Day: February 3, 2025

The night soared with Grammy moments

People used to talk about “Grammy moments” – the bits that made Grammy-night special.
But this time? The entire night — concluding with album-of-the-year for Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” (shown here) felt like one mega-moment. Each song seemed like the curtain-closer for a Broadway show or an epic party.
It helped, of course, that the new generation of performers can do much more than sing. There was Benson Boone, doing two back-flips; there was Sabrina Carpenter somehow channeling Marilyn Monroe, Lucille Ball and a pop diva. Read more…

Best-bets for Feb. 5: “Wild Cards” returns; “Special Forces” leaves

1) “Wild Cards” season-opener, 8 p.m, CW. Last season was filled with clever scams, ending with the best: Max helped Ellis nab the crooks, but stole the $33 million Faberge egg. Now, oddly, the show sheds its glam-scam touch. There are laborious scenes reuniting the duo, followed by a so-so case that has Ellis undercover (shown here) amid street-racers. Stick around; it will get better. Read more…