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Published 05:44 IST, February 3rd 2025

Grammy Awards Highlights: Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar Sweeping Top Honours, Kanye West's Wife Bianca's 'Naked' Look And More

The 67th Grammy Awards Highlights: From scripting a history to bagging Album Of The Year, Beyonce ruled the award ceremony by winning 2 trophies.

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Grammys 2025 Highlights | Image: Republic

Grammy Awards 2025: Comedian Trevor Noah opened the ceremony with a monologue "There’s been a few changes in Washington, so this may be the last time I get to host anything in this country.” This is the fifth time in a row, he has been appointed as a host. The show is being held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, which has been recovering from fires that destroyed more than 14,000 structures and displaced tens of thousands. So far Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter and Beyonce have won the Grammys. Not many know, Grammy ran over time this year. It’s not unusual for an awards show to run over. And the Grammys only did so by 20 minutes, following a show packed with performances, tributes, historic awards and emotional appeals for wildfire relief.
 

Beyonce is the most nominated artists at Grammys 2025 | Image: AP

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Grammys Performance: Shakira returned to the Grammys stage after years and made sure people remembered her by giving an electrifying performance. Sabrina Carpenter, Eilish and Roan, Shaboozey, Charli xcx, Doechii, RAYE, Benson Boone, Shakira, Teddy Swims, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars also ruled the award ceremony with their soulful performances. The award ceremony also remembered late musicians Quincy Jones and Liam Payne., but forgot to mention Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain.

Taylor Swift to Present at Grammy Awards
Taylor Swift will present the Grammy | Image: Instagram 


Taylor Swift, who last month wrapped her massive Eras tour, will be a presenter. Other presenters will include Smith, Cardi B, Gloria Estefan, Olivia Rodrigo, Queen Latifah, SZA, Victoria Monét and the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith.

 

 

 

 

 


10:25 IST, February 3rd 2025

LA County Fire Department Members Present Album Of The Year

Members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department are onstage to present the final award of the night, album of the year — the easiest job they’ve done, host Trevor Noah quipped.

It’s an arena-wide standing ovation for the firefighters.

Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said it was “a tremendous honor and privilege to be in the company of such talented music industry professionals.”


10:47 IST, February 3rd 2025

Cowboy Carter Wins Album Of The Year

Beyonce's Coybow Carter wins another Grammy this time in Album Of The Year category. This marks the third award for Beyonce this year, taking the total Grammy to 35. “I wanna dedicate this to Miss Martell, and I hope we just keep pushing forward, opening doors,” the artist said, referencing Linda Martell, a pioneer for Black artists in country music.



10:04 IST, February 3rd 2025

Kendrick Lamar Wins The Song Of The Year

Kendrick Lamar lifts his second Grammy award, and this time in The Song Of The Year category for Not Like Us.


09:59 IST, February 3rd 2025

Alicia Keys Wins Dr. Dre Global Impact Award

7-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys adds another award to her shelf and this time in the category Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. During her acceptance speech, she said, "DEI is not a threat, it’s a gift. And the more voices, the more powerful the sound. When destructive forces try to burn us down, we rise from the ashes like a phoenix.”



09:45 IST, February 3rd 2025

Shakira Sets The Stage On Fire With Her Performance At Grammys

After winning Best Latin Pop Album, Shakira ruled the stage with her performance on Ojos Asi. Her performance was prefaced by a video package in which she talked about her separation and her greatest fears coming true. But the Colombian superstar was triumphant tonight, winning best Latin pop album and delivering a characteristically show-stopping, belly dance-filled performance of “Ojos Así" and her massive hit “BZRP Music Sessions Vol. 53.” The latter opened with a dramatic choral performance before shifting into high gear.


09:40 IST, February 3rd 2025

In Memoriam Segment Opens With Liam Payne

Footage of the One Direction singer, who died in a fall from an Argentina hotel room in October, opened the always-emotional memorial segment. Chris Martin sang “All My Love” as names and faces flashed by.



09:38 IST, February 3rd 2025

‘Trans People Deserve Love,’ Says Lady Gaga

While accepting her Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group performance alongside Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga took the moment to speak about the LGBTQ+ community. “I just want to say tonight that trans people are not invisible,” the singer said. “Trans people deserve love. The queer community deserves to be lifted up. Music is love.”


09:35 IST, February 3rd 2025

Miley Cyrus Gives A Shout Out Beyoncé

“We won, Beyoncé,” Miley Cyrus said, opening her presentation of record of the year. Cyrus and Beyoncé picked up a Grammy earlier in the day for best country duo/group performance for “II MOST WANTED.”



09:46 IST, February 3rd 2025

Kendrick Lamar Wins Record Of The Year

Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar won Record of the Year at the Grammys this year. “We’re going to dedicate this one to the city,” L.A.'s son said, accepting the record of the year Grammy and rattling off places around LA from his hometown of Compton to Long Beach. This isn’t the first time Lamar has used the Drake diss track to bring the region together. In June, he turned his Juneteenth “Pop Out” concert into a cathartic live-streamed celebration of Los Angeles unity.

“Y’all ain’t gon’ let nobody disrespect the West Coast. Y’all ain’t gon’ let nobody imitate our legends, huh,” he said during the concert, referring to Drake’s use of an AI tool to mimic 2Pac’s voice on one of his diss records.

Tonight, he used the win to draw attention to the devastation from the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena.


09:37 IST, February 3rd 2025

Dies With The Smile Wins Best Pop Duo Performance

Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga won the Best Pop Duo Performance for the song Dies With The Smile. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars made their acceptance speeches to each other as they accepted the best group/duo performance. Mars told Gaga, “I’m so honored to have a small part in your giant musical legacy and I really truly believe that God gave us this song to sing together.” Gaga went just as big with her kudos, saying, “Bruno you are an incredible human being, you’re a musician for the ages.”



08:58 IST, February 3rd 2025

Will Smith Pays Tribute To Late Mentor Quincy Jones

Will Smith is still banned from the Oscars after The Slapgate. But there’s one major award show that’s quite literally rolled out the red carpet for him, which is the Grammys. Smith, who has won four Grammys himself, presented a tribute during the prime-time telecast to his late mentor Quincy Jones, who he said “changed” his life forever. In his career, Jones won a staggering 28 Grammy Awards, and worked with everyone, including legendary artists Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson. Cynthia Erivo, accompanied by Herbie Hancock, performs Fly Me to the Moon during a tribute to Jones.


08:50 IST, February 3rd 2025

Lady Gaga Debuts Her New Single Abracadabra

The third single and accompanying music video from “Mayhem” aired during a commercial break at the Grammy Awards. The track has a twisted good-witch-bad-witch energy, with a frenetic group dancing in a dystopian chamber.



08:48 IST, February 3rd 2025

Shakia Dedicates Grammy Award To ‘Immigrant Brothers And Sisters’

“I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country. You are loved, you are worth it, and I will always fight with you," Shakira said during her acceptance speech.


08:59 IST, February 3rd 2025

Shakira Wins Best Latin Pop Album

Shakira won Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. Upon being announced a winner by Jennifer Lopez, her sons, Milan and Sasha, immediately hugged the singer. Accepting the award she said, “This is incredible, thank you so much. I want to share this award with my kids. I’m so proud of you guys, and of your kind hearts. Thank you so much for supporting me the way you do. I love you.””



08:40 IST, February 3rd 2025

What’s Going On With Kanye West And Bianca Censori?

Kanye West and his wife Biana Censori showed up to the Grammys to walk the red carpet and then left on their own, as per AP. While some reports claimed that West and Censori were booted from the event, a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity said that West, was an invited guest because of his nomination in the best rap song category for “Carnival.” The rapper and Censori walked and exited without being escorted out, the source said.


08:38 IST, February 3rd 2025

The Weeknd, once a fierce Grammys critic, takes the stage for a surprise performance

The Weeknd makes a surprise appearance for a performance at the Grammys. Later, Playboi Carti joined The Weeknd on stage to perform Timeless. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. mentioned The Weeknd’s criticism of the Grammys’ lack of transparency in a speech, as host Trevor Noah teased a big surprise. The Weeknd in 2020 slammed the Grammys, calling them “corrupt” after he landed zero nominations despite a megahit album.



08:32 IST, February 3rd 2025

Shakira Spotted At The Award Ceremony

Shakira, who announced earlier that she would make her return to the Grammys, was spotted mingling with the artists at the ceremony.


08:28 IST, February 3rd 2025

Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga Love California

Bruno Mars is from Hawaii and Lady Gaga is from New York, but the pair are singing for California. “We love you California,” Lady Gaga said, closing out the duo’s mournful cover of The Mamas & The Papas’ California Dreamin’. The performance was part of a segment meant to raise awareness and funds for wildfire relief in the Los Angeles area.



08:26 IST, February 3rd 2025

Shakira Is 'Coming Back' To Grammys, Shares Glimpses Of Rehearsals

Pop superstar Shakira is celebrating her 48th birthday today and is set to perform at the 2025 Grammy Awards. The singer teased fans with rehearsal photos ahead of her big performance, showing off some of her signature dance moves. On Saturday, the three-time Grammy winner shared behind-the-scenes pictures of her practice for the event on Instagram, as reported by People. She showed off some of her signature dance moves in behind-the-pictures of her practice for the debut performance at the Los Angeles.


08:24 IST, February 3rd 2025

Late US President Jimmy Carter Wins Posthumous Grammy For Last Sundays in Plains

In a remarkable moment at the 2025 Grammy Awards, the late US President Jimmy Carter was posthumously awarded his fourth Grammy for best audiobook narration. This recognition, for his narration of Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration is his fourth Grammy win, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The album, released in August 2024, less than two months before Carter's 100th birthday, features a collection of folk songs and Sunday school lessons from the former president.

(A file photo of Jimmy Carter | Image: ANI)

Carter died on December 29, just days before the ceremony. His grandson, Jason Carter, accepted the prestigious award on his behalf, delivering a heartfelt speech in honour of the late president's legacy. "My grandfather was incredibly important to me," Jason said, adding, "Over these last few weeks, we've felt this enormous outpouring of love from all around the world, from many of the people in this room, and I just want to say that having his words captured in this way for my family and for the world is truly remarkable," as per The Hollywood Reporter.



08:20 IST, February 3rd 2025

Beyonce First Black Woman To Win Country Album In 50 Years

Beyonce continues to make history, this time by becoming the first Black woman to win a Grammy in the country music category in half a century. The previous record holder for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group was The Pointer Sisters in 1975. At the premiere ceremony, Beyonce also took home her first award of the evening, bringing her total Grammy wins to 33.


08:28 IST, February 3rd 2025

Chappell Roan's Powerful Message To Labels

During her acceptance speech, Roan said, "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, especially to developing artists." She talked about being dropped from her initial label deal when she was a minor and being left without job experience and health insurance. “Labels, we got you, but do you got us?” she said.



08:14 IST, February 3rd 2025

Chappell Roan Wins Best New Artist

Chappell Roan won Best New Artist, beating Raye, Sabrina Carpenter and Benson Boone. It marks her first-ever Grammy. 

Victoria Monét presented the award to the singer.

08:00 IST, February 3rd 2025

A Blend Of Best New Artists

A medley of best new artist performances is presaging the award announcement, including Benson Boone’s gymnastics-heavy rendition of Beautiful Things. He then handed the proverbial baton to Doechii. Her performance was followed by Teddy Swims, Shaboozey and RAYE. Other nominees Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan had big showcase segments earlier in the telecast, while Khruangbin introduced the telecast back from a commercial break.



07:57 IST, February 3rd 2025

Doechii Takes Over The Stage With Her Peformance, Leaves Billie Eilish Speechless

After winning Best Rap Album, Doechii proved that she raps even better than she speaks. A true hip-hop icon is in the making, and the sky truly is the limit for her talents. Billie Eilish and SZA were seen cheering for the rapper.


07:54 IST, February 3rd 2025

Benson Boone Performs Beautiful Things

Benson Boone began his performance at the table before serenading celebrity guests and arriving on stage via backflip. He has been nominated in Best New Artist category.



07:40 IST, February 3rd 2025

Beyonce Wins Best Country Album

Beyonce won Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter. She sat stunned in the audience for a moment after Taylor Swift read that the superstar had won. Accepting her award from Taylor Swift, the singer thanked her family and said, “I was really not expecting this, I want to thank God that I’m able to still do what I love after so many years."


07:36 IST, February 3rd 2025

Chappell Roan Performs Pink Pony Club At Grammys

Chappell Roan sets the stage on fire with her first performance at the Grammys. She sang her hit track Pink Pony Club, making the audience dance to her beats.



07:31 IST, February 3rd 2025

3-time Grammy Winner Olivia Rodrigo Introduces Chappell Roan

Singer Olivia Rodrigo won’t be performing at this award ceremony, rather she graced the stage to introduce Chappell Roan. “I was her friend and a big fan back when she was working in a donut shop in Highland Park not so long ago,” Rodrigo said, introducing the performance from Chappell.


07:23 IST, February 3rd 2025

Taylor Swift And Jack Antonoff Reacts To Sabrina Carpenter's Win

Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift seemed extremely happy when Sabrina Carpenter accepted the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album.



07:21 IST, February 3rd 2025

Sabrina Carpenter Wins Best Pop Vocal Album

Sabrina Carpenter won Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet. She was nominated alongside Billie Eilish (Hit Me Hard and Soft), Taylor Swift (The Tortured Poets Department), Chappell Roan (The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess) and Ariana Grande (Eternal Sunshine). This marks her second Grammy after winning Best Pop Solo Performance for the hit single Espresso at the Premiere Ceremony this year.

(Sabrina with her Grammy | Image: X)

07:53 IST, February 3rd 2025

Doechii Wins Best Rap Album

Doechii won Best Rap Album for her hit track Alligator Bites Never Heal, making her the first Grammy of her career. She is the third woman to win in this category after Cardi B and Lauryn Hill. In an emotional acceptance speech, she reflected on her journey and said, “God told me that I would be rewarded, and that he would show me just how good it can get." 



07:11 IST, February 3rd 2025

Sabrina Carpenter Sets The Stage On Fire With Espresso

Sabrina Carpenter, who won her first Grammy at the Premiere Ceremony, set the stage on fire with her hit track Espresso.


07:01 IST, February 3rd 2025

Billie Eilish Opens The Award Night With Her Hit Tracks

Singer Billie Eilish opened the Grammys with Birds of a Feather, making Taylor Swift and Margaret Qualley dance to her beats.



06:54 IST, February 3rd 2025

Trevor Noah Opens The Show

Trevor Noah, who is the host of the musical award ceremony, opened the show with a monologue hinting at the current situation after President Donald Trump held the reins of the US. He said, "There’s been a few changes in Washington, so this may be the last time I get to host anything in this country.”


06:35 IST, February 3rd 2025

Miley Cyrus Turns Heads In Black

Miley Cyrus opted for a black leather halter dress with cutouts in all the right places.



06:32 IST, February 3rd 2025

Olivia Rodrigo Hit The Red Carpet In Sexy Black Dress

Olivia, who is nominated for a track that appeared in the Hunger Games prequel movie The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, turned on the carpet in a black cutout bodycon.


06:27 IST, February 3rd 2025

Lady Gaga Turns Up As Gothic Queen

Lady Gaga seemingly took inspiration from the Victorian Gothic novel for her recent look at the Grammys. She walked the red carpet in a midnight ball gown with a leather bodice featuring a high neck and puffy sleeves. The gown extended down into an asymmetrical draped skirt. She accessorised her ensemble with chunky jewellery.



06:20 IST, February 3rd 2025

Kanye West Escorted Out Of The Grammys?

It has been reported that Kanye West and his wife Bianca have been escorted out of the Grammy Awards after turning up uninvited, per Entertainment Tonight. “ET has learned that the rapper, his wife and an entourage of about five people showed up to the Grammys uninvited. Kanye walked the red carpet with Bianca, who appeared fully naked under her fur coat. ET was told that the couple was then escorted out of the awards show,” the publication stated.


06:17 IST, February 3rd 2025

Taylor Swift Twins With Red Carpet

Taylor Swift, who has been nominated in six categories, walked on the red carpet in a bold sparkling red dress. She paired her short dress with matching high heels and her iconic red lipstick.



06:14 IST, February 3rd 2025

Frankie Valli Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award

Frankie Valli, known for his timeless work, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Premiere Ceremony. It is his first Grammy despite five career nominations. Valli never won a competitive Grammy, but his legacy remains undeniable. The 90-year-old music icon also made a dashing appearance in a powder blue suit. 


06:07 IST, February 3rd 2025

Kanye West And Bianca Censori Walk Hand-in-hand But His Wife Steals The Limelight

Kanye West arrived with his partner Bianca Censori on the red carpet. While the rapper donned an all-black ensemble - a black t-shirt paired with matching pants - his wife Bianca was wrapped in an oversized coat. However, the moment they posed for the camera, she coyly turned around and dropped the coat appearing naked. She wore a skintight piece of completely sheer fabric.



05:59 IST, February 3rd 2025

The Rolling Stones Win Best Rock Album

The Rolling Stones beat Fontaines DC, Jack White, Idles, Green Day and Pearl Jam to bag the award at the Premiere Ceremony with their 2023 record Hackney Diamonds.


05:56 IST, February 3rd 2025

Bradley Cooper's Maestro Wins Grammy For Best Compilation Soundtrack

Maestro: Music By Leonard Bernstein wins the Grammy at the Premiere Ceremony for Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media. This marks Cooper's third Grammy, adding to his previous victories for A Star Is Born in 2018.



05:53 IST, February 3rd 2025

Sabrina Carpenter Wins Her First Grammy

At the Premiere Ceremony, Sabrina won Best Pop Solo Performance for the hit single Espresso, marking the first Grammy of her career. The song is also nominated for Record of the Year.


05:51 IST, February 3rd 2025

Grammy's Premiere Ceremony

The 67th Grammy Awards will begin at 8 PM ET tonight (6:30 AM IST) at Crypto.com Arena, but ahead of it, numerous trophies are being handed out at the Premiere Ceremony at Los Angeles Convention Center. So far, Sierra Ferrell leads the ceremony with four wins, followed by Kendrick Lamar and St. Vincent with three.



05:44 IST, February 3rd 2025

Charli XCX Walks Red Carpet In Ruffled Grey Gown

Charli XCX, who has been nominated in seven categories for Grammy awards, turned heads on the red carpet in a grey corset gown with cascading ruffles. She styled her gown with knee-high heels and nude makeup.

(Charli XCX on the red carpet | Image: Pop Base/X)

20:45 IST, February 2nd 2025

Who Will Attend Grammy 2025?

Carpenter, Eilish, Roan, Shaboozey, Charli xcx, Doechii, RAYE, Benson Boone, Shakira, Teddy Swims, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars will perform at the 2025 Grammys.

Stevie Wonder, Janelle Monáe and Will Smith will pay tribute to the late, legendary producer Quincy Jones.

Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow and St. Vincent will also appear.

Taylor Swift, who last month wrapped her massive Eras tour, will be a presenter.

Other presenters will include Smith, Cardi B, Gloria Estefan, Olivia Rodrigo, Queen Latifah, SZA, Victoria Monét and the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith.



20:44 IST, February 2nd 2025

Who Is Most Nominated Artist At Grammy Awards 2025?

Beyoncé leads the Grammy nods with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations. That makes her the most nominated artist in Grammy history. Since 2023 she’s also been the most decorated artist, having earned 32 trophies across her career. Is it finally her time to take home the top prize? If she wins the album of the year, she’ll become the first Black woman to do so in the 21st century.


20:44 IST, February 2nd 2025

When and Where to Watch Grammy 2025 in India

The Grammys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern. Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can also watch live and on demand. In India, the music event will stream on Disney Plus Hotstar on February 3 from 06:30 am IST to 10:00 am IST. 


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Updated 10:59 IST, February 3rd 2025