The biggest night in music took place on Sunday (February 2). The 2025 Grammy Awards took centre stage at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, as the world’s biggest stars in pop, rock, and hip-hop gathered for a night of celebration and show-stopping performances.
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter led a star-studded list of nominees, while comedian Trevor Noah returned to host for the fifth consecutive year.
Winners included The Beatles, Charli XCX, Carpenter and Lamar, with Beyoncé making history as the first Black woman to win Best Country Album. Kendrick Lamar took home Record of the Year for his Drake diss track “Not Like Us”.
Meanwhile, The Weeknd made a dramatic return after boycotting the ceremony over perceived “snubs” of his music, as he performed tracks from his latest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow.
This year’s ceremony takes place against the backdrop of devastating wildfires that have torn through California in recent weeks. In response, the Recording Academy has pledged to use the event to support local relief efforts, ensuring that music’s biggest stage also serves as a platform for solidarity.
Meanwhile, Kanye West managed to cause controversy amid reports he was “escorted out” of the ceremony after turning up with his wife, Bianca Censori.
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Drake’s dad reacts to Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy wins for 'Not Like Us' diss track
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Inga Parkel
Drake’s father, Dennis Graham, has reacted to Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy wins for his chart-topping diss track “Not Like Us.”
Lamar, 37, won big during the Sunday (February 2) event, taking home five trophies, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for his hit, which includes lyrics accusing Drake of being a pedophile.
While Drake, 38, has yet to publicly address Lamar’s victories, his 70-year-old dad has.
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Lamar won Record of the Year and Song of the Year for his chart-topping Drake diss track
Liam Payne honored at Grammys with emotional video of the One Direction star and bandmates
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Inga Parkel
Liam Payne fans were left in tears after the Grammys aired an emotional tribute to the late One Direction star on Sunday featuring Chris Martin.
Payne was the focus of the awards show’s annual In Memoriam tribute, which honors the musical voices that died in the last year.
After host Noah introduced the sequence, footage of Liam and his One Direction band members waving to a crowd of supporters from a rooftop played on a big screen.
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Chris Martin performed Coldplay’s ‘All My Love’ as the tribute to Payne aired on a big screen
Finneas issues warning to fans after he and Billie Eilish lose at Grammys
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Inga Parkel
Finneas has spoken out after he and Billie Eilish walked away from the 2025 Grammys empty-handed.
The sibling duo, who were nominated for Song of the Year with their smash-hit “Birds of a Feather,” ended up losing the category to Kendrick Lamar, who won for his chart-topping “Not Like Us” diss track.
Eilish, 23, also lost out on the six other categories, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year.
However, despite their loss, 27-year-old Finneas celebrated the “great” ceremony and congratulated the winners.
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Sibling duo were nominated together for Song of the Year with their hit ‘Birds of a Feather’
Grammys red carpet 'disrespect' of Babyface forces apology after reporters interview Chappell Roan
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Inga Parkel
Associated Press reporters Leslie Ambriz and Krysta Fauria apologized on air after cutting off Grammy-winning producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds in order to talk to pop star Chappell Roan on the red carpet at the 2025 Grammys.
The awkward moment was widely criticized on social media by fans, including Grammy-winner Dionne Warwick, who posted a clip of the incident on X/Twitter with the caption: “13x Grammy Award winning Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds? Am I seeing this correctly?”
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Fans including Grammy-winner Dionne Warwick criticized the reporters on social media
Alicia Keys defends DEI at the Grammys amid Trump crackdown: ‘It's a gift’
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Inga Parkel
Alicia Keys used a speech at the 2025 Grammys to defend diversity initiatives, saying: “DEI is not a threat, it's a gift.”
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Keys received this year’s Dr. Dre Global Impact Award
From Beyoncé to Kendrick, the 2025 Grammy Awards were one long apology to snubbed artists
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Inga Parkel
When Beyoncé won Best Country Album at this year’s Grammys, she looked surprised. So surprised, there are already memes circulating of her wide-eyed reaction. She is the first Black artist to take home the award, but there is nothing else remotely unusual about her win.
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The Grammys had quite a bit to be sorry about when it came to recognising and celebrating diversity. In 2025, they decided to make up with the best artists in the world before it was too late, writes Hannah Ewens
Ricky Gervais appears to call out Grammy speeches
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Inga Parkel
Ricky Gervais has seemingly responded to some of the political speeches made during the Grammy Awards.
Taking to X/Twitter after the awards show, the comedian seemed unimpressed.
“They’re still not listening,” wrote The Office alum, 63, alongside a photograph of himself hosting the 2020 Golden Globes.
The picture of Gervais on stage is accompanied by a quote from his speech that night, reading: “You’re in no position to lecture the public about anything.”
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Gervais called back to his infamous 2020 Golden Globes speech taking aim at virtue-signalling stars
Beyoncé calls historic Grammys wins 'surreal'
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Inga Parkel
Following her historic Grammys wins, including for Album of the Year and Best Country Album, Beyoncé spoke with various members of the press backstage.
Calling the moment “surreal,” she told ET: “It’s been 25 years of just working really hard and trying my best to keep growing and keep opening up doors…I’m very honored.”
Beyoncé talks to @ETNow about her first ‘Album of the Year’ Grammy win for ‘COWBOY CARTER’:
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 3, 2025
“It’s very surreal. It’s been 25 years of just working really hard and trying my best to keep growing and keep opening up doors…I’m very honored.” pic.twitter.com/IMZCm3CY4X
Taylor Swift fans spot hidden tribute to Travis Kelce in singer’s Grammys 2025 outfit
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Greg Evans
Taylor Swift fans claim to have spotted a tribute to Travis Kelce in the singer’s outfit at the 2025 Grammys.
Swift’s choice of attire that had most fans talking, with some speculating over the significance of one accessory in particular.
Swift was seen wearing a custom-made chain around her thigh, adorned with the letter “T”. On social media, fans hypothesised that the letter was intended as a nod to Kelce, the NFL player whom Swift is dating.
Grammy's host Trevor Noah aims dig at Trump: ‘This may be the last time I get to host anything’
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Greg Evans
Grammys host Trevor Noah made several digs at Donald Trump during Sunday night’s ceremony, joking “this may be my last time I get to host anything in this country”.
The South African comedian noted how the Grammy winners are determined after a vote of 13,000 members of the Recording Academy and also joked that the vote included “20 million illegal immigrants”.
The 40-year-old later said: “There’s been a few changes in Washington. So I’m gonna enjoy tonight because this may be the last time I get to host anything in this country.”
Blue Ivy and Jay-Z celebrate Beyoncé's Album of the Year win at Grammy Awards 2025
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Greg Evans
The Crazy In Love singer made history as she won her first ever award for Album of the Year, for her country-influenced album Cowboy Carter, at the star-studded ceremony in LA.
As Beyoncé’s name was announced, both Blue Ivy and Jay-Z jumped to their feet, with the superstar’s daughter embracing her mother.
The singer then took to the stage to give her acceptance speech and praising the firefighters who tackled the LA wildfires.
She said: “I feel very full and honoured, it’s been many, many years.”
The Beatles and Rolling Stones win big at Grammys – 60 years after their first gong
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Greg Evans
When it was ‘64, The Beatles won their first ever Grammy. Now, more than half a century later the band secured what will likely be their last.
The Liverpudlian whippersnappers earned their first Grammy 61 years ago during the height of Beatlemania, nabbing both Best New Artist and Best Performance by a Vocal Group for their third studio album A Hard Day’s Night.
In 2025, the group are continuing to add to their impressive trophy case after winning the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance for their last remaining song, “Now and Then”, during Sunday night’s Grammy Awards ceremony.
The Beatles weren’t the only rock ’n’ roll legends represented at the Grammys. Their long-time rivals Rolling Stones also added to their mountainous collection at this year’s ceremony, winning Best Rock Album for Hackney Diamonds – their first album of new material since A Bigger Bang was released 18 years prior, and their first since the death of drummer Charlie Watts in 2021.
The biggest artists snubbed at the Grammys 2025: From Taylor Swift to Billie Eilish
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Greg Evans
Although the Grammys were a triumphant night for the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Beyonce, some of the biggest names in music left the awards empty-handed.
We’ve compiled all the biggest names that lost out on Sunday from Taylor Swift to Post Malone.
Why Kanye West and Bianca Censori pulled off shocking ‘nude’ stunt at the Grammys
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Greg Evans
Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s nudity stunt at the Grammys has caused uproar and confusion with fans calling for the couple to be arrested for “indecent exposure”.
Maira Butt looks back at the couple’s controversial history with revealing outfits and why they were attempting with Sunday’s headling grabbing moment.
Benson Boone: Who is the backflipping, crotch-grabbing star at the Grammys?
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Greg Evans
Benson Boone who wowed the Grammys crowd and viewers at home with his performance on Sunday, while also demonstrating some acrobatic flair.
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter made his Grammy debut on Sunday at the Los Angeles Crypto.com arena.
He made a show-stopping appearance, stripping down from his formal suit into shimmering blue Seventies-style skintight bodysuit featuring a plunging neckline.
Audience members Heidi Klum and Nikki Glaser assisted Boone with the outfit change, each grabbing one jacket sleeve to rip the suit in half.
Grammys 2025 winners: Complete list as Beyoncé takes home Album of the Year
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Greg Evans
Kendrick Lamar has been one of the big winners at this year’s Grammy Awards, taking home Record of the Year and Song of the Year for his Drake diss track “Not Like Us.”
Elsewhere, Beyoncé finally won Album of the Year, as well as Best Country Album, for her latest record Cowboy Carter. She went into the night with 11 nominations, making her the most nominated artist of all time, with a total of 99 nominations throughout her career. She was previously tied with her husband, Jay-Z, at 88.
Charli XCX fans call wild Grammys performance the ‘best ever’
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Greg Evans
Charli XCX fans have praised the pop star for her uninhibited performance at the Grammy Awards following her victory in three categories during the ceremony.
The singer threw a huge party onstage as she danced with her friends Alex Consani and Julia Fox during a performance of her hit songs “Von Dutch” and “Guess”.
She began the performance outside the venue as she exited a black SUV – printed with “XCX” printed on the number plate – while wearing a black fur coat over denim two-piece, paired with black high heels and a pair of sunglasses. She was joined by an entourage of partygoers who followed her as she strutted into the Crypto.com Arena and stripped off her coat.
The “Girl, so confusing” singer was surrounded by dozens of dancers who recreated a club scene while kissing each other and grinding on the floor. Hundreds of pairs of underwear were then dropped from the ceiling like confetti – a reference to the song “Guess”, which includes the line “You wanna guess the colour of my underwear”.
During the performance, a note on-screen read: “All unworn garments featured in Charli XCX’s #GRAMMYs performance will be donated to domestic violence survivors.”
Lady Gaga sends powerful message to trans community during Grammys speech
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Greg Evans
Lady Gaga used her acceptance speech at the 2025 Grammy Awards to express her support for the transgender community after Trump issued new executive orders rolling back transgender rights.
In his first week as President, Trump rolled back a number of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives and reinstated policy to restrict transgender military service.
Gaga took to the stage at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles after winning the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance accolade for her collaboration with Bruno Mars on “Die With A Smile”.
Accepting the award, the singer said: “It is a privilege to be a songwriter and a producer, a musician, such an honour to sing for all of you.
“And I just want to say tonight that trans people are not invisible. Trans people deserve love. The queer community deserves to be lifted up. Music is love. Thank you.”
From Beyoncé to Kendrick, the 2025 Grammy Awards were one long apology to snubbed artists
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Greg Evans
The Grammys had quite a bit to be sorry about when it came to recognising and celebrating diversity. In 2025, they decided to make up with the best artists in the world before it was too late, writes Hannah Ewens.
Beyonce’s face goes viral after historic Grammys win
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Greg Evans
Beyoncé’s reaction to winning Best Country Album at the Grammys has gone viral.
The annual awards show took place in Los Angeles on Sunday night (2 February), with the 67th edition running for a staggering eight hours. Catch up on all the highlights here.
The pop star, who led the nominations this year with 11 nods, took home the award for Best Country Album for her record Cowboy Carter.
Coldplay's Chris Martin delivers emotional performance for Liam Payne at 2025 Grammys
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Greg Evans
Chris Martin delivered an emotional performance as a tribute to Liam Payne aired at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday, 2 February.
The One Direction singer was honoured in the In Memoriam annual tribute which remembers music stars who died in the last year.
As a montage of Payne played on screen, Coldplay’s Martin performed a rendition of his group's song “All My Love.”
Footage showed Payne and his X Factor bandmates waving to a crowd of supporters from a rooftop.
Jaden Smith raises eyebrows after wearing a 'castle' on his head to the Grammys
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Greg Evans
Jaden Smith attended the 67th Grammy Awards with a statement-making headpiece that caused a stir among fans.
The “Icon” singer attended the ceremony along with his sister Willow and father Will, who made his first awards show appearance since he notoriously slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars.
The 26-year-old wore an all-black suit, with a simple white shirt, black tie, and a white heart-shaped pin. But alongside the traditional and inoffensive outfit, the musician wore an elaborate black headpiece shaped like a castle, complete with turrets, windows and a gate where his face slotted in.
Viewers emotional after seeing montage of devastation from LA wildfires
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Greg Evans
Viewers reacted emotionally as the 2025 Grammy Awards which took place against the backdrop of devastating wildfires that have torn through California in recent weeks.
Ahead of the broadcast, a letter sent to the Recording Academy members from Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr and Tammy Hurt, chair of the board of trustees, said the Grammys were not going to be postponed but go on with a “renewed sense of purpose”.
“In challenging times, music has the power to heal, comfort, and unite like nothing else. The Grammys will not only honour the artistry and achievements of our music community but also serve as a platform to amplify the spirit of resilience that defines this great city of Los Angeles,” the letter read.
Will Smith draws mixed response at first awards show appearance since Oscars slap at Grammys 2025
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Greg Evans
Will Smith made his first appearance at an awards show since the infamous Oscars “slap” at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday (2 February).
The 56-year-old I Am Legend actor attended the ceremony to present a tribute to the late producer Quincy Jones.
He had been absent from all entertainment industry awards shows since 2022 when he walked onstage and slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.
Smith’s appearance drew a mixed response from viewers, many highlighting that he was banned from the Oscars for slapping Rock.
Kanye West shares new posts following Bianca Censori nudity drama
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Greg Evans
Controversial rapper Kanye West has shared several images of himself and his wife Bianca Censori following the nudity controversy at Sunday’s Grammys.
The 30-year-old Australian model turned up with her husbands at the awards ceremony wearing a completely transparent dress with nothing on underneath. Confusion then arose as to whether the couple were asked to leave or if they left of their own accord.
West has since shared several images on X/Twitter of the outfit. Meanwhile, on Instagram, he shared a picture of Kendrick Lamar, who won five awards. In the caption, he wrote “Gemini season”, a nod to their shared star sign and a goat emoji.
Grammys host Trevor Noah criticised for joke about Colombians amid immigration crackdown
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Greg Evans
Grammys host Trevor Noah left some viewers unimpressed after making a joke about pop star Shakira and her native Colombia at the award ceremony on Sunday.
“Three-time Grammy winner Shakira is in the house,” the South African comedian pointed out during his opening monologue. “The greatest thing out of Colombia that isn’t a Class A felony.”
On X/Twitter, many people accused Noah of poor timing given the threat of deportations currently facing Latin American immigrants in the US.
Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish go home empty handed
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Greg Evans
Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish were among the biggest acts on the night to go home without an award despite receiving numerous nominations.
Swift had been nominated for six awards while Eilish had been up for seven – but both artists went home empty-handed from the ceremony held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Post Malone, who has been nominated for 18 Grammys in his career, was up for six awards this year but also failed to secure any.
Elsewhere, Raye, Eminem, Shaboozey and Kacey Musgraves were among the biggest artists that missed out.
Beyonce confirms Cowboy Carter tour locations
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Greg Evans
After finally winning the Album of the Year award at the Grammys, Beyonce has confirmed where her forthcoming tour will be landing.
The Cowboy Carter star announced the 2025 tour before Sunday’s ceremony but has now released on Instagram which cities the shows will be taking place in.
Called the Cowboy Carter and Rodeo Chitlin Circuit Tour, the shows will take place in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, London, Paris, Houston, Atlanta, Washington DC and Las Vegas
The most daring looks on the red carpet
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Tom Murray
Not everyone’s red carpet fit hit the mark.
Take a look at the most daring and talked-about fashion moments from the 2025 Grammy Awards here:
Watch: Beyoncé wins Album of the Year at 2025 Grammy Awards
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Tom Murray
Alicia Keys defends DEI
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Tom Murray
Alicia Keys used a speech at the 2025 Grammys to defend diversity initiatives, saying: “DEI is not a threat, it's a gift.”
Since taking office on January 20, President Donald Trump has issued a series of executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs across the federal government and the private sector.
Speaking out about the importance of protecting such schemes, Keys said: “This is not the time to shut down the diversity of voices.
“We've seen on this stage talented, hardw
