“My job is to look out and make sure that we don’t have any
kings or queens in this country.  But it seems like y’all have
decided that it is going to be Mr. King and his Queen –
and y’all can pick which one is which.”
– Representative Jasmine Crockett criticizes the access Elon Musk
has been given by El Presidente.  I love a woman who ain’t fronting!

I love music, but the Grammy Awards have never really excited me.  But I can appreciate many of the artists, including Beyoncé.  Her country album Country Carter did very well at the Grammys.  And this leads us to one of Billy’s Fun Facts.  Didya know it’s been 51 years since a Black woman won a Grammy in a country music category?  The last time was back in 1974 when Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group was won by four Black women – Ruth, Anita, June and Bonnie.  You probably know them as The Pointer Sisters (back when they were a quartet).  The song, “Fairytale”, was written by Anita and Bonnie, and later covered by Elvis Presley.

As always, there were political moments during the show.  Shakira won Best Latin Pop Album.  “I want to dedicate this award to all of my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country.  You are loved, you’re worth it, and I will always fight for you.”  This might be a good time to mention that our president’s mother was an immigrant.  Come to think of it, so were two of his wives!  Then there’s Lady Gaga, who won Best Pop Duo or Group with Bruno Mars for “Die with a Smile”.  She took to the stage and used her moment to criticize El Presidente’s edict that there are only two genders – male and female.  “Trans people are not invisible.  Trans people deserve love.  The queer community deserves to be lifted up.  Music is love.”