I wasn't expecting Katy Perry to provide the firepower for the evening television program...

I was reminded that Katy Perry still can't sing well without AutoTune in postproduction, but she sounds less terrifyingly horrible live than she did 10 years ago. In 2011 she couldn't find a pitch -- nor even come close to finding it -- even if you placed it in both of her hands.

Lady Gaga's take on the national anthem was better than that of most pop/rock/country/R&B stars,