Trevor turned the primary comic to obtain the Netherlands’ Erasmus Prize in 58 years since English comedian icon Charlie Chaplin.
South Africa’s Trevor Noah will grow to be one of many few individuals who have hosted the Grammys greater than 3 times, after being introduced as host for subsequent 12 months’s 66th Grammy Awards.
Late US media persona Andy Williams holds the document because the individual with essentially the most numbers as host beneath his belt, having been the present’s program director from 1971 to 1977.
Rap artist and actor LL Cool J hosted from the fifty fifth Grammy Awards in 2012 to the 58th Grammy Awards in 2016. Trevor first hosted the awards in 2021.
In true Trevor type, the comic introduced the information in a type of a joke with fellow comic Josh Johnson on Trevor’s What Now podcast on Spotify.
“In his earlier years as host, Noah was praised for his means to mix humour with a deep appreciation for music, making a seamless and interesting expertise for each the in-house viewers and at-home viewers. His return for the 2024 GRAMMYs is a testomony to his influence and recognition within the position,” Learn an article from The Recording Academy’s web site.
The awards ceremony shall be broadcast dwell from Crypto.com Enviornment in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 4.
This 12 months the Recording Academy introduced the 2024 Grammy nominees for its inaugural Finest African Music Efficiency award.
A number of the continent’s largest skills are getting the highlight: Rising artists like Ayra Starr, ASAKE, and Mzansi’s Tyla will compete towards international megastars Burna Boy and Davido in a history-making class.
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Final 12 months when the comic introduced his exit fom famend TV programme, The Every day Present, many thought Trevor was throwing away a chance to solidify himself within the annals of US tv historical past.
However throughout his time in South Africa in September whereas on tour, Trevor opned up concerning the difficulties he skilled after taking up from Jon Stewart.
“I don’t assume it was eight years of unimaginable success, there was a number of years of struggling, which is a part of the journey,” stated Noah as he appeared on Clement Manyathela’s present on Radio.
Final month Trevor turned the primary comic to obtain the Netherlands’ Erasmus Prize in 58 years since English comedian icon Charlie Chaplin.
Established in 1958, the award acknowledges distinctive contributions by people or establishments to tradition, society, or social science in Europe and the remainder of the world.
“It’s actually an honour to be standing right here as a recipient of this prestigious accolade. And to be sincere, it’s actually a bit of unbelievable,” he stated in his acceptance speech.
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