A young Mark Zuckerberg in 2010, wearing a hoodie that appears to match the one up for auction.
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Mark Zuckerberg has largely said goodbye to his signature hoodies, but one bidder can say hello to them.
A hoodie custom-made for the Meta CEO has hit the auction block, with a handwritten note from him.
Zuckerberg wore it several times in 2010, including in one sweaty interview where he was pressed on privacy concerns.
Mark Zuckerberg has shed his iconic hoodies and flip-flops for trendier clothes today. But as the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure.
And so it is that a relic from Zuckerberg's early Facebook days has hit the auction block β and it's none other than one of his famous hoodies.
Julien's Auctions on Monday launched an auction called "Spotlight: History and Technology" that features a black hoodie that was custom-made for Zuckerberg and a note handwritten by the Meta CEO on Facebook stationery.
Mark Zuckerberg's old Facebook hoodie is officially up for auction.
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The note reads, "One of my favorite old-school Facebook hoodies. I wore this all the time in the early days. It even has our original mission statement on the inside lining. Enjoy!"
The logo reads "Making the world open and connected" and the inside lining separately has three arrows running through a circle that read "Graph," "Platform," and "Stream" with the year 2010 at the center.
The hoodie's inner lining features Facebook's mission statement at the time.
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Zuckerberg wore the hoodie several times in 2010, the item listing says, the same year that the biographical film "The Social Network" came out and that Zuckerberg was named TIME's Person of the Year.
Notably, it appears to be the same style of hoodie Zuckerberg wore in a 2010 interview where he appeared sweaty and nervous when grilled about privacy issues. Asked by tech journalist Kara Swisher, who was interviewing him on stage, if he wanted to take off his hoodie, Zuckerberg did β leading her to notice its lining and ask him about the "weird symbol."
The fan, who goes by Matt Thompson on Threads, said in a post last year that Zuckerberg had posted the hoodie on Facebook Marketplace in honor of Facebook's 20th anniversary; fans were able to bid for free, and Thompson won, he said.
Thompson at the time posted a photo of the hoodie featuring the inside logo along with the handwritten note.
The hoodie is expected to fetch $1,000 to $2,000, according to the item listing, and already had one bid for $1,000 as of Monday afternoon. The auction closes on February 27th at 12 p.m. PT.
It's not the only sartorial symbol of Zuckerberg's to go to auction recently. He donated one of his newfound fashion favorites, a gold-plated chain, to a charity auction organized by his sister last year, and the winning bid was a whopping $40,500.
Besides Zuckerberg's hoodie, Julien's Auctions is also listing a striped bow tie that late Apple founder Steve Jobs wore in photo shoots for the debut of the Macintosh computer in 1984. There's also memorabilia from the Titanic, as well as clothes, photos, and unpublished speeches from former US Presidents John F. Kennedy, Barack Obama, Harry S. Truman, and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
January was filled with macro tremors and market jitters, but big-name hedge funds were positive.
Walleye and Balyasny led the way for multistrategy hedge funds.
Firms like Schonfeld, ExodusPoint, and Millennium were positive in January.
In a rocky month filled with geopolitical tension and artificial intelligence breakthroughs, the biggest names in the $4.5 trillion hedge fund industry still made money.
Walleye, which runs $5.8 billion in its multistrategy fund, led the way with a 3.6% gain in January, a person close to the firm told Business Insider. Larger rivals like $20 billion Balyasny and $12 billion Schonfeld were also up in January, making 2.5% and 2.2%, respectively, people familiar with the managers told Business Insider.
January markets were choppy, thanks to President Donald Trump's trade and immigration policy plans and a breakthrough from Chinese artificial intelligence darling DeepSeek.
The S&P 500 finished the month up 2.7%, but there was a significant sell-off of big-name tech stocks like Nvidia in mid-January. The chipmaker is down more than 10% for the year after a blockbuster 2024, though other tech giants are up for the year, including Facebook parent Meta and Amazon.
Multistrategy funds, which have become LPs' favorite thanks to their ability to handle volatility, were mostly able to shrug off the tech sell-off and macro jitters. While ExodusPoint and Millennium didn't match the monthly returns of the market, the managers made 2% and 0.5% in January, respectively, people close to the firms said.
More firms will be added as returns are learned. The managers declined to comment.
For a ceremony that's designed to honor the most important and impressive people in the music industry, the Grammys give plenty of awards to the wrong artists.
The Recording Academy has been slipping up since 1959 β especially when it comes to album of the year, widely considered the most prestigious category, which has consistently failed to recognize (or even nominate) some of the most beloved releases in history.
The best albums that were nominated and lost in this category are listed below, from most to least recent.
The radio-friendly pop music of "Midnights" pales in comparison to the brutal, sprawling genius that SZA displays on her sophomore album. Despite its late 2022Β release date, "SOS" proved to be a peerless force, dominating the musical landscape of 2023 and confirming SZA as "a key voice in her generation" (per Rolling Stone). She received more Grammy nominations than anyone else in 2024, including song and record of the year for "Kill Bill."
Unfortunately, like many essential Black artists, SZA was shut out in major categories. Her wins were confined to genre-specific awards: best progressive R&B album, best R&B song for "Snooze," and best pop duo/group performance for "Ghost In The Machine."Β
Rodrigo seemed to arrive on the pop battlefield as a predestined star, brandishing lyrics that could make grown adults cry.
Her debut album "Sour" built upon this power with an array of eloquent heartbreak anthems, from pop-rock bangers to tender piano ballads. The collection was met with universal critical acclaim and commercial success, charting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for five nonconsecutive weeks.
At the Grammys, however, "Sour" suffered a shocking loss to Jon Batiste's "We Are." Although Batiste was the most-nominated artist of the evening, few expected his album to take home the top prize. It had failed to crack Billboard's top 50 and made a minimal impact on the year's musical legacy.
Thankfully, Rodrigo did walk away with three awards for her celebrated debut: best pop vocal album, best pop vocal performance for "Drivers License," and best new artist.
"Thank U, Next" is a perfect pop album that Ariana Grande managed to create amid trauma and grief.
"Thank U, Next" was released on February 8, 2019.
Republic Records
Year:Β 2020, at the 62nd Grammy Awards
What beat it: "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" by Billie Eilish
Just a couple of months after releasing the best album of her career, "Sweetener," Ariana Grande found herself in the midst of multiple personal crises. Her longtime love and ex-boyfriend, Mac Miller, unexpectedly died of an accidental overdose. Shortly after, she broke off her whirlwind engagement to Pete Davidson.
Grande channeled this feverish period of upheaval and grief into one of the most compelling pop albums in recent memory. "Thank U, Next" is filled to the brim with intimate personal details, irresistible hooks, genre-blending beats, and angelic vocal runs. It was written and recorded in just three weeks.
This isn't to say Billie Eilish's debut album isn't a stunning piece of art, or that she isn't deserving of praise. As a teenager, Eilish already cemented herself as a Grammy darling.
But it is to say that 2020 should've been Grande's year. She has proved herself as a once-in-a-generation pop star, infusing her music with brightness and resilience. "Thank U, Next" marked Grande's arrival as a living icon, while Eilish has plenty of growth ahead of her β and even Eilish herself would agree with this assessment.
But "Melodrama" was viciously undervalued at the 2018 Grammys, netting just one nomination for album of the year.
Lorde was the only female artist nominated for album of the year in 2018 (and the only nominee who wasn't asked to perform solo). She ultimately lost to "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars β a catchy, safe album that doesn't come close to Lorde's precocious grandeur.
The disrespect she was paid at the 2017 Grammys is one of the great injustices in music history; she also failed to win best pop solo performance for "Hold Up," best rock performance for "Don't Hurt Yourself," best rap/sung performance for "Freedom," and record and song of the year for "Formation."
Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly" is one of the best rap albums in history.
"To Pimp a Butterfly" was released on March 15, 2015.
Top Dawg/Aftermath
Year:Β 2016, at the 58th Grammy Awards
What beat it: "1989" by Taylor Swift
Although "1989" is a pop gem, its artistry doesn't match Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly."Β
Lamar is widely considered the greatest living rapper, known for impeccable lyricism and prodigious production. But his third studio album also holds an extraordinary amount of cultural significance. As Mark Braboy wrote for Business Insider, it "became the unofficial soundtrack to the Black Lives Matter movement amid a continuing wave of fatal police violence against unarmed black Americans across the country."
At the time, "Red" was Taylor Swift's magnum opus.
"Red" was released on October 22, 2012.
Big Machine Records
Year:Β 2014, at the 56th Grammy Awards
What beat it: "Random Access Memories" by Daft Punk
In 2014, Swift was already the youngest album of the year winner in history. But her fourth album, "Red," elevated Swift to a new level of success: it spawned her first-ever No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 ("We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together") while "All Too Well" was hailed by fans as the best song of her career.
"Red" seemed like a shoo-in for Swift's second big win at the Grammys. Instead, fans and critics were shocked when she lost the award to EDM duo Daft Punk.
This misstep has only proved more and more galling as years have passed. In 2019, "Red" topped countless rankings of the decade's best albums, from Stereogum (No. 10) and Billboard (No. 4) to Rolling Stone (No. 4) and, yes, Business Insider (No. 1). "Random Access Memories" failed to crack the top 10 in any of these lists, or it failed to be included at all.
Frank Ocean's debut album "Channel Orange" was an instant classic.
"Channel Orange" set the tone for Frank Ocean's success as an artist.
Def Jam Recordings
Year:Β 2013, at the 55th Grammy Awards
What beat it: "Babel" by Mumford & Sons
Frank Ocean didn't produce one of those debut albums that you later recognize, only in retrospect, as the birth of an icon. "Channel Orange" was an instant classic β a tectonic shift in the modern musical landscape. Those young artists that are being hailed these days for "genre-bending," like Billie EilishΒ andΒ Lil Nas X? Their music wouldn't exist without "Channel Orange."
But the Grammys gave Ocean a consolation prize known as best urban contemporary album (like, what does "urban contemporary" even mean?). "Channel Orange" lost the big award to a much safer, more traditional option: the folk-rock, banjo-heavy sophomore album from Mumford & Sons, which isn't even the band's best work.
"The Fame Monster" secured Lady Gaga's reputation as an avant-pop genius.
"The Fame Monster" was released on November 18, 2009.
UMG Recordings, Inc.
Year:Β 2011, at the 53rd Grammy Awards
What beat it: "The Suburbs" by Arcade Fire
"The Fame Monster" was such a Moment that Pitchfork ranked it as one of the best albums from the 2010s, despite it being released in 2009.
"For something that cast such a long shadow over this decade, we're making an exception," Amy Phillips wrote. "'The Fame Monster's' release kicked off an arms race of pop kookiness: Suddenly, it seemed like everyone from Katy Perry to Nicki Minaj to Kesha was falling all over themselves to out-weird each other. But nobody's freak flag ever flew higher than Gaga's."
Once again, however, the Recording Academy favored a more obvious choice: Arcade Fire's "The Suburbs," an admittedly excellent album, but far more palatable for a voting bloc that's majority male, white, and older.
"Graduation" took Kanye West's career to new heights.
"Graduation" was released on September 11, 2007.
Roc-A-Fella Records/UMG Recordings, Inc.
Year:Β 2008, at the 50th Grammy Awards
What beat it: "River: The Joni Letters" by Herbie Hancock
In 2008, Kanye West had already been nominated for album of the year twice: for "The College Dropout" in 2005 and "Late Registration" in 2006.
It also seemed like a much easier choice for the Recording Academy to make, even for a group of voters that historically ignores rap and hip-hop. "Graduation" was more commercialized than West's previous works. It was the work of a perfectionist, a sharp student of pop music who craved acclaim, an artist desperate to be recognized as an icon in his own time.
"Graduation" perfectly synthesized the culture in which it was formed, but still had an eye on the future. It had huge stadium bangers, radio hits, sprawling self-examinations, and one particularly poignant self-fulfilling prophecy: "On this day, we become legendary."
And what did this genius piece of work lose to? A... tribute album... of cover songs. OK!
Amy Winehouse won big for her hit song "Rehab," but its parent album "Back to Black" deserved more recognition.
"Back to Black" was released on October 27, 2006.
Universal Island Records Ltd.
Year:Β 2008, at the 50th Grammy Awards
What beat it: "River: The Joni Letters" by Herbie Hancock
Grammy voters squandered two chances to get it right in 2008.
"Graduation" was a phenomenal piece of work, but the question of its legacy is divisive for West's fan base. The Mark Ronson-produced "Back to Black," on the other hand, is an undeniable, certified classic β and, in retrospect, Amy Winehouse's last chance to get the recognition she deserved. (She swept the other three main categories that year, and she deserved to sweep all four.)
"The Grammys voting panel could not have known that Herbie would ultimately outlive her and that 'Back to Black' would become her final album," Dee Lockett noted for Vulture. "But they should've known then that while both albums were an homage to the past (Hancock was a Joni Mitchell covers album; Amy's a doo-wop and soul tribute though technically original work), they had different purposes."
"Amy's album proved her a once-in-a-generation talent, but Hancock's only reaffirmed the obvious: He's a legend," Lockett continued. "Except there are quite a few of his albums that do a better job of making that point. Amy would never have another."
Justin Timberlake's "FutureSex/LoveSounds" is the perfect blend of catchy club bangers and experimental art.
"FutureSex/LoveSounds" was released on September 8, 2006.
Zomba Recording LLC
Year:Β 2007, at the 49th Grammy Awards
What beat it: "Taking the Long Way" by The Chicks
Listen, we love The Chicks. But Timbaland really did his thing with "FutureSex/LoveSounds." Justin Timberlake was already a star, but this album made him a legend.
The current landscape of pop music simply wouldn't exist without Timberlake's seminal body of work. With its indulgent interludes, beatbox bridges, futuristic symphonies, twitchy beats, and sing-song rap verses, "FutureSex/LoveSounds" is super weird β too weird for Grammy voters, especially in 2007 β but it's also weirdly perfect. It was somehow both commercially successful and ahead of its time.
"The Emancipation of Mimi" reasserted Mariah Carey as the ultimate pop diva.
"The Emancipation of Mimi" was released on April 12, 2005.
Island Def Jam
Year:Β 2006, at the 48th Grammy Awards
What beat it: "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" by U2
Commercial giants are only welcomed back when the new music is undeniably catchy or downright transcendent. This album was both.
"The Emancipation of Mimi" became Carey's highest-selling release in the US in a decade. The Grammys typically like to reward albums that are relevant (it means all the voters have listened to it, at least). The Grammys also like Carey, who won best new artist back in the day. And yet, voters chose to congratulate U2 yet again.
This wasn't even really a case of two near-equal albums going head to head: "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" was less deserving than multiple nominees, including Kanye West's "Late Registration."
As Zach Schonfeld wrote for Newsweek, "Grammy voters love U2, but this one's a stretch. Though commercially successful thanks to 'Vertigo,' 'Atomic Bomb' was the first U2 album that sounded like just another U2 album."
"Acoustic Soul" by India.Arie is "an album of simple beauty from a singer with a sublime vocal talent."
"Acoustic Soul" was released on March 27, 2001.
Universal Motown Records/UMG Recordings, Inc.
Year:Β 2002, at the 44th Grammy Awards
What beat it: The soundtrack from "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"
Movie soundtracks are usually considered long-shots for the major Grammy categories, so how did one beat the debut album from one of this century's most talented vocalists?
As BBC's David O'Donnell noted, "Acoustic Soul" by India.Arie received seven nominations but received zero awards, despite how it "broke the mold for female R&B singers at the time."
"It's a piece that blurs the boundaries of the genre and as a result found a diverse audience base from hip-hop to folk fans," O'Donnell wrote. "It's an album of simple beauty from a singer with a sublime vocal talent."
Radiohead's "Kid A" is widely considered one of the best β if not the best β album of the 2000s.
"Kid A" was released on October 2, 2000.
XL Recordings Ltd.
Year:Β 2001, at the 43rd Grammy Awards
What beat it: "Two Against Nature" byΒ Steely Dan
"Kid A" is one of the most innovative alt-rock albums and profound musical statements in recent memory. Both Rolling Stone and Pitchfork named "Kid A" the No. 1 best album of the 2000s. The Guardian ranked it at No. 2, describing it as "the sound of today, a decade early." (That was in 2009, but it's still an apt description if it were "two decades early.")
By contrast, "Two Against Nature" was thoroughly average. But since it was Steely Dan's first album in 20 years, I guess the voters got overly excited.
Radiohead's "OK Computer" is one of the greatest albums of all time.
"OK Computer" was released on May 21, 1997.
XL Recordings Ltd.
Year: 1998, at the 40th Grammy Awards
What beat it: "Time Out of Mind" by Bob Dylan
Radiohead's "OK Computer" was so perceptive it feels prophetic. It was less of an album and more of a crystal ball, peering into our technology-driven future (now present) and empathizing with our emotions before we had even felt them.
"Radiohead appeared to be ahead of the curve, forecasting the paranoia, media-driven insanity, and omnipresent sense of impending doom that's subsequently come to characterize everyday life in the 21st century," Steven Hyden wrote for the AV Club. "Lofty thematic chit-chat aside, 'OK Computer' delivered the goods for a monumental rock record: It sounded miles-deep and ocean-wide, it blew out your brain and re-invigorated your ears, and made lying on your bed with headphones on seem like a profound activity."
It had little lasting impact on the landscape of music and pales in comparison to its album of the year competitors, including the Fugees' "The Score," the Smashing Pumpkins' "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness," and especially Beck's best album "Odelay," which still sounds fresh and innovative to this day.
Was "Odelay's" egregious snub the reason Beck has gone on to win Grammy Awards for inferior projects? We can only speculate.
"Sign o' the Times" is the most outstanding example of Prince's artistry.
"Sign o' the Times" was released on March 30, 1987.
NPG Records, Inc.
Year: 1988, at the 30th Grammy Awards
What beat it: "The Joshua Tree" by U2
"The Joshua Tree" is probably U2's best album, but I think we can all agree that Prince's best album trumps pretty much any other musician's best album almost every time, including U2.Β
"Purple Rain" might be Prince's best-known work, but "Sign o' the Times" is his magnum opus. It was even inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, nearly 30 years after it was disrespected by that same organization.
It's hard to believe that "Purple Rain," Prince's most beloved album, could lose any award ever.
"Purple Rain" was released on June 25, 1984.
NPG Records, Inc.
Year: 1985, at the 27th Grammy Awards
What beat it: "Can't Slow Down" by Lionel Richie
No disrespect to Lionel Richie, but this is "Purple Rain" we're talking about. I rest my case.
Pink Floyd's "The Wall" is the most famous concept album of all time.
"The Wall" was released on November 30, 1979.
Pink Floyd Music Ltd/Sony
Year: 1981, at the 23rd Grammy Awards
What beat it: "Christopher Cross" by Christopher Cross
Not only is "The Wall" a seminal body of work, a self-evident standard that artists still strive to and fail to reach, but it lost to "Christopher Cross." Oh, you don't know who Christopher Cross is? That's OK, neither does anyone else.
If any one ceremony could encapsulate why the Recording Academy can't be trusted, it's this one. Cross became the only artist in Grammys history to win all four major awards in the same night β album of the year, record of the year, song of the year, and best new artist β and remained the only artist to do so for nearly four decades, until Billie Eilish joined the ranks in 2020. He never won another.
"Abbey Road" is the most iconic album from the most iconic band in history.
"Abbey Road" was released on September 26, 1969.
Apple Records
Year: 1970, at the 12th Grammy Awards
What beat it: "Blood, Sweat & Tears" by Blood, Sweat & Tears
"Blood, Sweat & Tears" is a wonderful jazz-rock album, but that hardly matters when "Abbey Road" is in the running β and, mind-bogglingly, the award wasn't even given to the next-best choice.
As Craig Jenkins wrote for Vulture, "The Recording Academy had oneΒ job in 1970, and that was to slide the album of the year trophy to one of the three masterworks of the late '60s."
"'Blood, Sweat & Tears' is great, but 'At San Quentin'?Β 'Crosby, Stills & Nash'? 'Abbey Road'!? These are epochal records within their respective forms. 'Blood, Sweat & Tears' isn't even the tightest mainstream jazz-fusion album from the same eligibility period. (What's up, 'Chicago Transit Authority'?) Swing and a miss."
For critics and Beatles fans alike, "Revolver" is second only to "Sgt. Pepper" as the band's greatest work.
"Revolver" was released on August 5, 1966.
Parlophone Records
Year: 1967, at the 9th Grammy Awards
What beat it: "A Man and His Music" by Frank Sinatra
To make it even worse, "Revolver" was only nominated in that singular category, so despite creating an album full of classics β from "Eleanor Rigby" and "Yellow Submarine" to "Got to Get You into My Life" β the band came up completely empty-handed.
Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift attend the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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The 2025 Grammys took place at the Crypto.com Arena in California on Sunday.
The stars were out for music's biggest night.
Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Shaboozey, and Chappell Roan were all spotted mingling.
The 2025 Grammys are officially over, but we'll always have these photos to remind us what a fun night it was for both the viewers and the stars in the room.
The biggest musicians of the moment attended the awards show at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, showing off their red-carpet fashion and honoring the best music of 2024.
Trevor Noah was the master of ceremonies for the fifth time in a row and while he can run the show like a well-oiled machine for CBS, some of the most iconic moments of the night happened off-screen.
Take a look at some of the best candid photos from the 2025 Grammy Awards you might have missed.
In what may be the image of the night, Taylor Swift raised a glass to Kendrick Lamar after his record of the year win.
Taylor Swift raised a glass as Kendrick Lamar accepted the record of the year award for "Not Like Us" onstage during the 67th Grammy Awards.
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Swift, who collaborated with Lamar originally on "Bad Blood" in 2014, and again in 2023 for "Bad Blood (Taylor's Version)," was spotted dancing and singing along when Lamar won record of the year for his Drake diss "Not Like Us."
Reigning pop girlies Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan posed together.
Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter. and Chappell Roan at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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It was all smiles and hugs for these three, who were up against each other in album of the year, song of the year, and record of the year.
Willow Smith hitched a ride from her dad, Will.
Willow Smith and Will Smith at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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The Oscar winner was at the show to honor Quincy Jones.
Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge snapped a selfie.
Louis Partridge and Olivia Rodrigo attend the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Rodrigo and Partridge didn't walk the red carpet together, but they were still one of the best-dressed couples of the evening.
Coco Jones and Queen Latifah also took a selfie together.
Coco Jones and Queen Latifah attend the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Jones was nominated for best R&B performance and best R&B song, while Latifah was on hand to present Alicia Keys with the Dr. Dre Global Impact award.
Shaboozey had a busy evening and talked with many of his fellow musicians. He stopped at Noah Kahan and Kelsea Ballerini's table.
Chase Stokes, Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan, and Shaboozey at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Lady Gaga and Shaboozey at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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The two shook hands.
And he looked like he was deep in conversation with Chappell Roan.
Chappell Roan and Shaboozey at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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He lost best new artist to her, but clearly, there are no hard feelings.
Chappell Roan also had quite the busy evening.
Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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In addition to winning best new artist, giving a speech calling out record labels for failing to support their musicians, and bringing the house down with a performance of "Pink Pony Club," Roan also had time to giggle with Sabrina Carpenter.
Taylor Swift was spotted whispering to Roan during the ceremony.
Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift attend the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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As Roan says, she's "your favorite artist's favorite artist."
Shakira hugged Gloria Estefan.
Gloria Estefan and Shakira at the 67th GRAMMY Awards
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Estefan, who won best global music performance earlier in the night, was there to introduce Shakira.
Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Carpenter, who won three Grammys this year, received some love from Swift. Carpenter was one of the openers on the Eras Tour.
Alicia Keys and Lena Waithe looked happy to see each other.
Alicia Keys and Lena Waithe attend the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Waithe was on hand to support her partner, Cynthia Erivo, who performed as part of the tribute to Quincy Jones.
Keys won a Grammy for best musical theater album β her songs were used in the musical "Hell's Kitchen."
Troye Sivan got a selfie with Charli XCX and George Daniel of The 1975.
Troye Sivan, Charli XCX, and George Daniel at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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"Brat" singer Charli XCX performed a medley of "Von Dutch" and "Guess" at the end of the night. It was announced during the show that all the unused underwear from her performance would be donated.
Doechii had an animated discussion with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.
Doechii, Jay-Z, and Alicia Keys at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Doechii won her first Grammy for best rap album, making her the third woman to ever win the award after Lauryn Hill and Cardi B.
Olivia Rodrigo was living her best life during Janelle MonΓ‘e's performance.
Janelle MonΓ‘e at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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MonΓ‘e channeled Michael Jackson to perform "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" as part of the Quincy Jones tribute. She even moonwalked!
Margaret Qualley and Miley Cyrus posed together.
Margaret Qualley and Miley Cyrus attend the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Qualley attended the ceremony with her husband, Jack Antonoff, who was nominated multiple times. Cyrus presented Kendrick Lamar with record of the year.
Lainey Wilson and Teddy Swims chatted.
Lainey Wilson and Teddy Swims attend the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Costco helps me score great deals on my kids' favorite items, like berries and Goldfish crackers.
I started shopping at Costco about eight years ago. Back then, I only had one child, but Costco's price for bulk diapers was reason enough to sign up for an executive membership.
Now that I'm a mom of four, it only made sense to keep renewing that membership year after year. Here's what I buy at Costco to keep my family of six happy and full.
I always grab a rotisserie chicken for dinner on shopping days.
When I buy the Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken, I use the leftovers to make tostadas.
Olivia Brochu
I'm typically exhausted after after grocery shopping, but a delicious rotisserie chicken makes dinner that night easy.
We almost always have enough leftovers for chicken tostadas the next night, and I frequently use the carcass (plus some onions, celery, carrots, and herbs) to make broth in the slow cooker.
Frozen edamame makes a great side dish.
My kids love the Imperial Garden frozen edamame.
Olivia Brochu
I love making the Imperial Garden frozen edamame as a side dish with dinner. An added bonus is that it's one of the few plants my kids will actually eat.
This big bag is full of smaller portions that go from frozen to ready to eat in just three minutes in the microwave.
It pairs well with the rotisserie chicken, and sometimes, I even eat it as a salty bedtime snack.
Costco's berry selection is colorful and affordable.
My kids go through a lot of berries.
Olivia Brochu
My kids love berries, and although I'm happy they reach for a healthy option, the price tag for these fruits can be high.
However, I've found Costco's strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are affordable and delicious.
The whole family enjoys the Kirkland Signature organic Greek yogurt.
The Kirkland Signature organic Greek yogurt pairs well with berries.
Olivia Brochu
Everyone in our house, from my 7-month-old baby to my 34-year-old husband, loves the creamy and delicious Kirkland Signature organic Greek yogurt. It's high in protein, nonfat, and pairs perfectly with the aforementioned berries.
My 6-year-old can't get enough Goldfish.
A box of Goldfish typically lasts a month in my house.
Olivia Brochu
Costco's large box of Goldfish, which includes three bags of the snack, is the only size that makes sense for my family.
I fill a bin in the snack cabinet with the cheddar crackers and store the extra in our pantry. The bin sees a lot of refills, but this giant box usually lasts us around a month.
The Kirkland Signature protein bars make the perfect grown-up snack.
My husband and I love the Kirkland Signature protein bars.
Olivia Brochu
My husband and I rely on Kirkland Signature protein bars for a macro-friendly snack or breakfast.
They're so delicious that I almost feel like I'm eating a candy bar. Almost.
Kirkland Signature steak strips are another great high-protein option.
The Kirkland Signature steak strips make a great snack.
Olivia Brochu
I always snag a few bags of the Kirkland Signature dried-beef steak strips.
My husband usually eats these jerky snacks with his lunch, and I often grab a handful on my way out the door for school dismissal. They're quick, easy, delicious, and gluten-free.
Costco has a great selection of nut butter.
Everyone in my house likes a different nut butter.
Olivia Brochu
Costco has a great selection of nut butter, and I usually find myself buying more than one kind. In an opinionated household of six, everyone has a favorite spread, and they don't often overlap.
I grab almond butter for my husband, natural peanut butter for me, Nutella for my 8-year-old, creamy Jif for my 6-year-old, and crunchy Jif for my 3-year-old.
Costco's New York steaks make for a special date night at home.
My husband and I love Costco's beef loin New York steaks.
Olivia Brochu
It may not come as a surprise, but babysitters aren't exactly lining up at my door to watch my four kids. Instead, my husband and I like to get creative with date nights at home using Costco's beef loin New York steaks.
I can typically find a pack of five for about $50. We usually grill or reverse sear steaks on Friday nights after the kids are in bed.
In letters sent to both media organizations on Monday, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene β the chairwoman of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency β requested that their CEOs testify before a hearing on March 3 or 24.
In the letters, the Georgia congresswoman accused both NPR and PBS of producing "systemically biased" content, pointing to NPR's handling of the Hunter Biden laptop story and PBS's reporting on a hand gesture that Elon Musk made at an inauguration day event.
"As an organization that receives federal funds through its member stations, PBS should provide reporting that serves the entire public, not just a narrow slice of like-minded individuals and ideological interest groups," Greene wrote in the letter to PBS.
In a statement on Monday, NPR said that the organization would "welcome the opportunity to discuss the critical role of public media in delivering impartial, fact-based news and reporting to the American public."
A spokesperson for PBS also said that they "appreciate the opportunity to present to the committee how now, more than ever, the service PBS provides matters for our nation."
According to NPR, the organization receives less than 1% of its annual budget from the federal government on average. PBS, meanwhile, gets 15% of its revenue from the government.
Separately, Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr launched an investigation into NPR and PBS over sponsorships.
The DOGE subcommittee, while intended to pursue similar goals to Musk's DOGE team in the executive branch, is a separate entity β and it's likely to be a forum for televised clashes between Democrats and Republicans over the federal government.
The standout moments at Sunday's ceremony shone a spotlight on fresh talent and big personalities in the industry. However, they were somewhat offset by a handful of uninspired sets.
Keep reading for a rundown of the best and worst performances, according to Business Insider's senior music reporter.
Sabrina Carpenter showcased her hits, humor, and charm.
Sabrina Carpenter performed a "Short n' Sweet" medley at the 2025 Grammys.
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Sabrina Carpenter was nominated for each of the "Big Four" awards for her masterful pop album "Short n' Sweet," plus best pop vocal album and best pop solo performance for "Espresso," both of which she won.
Thankfully, the Grammys gave Carpenter enough time onstage to honor her breakthrough into pop royalty after years of cutting her teeth at Disney Channel, training for Broadway, and perfecting her goofy-yet-sexy onstage persona.
Carpenter showcased the full range of her skillset with a Lucille Ball-esque performance, complete with comedic bits and costumes, a jazzy blend of "Espresso" and "Please Please Please," and even a tap-dance break.
Chappell Roan proved why she deserved to win best new artist.
Chappell Roan performed "Pink Pony Club" at the 2025 Grammys.
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Chappell Roan made headlines throughout 2024 for drawing massive crowds at festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza. As she proved once again on the Grammy stage, Roan is a born entertainer with the creative vision, showmanship, and soaring falsetto to match.
Rather than sticking with the obvious choice and singing her breakout hit "Good Luck, Babe!" β nominated for both record and song of the year β Roan smartly opted to perform her gay-awakening anthem "Pink Pony Club" to honor her love of Los Angeles.
Shortly after, Roan returned to the stage to accept the award for best new artist, where she boldly took the music industry to task; Roan dedicated her speech to demanding higher wages and better worker protections for herself and her peers. You just can't teach stage presence like hers.
Doechii is quickly becoming one of the industry's buzziest performers.
Doechii performed a mashup of "Catfish" and "Denial Is a River" at the 2025 Grammys.
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Delivering eccentric choreography in head-to-toe Thom Browne, Doechii had the Grammy crowd buzzing with her medley of "Catfish" and "Denial Is a River," both standout tracks from her latest mixtape "Alligator Bites Never Heal."
The self-described "Swamp Princess" also became the third woman in Grammy history to win best rap album, following Lauryn Hill and Cardi B.
Raye boasted the most impressive vocal performance of the night.
Raye performed "Oscar-Winning Tears" at the 2025 Grammys.
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Raye, who was nominated for best new artist and songwriter of the year, non-classical, executed a show-stopping rendition of her single "Oscar-Winning Tears" β hitting high notes and nailing vocal runs with a poise that brought to mind early Adele.
As the ceremony dragged on, Charli XCX delivered a much-needed energy boost.
Charli XCX performed a "Brat" medley at the 2025 Grammys.
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Charli kickstarted her "Brat" medley with "Von Dutch," strutting around the arena's parking garage while flanked by a crowd of partygoers and hot girls, including supermodel Alex Consani and internet "It Girl" Gabbriette Bechtel.
By the time Charli and her entourage arrived onstage, it felt like the whole crowd was on their feet. Even Taylor Swift, the apparent source of envy that Charli sings about in "Sympathy Is a Knife," was jumping around with a champagne bottle in her hand.
Charli capped the performance with "Guess," her hit collaboration with Billie Eilish, while panties and undergarments rained from the ceiling. It was hard not to feel jealous of the cool kids on that stage β which was, of course, exactly what Charli was going for.
On the other hand, Billie Eilish was uncharacteristically boring.
Billie Eilish performed "Birds of a Feather" at the 2025 Grammys.
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Ever since Billie Eilish's landmark year in 2020, when she swept all four general-field categories, she has been a reliable highlight at the Grammys. But on Sunday, her static rendition of "Birds of a Feather" was surprisingly forgettable.
In contrast with her previous Grammy performances of "When the Party's Over" and "Happier Than Ever," Eilish supplied muddled vocals and subdued energy levels that failed to do the fan-favorite song justice.
Benson Boone didn't offer anything fresh.
Benson Boone performed "Beautiful Things" at the 2025 Grammys.
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How many times do we need to watch Benson Boone follow this exact blueprint?
"Beautiful Things" may have been his breakout hit, but it's a cookie-cutter pop song that doesn't need yet another televised performance β especially not if Boone insists on recycling every detail for every one, from the all-too-faithful instrumentation to the onstage backflip and the sparkly jumpsuits stolen directly from Harry Styles' playbook.
Teddy Swims also performed the same old song in the same old way.
Teddy Swims performed "Lose Control" at the 2025 Grammys.
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Teddy Swims had one of the biggest hits of 2024 with "Lose Control," a soulful ballad that spent months climbing the charts. Based on his live performances over the past year, it might be fair to assume that Swims doesn't know any other songs.
Swims delivered exactly what was expected of him and nothing more, a strategy that felt especially dull immediately following Doechii's dynamic performance.
To paraphrase the Recording Academy's former president, maybe the male nominees need to step up their game next year.
'Best Damn Chili' is the only chili you need this winter.
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My favorite chili recipe isn't from a celebrity chef but a random recipe my boyfriend found online.
"Best Damn Chili" by Danny Jaye on Allrecipes has become one of my favorite winter dishes.Β
It's hearty, comforting, and perfect for a chilly night β or Super Bowl Sunday.Β
When searching for a new dish to make, I usually stick to the pros, like Ina Garten, Gordon Ramsay, or my dad (no, seriously, try his Greek lasagna).
But there are plenty of fantastic recipes online if you know how to find them, and "Best Damn Chili" is definitely one of them.
Written by Danny Jaye and posted by Allrecipes, this chili has become one of my favorite winter dishes. My boyfriend and I have made it numerous times, adding our own tweaks and special touches to make it even more comforting.
And you can whip it up just in time for Super Bowl Sunday.
I love making the Best Damn Chili with tons of veggies.
I love packing this chili with tons of veggies.
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To make the Best Damn Chili at home, you'll need:
2.5 pounds lean ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped (optional)
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped (optional)
1 summer squash (optional)
1-2 cups cremini mushrooms (optional)
Β½ purple cabbage (optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 28-ounce can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
2 16-ounce cans dark red kidney beans
1 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 12-ounce can tomato paste
1 12-ounce can or bottle of light beer
1 cup sour cream, plus extra for serving
Β½ cup white wine
ΒΌ cup Worcestershire sauce
Green onions or cilantro, for serving
Mexican-blend cheese, for serving (optional)
Here are all the seasonings you'll need:
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 Β½ teaspoons dried basil
1 Β½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
Β½ teaspoon dried oregano
Β½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch garlic powder
If you want to make your chili spicy, you can also add:
2 red jalapeΓ±o peppers, chopped
1 Anaheim chile pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper sauce
Most of the work in a chili is just chopping veggies. And we add quite a lot of them to the Best Damn Chili.
Just some of our chopped veggies.
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My boyfriend Peter and I always love to pack our chili with tons of veggies, so we added a few extra to the original recipe (which I noted with "optional" in the ingredient list). You can also switch things up and just use whatever you have in the fridge.
If you don't want to do a lot of prep, you can always stick to just the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. I think all the extra vegetables are worth the work β they make this chili super hearty, flavorful, and comforting. Plus, the chopping goes by way quicker if you've got the help of a loved one, a good friend, or a great playlist.
Then, just dump all your hard work into a big pot.
Cooking the veggies.
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First, add four tablespoons of olive oil to your pot, which should be placed over medium heat.
Then, throw in the onion, bell peppers, garlic, and whatever extra vegetables you decide to use. If you're going the spicy route, this is also when you should add the Anaheim and jalapeΓ±o peppers.
As the veggies begin to soften, start cooking the meat.
It should take about five to seven minutes to cook the meat.
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Add olive oil to a large skillet placed over medium-high heat. Throw in the beef and let it cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat has browned. This step should take around five to seven minutes.
Once the meat has browned, add the Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder.
The browned meat for our chili.
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During this step, you'll also want to crumble the two beef bouillon cubes over the meat.
Then, throw in the beer.
Adding beer to the browned meat.
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Keep cooking the beef, scraping the bottom of the skillet with your wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the beer becomes hot. This will take around three minutes.
Add your beef to the pot full of veggies.
Adding our beef to the veggies.
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At this point, your kitchen will already smell amazing.
Then, throw in all the tomato products.
Adding San Marzano tomatoes to the chili.
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Give everything a good stir after you add the crushed San Marzano tomatoes, the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and the tomato paste.
Now, it's time for the wine and seasonings.
This chili includes chili powder, brown sugar, basil, oregano, and paprika.
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After adding the white wine, season everything with the chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, basil, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. If you're using the pepper sauce, throw that in as well.
Then, add your kidney beans and bring your pot to a boil before letting it simmer.
We like to let the chili simmer all day.
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The original recipe recommends adding the kidney beans after you've allowed your chili to simmer, but I've misread the instructions before and thrown them in early. Either way, it still tastes fantastic.
After your chili has come to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let it simmer.
You should let your chili simmer for at least 90 minutes, but we usually let it simmer much longer.
Our thickened chili after simmering all day.
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I love simmering chili on the stove all day, allowing it to develop and thicken. The vegetables still maintain their delicious texture, staying tender rather than mushy, and the overall flavor is incredible βΒ and so worth the wait.
If you opt to add your kidney beans after the initial simmer, the original recipe recommends letting the chili simmer for an additional 30 minutes (which allows the beans to get hot) before serving.
Top the chili with sour cream and some green onions or cilantro, and enjoy.
The Best Damn Chili is perfect for Super Bowl Sunday.
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The Best Damn Chili is just so rich, hearty, and comforting. The deep, delicious flavor that comes from allowing it to simmer all day is memorable, and all the different veggies work together so beautifully. The dollop of sour cream on top infuses the chili with a nice brightness and tang, and I love the color and crunch the green onions add. We've made this recipe every season of the year, and the Best Damn Chili always hits no matter the temperature.
Plus, even if you go back for seconds, this recipe provides enough leftovers for an entire week of dinners. My boyfriend and I often pack up some leftover chili for our friends, who are also huge fans.
Just beware if you make this for a Super Bowl Sunday party β there won't be a spoonful left by the final touchdown.
The author encourages his 10-year-old son to have independence.
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We allow our 10-year-old to go places on his own.
He bikes alone to the library, a place that says that kids under 10 need to be present with an adult.
It all started during the pandemic, but we agreed with other parents to let it keep happening.
Sure, turning 21 has its benefits, and so does 18. But 10 is the first magic number in our family.
When my son turned 10 in 2024, he entered a new measure of independence. He is now welcome to go on his own to places that had previously required a grownup to accompany him.
He drops in at the local YMCA, where he and his friends of age can swim, play basketball, or participate in board games, pool, or foosball (and eat snacks) in the "teen center." A voracious reader, he can bike to the town library, which asks that adults supervise children under 10. He and his best friend have permission to walk to the video game arcade that recently opened in the center of our town.
It helps that Northampton is small β about 30,000 people β and largely accessible on foot or bike from our house. School, the Y, the library, and the arcade are all less than a mile away.
We agreed with other parents to let our kids roam
Visiting those places without a parent is the latest development in what I call "Not Knowing Where Our Kids Are Every Second," a very informal arrangement among some of my eldest son's friends' families.
Allowing our children a measure of independence is our conscious but unfussy contrast with the helicopter parenting approach that became so prevalent between when we were young, in the 1980s and early '90s, and now. Research backs us up β aΒ 2018 studyΒ showed that children of parents who hover over their every activity are more prone to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Also, under surveillance parenting, children take longer to learn how to do for themselves. With five colleges and universities nearby, the Northampton area is home to professors, including my wife, with plenty of stories about students whose parents try to intercede on their kids' behalf, from picking their classes to complaining directly to professors, or even the administration, about a low grade. It makes me wonder how or if those newly minted adults manage to do their own laundry without multiple phone calls home.
School in the fall of 2020 was limited to classes on Zoom, a wholly ineffective way to engage with 5- and 6-year-olds. A handful of families in our neighborhood formed a pod and had the good fortune to find a teacher with a nature kindergarten background. Our kids spent the vast majority of their time that fall and winter outside, riding their bikes like a gaggle of two-wheeled geese and learning how to handle themselves, with gentle supervision, as they explored the world around them.
These days, as fourth-graders, they're free to range back and forth to each other's houses. That's how they've been spending afternoons over the past few months.
Instead of participating in structured (and not inexpensive) after-school activities, they interact on the playground or entertain themselves at one of our houses, as long as a parent is present. Many of us work at home, so someone is generally around.
Though we tend to have a rough idea of where they are when they're out in the world and when they'll be home, we're happy to leave the rest up to them. Most of them have other activities, too, like sports or music lessons. But when they have free time, they're old enough now to figure out how they want to spend it, without the grown-ups arranging every detail in advance.
I want my kids to have age-appropriate independence
We parents are here to answer questions, offer guidance, and assuage doubts β that's part of our job. But giving my kids the latitude to make their own decisions when the stakes are low is how they will learn to make good decisions when it matters. It's part of how they'll develop the confidence to advocate for themselves and to manage social and academic demands as they grow up.
Ultimately, offering them an age-appropriate sense of independence now is how they will learn to run their own lives in a way that has taken 10 years longer for kids 10 years older than they are.
In my house, at least, the kids are even folding their own laundry.
Cuts like the filet mignon and the New York strip can be tender and may be best served with a brown-butter sauce.
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I'm a chef with experience picking and preparing the best cuts of meat for almost any steak dish.
Filet mignon pairs well with many flavors, but it's crucial to not overcook this cut of meat.
The tri-tip sirloin and flank steak can be great for grilling and should be cut against the grain.
The sheer number of steak options at a grocery store can be overwhelming, with a myriad of available cuts at a variety of price ranges.
When it comes to selecting a steak, it's important to remember that fat equals flavor. Some cuts have a lot of marbling, or fat, woven throughout the piece of meat. A fat cap, which is a thick outer layer on the meat, also adds flavor to different cuts.
Here's how I cook different cuts of meat for the best steak.
Filet mignon plays well with a multitude of flavors
Filet mignon is one of the most expensive cuts on the menu because it plays well with so many other flavors.
Sear this steak in oil with some salt and pepper, being careful not to cook above medium, and add any sauce you prefer.
T-bone and porterhouse steaks can seem very similar.
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This cut is actually two steaks β the New York strip and the filet mignon β separated by a bone.
With the combination of the full, meaty flavor of the strip and the tender filet, I recommend cooking this cut over high heat with just salt and pepper.
Any brown butter or steak sauce would pair well and offset the flavor profile.
The Tomahawk can take longer to cook, but it's worth it
With a fat cap and at least 5 inches of rib bone extending from the meat, the Tomahawk is actually a rib-eye or cote de boeuf.
The extra 5 inches of bone can be cleaned of excess meat and then cooked over medium-high heat.
This cut is often aged before selling and can take a bit longer to cook than its thinner counterparts, but I think the extra effort is worth it.
Flank steak is perfect for marinating
Marinating a flank steak is an easy way to add more flavor to the meat.
Cook the steak in a pan or on a grill to medium-rare to ensure the most tenderness and get those juices flowing.
You should let your steak rest for a few minutes before slicing it against the grain. If you're cooking it in a skillet, use the marinade for a quick pan sauce.Β
Grill and slice the tri-tip sirloin steak against the grain
The trip-tip is cut from the bottom of the sirloin and is shaped like a triangle.
It's perfect for marinating and grilling but should be cooked to medium and sliced against the grain to be truly enjoyed.
The flat iron is very versatile
This newer cut, also known as blade steak or top blade, is found on the shoulder of a cow and is incredibly versatile.
The flat iron is one of the most tender cuts of meat because of its great marbling and also boasts a bold flavor at a lower price point than other cuts.
Treat this steak like a New York strip and cook at high heat until the outside is seared and the inside is medium-rare to medium for best results. Season with salt and pepper, or add a spice rub for a little kick.
This story was originally published on February 21, 2022, and most recently updated on February 3, 2025.
Leading researcher Meredith Whitney shared the trends she has her eye on this year.
Consumer spending could surge, sparking a rebound for beaten-down retailers.
In real-estate, a key trend that Whitney had highlighted is now no longer likely.
Nearly two decades after her prescient warnings about the financial crisis, Meredith Whitney remains one of the more widely followed research analysts in markets.
Although no one's calls are always correct, Whitney is known for bold, outside-the-box thinking that gets gears turning β like why young people could get a leg up in the housing market, or why remote workers secretly working two jobs were at risk of getting caught.
Business Insider recently caught up with the "Oracle of Wall Street," who shared in an interview the three under-the-radar economic trends she's watching most closely in 2025.
1. Consumer spending reaccelerates
After countless hours of studying the US economy, Whitney's highest-conviction call this year is that consumer spending will strengthen across income strata and keep growth humming.
"The takeaways are clearly that consumer spending strength is going to broaden this year, so that means it will accelerate," Whitney said.
In recent years, Whitney's research suggests that spending has been disproportionately driven by higher-income consumers and the mid-20s to late-30s cohort, whom she affectionately calls "avocado toasters." Whitney noted last May that their young people's spending far exceeds that of baby boomers, and she now estimates their discretionary spending is five to six times higher.
Contrary to what some might suggest, these whippersnappers may not be being irresponsible. Instead, Gen Zers and millennials have been largely shut out of the housing market due to high mortgage rates and may be making up for it with retail therapy β or simply because they can.
"The avocado toasters who don't own homes β this is the 24- to 38-year-olds who don't own homes β have more discretionary spend, because it's gotten so expensive over the last three years to own a home with rising homeowners' insurance, property taxes, homeowners' association fees," Whitney said.
Besides being unburdened by expensive mortgage payments, many young people are finding creative ways to team up and save money. Whitney pointed out that password sharing is the norm for younger generations, and even those who don't snag log-ins for streaming services or YouTube TV can stay on their parents' phone plans for $10 a month instead of $50 or more.
Other consumers are in a much different spot. Lower-income consumers have felt the highest inflation in a generation most acutely. In fact, Whitney said last spring that households making between $50,000 and $70,000 a year could only afford to save 0.3% of their post-tax income.
"What has been clear is that the 52% that have been living paycheck to paycheck β over 50% of the households β are really struggling," Whitney said.
Consumers could make a financial comeback this year if inflation fades and interest rates inch down, Whitney said. And while some economic observers are anxious that Trump's tariffs could cause prices to reaccelerate, Whitney didn't cite that as a major near-term risk.
2. Dollar-store sales boom
A long-awaited rebound for consumers, including those in the lower-income bracket, could spark a turnaround for beleaguered dollar stores and other struggling retailers, Whitney said.
"The dollar stores and all the discounters β and I'll throw Target into the mix; it's neither β will have a great 2025 and beyond," Whitney said. "They've been beat up for a number of reasons, but one of them has been that their primary customer really had a hard landing after COVID stimulus checks ended."
As Whitney noted, pandemic-era government aid and inflation were major tailwinds for dollar stores. Consumers of all income types flocked to Dollar Tree and Dollar General for their rock-bottom prices, pushing their shares to record levels. Dollar Tree's stock even doubled in the five months from late September 2021 to mid-April 2022.
But ever since, Dollar Tree and Dollar General have been dead money, with shares down 57% and 72%, respectively, from all-time highs. Inflation has become a major headwind by eating into profits on dirt-cheap products. Dollar Tree's earnings have been hammered, and Dollar General's operating income growth has been negative for seven straight quarters.
Dollar Tree and Dollar General's standing among investors went from bad to worse early last fall after alarming earnings reports. Both companies lost about a third of their market value as they slashed full-year guidance, blaming consumer spending weakness among income cohorts.
Whitney said she became bullish about dollar stores shortly after, and it's not because she was bargain-hunting. Instead, her research indicates that consumers may get more breathing room.
Since last summer, Whitney said property owners have increasingly taken out lines of credit from their home equity, which is a relatively cheap way to borrow money. Consumers can take this cash and use it to pay down their credit-card statement and other costlier bills, she added. Armed with money in their pocket and lower card balances, households can spend more freely.
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"What I expected was this to have almost like a trickle-down effect," Whitney said. "It's happened a lot faster than I would've thought. So if you look at the same-store sales year on year, they've already picked up dramatically with the dollar stores and with Target. And when the retailers report, I think the investors will be surprised by how strong the results are."
3. Older homeowners stay in place
Whitney's most surprising take is one that's the opposite of what she believed a year ago.
But after examining more data, Whitney recently said that her theory is no longer likely.
Although the US population is still steadily aging, the researcher now expects older people to "age in place" instead of moving to ranchers, retirement communities, or nursing homes, which can be very expensive. Only about one in eight seniors can afford assisted living without tapping into their assets, Whitney noted, citing a 2023 Harvard study on housing older adults in the US.
Her change of mind comes as older property owners are seemingly deciding not to move. Instead, seniors are taking out lines of credit to renovate their homes. That could mean putting bedrooms in on the ground floor, adding walk-in tubs, or installing movable stairs, Whitney said.
If grandpas and grandmas across the country stay put, there will be fewer houses for younger buyers to choose from. That could be disastrous, if new home inventory wasn't rising like it is.
"Their best chance of owning a home is with new homes β not existing," Whitney said of younger homebuyers.
Millennials and Gen-Zers might not get the revenge over owners that Whitney thought was possible last year, but they'll likely be better off than in the least affordable market of their lives.
My biggest tip is don't over-mash the potatoes β a few chunks are fine.
The recipe is simple, but you can add herbs, spices, cheese, bacon, and other garnishes.
I've loved mashed potatoes since I was a kid, but it wasn't until well into adulthood that I realized how simple they are to make.
After years of practice in the kitchen, here's my quick and easy recipe for perfect mashed potatoes.
The ingredients couldn't be simpler.
My mashed potatoes come together with six ingredients.
Steven John
My recipe uses just six ingredients, and two of those are water and salt.
The rest are russet potatoes (though other varieties work fine), butter, sour cream, and milk.
Peel and dice the potatoes, leaving some skin on if you want.
I like the texture the potato skin adds.
Steven John
I like a bit if the skins left on my potatoes, so after scrubbing the spuds, I stripe them with a food peeler.
Then, I chop them into cubes a bit smaller than an inch. Don't worry about perfect uniformity β as long as none are significantly larger than the rest, they'll cook evenly enough.
Boil the potato chunks in salted water.
The potatoes cook faster when they're in smaller chunks.
Steven John
Bring just enough water to fully cover the potatoes to a boil, and go heavy with the salt to add some flavor. You could even boil them in broth to up the ante.
I made two medium-sized potatoes in a medium-sized pot, and 2 cups of water did the trick.
Cook the potatoes at a full boil just until you can easily break the chunks in half with a fork. That may happen in as little as six minutes and rarely takes more than seven.
You don't want to overcook the potatoes, so err on the side of caution.
Drain the potatoes, then add butter, sour cream, and milk.
The sour cream adds a nice tang.
Steven John
I like to lightly drain the potatoes with a strainer β leaving a bit of that salty, starchy water in the pot is a good thing.
Next, toss in about 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 teaspoons of sour cream. The sour cream is optional, but I recommend it for the best flavor and texture.
For the milk, start with about Β½ cup, but don't overdo it. You can always add more as needed if the potatoes aren't coming together well, but you can't take it back.
Then, it's time to mash.
I use a potato masher for the best results.
Steven John
Ideally, I like to use a dedicated food masher for my potatoes, but you can also use a large fork, a slotted spoon, or another similar tool.
Mash until there are no visible potato chunks left β there may be a few bits and pieces here and there β but don't overdo it.
The more you mash, the more starch is released from the potatoes, which can lead to a gummy, unpleasant consistency.
Serve the potatoes as is, or dress them up.
My family will eat the potatoes straight out of the pot.
Steven John
The potatoes are good as is, but you can also dress them up in dozens of ways.
Some of my family's classic additions include shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, bacon bits, pepper, and more butter.
However, the world is really your oyster here β use up whatever you have in the fridge.
Ukrainian servicemen ride a military vehicle in the Sumy region near the border with Russia on August 11.
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Ukrainian forces launched a stunning invasion into Russia's Kursk region last August.
A Ukrainian commander revealed new details of the operation in an interview with BI.
He said his forces didn't know they were going to cross into Russia until the day before.
Ukrainian forces who took part in last year's shock invasion of Russia had no idea they were about to launch a cross-border assault until the day before the mission, a commander told Business Insider.
Oleksii Vovkotrub was the commander of the 1st Platoon, part of the 1st Assault Company of the 33rd Separate Assault Regiment, when his unit entered Russia's Kursk region on August 6. He revealed new details of the operation in a recent interview with BI.
The daring invasion, which came as a surprise to Ukraine's partners and caught Moscow completely off guard, marked the biggest attack on Russian soil by a foreign enemy since World War II.
Vovkotrub, whose call sign is Wolf, said that the operation was classified. Ukraine's forces had been gathering in the northeastern Sumy region, which borders Russia, but they didn't know the final objective of their build-up at the time. Up to that point, the war had been fought almost entirely in Ukraine, a few cross-border raids aside.
Ukrainian servicemen ride a self-propelled howitzer in the Sumy region near the Russian border on August 11.
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"The details of the mission were only revealed to us the day before deployment," Vovkotrub, now the acting commander of the 1st Assault Company of the 33rd Separate Assault Regiment, recalled. "Of course, the guys were a bit nervous, but overall, the mood was high," he said. "We were eager to strike the enemy on their own territory."
Vovkotrub said that his mission in Kursk was to seize and hold a platoon strongpoint until infantry soldiers arrived to secure the position. His unit advanced into Russia as part of an armored formation supported by German-made Marder infantry fighting vehicles and Soviet-era T-72 tanks.
"Riding in on armor felt good," Vovkotrub said. "I won't hide that, especially after everything they did on our land." By this stage of the war, the Ukrainians had been fighting Russia's invasion of their country for about two and a half years.
Ukrainian soldiers have said that they were able to easily breach Russia's borders, meeting little to no resistance until they reached the outskirts of Sudzha.
It wasn't until the second morning of the invasion into Kursk that the platoon first engaged in combat, trying to capture the objective strongpoint. The Ukrainians clashed with Russian soldiers while clearing two villages in the Sudzha district, just a few miles across the border, and fighting to secure enemy positions in the tree lines.
A Ukrainian soldier walks past a car in Sudzha on August 16.
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"In the end, the mission was successfully completed without any losses on our side," Vovkotrub said. His unit stayed in Kursk until late August, though they would deploy again later.
Ukrainian forces quickly seized some 500 square miles of territory in Kursk and captured dozens of villages during the early weeks of the invasion, which was intended to ease some pressure off other areas of the front lines and provide Kyiv with more leverage at potential peace talks.
Russian counteroffensives in the months since have seen the country regain roughly half of the land that it initially lost in Kursk, but Ukraine still has a foothold in the region. It is proving difficult for the Russians to dislodge them completely.
Moscow has relied on the deployment of thousands of North Korean forces to help with these efforts, but they have been taking heavy losses in combat. Ukraine's military revealed recently that the North Koreans hadn't been seen in weeks, suggesting they may have withdrawn.
Hard fighting continues in this sector. Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine's commander-in-chief, said Monday that the Kursk operation remains a key priority for Kyiv.
The duo was first seen showing PDA on New Year's Eve in 2019. When the video appeared on Twitter, Gaga's fans scrambled to identify Polansky, CEO of the Parker Group, and learn more information about the star's new beau. The couple, who were introduced by Gaga's mother, have been together ever since.
These days, when Gaga performs at major events β from President Joe Biden's inauguration to the Paris Olympics β Polansky is often waiting in the wings. Here's everything we know about their relationship.Β
Claudia Willen contributed to a previous version of this article.
December 2019: Gaga and Polansky meet at Sean Parker's 40th birthday party.
Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, attended a gala in 2019.
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It's been widely reported that Gaga and Polansky were introduced by Sean Parker, the founder of Napster and cofounder of Facebook. (Polansky attended Harvard at the same time as Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's more famous cofounder. Polansky and Parker are longtime associates.)
However, Gaga revealed they actually met through her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, who runs Gaga's mental health nonprofit. According to Vogue, Germanotta and Polansky originally crossed paths by "philanthropic overlap."
"My mom met him and she said to me, 'I think I just met your husband,' and I said, 'I'm not ready to meet my husband!'" Gaga told the magazine. "I could never have imagined that my momβ¦found the most perfect person for me?"
"So I went to the party and I kept asking for him and he finally came over to me and we talked for three hours. We had the most amazing conversation," Gaga told Vogue.
"I didn't know much about her and honestly wasn't sure what to expect," Polansky added. "I was struck immediately by her warmth and openness β she was so genuinely curious about what my life was like growing up in Minnesota."
December 31, 2019: Gaga and Polansky are seen together for the first time on New Year's Eve.
Gaga in a selfie shared on December 19, 2019.
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Gaga and Polansky welcomed the new year with a midnight kiss while attending a party in Las Vegas, as seen in a video shared on X (then Twitter) by Las Vegas Review columnist John Katsilometes.Β
Fans waited outside the building in the hopes of snagging a glimpse of the singer. They eventually saw Gaga exiting the building with Polansky, who was holding her hand the entire time.
At this point, people weren't sure who the businessman was, and the relationship was shrouded in mystery. Many outlets referred to Polansky as Gaga's "mystery man."
January 31, 2020: They are spotted cuddling on a balcony in Miami.
Gaga shared this photo with Polansky on Instagram in February 2020.
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Gaga was in Miami to perform at the AT&T TV Super Saturday Night show. In her downtime, the singer lounged on a balcony with Polansky, where they were spotted kissing.Β
After photos of the couple surfaced online, Us Weekly identified Gaga's new love interest as Polansky.
A source told E! News that Gaga "has been dating the same guy for over a month. They've been seeing other since before the holidays and she's crazy about him."
The source also confirmed that Polansky spent New Year's Eve with the singer as "they had already been seeing each other for weeks" at that point.Β
February 2, 2020: Polansky and Gaga attend the Super Bowl together.
The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl in 2020.
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The day after Gaga performed at the AT&T TV Super Saturday Night show, she and Polansky watched the Super Bowl together from a box at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.
February 3, 2020: Gaga shares an Instagram photo of herself cuddled up with Polansky.
Polansky and Gaga in Miami.
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After paparazzi photos and fan videos surfaced from the couple's time in Florida, Gaga shared her own memory from the trip on Instagram. In the photo, she's sitting on Polansky's lap with his arms wrapped around her.
"We had so much fun in Miami. Love to all my little monsters and fans, you're the best!" she captioned the photo.Β
February 15, 2020: They spend Valentine's Day together.
Polansky and Gaga spent Valentine's Day together in 2020.
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Gaga shared a close-up selfie of herself with Polansky on Instagram the day after the holiday.
"Happy Valentine's Day!! 'Babe, do I have lipstick all-over me?'" Gaga wrote in the caption, adding a crying-while-laughing emoji. "Happy v-day to all my monsters!!! I love you!!!"
March 18, 2020: A source says their relationship is "getting serious."
"I've got a STUPID love," Gaga captioned this photo with Polansky.
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After Gaga's split from talent agent Christian Carino in February 2019, the singer reportedly wanted to take things slow, a source told Entertainment Tonight. And while her intention was to keep things light with Polansky, they were "getting serious," according to the source.Β
"Gaga is really getting serious with her boyfriend and the chemistry is undeniable. At first she wanted to keep it low key and quiet because she had just gotten out of a relationship and thought taking it slow would be good, but they had an immediate connection, so it was tough to keep under wraps. They were spending so much time together, she finally decided to post on Instagram to make it official," the source said.
They added that she "wasn't expecting to get so involved so quickly" but "started telling her friends she was completely in love with him."
"Anyone that has spent any time with them can see the connection. They are completely smitten. Her friends haven't seen her this happy in years," the source said, adding, "It didn't take long for her friends to adore him too."
While both the businessman and the musician both have packed calendars, the source explained that they're "supportive" of each other's schedules.
"He can often work remotely so even travels with her," the source said.Β
March 18, 2020: Gaga says that the couple is isolating together during the pandemic.
Gaga and Polansky in a selfie shared on March 18, 2020.
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Shortly after President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to COVID-19, Gaga shared a selfie of herself with Polansky on Instagram.
"Day 6 of self-quarantining!" she wrote in her caption. "Going strong, playing video games and cards, and taking care of ourselves."
Gaga also encouraged her fans to stay home to help prevent the spread of the virus. "Important reminder: keep your mind as stress free as possible and your body moving," she wrote. "It's ok and so wonderful to stay home if you can! What a kind act for the world."
A source told Entertainment Tonight that Gaga and Polansky thought self-isolating together was "the right thing to do."
"It's given them time to spend together and focus on one another without work or any other distractions," the source said.Β
Years later, Polansky said they spent the time "taking walks, making coffee, hanging out with the dogs, reading books together." He described it as an "amazing chapter of a weird kind of normalcy."
March 28, 2020: A source says that they're "opposites" but that Gaga is "really into him."
Gaga shared this photo with Polansky on Instagram in March 2020.
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"She's really into him!" a source told E! News, adding that they "are opposites of each other, which all-around is a good thing for her."
The source also said that the businessman "cares a lot about Gaga."Β
April 17, 2020: Gaga refers to Polansky as "the love of my life" during an interview.
Lady Gaga spoke about mental health during the pandemic on "Morning Joe."
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On an episode of MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Gaga spoke about prioritizing mental health during the pandemic with hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough. During the interview, she nonchalantly referred to Polansky as "the love of my life."
"With Born This Way Foundation, my mother, Cynthia Germanotta, and our cofounder Maya, who I love so very much, they are working with my, the love of my life, on something for mental health," Gaga said.
April 18, 2020: Polansky helps Gaga fundraise for the World Health Organization's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
Bo O'Connor, Lady Gaga, and Michael Polansky in a photo shared on Instagram.
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Gaga raised $35 million in seven days for the WHO's global coronavirus response fund by calling philanthropists and corporate leaders. In an Instagram post, Gaga revealed that Polansky helped her fundraising efforts.Β
"With some of my co-fundraisers @booconnorΒ @michaelpolansky #oneworldΒ #togetherathome," she wrote on Instagram. Gaga tagged Polansky's Instagram account, which is private.Β
January 20, 2021: They attend President Joe Biden's inauguration together.
Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky at the inauguration.
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As The New York Times reported, Gaga had long-standing ties to Biden before she endorsed him for president in 2020. After he was elected, she accepted an invitation to perform at his inauguration in Washington, DC.
The businessman attended to support Gaga, and photographers even captured a photo of the couple kissing with their masks on. Gaga later shared the image on her Instagram, adding a dove emoji in the caption.
2022: Polansky joins Gaga on the road for the Chromatica Ball tour.
Lady Gaga performs during the Chromatica Ball in Los Angeles.
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After pandemic restrictions had lifted, Gaga went on a two-month global tour to promote her 2020 album "Chromatica."
The Chromatica Ball kicked off in Germany on July 17, 2022, and wrapped up in Miami on September 17, 2022. We later learnedΒ that Polansky joined Gaga on the road.
"Michael and I did that tour together," Gaga told Vogue. "I did it pain-free! I haven't smoked pot in years. I've, like, changed."
"On the 'Chromatica' tour, I saw a fire in her," Polansky added. "I wanted to help her keep that alive all the time and just start making music that made her happy."
April 2024: Gaga and Polansky quietly get engaged after a day of rock climbing.
According to interviewer Jonathan Van Meter, the couple officially got engaged a few months earlier, in April, after a low-key day spent rock climbing.
"Today has been so special β I can't remember a time I was so happy on my bday. I am in love with my best friend, my family and friends are loving and kind and healthy," she wrote.
Gaga performed at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on the bank of the River Seine. She sang a French circus tune, "Mon Truc en Plumes," in a cabaret-inspired routine.
After the ceremony, Gaga and Polansky met with French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who shared a clip of their brief interaction on TikTok.
September 4, 2024: They make their red carpet debut at the "Joker: Folie Γ Deux" premiere.
Polansky and Gaga on the "Joker: Folie Γ Deux" red carpet.
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Polansky accompanied Gaga to the Venice International Film Festival premiere of "Joker: Folie Γ Deux," in which Gaga costars as Lee, an unhinged fan of Joker who becomes Harley Quinn.
The couple walked the red carpet together holding hands.
September 2024: Gaga opens up about their relationship in a wide-ranging interview.
Gaga and Polansky at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.
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The aforementioned Vogue cover story included details about Gaga's relationship with Polansky that were previously unknown to the public.
Gaga told the magazine that she and Polansky fell in love after just one date. When the pandemic hit and social-distancing guidelines were introduced, Polansky moved from San Franciso to Malibu in order to be with her.
"It was really kind of special," Gaga said. "I'd been so focused on my career since I was a teenager. And the gift of that time was that I got to completely focus on my relationship. I met this totally supportive, loving human being who wanted to get to know me β outside of Lady Gaga."
Gaga gushed about Polansky throughout the interview, describing him as "so smart and so kind," as well as protective of their personal life.
"He's a very private guy and he's not with me for any other reason than that we are right for each other," she said. But I think what I want my fans to know is that I'm just, like, so happy."
February 2025: Gaga thanks Polansky at the Grammys.
Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky at the 2025 Grammys.
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Gaga and Polansky attended the 2025 Grammys and posed for a photo together.
The singer won best pop duo/group with Bruno Mars for their song "Die With a Smile," which was released in August 2024.
During their acceptance speech, Gaga shouted out Polansky and thanked him for supporting her.
She said: "Michael, I love you so much, all your support and love every single day."
Kendrick Lamar accepting the award for record of the year at the 2025 Grammys.
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Every year, the Grammys celebrate the music industry's top artists and tracks.Β
Record of the year is one of the four biggest Grammy Awards.
Musicians like Adele, Whitney Houston, and most recently, Kendrick Lamar, have all won this award.
The Grammy Awards honor some of the best songs and music videos of the past year, chosen by members of the Recording Academy.
Among all the awards given out during the show, categories like record of the year, album of the year, and song of the year often generate buzz.
The difference between record of the year and song of the yearΒ is that the former refers to "the artist's performance as well as the overall contributions of the producer(s), recording engineer(s) and/or mixer(s) if other than the artist" and the latter "recognizes the songwriter(s)."
Keep reading this list to see every track that won the Grammy for record of the year.
1959: "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)" β Domenico Modugno
Domenico Modugno in 1958.
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Domenico Modugno's popular track was the first winner of the Grammy for record of the year.Β
1960: "Mack the Knife" β Bobby Darin
Bobby Darin was also presented with the lifetime achievement award at the Grammys.
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The song was also nominated for best male vocal performance.
1961: "The Theme from 'A Summer Place'" β Percy Faith and His Orchestra
Percy Faith was a composer, bandleader, and conductor.
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Faith won his first Grammy in 1961. "The Theme from 'A Summer Place'" also earned two nominations for best arrangement and best performance by an orchestra.
1962: "Moon River" β Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini won more than 15 Grammys.
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At the fourth Grammys, Mancini won awards for record of the year, song of the year, and best arrangement with "Moon River." He won two additional awards for the "Breakfast at Tiffany's" soundtrack.
1963: "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" β Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett won more than 10 Grammys.
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Tony Bennett won his first of many Grammys in 1963, beginning with the awards for record of the year and best male solo vocal performance for "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."
1964: "Days of Wine and Roses" β Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini also received a lifetime achievement award from the Grammys.
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Henry Mancini won three awards at the sixth Grammys for "Days of Wine and Roses": record of the year, song of the year, and best background arrangement (behind vocalist or instrumentalist).
1965: "The Girl From Ipanema" β Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto
Astrud Gilberto won a Grammy in 1965.
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In addition to winning record of the year, the two artists also won album of the year and best instrumental jazz performance (small group or soloist with small group) for "Getz/Gilberto."Β
1966: "A Taste of Honey" β Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass
Herb Alpert has won eight Grammys.
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"A Taste of Honey" won three awards at the eighth Grammys: record of the year, best non-jazz instrumental performance, and best instrumental arrangement.Β
1967: "Strangers in the Night" β Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra has won nine Grammys.
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Sinatra won three awards that year: record of the year for "Strangers in the Night," album of the year for "A Man and His Music," and best male vocal performance for "Strangers in the Night."
1968: "Up, Up, and Away" β 5th Dimension
Marilyn McCoo, Florence LaRue, Billy Davis, Jr., LaMonte McLemore, and Ron Townson of 5th Dimension in May 1969.
"Up, Up, and Away" won four awards at the 10th Grammys: best performance by a vocal group, best contemporary single, best contemporary group performance (vocal or instrumental), and record of the year. Β
1969: "Mrs. Robinson" β Simon and Garfunkel
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel have won several Grammys throughout their career.
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The award-winning track is from the duo's 1968 album "The Graduate."
1970: "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)" β 5th Dimension
Walt Frazier with 5th Dimension in November 1974.
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In addition to winning record of the year, the song also won the Grammy for best contemporary vocal performance by a group.
1971: "Bridge Over Troubled Water" β Simon and Garfunkel
Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon holding five of the six Grammy Awards they received in March 1971.
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The duo, comprised of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, won record of the year and album of the year.
1972: "It's Too Late" β Carole King
Carole King is a four-time Grammy winner.
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King was a big winner at the 14th Grammys, snagging four total awards: record of the year, album of the year, song of the year, and best female pop vocal performance.Β Β
1973: "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" β Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack at the 2010 Grammys.
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The original track was actually written by Ewan MacColl and appeared on Flack's "First Take" album.
1974: "Killing Me Softly With His Song" β Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack with her Grammy award in March 1974.
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At the 16th Grammys, Flack's "Killing Me Softly With His Song" won awards for record of the year and best female pop vocal performance.
1975: "I Honestly Love You" β Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John performing in 2005.
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At the 17th Grammys, Olivia Newton-John's "I Honestly Love You" received awards for record of the year and best female pop vocal performance.Β
1976: "Love Will Keep Us Together" β Captain & Tennille
"Captain" Daryl Dragon and Toni Tennille.
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"Love Will Keep Us Together" was released by American duo Captain & Tennille in 1975. The song won a Grammy for record of the year in 1976 and also received a nomination for best pop vocal performance by a duo, group, or chorus.
1977: "This Masquerade" β George Benson
George Benson performing at the Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition in California in 2015.
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George Benson won his first Grammy awards in 1977 for record of the year, best pop instrumental performance, and best R&B instrumental performance.Β
1978: "Hotel California" β Eagles
The Eagles have six total Grammy awards.
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In a book written by Marc Eliot, the band discussed the inspiration behind the Grammy award-winning track.
"The concept had to do with taking a look at all the band had gone through, personally and professionally, while it was still happening to them," Don Henley.
1979: "Just the Way You Are" β Billy Joel
Billy Joel performing at Madison Square Garden in May 2014.
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"Just the Way You Are" earned Billy Joel two Grammys in 1979Β β one for record of the year and one for song of the year. He has five Grammy wins, three Hall of Fame awards, and received the Grammy Legend award in 1991.Β
1980: "What A Fool Believes" β The Doobie Brothers
The group consists of Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, and John McFee.
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At the 22nd Grammys, The Doobie Brothers won awards for record of the year and best pop vocal performance by a duo, group, or chorus.
1981: "Sailing" β Christopher Cross
Christopher Cross at the Grammys in New York City in 1981.
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In 1981, Christopher Cross received Grammy awards for record of the year, album of the year, song of the year, best new artist, and best arrangement accompanying vocalist(s).
Cross was also the first artist in Grammy history to win all four general categories on the same night.
1982: "Bette Davis Eyes" β Kim Carnes
Kim Carnes also won a Grammy in 1984 for best album of original score written for a motion picture or a television special for "Flashdance."
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Kim Carnes won a Grammy for record of the year in 1982 with her popular track "Bette Davis Eyes."Β In 1981, "Bette Davis Eyes " also peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
1983: "Rosanna"β Toto
Toto released an album titled "40 Trips Around the Sun," consisting of their greatest hits.
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Toto's "Rosanna" won the Grammy for record of the year in 1983. The song also won Grammys for best instrumental arrangement accompanying vocals and best vocal arrangement for two or more voices.Β
1984: "Beat It" β Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson, seen in this photo with Quincy Jones, has more than 10 Grammy awards.
Doug Pizac/AP
At the 26th Grammys, Michael Jackson received awards for record of the year, album of the year, best male pop vocal performance, best male rock vocal performance, best male R&B vocal performance, and best rhythm and blues song.
1985: "What's Love Got to Do With It" β Tina Turner
Tina Turner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1986.
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In 1985, Tina Turner received Grammy awards for record of the year, best female pop vocal performance, and best female rock vocal performance.
1986: "We Are the World" β USA For Africa (Various Artists)
"We Are the World" was performed at Michael Jackson's public memorial service in 2009.
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"We Are the World" was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones. A new version of the song was also recorded in 2010 to benefit relief efforts following the earthquake in Haiti.Β
1987: "Higher Love" β Steve Winwood
Steve Winwood performing in 1984.
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At the 29th Grammys, Steve Winwood's "Higher Love" received awards for record of the year and best male pop vocal performance.
1988: "Graceland" β Paul Simon
Paul Simon performing in New York City in 2015.
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Paul Simon received his first Grammys in 1969. He also won the award for record of the year.
1989: "Don't Worry Be Happy" β Bobby McFerrin
The late Robin Williams appears in the music video for this song.
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In 1989, Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry Be Happy" won Grammys for record of the year, song of the year, and best male pop vocal performance.
1990: "Wind Beneath My Wings" β Bette Midler
Bette Midler and Arif Mardin at the ceremony in 1990.
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Bette Midler won her first Grammy in 1974 for best new artist. In 1990, "Wind Beneath My Wings won the award for record of the year and peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
1991: "Another Day in Paradise" β Phil Collins
Phil Collins has also received one Oscar and two Golden Globes.
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Phil Collins received his first award at the 27th Grammys and has scored a total of eight awards over the years.Β
In addition to winning record of the year, Natalie Cole won Grammys for album of the year and best traditional pop performance.
1993: "Tears in Heaven" β Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton with his six Grammys at the ceremony in 1993.
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At the 35th Grammys, Eric Clapton received awards for record of the year, album of the year, song of the year, best male pop vocal performance, best male rock vocal performance, and best rock song.
1994: "I Will Always Love You" β Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston won her first Grammy in 1986.
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Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" received two Grammys in 1994Β β one for record of the year and another for best female pop vocal performance.
1995: "All I Wanna Do" β Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow's debut solo album was released in 1993.
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At the 37th Grammys, Sheryl Crow won her first awards for record of the year, best new artist, and best female pop vocal performance.
1996: "Kiss From a Rose" β Seal
Seal at the 1996 Grammys.
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At the 38th Grammys, Seal scored awards for record of the year, song of the year, and best male pop vocal performance. "Kiss From A Rose" also peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1995.
1997: "Change the World" β Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton has been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times.
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Clapton added to his Grammy wins in 1997 when he received awards for record of the year, best male pop vocal performance, and best rock instrumental performance.
1998: "Sunny Came Home" β Shawn Colvin
Shawn Colvin won her first Grammy in 1991.
Richard Drew/AP
In an interview with The Huffington Post, Colvin explained that the Grammy award-winning track was inspired by the cover art for her 1996 album, "A Few Small Repairs."
Rob Thomas, Carlos Santana, and Clive Davis at the 42nd Grammys.
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Rob Thomas cowrote "Smooth" after finishing a tour with Matchbox Twenty, and he initially wanted George Michael to sing it.
"Smooth" won awards for record of the year, best pop collaboration with vocals, and song of the year in 2000.
2001: "Beautiful Day" β U2
U2 at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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U2 has accumulated more than 20 Grammys. In 2001, they won three Grammys for record of the year, song of the year, and best rock performance by a duo or group with vocal.
2002: "Walk On" β U2
U2 performing at the 2002 Super Bowl halftime show.
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In addition to winning record of the year in 2002, they also won best pop performance by a duo or group with vocal, best rock performance by a duo or group with vocal, and best rock album.
2003: "Don't Know Why" β Norah Jones
Norah Jones has won nine total Grammys.
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Norah Jones attended her first Grammy Awards show in 2003. That year, Jones won her first five Grammys for record of the year, best pop vocal album of the year, best female pop vocal performance, and album of the year.
2004: "Clocks" β Coldplay
Coldplay was formed in 1996 in England.
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Coldplay won an award for record of the year at the 46th annual Grammys in February 2004.
2005: "Here We Go Again" β Ray Charles and Norah Jones
Norah Jones accepting her award for best female pop vocal performance.
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After winning five Grammys in 2003, Norah Jones returned to the stage in 2005 to receive three more awards. She won awards for record of the year, best female pop vocal performance, and best pop collaboration with vocals.
"Boulevard of Broken Dreams" is from Green Day's "American Idiot" album, which won the award for best rock album at the 47th Grammys.
2007: "Not Ready to Make Nice" β Dixie Chicks
The Dixie Chicks have won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album four times: in 1999, 2000, 2003, and 2007.
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At the 49th Grammys, the Dixie Chicks won awards for record of the year, album of the year, bet country performance by a duo or group with vocal, and best country album.
2008: "Rehab" β Amy Winehouse
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"Rehab" is from Amy Winehouse's sophomore album, "Back to Black." In addition to record of the year, the track also won the award for song of the year.
2009: "Please Read the Letter" β Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
The duo at the Grammys in 2009.
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Robert Plant and Alison Krauss were the recipients of a combined five awards at the 51st Grammys β record of the year, album of the year, best country collaboration with vocals, best pop collaboration with vocals, and best contemporary folk/Americana album.
2010: "Use Somebody" β Kings of Leon
Kings of Leon performing in 2017.
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"Use Somebody" won awards for record of the year and best rock performance by a duo or group with vocals at the 52nd Grammy Awards.
2011: "Need You Now" β Lady Antebellum
The group consists of Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood, and Charles Kelley.
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In addition to winning record of the year, Lady Antebellum also won Grammys for best country performance by a duo or group with vocals, best country album, song of the year, and best country song.
2012: "Rolling in the Deep" β Adele
Adele holding the six Grammy awards she received in the same year.
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"Rolling in the Deep" is one of the most-recognized songs from Adele's sophomore album, "21," and also won the award for song of the year at the 54th Grammy Awards.
2013: "Somebody That I Used to Know" β Gotye featuring Kimbra
Gotye was born in Belgium and Kimbra was born in New Zealand.
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Gotye and Kimbra's "Somebody That I Used to Know" earned them Grammys for record of the year and best pop duo/group performance in 2013.
2014: "Get Lucky" β Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers
Daft Punk consists of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo.
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Daft Punk received the award for record of the year in 2014. "Get Lucky" also peaked atΒ Β No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2013.
2015: "Stay With Me" (Darkchild Version) β Sam Smith
In addition to multiple Grammy awards, Sam Smith has also won an Oscar and a Golden Globe.
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"Stay With Me" is from Sam Smith's debut album, 'The Lonely Hour." At the 57th Grammys, Smith won awards for record of the year, song of the year, and best pop vocal album.
2016: "Uptown Funk" β Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars accepting the award for record of the year.
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"Uptown Funk" was released as a single in November 2014, topped the music charts for weeks, and reached diamond status. The hit was also performed at the 2016 Super Bowl halftime show.
2017: "Hello" β Adele
Adele scored her first two Grammys in 2009.
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"Hello" was the first track Adele released from her 2015 album, "25," and it smashed plenty of records. The music video also became one of the most-watched on YouTube, with over two billion views.
2018: "24K Magic" β Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars holding his five Grammy awards.
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At the 60th Grammys, Mars received awards for record of the year, album of the year, song of the year, best R&B performance, and best R&B album.
2019: "This Is America" β Childish Gambino
Donald Glover's stage name is Childish Gambino.
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At the 2019 Grammys, Childish Gambino's "This Is America" made history after winning song of the year and record of the year. The wins were also notable because they marked the first time a hip-hop song beat the competition in those major categories.Β
2020: "Bad Guy" β Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish with her five trophies at the 2020 Grammys.
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Billie Eilish made history at the 2020 Grammys, becoming the second person ever to win awards in all four major categories during the same year.
Eilish won five of the six awards she was nominated for at the 62nd Grammys: best pop vocal album, best new artist, song of the year, album of the year, and record of the year.Β
2021: "Everything I Wanted" β Billie Eilish
Eilish posing with her two awards at the 2021 Grammys.
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Eilish won the same award again in 2021, this time for the track "Everything I Wanted," which was cowritten by her and her brother Finneas O'Connellβ.Β
That year Eilish also won the award for best song written for visual media for the track "No Time to Die," from the James Bond movie of the same name.
2022: "Leave the Door Open" β Silk Sonic
Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars of Silk Sonic accepting the award for record of the year at the 2022 Grammys.
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Silk Sonic, the musical duo comprised of Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars, were delighted to take home the award at the 2022 Grammys.
"Leave the Door Open" is from their 2021 studio album titled "An Evening With Silk Sonic."
2023: "About Damn Time" β Lizzo
Lizzo at the 65th Grammy Awards.
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Lizzo was shocked and overjoyed to win the award for record of the year for her upbeat track "About Damn Time" at the 65th Grammys.
Lizzo dedicated her award to the late legendary musician Prince and said that after his death, she "decided to dedicate my life to making positive music."
2024: "Flowers" β Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus accepting the award for record of the year for "Flowers" at the 2024 Grammys.
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Cyrus' hit song "Flowers" from her album "Endless Summer Vacation" led her to win her first Grammys at the 2024 ceremony,Β for record of the year and best pop solo performance.Β
"This award is amazing. But I really hope that it doesn't change anything because my life was beautiful yesterday. Not everyone in the world will get a Grammy, but everyone in this world is spectacular," she said while accepting the award for record of the year. "So please don't think that this is important, even though it's very important, right guys?"
2025: "Not Like Us" β Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar holding his five awards at the 2025 Grammys.
I compared McDonald's, Starbucks, Domino's, and Burger King in India to the chains in the US.
Jamie Davis Smith
On a recent trip to India, I went to Starbucks, Domino's, McDonald's, and Burger King.
I would eat at Domino's and McDonald's more if they had similar menus in the US.
My Starbucks experience was similar to home, but it felt much more like a sit-down restaurant.
One of my favorite things about traveling is getting to try new foods.
However, I often travel with my kids, who aren't very adventurous eaters. That means I find myself frequenting popular fast-food chains around the world more often than I'd like.
On a recent trip to India, we ended up at Starbucks, Domino's, McDonald's, and Burger King. In a way, seeing how the country adopted these familiar concepts was its own kind of cultural experience.
Here's how the American fast-food chains' locations in India compared to ones we're used to in the US.
The first familiar chain we visited was Starbucks.
I ordered my regular latte at Starbucks in India.
Jamie Davis Smith
On my first morning in India, I desperately needed coffee, and I had a feeling Starbucks would be reliable and easy to navigate.
When I walked in, it looked similar to almost every other location I've been to. The menu had many US standards, with some Indian-inspired drinks and food items mixed in, which I appreciated.
I stuck to the basic latte I usually order at home. However, I was more adventurous when it came to my meal: a delicious masala potato puff.
Sitting down to eat at Starbucks isn't all that familiar to me.
Our food came out on real plates at Starbucks.
Jamie Davis Smith
After ordering, I quickly realized there was a key difference between this Starbucks and the one down the street from my house. Instead of waiting around for my name to be called, I was told to take a seat, and my order would be brought out to me.
Drinks were served in mugs and glasses rather than disposable cups, and meals came on dishes rather than in thin wrappers.
I liked that my Starbucks experience in India felt more like a sit-down restaurant than a quick-service coffee shop.
Another notable departure is that the Starbucks I visited in Delhi didn't open as early as I expected.
I assumed the chain accommodated morning caffeine fiends like myself everywhere in the world β many locations in the US open as early as 5 a.m. β but I had to wait for this Starbucks to open at 9 a.m.
Domino's in India surprised me.
I got a cheese volcano pizza at Domino's.
Jamie Davis Smith
I find Domino's locations in the US to be mediocre, but my kids love the chain. I was intrigued when I saw the American pizza place scattered throughout India, and eventually, we stopped at one.
I had a hard time deciding between the peppy paneer, indi tandoor, and cheese volcano. I love cheese, though, so I went for the volcano, which included a huge cup of cheese in the center of a pizza topped with a variety of veggies.
I really enjoyed it β I wish Domino's would bring volcano pizzas to the US.
The tables were turned when it came to who enjoyed Domino's more.
My son didn't love his kids' meal from Domino's, but we were excited to have it as an option.
Jamie Davis Smith
My son ordered a kids' meal (which came with a drink and dessert) and stuck with his normal Margherita pizza.
He said it wasn't as good as Domino's at home because the crust didn't seem the same, but overall, he was happy. Domino's chains near us in the US don't even sell kids' meals, and he liked the novelty.
I wish McDonald's back home had some of the Indian offerings.
We ordered some specialty items at McDonald's in India.
Jamie Davis Smith
My family rarely eats at McDonald's in the US, but we went to two different locations in India. One was in an abandoned mall, and the other was in the upscale Connaught Place shopping area.
The ambiance at each was different, but the Indian-inspired menu was the same.
One of my biggest takeaways was that it felt odd to be at a McDonald's that didn't have hamburgers. Cows are considered sacred in Hinduism, the most common religion in India, so many places don't serve beef.
Instead, the chain had chicken, potato, and veggie burgers. My kids and I shared a few different types, all of which we enjoyed.
My favorite was the McAloo tikki burger, which consisted of a patty made out of potato, peas, and spices topped with a tangy tomato-mayo. I'd go to McDonald's more often if it had something similar back home.
My pizza-loving son tried a McPuff. The pizza puff looked promising, but we ultimately deemed it mediocre.
We got special drinks at McDonald's, too.
My daughter got an orange soda with vanilla ice cream at McDonald's in India.
Jamie Davis Smith
My kids and I shared fries and sodas at McDonald's that were nearly identical to what we have in the US. However, we also had the option to add ice cream to our drinks, which was new and exciting.
Burger King had all sorts of unexpected menu items.
I was surprised to see tacos on the Burger King menu in India.
Jamie Davis Smith
On our final night, my son and I got takeout from Burger King and met friends who were eating at a nearby KFC. It seemed like an odd last dinner to have in India, but it was convenient and quick.
Similar to McDonald's, Burger King had a menu full of chicken patties and veggie burgers. The chain also served mutton in place of beef.
The menu included some locally inspired dishes, like a paneer wrap, but I was more surprised to see tacos and an extensive selection of desserts for sale.
Our food was flavorful and good.
I got a crispy vegetarian makhani burger at Burger King.
Jamie Davis Smith
I was tempted to try the tacos. However, my favorite curry in India was makhani dal, so I decided to try a crispy vegetarian makhani burger. It was very good.
I paired my burger with cheese fries and a side of Fiery Hell Dip, which luckily wasn't as spicy as it sounded.
I'm actually kind of glad my kids have made these fast-food visits a habit.
It's kind of fun to see how an American chain operates in other countries.
Jamie Davis Smith
I wouldn't want to eat every meal at American restaurants when I'm abroad. However, I have to admit occasional visits to familiar chains are fun.
It makes my kids happy, but more than that, I feel like paying attention to the little (or big) differences helps me learn a little more about our destination.
Plus, it's always fun to try specialty items we can't get back at home.
The former Senate GOP leader said that Trump's tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese goods will be "paid for by American consumers."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell criticized Trump's across-the-board tariffs in an interview on Sunday.
He said the tariffs will "drive the cost of everything up" and antagonize US allies.
"It will be paid for by American consumers," the former Senate GOP leader said.
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, fresh off the end of his 18-year tenure as Senate Republican leader, is sounding off against looming tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
Trump signed executive orders on Saturday that will impose 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada, along with a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. On Monday, Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaumannounced that the tariffs on the country will be delayed a month.
"It will drive the cost of everything up," McConnell said in an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes" that aired on Sunday. "In other words, it will be paid for by American consumers."
He also noted that Mexico and Canada are longtime US allies: "Why would you want to get in a fight with your allies over this?"
β[Tariffs] will drive the cost of everything up. In other words, it will be paid for by American consumers. I mean, why would you want to get in a fight with your allies over this?β asks Sen. Mitch McConnell. https://t.co/sZ8KLQcijQpic.twitter.com/TwI1PodU8V
Trump has said the tariffs are designed to coerce the governments of Mexico, Canada, and China to stem the flow of illegal drugs into the United States.
The tariffs are set to go into effect at midnight on Tuesday morning, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced retaliatory tariffs. Democrats have largely opposed Trump's move, also arguing that it will drive up the cost of consumer goods from those countries.
McConnell, a longtime Trump critic, isn't the only Republican who's criticizing the tariffs.
"Tariffs are simply taxes," Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky wrote on X. "Conservatives once united against new taxes. Taxing trade will mean less trade and higher prices."
McConnell also said that despite his criticism of Trump over tariffs β along with his belief that January 6 is an insurrection for which Trump is responsible β he's likely to be on the same page with the president most of the time.
"I expect to support most of what this administration is trying to accomplish," McConnell said. "So, what happened in the past is irrelevant to me."
The president announced 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico and a 10% levy on China on Saturday, a move Jefferies analysts warned could add $2,700 to the average price of a new car in the US.
The import taxes sparked global market uncertainty on Monday after all three countries vowed to retaliate. Canada has already done so, saying it will put a 25% tariff on $30 billion of US goods.
Even car companies that assemble their vehicles in the US, such as Tesla and Rivian, are likely to face higher costs thanks to the levies extending to vehicle and engine components.
In a note on Sunday, Jefferies analysts estimated that a 25% levy on goods imported from Canada and Mexico would add $43 billion to industry costs, with Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis being the most exposed.
Other estimates were equally dire. In a note seen by Business Insider, analysts for research firm Wolfe Research said the average price of a new car may climb by around $3,000.
Patrick Anderson, chief executive of consulting firm Anderson Economic Group, told The New York Times the tariffs could add $10,000 or more to the price of trucks and large vehicles imported from Mexico.
Auto executives have been bracing for the impact of Trump's tariffs ever since the Republican won the presidency for the second time in November.
In an earnings call last week, Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja said there was "a lot of uncertainty" around the taxes.
"Over the years, we've tried to localize our supply chain in every market, but we are still reliant on parts from across the world for all our businesses. Therefore, the imposition of tariffs, which is very likely, and any will have an impact on our business and profitability," Taneja said.
Elon Musk said that he'd discussed shuttering USAID with President Donald Trump.
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USAID, the agency responsible for foreign aid, suddenly shut down its headquarters on Monday.
DC employees got a text telling them to work remotely hours after Musk supported shutting down USAID.
On Monday afternoon, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was "the acting director of USAID."
Employees at the US Agency for International Development were told that the agency's headquarters in Washington, DC, would be shut down for the day, according to a text alert seen by Business Insider.
By Monday afternoon, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that he was "the acting director of USAID," bolstering reports that President Donald Trump planned to fold the agency into the State Department, which Rubio leads. Rubio said that he had appointed someone else to handle the daily operations.
The message announcing the office closurewent to all USAID workers who had signed up for the agency's emergency notification system. It instructed all employees who report to the Washington office β excluding those who perform "essential on-site and building maintenance functions individually contacted by senior leadership"β to work remotely. It did not specify whether and when the office would reopen, and CNN reported that the message also went to employees via email.
Though the instructions in the text come from "the direction of Agency leadership," Elon Musk said early Monday morning in a conversation on X Spaces that he supported shutting down the agency. The talk came just hours before employees heard of the closure.
"With regards to the USAID stuff, I went over it in detail, and he agreed that we should shut it down," Musk said of a conversation he had with Trump. Musk, who is spearheading the Department of Government Efficiency, continued posting about the agency throughout Monday morning, writing on X, "USAID is a criminal organization," and, "We spent the weekend feeding USAID into the wood chipper."
On Sunday night, Trump expressed disdain for the agency, telling reporters it's run by "radical lunatics." Trump had already ordered a 90-day freeze on foreign aid.
On January 24, Rubio paused all new funding for aid programs facilitated by USAID. He sent a memo that said all foreign assistance would be reviewed to ensure it's not redundant and aligned with Trump's policies, CBS News said.
A 15-year employee at USAID told BI that staffers were feeling "nervous, annoyed, sad, anxious, what you'd imagine." BI has verified their identity and employment.
"We wish they would tell us directly what's happening instead of waking up to emails and texts telling us things," they said.
Congress established USAID, the agency responsible for government humanitarian aid, in 1961. The US government is the world's biggest humanitarian donor.
The agency had a budget of $32 billion for the fiscal year 2024, according to an archived press release. That accounted for about 0.47% of the federal budget, which came in at $6.75 trillion.
The press release said the agency requested $10.5 billion for humanitarian assistance across 65 countries, including Ukraine and Syria. It also requested $1.11 billion for Feed the Future programs. Other areas of spending included $4.1 billion for healthcare issues and $3.1 billion for gender equity efforts.
USAID employs more than 10,000 employees, according to the Congressional Research Service, with most of them stationed overseas.
Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said in a letter on Sunday that only Congress could merge USAID into the State Department. They also said reports about DOGE personnel accessing USAID headquarters and sensitive data raised "deep concerns."
"No classified material was accessed without proper security clearances," Katie Miller, a DOGE spokesperson, said Sunday in an X post.
The agency's website has been shut down and its social media pages deactivated. Retired and former employees are planning a protest at the Capitol on Wednesday, according to a flyer BI has seen making the rounds on social media accounts.
Representatives for the White House, USAID, and Musk did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Correction: February 3, 2025 β An earlier version of this story misstated the day Rubio ordered a pause on new funding for USAID. The pause occurred on Friday, January 24, not Friday, January 31.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reached a deal with Trump to delay tariffs by a month.
It follows Trump's declaration of 25% tariffs on the country.
Sheinbaum said she agreed to strengthen Mexico's border policy to meet Trump's demands.
President Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexico are set to be delayed by a month after the country agreed to meet some of his border demands.
On Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum wrote in a post on X that following a "good conversation" with Trump, Mexico would reinforce its border with 10,000 members of its National Guard to prevent drug trafficking into the US.
As a result, Sheinbaum wrote that the US would pause tariffs for one month.
Trump confirmed the news in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.
"I just spoke with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico," Trump wrote. "It was a very friendly conversation wherein she agreed to immediately supply 10,000 Mexican Soldiers on the Border separating Mexico and the United States. These soldiers will be specifically designated to stop the flow of fentanyl, and illegal migrants into our Country."
On Saturday, Trump announced 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and 10% additional tariffs on China. This marked the beginning of Trump's long-anticipated trade agenda. On the campaign trail, he proposed wide-ranging tariffs on several countries to help achieve his policy goals, including strengthened drug and border policies.
Following Trump's announcement of new tariffs over the weekend, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced 25% retaliatory tariffs on the US, expected to affect about $106 billion worth of US goods, including fruit from Florida and motorcycles from Pennsylvania.
"We need to respond in a way that is appropriate, that is measured but forceful, that meets the moment," Trudeau said on Saturday.
It's unclear whether Trudeau and Trump will reach a similar agreement to the one with Mexico. Trump wrote on Truth Social that he's speaking to Trudeau again on Monday afternoon.
Democratic lawmakers criticized Trump's tariffs shortly after they were announced, with many saying they would increase prices for goods Americans rely on. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, for example, said in a statement: "Trump's desire for a trade war with Canada and Mexico won't protect jobs, keep Americans safe, or bring down costs for families."
She added: "The President is cracking down more than twice as hard on maple syrup and avocados from Canada and Mexico."
Billionaires and industry leaders have also called on Trump to rethink his tariffs. Mark Cuban, a billionaire entrepreneur, wrote on Bluesky: "I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt. But it's the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are."
Trump told reporters on Sunday that Americans would experience "some pain" as a result of his tariffs but that they were in the country's best interest.
