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Taylor Swift makes Grammy history as female musicians sweep top gongs

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Taylor Swift has made Grammy history as the first person to win album of the year four times.

The US megastar, 34, secured the top gong of the night with her tenth studio album, Midnights, shortly after announcing she would be releasing a new album titled The Tortured Poets Department, on April 19.

The 66th annual ceremony, hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, saw female musicians dominate in the major categories at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with US singer Billie Eilish taking home song of the year for her Barbie hit What Was I Made For?, and pop star Miley Cyrus landing record of the year for her viral summer sensation Flowers.

Canadian singer , 55, made a surprise appearance at the show to present album of the year to Swift, amid her battle

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