January 27th 2024.
After winning his second Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series, Trevor Noah is set to host the 66th annual Grammy Awards for the fourth consecutive year. Despite his previous successes, he knows that the audience's laughter cannot be demanded or expected.
The highly anticipated event, scheduled for February 4, 2024, will be broadcasted on CBS at 8:00 pm ET. In addition to hosting, Noah will also serve as a producer for the show, which will feature performances from popular artists such as Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott, Burna Boy, and Luke Combs. With nine nominations, singer SZA leads the pack, while other talented musicians like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Jon Batiste, Victoria Monét, and Billie Eilish are all vying for the coveted Record of the Year award alongside SZA.
Noah takes great pride in his role as host and producer, especially knowing that music's biggest night is expected to draw in a large audience. In an interview with BLACK ENTERPRISE, he shared, "It's exciting. It is rewarding. It's a little nerve-wracking. I guess all of the feelings combined into one cocktail that hopefully culminates in a pleasurable experience on the night."
As a stand-up comedian, Noah is no stranger to tough crowds and the pressure to make people laugh. He acknowledges the recent backlash faced by fellow comedian Jo Koy for his hosting job at the 81st Golden Globes and Kevin Hart's decision to turn down the 2022 Oscars due to the belief that award shows are no longer "comedy-friendly." However, Noah sees it differently and understands that it's his job to either make people laugh or try harder. He states, "If it was guaranteed that people would laugh, then there would be no comedians because then what is the purpose of what you're doing? So the very nature of the job implies that sometimes people might not laugh. So I think I understand that as a comedian, and I've always embraced that. I understand that the audience isn't supposed to laugh. I'm trying to make them laugh. This is a dance that I'm performing with them."
While fans may miss watching Noah host his popular late-night show, "The Daily Show," he has not left them waiting for too long. In November, he launched his Spotify podcast, "About What Now? with Trevor Noah," where he has had candid discussions with notable figures like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Bill Gates, Kerry Washington, and Da Baby. As he gears up for the 2024 Grammy Awards, Noah is excited to continue these important conversations, especially in the midst of a presidential election. He explains, "I think it's really crucial for us to find ways to have conversations and to speak to not just people but ideas that we either disagree with or struggling to grapple with so that we can build a deeper understanding Of ourselves and the world that we live in, and that's what I'm going to be trying to do as the show progresses."
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