Andrea Peyser of the New York Post slammed the Grammy Awards, arguing that what played out onstage with Cher crossed into elder abuse, not entertainment. Peyser says Cher appeared dazed and confused when she came out to accept a lifetime achievement award. The moment was rushed and awkward — host Trevor Noah quickly handed her the trophy, there was no tribute video, no real speech, just a brief thank-you before things went off the rails. Cher was then expected to stay onstage to present Record of the Year, but seemed unsure what to do and wandered off, only to be coaxed back by Noah. When she finally read the winner — Kendrick Lamar and SZA — she mistakenly referred to the song “Luthor” as “Luther Gandross.” The song is named after Luther Vandross, who died in 2005, and Lamar handled the moment with grace, even laughing it off and praising Vandross. But Peyser argues the audience laughter felt less forgiving and more like Cher was being mocked on live TV. Peyser places the blame squarely on Grammy producers, questioning why Cher was asked to both receive an award and immediately present another without proper preparation or stage direction. She notes the mistake could’ve happened to anyone — but better briefing or clearer cues could’ve prevented it. Her conclusion is blunt: if Cher ever returns to the Grammys, she should be honored properly, not left confused under bright lights. No multitasking, no scrambling, no embarrassment. Peyser ends by calling the moment a “disgraceful display” and says the Grammys should be ashamed.