Bowie's 'Blackstar' sweeps five Grammys

Los Angeles (AFP) - "Blackstar," the last album of late rock icon David Bowie -- who enjoyed little recognition at the Grammys over his long career -- on Sunday won five awards -- a clean sweep for its five nominations. Bowie, who was always more recognized in his native Britain than in his adopted home the United States, was controversially passed over for Album of the Year honors at this year's Grammys. "Blackstar" also won Best Recording Package, for artist Jonathan Barnbrook.