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By LILLIAN GISSEN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:27 GMT, 2 February 2025 | Updated: 04:56 GMT, 3 February 2025 Advertisement
The biggest night in music is finally here, with Hollywood’s finest descending upon the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, this evening for the 2025 Grammys. The awards show, which is being hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, kicked off at 8pm EST/5pm PST and is streaming live on CBS and Paramount+.The show will raise funds to support fire relief efforts after the devastation caused by the LA blazes which began on January 7 in Pacific Palisades. It is set to honor the biggest songs, albums, and artists over the last year, and has already been filled with dazzling performances, exciting wins, and epic celebrity interactions.As with any awards show, it’s also had a series of bizarre looks, shocking incidents, wardrobe malfunctions, surprise appearances, and crazy antics.Years after he made headlines for his Oscar’s slap, Will Smith made his awards show return when he hit the Grammys stage for a special Quincy Jones tribute.But fans were not happy with his appearance, and quickly took to X, formerly Twitter, to slam him. The red carpet beforehand contained its own fair share of drama, as some stars have arrived in eyebrow-raising numbers… like Bianca Censori who showed up in a completely nude look and Jaden Smith who donned a strange castle headpiece.There was even a tense moment on the carpet when a reporter interrupted Babyface to try to get Chappel Roan’s attention, resulting in him storming off mid-interview.Taylor Swift made waves at the event as she arrived in a fiery red mini dress, as her ensemble contained a subtle nod to her boyfriend Travis Kelce. Follow along for updates throughout the night, including the best and worst outfits, the most dramatic moments, the winners, and more.Taylor Swift gets SNUBBED as she loses all six awards she was nominated forShe was up for Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Music Video, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.Beyoncé takes home the award for Album of the YearShe beat out André 3000, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Jacob Collier, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift.Charli XCX performs in her underwearThe singer, who is up for the award for Album of the Year, left little to imagination as she hit the stage in a blue bra and matching underwear, which she paired with an open jacket, knee-high socks, and dark shades.She sang a mashup of her songs Von Dutch and Guess, and enlisted Julia Fox as one of her backup dancers.Between her celebrity guest and sultry ensemble, it was certainly a memorable performance.Kendrick Lamar snags another big awardHe earned the award for Song of the Year for his hit Not Like Us, marking his fifth win of the night.Alicia Keys receives the monumental Dr. Dre Global Impact AwardQueen Latifah presented her with the special accolade.After winning, she reflected on her decades-long career, explaining, ‘I always had to fight for a certain level of respect as a songwriter, a composer, and especially a producer.’It’s strange that we don’t think of women as producers … but female producers have always powered the industry.’She added during the emotional speech, ‘This is not the time to shut down the diversity of voices we’ve seen on this stage: talented, hard working people from different backgrounds, with different points of view. And it changes the game.’Shakia hits the stage for dazzling Grammys performanceThe artist sang a medley of her biggest hits after winning the award for Best Latin Pop Album.The two singers shared in a sweet embrace in the audience at the 2025 Grammys. Taylor even gave Sabrina a sweet kiss on the cheek.Their adorable moment came just before Sabrina beat out Taylor in the Best Pop Vocal Album category with the prior’s 2024 hit album Short n’ Sweet.After her name was announced as the winner, the singer froze and adopted a robot-inspired stance for a moment before she stood up and hugged her family.Her expression almost immediately became a meme.The Bejeweled singer was seen holding onto the tip of the Wicked star’s nail, just like Ariana Grande famously did during the press tour for their blockbuster Wizard of Oz origin story.It was also revealed that Taylor came to Cynthia’s rescue during the awards, after the actress reportedly couldn’t find her seat.A video showed Taylor seeming to spot Cynthia looking lost in the crowd and waving her over to sit next to her.Kendrick Lamar takes home the award for Record of the YearHe won for his song Not Like Us, and dedicated the award to Los Angeles.’We’re gonna dedicate this one to this city,’ he said. ‘I can’t give enough thanks to these places that I rolled around since high school, you know. ‘And most importantly, the people and the families out in the Palisades and Altadena. This is the true testament that we can continue to restore the city.’Liam Payne is featured in emotional in memoriam tributeThe One Direction singer tragically died at age 31 in October after he fell from his hotel balcony in Argentina. Coldplay singer Chris Martin sang a cover of the song All My Love during the tribute.Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga snag the award for Best Pop Duo/Group PerformanceThey were awarded for their hit song Die With A Smile.During her acceptance speech, Lady Gaga gave a shoutout to trans people. She said, ‘I just want to say tonight, trans people are not invisible. Trans people deserve love. The queer community deserves to be lifted up. Music is love.’Janelle Monae does a Michael Jackson impersonation on stageDressed as Michael, Janelle sang his song Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough as a tribute to Quincy Jones, who produced the track.Stevie Wonder also performed a medley of Blusette and We Are the World, while Cynthia Erivo and Herbie Hancock covered Fly Me to the Moon.Will Smith makes shocking awards show return as he takes to the Grammys stage… but fans are not happy with the appearanceYears after he made headlines for his now-infamous Oscars slap, Will made his awards show return as he took to the Grammys stage to give a tribute to Quincy Jones.He gave a lengthy speech, but many people on social media were unamused when he began talking about himself during it.’You probably wouldn’t even know who Will Smith was if it wasn’t for Quincy Jones,’ he said.He went on to talk about how Quincy ‘changed his life,’ pointing out that Quincy produced his show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.He then told a story about how Quincy yelled at him over the food served on set.’You want these people to work 16 or 18 hours a day so you realize your dreams, and this is the food you think they should eat?’ Will recalled him saying.’I don’t care if it’s not in a budget. You pay for it out of your own pocket. It is your job to take care of these people.”And I’ve done everything I can through my career to try to live up to Quincy’s demand.’Others claimed it was far too long, and begged for ‘someone to get him off the stage.’Shakira’s sons become surprise stars at Grammys 2025The artist’s two sons Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, shared a sweet moment with their mom after she won the award for Best Latin Pop Album.Dressed in matching silver suits they were seen hugging her and then blowing her kisses as she accepted the award.Immediately, the internet became enthralled by the adorable interaction.Jennifer Lopez looks happy and relaxed at Grammys 2025… two years after that viral rift with Ben AffleckJLo took to the stage to present the award for Best Latin Pop Album, which was won by Shakira for her LP Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.Jennifer’s happy appearance was in stark contrast to her frosty night with Ben in February 2023, when the pair went viral over a spat on-camera.Viewers claimed Kacey looked upset when she was beat out by Beyoncé.’Is Kacey Musgraves mad that Beyoncé won? She sure looks it,’ one fan wrote on X, along with a laughing meme.’Kacey Musgraves is MAAAAAAD,’ another added.The Weeknd performs at the 2025 Grammys after publicly criticizing the event years priorThe artist fiercely slammed the Academy and branded the event as ‘corrupt’ in a fierce X rant back in 2020.Before he hit the stage, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. addressed previous backlash.He said, ‘Now, charting a new course is never easy. There’s still work to be done, but I firmly believe we’re on the right path, as we’ve seen tonight. ‘Music is a powerful force for good. It heals us, it unites us, and we need that in this city right now.’The pair delivered a moving tribute to those affected by the devastation.Chappell Roan suffers wardrobe malfunction after winning the award for Best New ArtistThe artist took to the stage to accept the award in a huge hat but it fell off in the middle of her speech.Presenter Victoria Monet and an employee ran to help her and picked it up off the floor.’My hat’s going to fall off, it’s going to be OK,’ Chappell said with a laugh right before it tumbled to the ground.During her speech, she called on record labels to ‘treat their artists as valuable employees with a livable wage and health insurance and protection.”I told myself if I ever won a Grammy and I got to stand up here in front of the most powerful people in music, I would demand that labels and the industry profiting millions of dollars off of artists would offer a livable wage and health care, especially to developing artists,’ she said.Social media users outraged over lack of award announcements during the showIt seems there’s barely been any awards given out tonight. Instead, the show has consisted mostly of performances.A slew of artists have taken to the stage to perform, including Best New Artist nominees Chappell Roan, Khruangbin, Benson Boone, Raye, Sabrina Carpenter, and Doechii, amongst others.And some social media users are not happy about it.Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have awkward embrace on stage as singer wins big Taylor presented the award for Best Country Album, and when Beyonce won for Cowboy Carter, things turned slightly awkward.When Beyoncé got on stage she wasn’t sure if she should give Taylor a hug or not and seemed to hesitate before finally embracing her.UK-based body language Judi James anaylzed their interactions during their controversial red carpet appearance exclusively to DailyMail.com.Sabrina Carpenter wins big after stripping down on stageThe Espresso songstress earned the award for Best Pop Vocal Album for her LP Short n’ Sweet during the show.’I’m gonna cry,’ a clearly emotional Sabrina said on stage. ‘Thank you to Recording Academy for having me and having everyone here tonight in celebration and in honor of everything that’s happened. ‘I feel so lucky to be able to come together and and do something so special and beautiful and celebrate music.’Her big win came after a dazzling performance that saw her strip down on stage.The controversial couple were escorted out of the 2025 Grammys by police after her naked red carpet stunt shocked the world.It has now been revealed that the pair were asked to leave the event and escorted out by cops after their ‘crazy stunt.’A DailyMail.com insider confirmed guests at the ceremony had heard the pair hadn’t even been invited to the ceremony and were asked to leave shortly after their arrival.The first award of the show was given to Doechii for her album Alligator Bites Never Heal.She made an emotional speech after winning, telling the audience, ‘This category was introduced in 1989 and three women have won, Lauryn Hill, Cardi B and Doechii.’I put my heart and my soul into this mixtape. I know there are so many Black girls watching me. I want to tell you anything is possible. I am a testimony.’Some of music’s biggest stars won big before the event even started as Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Charli xcx, and Sabrina Carpenter earned golden gramophones.Sabrina Carpenter delivers sultry medley of her most popular tracksThe blonde beauty hit the stage in a black sparkly suit dress, but halfway through, she pulled it off to reveal a dazzling blue bodysuit underneath.Billie Eilish belts out her hit song Birds of a Feather alongside brother FinneasShe sang against a backdrop that showed various scenes of Los Angeles scenery.Host Trevor Noah throws in political joke during opening monologueTrevor made an eyebrow-raising dig at Donald Trump’s mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.’We’re going to be honoring the best in music as voted on by the 13,000 members of the Recording Academy… and 20 million illegal immigrants,’ he said.Later on in the speech, the South Afircan-born comedian joked that it ‘may be the last time he hosts anything in this country.’Folk rock band Dawes performs their hit song I Love L.A.They were joined on stage by a star-studded crew including John Legend, Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Brittany Howard, and St. Vincent.Before taking to the stage host Trevor Noah revealed that they had lost their homes in the devastating fires.Trevor Noah kicks off the show with a moving speech about the tragic Los Angeles firesThe show will raise funds to support fire relief efforts after the devastation caused by the LA blazes which began on January 7 in Pacific Palisades.While opening the show, Trevor said they would be ‘celebrating the city that brought us our favorite music.’Alicia Keys ensures all eyes are on her in dramatic gold and black gown with enormous earringsShe paired the daring ensemble with huge earrings.Lady Gaga struts her stuff in figure-hugging leather dressThe singer looked exquisite in a turtleneck dress that contained a long flowing skirt.The singer opted for a fiery red ensemble – the color of her boyfriend Travis’ team, the Kansas City Chiefs.She even included a chain that contained his first initial on her thigh.The singer arrived shortly after Kanye West and Bianca Censori shocked with their appearance thanks to Bianca’s nude ensemble.Over a decade ago, Kanye famously jumped on stage and interrupted Taylor at the VMAs after she won Best Female Video.Cardi B arrives in extremely low-cut feathered gownThe musician flaunted her ample cleavage in her off-the-shoulder dress, which came complete with a dramatic feathered skirt.Heidi Klum showed off her ageless appearance in a strapless bedazzled gownThe star, 51, was glowing as she walked to the 2025 Grammys red carpet in a long flowing gown and matching jacket.Miley Cyrus looks sultry in leather look at 2025 Grammy awardsThe Wrecking Ball songstress arrived at the dazzling awards show in a leather number that showcased her abs.British singer Charli donned a ruffled gray gown with a thigh-high slit that left her long legs on full display, while Madison opted for a strapless sheer and sparkly dress.Country artist Sheryl Crow has also arrived, donning a metallic patterned frock.Host Trevor Noah makes a grand entrance in a handsome tuxedoTrevor, who is hosting for the fifth year in a row, kept it classy in a gray tuxedo.Olivia Rodrigo wows in cut-out black gown at 2025 GrammysThe singer flaunted her toned figure in a haltered dress that had a big cut-out in her chest and on her midriff.A clip of an Associated Press journalist interrupting an interview with Babyface to try to get Chappell Roan’s attention has gone viral on the web.While he was in the middle of answering a question, the reporter started yelling Chappell’s name over and over.Clearly annoyed, Babyface said, ‘You guys want to do that? Go do that’ before he handed back the microphone and walked away. Social media users flooded the comment section with their thoughts after the clip was uploaded to TikTok, and they were quick to slam the interviewer, branding her actions as ‘rude’ and ’embarrassing.’Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are total couple goals as they look loved up on red carpetThe pair wore matching black ensembles at the 2025 Grammys, with Chrissy opting for a sheer strapless black dress and John donning a chic black suit.Gracie Abrams, Raye, and Tori Kelly stun as they grace Grammys red carpetThe ladies looked glamorous in their exquisite dresses.The stars may have a hard time getting to the show as thousands of protesters have flooded downtown streets and stormed onto the 101 Freeway demanding an end to President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies.Billie Eilish dons strange black and white look as she arrives at the 2025 Grammy AwardsThe musician wore a black top over a white button-down shirt, which she paired with black baggy trousers, a tiny black hat, silver chain, and dark sunglasses.Sabrina Carpenter graces the red carpet in a silky blue gownThe songstress looked elegant in a haltered dress that contained feathered detailing.See which of your favorite stars made the cut and which came out unscathed.Social media users are HORRIFIED over Bianca’s nude red carpet lookThe internet sure had a lot to say about Bianca’s extremely revealing outfit.Bianca shocked in a clear mini dress with no undergarments, leaving her assets on full display.He might have tooped Chappell’s over-the-top look…The singer ensured all eyes were on her with her over-the-top look.While the awards and performances always make for an exciting evening, it’s the shocking moments, celebrity interactions, and crazy antics that really gets people talking.As you wait for this year’s glittering ceremony to begin, take a walk down memory lane and uncover the Grammy Awards’ wildest moments from over the years.Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s daughter left very little to imagination in her risque look.The red carpet has officially begun and the stars are already bringing their A-games. Along with Kacey, Kehlani, and Kelsea Ballerini graced the carpet in stunning looks.Expect an emotional evening because Ben Winston, executive producer of the Grammys show, has revealed that the One Direction member will get a special tribute at tonight’s show.’It is a very difficult time. Losing Liam was very, very tough. No doubt about it. But, no, there will be no One Direction performance,’ he told Entertainment Tonight.’He was the most beautiful, wonderful boy and I love him very, very much. He is in, of course, our In Memoriam, without question.’The 2025 Grammy Awards most anticipated win will make history tonight – no matter who walks away with the accolade.The ceremon might cause a stir as its main category, the revered Album of the Year accolade, will be a uniquely triumphant moment for each of the eight nominees.Musical legend Beyoncé could finally take home the award after years of being snubbed for the title – but she has got some fierce competition.The Grammys are set to take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles this eveningFollow along for updates throughout the night, including the best and worst red carpet looks, the most dramatic moments during the show, the winners, and more.
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The 67th Grammy Awards live: Will Smith SLAMMED over speech as he makes return following Oscars slap
