Live updates from the 2023 Grammys: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Brandi Carlile early winners

There are 91 awards to be handed out at Sunday’s 65th Grammy Awards, but one in particular may determine how history views this year’s ceremony.

The 10 artists nominated for the prestigious album of the year trophy include pop idol Harry Styles, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, hip-hop great Kendrick Lamar and Grammy-beloved vocal powerhouses Brandi Carlile and Adele. But all eyes, at Crypto.com Arena and at home, will be on Beyoncé, whose critically adored “Renaissance” LP generated a leading nine Grammy nominations this year and who, despite all her Grammy accolades — tied with her husband Jay-Z for most-ever Grammy nods (88); winner of 28 Grammys over her career — has never taken home album of the year.

As she prepares to embark on a sure-to-be-sold-out stadium world tour, Beyoncé is doing just fine, thanks. It’s hard to say the same about the Grammys, though, which, like all network-televised awards shows, has seen its ratings nosedive over the years, and, perhaps worse, has battled the perception that it doesn’t properly recognize Black music and its artists, especially those who are part of the hip-hop generation.

The Grammys has done admirable work the last few years making its voting bloc younger and more inclusive, and it shows in the nominations: Lamar has the second-most with eight; Bad Bunny’s “Un Verano Sin Ti” is the first Spanish-language album to ever earn an album of the year nod; R&B polymaths Lizzo and Steve Lacy are battling for song and record of the year. But all that progress, says The Times’ Mikael Wood, will largely be for naught if Beyoncé doesn’t walk away on Sunday night with the Grammy equivalent of best picture.

Here are some other key awards and performances to watch for:

* Taylor Swift is nominated for the sixth time for song of the year, for “All Too Well (10 Minute Version).” Shockingly, the woman considered a generational songwriter has never claimed this prize.

* The best new artist category is wide open this year. With Brazilian singer Anitta, alt-rock duo Wet Leg, bluegrass singer-guitarist Molly Tuttle, R&B artist Muni Long and rapper Latto, plus five more, among the nominees, your guess is as good as ours (we’re guessing Tuttle).

* Confirmed performers include Styles, Bad Bunny, Lizzo, Lacy, a 50th anniversary of hip-hop tribute featuring Grandmaster Flash, De La Soul, Missy Elliott, Future, GloRilla, Lil Wayne, Public Enemy and many more, and an In Memoriam segment honoring, among others, Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie, country legend Loretta Lynn and Migos rapper Takeoff.

Trevor Noah will host the ceremony, which airs at 5 p.m. on KCBS-TV Channel 2 and streams on Paramount+.

The Premiere Ceremony, during which most of the 91 Grammy awards are handed out, will stream live on the Recording Academy’s YouTube page and on live.grammy.com, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Pacific time.

And The Times will be liveblogging it all, from the first Premiere Ceremony award at brunch time to the evening’s last.

2:33 p.m. Panamanian salsa legend Rubén Blades and Brazilian pop group Boca Livre have won the honors for Latin pop album, for their joint LP “Pasieros.” Boca Livre is the first Brazilian act to win in this category since Roberto Carlos in 1989. — S.E.

2:30 p.m. Spanish singer Rosalía has won the Grammy for Latin rock or alternative album, for her acclaimed “Motomami.” The LP was also named album of the year at the Latin Grammys.

The Grammy for regional Mexican music album (including Tejano) went to Natalia Lafourcade, for “Un Canto por México, El Musical.” Lafourcade also won the category in 2021, for her “Un Canto por México Vol. 1.” — Suzy Exposito

2:28 p.m. Willie Nelson, 89 years old and counting, won his 11th Grammy on Sunday, taking home best country solo performance for “Live Forever.” He beat out Zach Bryan (controversially, Bryan’s only Grammy nom this year), Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Kelsea Ballerini. Nelson will turn 90 in L.A. on April 29, when his friends and peers will celebrate his legendary career and songbook with the first of two nights of super-baked tribute at the Hollywood Bowl. — C.M.

2:05 p.m. The R&B categories welcomed winners new and old to their ranks.

Muni Long, contender in the best new artist category, won her first Grammy for R&B performance, for her breakthrough hit “Hrs & Hrs.”

For the third time, Beyoncé has won the Grammy for traditional R&B performance, for the sensual “Renaissance” cut ”Plastic Off the Sofa.” The song was co-written and produced with Syd, lead singer and songwriter of L.A. band the Internet; additional writers include R&B singer Sabrina Claudio, Nick Green and Patrick Paige II.

And Steve Lacy’s “Gemini Rights” wins the Grammy for progressive R&B album. Its lead single, “Bad Habit,” ascended to the top of the Billboard 100, marking the native Angeleno’s first No. 1 hit. — S.E.

2:03 p.m. Future’s “Wait for U,” which features Drake and Tems, just won for melodic rap performance. The song beat out contenders from Kendrick Lamar, Jack Harlow and Latto, along with DJ Khaled’s “Beautiful,” which features Future. It’s Future’s second Grammy win and the first for Tems, the Nigerian singer who’s also featured on Beyoncé’s “Renaissance.” — K.D.

1:56 p.m. U.K. duo Wet Leg beat out Arctic Monkeys, Big Thief, Florence + the Machine and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to win alternative music performance, for their delightful hit “Chaise Lounge.” “What are we doing here? I don’t know, but here we are,” they said bashfully while accepting the trophy. They then returned to the podium moments later to accept the alternative music album award, for their self–titled debut. — C.M.

1:51 p.m. Kendrick Lamar just took home two Grammys for “The Heart Part 5,” winning for rap song and rap performance. The song saw the Compton-born rapper speaking from the perspectives of various Black superstars who sparked controversy in recent years, including Will Smith, Kanye West and Jussie Smollett. It’s his second straight win in the rap performance category, following last year’s “Family Ties” with Baby Keem. Lamar is up for six more Grammys tonight, and is a strong bet to win rap album. — Kenan Draughorne

1:48 p.m. Brandi Carlile, throwing up devil’s horns on her way to the podium, beat out Ozzy Osbourne, Turnstile, Bryan Adams, Idles, the Black Keys and Beck to win the rock performance Grammy. Carlile has seven Grammy nominations, including record and album of the year. Minutes later, Osbourne’s “Patient Number 9” took home best rock album, while Carlile’s “Broken Horses” won for best rock song. — Craig Marks

1:37 p.m. Michael Bublé took home his fifth career Grammy, winning for traditional pop vocal album for “Higher,” his 11th album, featuring collaborations with Paul McCartney and Willie Nelson. Bublé has earned 12 career Grammy nominations, and beat out Kelly Clarkson, Norah Jones, Pentatonix and Diana Ross for the win. — A.B.

1:04 p.m. Beyoncé just won the first of what should be many Grammy awards today, for dance/electronic recording for “Break My Soul,” the lead single from her sprawling ode to Black queer club culture, “Renaissance.” She joins Donna Summer, Janet Jackson and Rihanna as Black women to win this award. Beyoncé leads this year’s field with nine nominations. — A.B.

12:30 p.m. Good afternoon, music fans! Whether you’re just waking up from the Clive Davis pre-Grammy gala or you’re still in the blocks-long line for the Roots’ Grammy Jam at the El Rey, we’re glad to have you following our coverage of the 65th Grammy Awards.

This year features the most star-packed lineup in recent memory across the top categories, with landmark albums from Beyoncé, Adele, Bad Bunny, Harry Styles and more in contention for top prizes.

But first, the Premiere Ceremony will honor winners from dozens of genre and technical categories. We’ll cover some of the highlights and important wins throughout the afternoon until the main show starts at 5 p.m. Pacific time. — August Brown