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Read the following article about the most prestigious awards ceremony in the American music industry. sparkling: überschäumend subdued: gedämpft lifetime achievement award: Auszeichnung für das Lebenswerk to pay tribute to sb.: jmdm. Tribut zollen 20 The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, which took place on January 31, 2010, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, were dominated by a trio of female artists: Superstar Beyoncé took home six Grammys, including Song of the Year award for “Single Ladies”. 20-year-old country-pop princess Taylor Swift won four Grammys, including the prestigious Album of the Year award for “Fearless”. New York’s dance queen Lady Gaga, who put on a breathtaking performance of her hit song “Poker Face” (Best Dance Recording), won two awards. The Ladies’ night was interrupted only to a small extent by Southern rock band Kings of Leon. The four rock guys won three awards, including Record of the Year for “Use Somebody”. The Zac Brown Band won Best New Artist, and the Black Eyed Peas also won three awards. A night full of sparkling performances of the current pop hits became more subdued when Michael Jackson’s children Prince Michael and Paris walked hand-in-hand onstage to accept their dad’s lifetime achievement award. In a touching speech they thanked the crowd and MJ’s fans and promised to continue spreading their father’s message of love. When they had finished, they and their father received a standing ovation. A musical tribute was also paid to the legendary singer in which Celine Dion, Usher, Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson sang “Earth Song”, one of MJ’s biggest hits. Female artists dominate the Grammys The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards) – or Grammys – are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the music industry. The awards ceremony features performances by prominent artists, and some of the awards of more popular interest are presented in a widely-viewed televised ceremony on CBS. Established in 1958, Grammy Awards are comparable to MTV Europe Music Awards in Europe. Now research about this year’s Grammy Awards. Who won the most prestigious Grammys such as Album of the Year and Song of the Year? Who received this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award? And who performed live? 16 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv