British singer Harry Styles, who won his first-ever Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for "Watermelon Sugar," donned a leather jacket, matching pants and a green boa -- all by Gucci -- to sing the song. On the red carpet and to accept his award, Styles wore a yellow-checked jacket and a purple boa. "This is Harry's first Grammys, and so we wanted to do something that felt British and eccentric," his stylist Harry Lambert told Vogue. "A little bit rock 'n' roll and a little bit camp." Nominated rapper DaBaby hit the red carpet in a wild patterned suit with a green and red hat. When he hit the stage to perform "Rockstar," he changed into a white suit with studded gloves. And finally, joining Lipa for "Levitating," he rocked a pale pink suit to match her dreamy pastel look. Latin trap star Bad Bunny -- a winner for best Latin pop or urban album -- certainly took the prize for the best accessory of the night: a black knit hat with ears.

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