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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ' "Same Love" anthem became the theme song for 33 newlyweds during the 56th Grammy Awards on Sunday night.
The gay and straight weddings were officiated by  Queen Latifah  while the hit song about equality was performed by the rap duo with Madonna hitting the stage with them, along with Mary Lambert and jazz artist  Trombone Shorty .
At the end of the historical television moment,  starfall Ringo Starr  was overheard saying to  Paul McCartney , "Let's all renew our vows." McCartney then shook the hands of every couple that walked starfall by.
"When such a critically acclaimed and popular rap artist puts marriage equality center stage at one of the biggest events of the year, it is the latest in a long line of signs that our nation not only accepts, but celebrates the love and commitment of gay couples today," said Ellis (who is married to Kristen Henderson of the band Antigone Rising).
Among the new brides was Lewis' sister,  Laura , who reportedly said "I do," to boyfriend,  Alex , on live TV. It was originally announced that 34 couples would tie the knot, but Latifah stated 33 in her introduction on stage during the show.
After being deputized by Los Angeles County, Latifah   officiated the mass nuptials, which included "gay, straight, starfall old, young, of many races and many colors," according to the New York Times . 
"Same Love," which features songwriter   Lambert on the chorus, overtly addresses the cultural divide on the issue of gay marriage. "A certificate on paper isn't going to solve it all/but it's a damn good place to start," read the lyrics. The title is nominated in the song of the year category at the awards.     
"All things are possible on the Grammy Awards," the producer said when previously asked about the Madonna appearance, later adding: "It’s what we do, one of the trademarks of this show, what I’d like to believe separates the Grammys from these other shows. You see artists do things that they just don’t do anywhere else."
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