The 60th Grammy Awards are over, with a ceremony attended by some of the biggest artists in the world at Madison Square Garden in New York City - for the first time in 15 years.

Performances from Bruno Mars and Cardi B, Kesha, and Kendrick Lamar were just some of the evening's highlights, along with an appearance by U2 on a floating stage on the Hudson River.

Jay Z - who incited the rage of Donald Trump following a CNN interview earlier this weekend - led this year's nominations with a grand total of eight including album, song and record of the year but failed to pick up any of the major prizes.

British singer Ed Sheeran missed out on the big nods for latest record Divide, instead receiving recognition in the categories of best pop vocal album and best pop solo performance for “Shape of You.”

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Alessia Cara took home the prize for Best New Artist, which many saw as a surprise for favourites Khalid and SZA. However the Canadian-born singer did give a moving, heartfelt speech about how "everyone should get a shot", and paid tribute to artists who don't always receive the recognition they deserve, appearing to refer to her fellow nominees.

Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Show all 20 1 /20 Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Zayn Malik The British singer shunned convention with a dusty pink tuxedo by Richard James that came complete with an embroidered white rose as a nod to #TimesUp. REUTERS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Miley Cyrus The 25-year-old singer might've once been renowned for her unorthodox style choices, think barely-there bralets and mesh mini dresses, but Cyrus kept it PG at this year's Grammy Awards in a black Jean Paul Gaultier jumpsuit, complete with a single white rose which the singer proudly posed with in support of #TimesUp. REUTERS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Hailee Steinfeld The young actor-turned-singer oozed sophistication in a look fresh from Alexandre Vauthier's spring collection. Getty Images for NARAS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Julia Michaels The US singer-songwriter wore a plunging lilac gown adorned with several tiers of ruffles worthy of a Disney princess. REUTERS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Chrissy Teigen and John Legend One of Hollywood's most popular couples, Teigen proudly showed off her blossoming baby bump in a silvery sequin gown by Yanina Couture while husband Legend opted for a simple but stylish black tuxedo. REUTERS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Pink At a first glance, you'd be forgiven for mistaking Pink's Armani Privé couture gown for a mythical woodland creature. However, look closely and the singer's unique gown will epitomise even the most skeptical of observer's deepest feathered fantasies. REUTERS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Camilla Cabello Cabello stunned in a silk scarlet gown paired with a disco ball micro clutch and a #TimesUp white rose pin. REUTERS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Donald Glover Known by his stage name, Childish Gambino, Glover wore an all-white ensemble complete with a white bow tie. Getty Images for NARAS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Lady Gaga Nominated for best pop vocal album and best pop solo performance, Gaga opted for a decadent Armani Privé gown, offset by her bleach blonde hair and a white rose in support of #TimesUp. Getty Images for NARAS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Anna Kendrick The Pitch Perfect star added a slither of seduction to her Balmain power suit with a strapless lace bustier. Paired with candy floss-coloured stilettos and retro shoulder pads, Kendrick succeeded in her girlish nod to androgynous fashion with aplomb. REUTERS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Nile Rodgers The legendary Chic frontman donned one of his trademark beret-style hats, so famous they even have their own Twitter account, along with a slim-fitting black tuxedo to prove that after all these years, he is still rather chic indeed. REUTERS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Lana Del Rey The songstress turned heads in an ethereal Gucci gown, complete with sparkling silver embellishment and a thigh-high slit. The nominee completed her galactic look with a starry crown, naturally. Getty Images for NARAS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Sam Smith The British artist paired his Certuti 1881 tuxedo with a crimson jumper and a single white rose pinned to his lapel in support of #TimesUp. Getty Images for NARAS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks SZA Making her debut appearance on the Grammy Award's red carpet, SZA's Atelier Versace gown had almost as many slits as she had nominations. Paired with a simple glossy nude lip and naturally-cascading locks, the 27-year-old singer firmly established herself as a sartorial winner. REUTERS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Kesha Ahead of her performance that evening, the 'Praying' singer chose a vintage navy suit by Nudie Cohn paired with glittery silver boots. Taking the nod to #TimesUp to the next level, the singer's suit featured lapels embroidered with white roses. Having not attended an awards ceremony since 2010, Kesha's bold look made for quite the red carpet comeback. REUTERS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Rita Ora Clearly feeling inspired by Angelina Jolie's infamous leg-flashing Oscars gown, the Kosovo-born singer and actor opted for an opulent black velvet number from Ralph & Russo's spring 2017 couture collection. REUTERS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Jaden Smith The young singer opted for an edgy skater-style look, pairing his multi-coloured patch jeans with a simple black parka. Getty Images for NARAS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Cardi B The US rapper wore a dynamic piece from Ashi Studio's couture collection, complete with Messika jewellery and Christian Louboutin court heels. REUTERS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Bebe Rexha The 'Meant To Be' singer donned a strapless blush gown, paired with her signature platinum locks which were styled in a bob for the occasion. REUTERS Grammy Awards 2018: Best Red Carpet Looks Katie Holmes The US actor wore a slick strapless gown by Zac Posen, styled with T-bar stilettos and a classic smokey eye. REUTERS

Arguably the most powerful performance of the night came from Kesha who played “Praying”, flanked by a chorus of fellow female artists including Cyndi Lauper and Camilla Cabello, the latter of whom went onto introduce a show by U2 from a floating stage on the Hudson River.

But it was Bruno Mars who ultimately triumphed, taking home the awards for Record of the Year and Album of the Year. In a speech accepting Album of the Year the R&B singer acknowledged his fellow nominees, who struggled to hide looks of disappointment as the camera closed in for their reactions. The prize was widely believed to be set for Lamar or Lorde, each of whom enjoyed critical and commercial success with their 2017 releases.