Grammys 2025 highlights: Winners and performances as Beyoncé takes home Album of the Year award with Cowboy Carter
Kanye West raised eyebrows as he and wife Bianca Censori turned up in controversial outfit
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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The most daring looks on the red carpet
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:
Grammy Awards 2025: The most daring looks on the red carpet
Beyonce confirms Cowboy Carter tour locations
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
Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish go home empty handed
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.
Grammys host Trevor Noah criticised for joke about Colombians amid immigration crackdown
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.
Trevor Noah criticized for joke about Colombians amid immigration crackdown
Kanye West shares new posts following Bianca Censori nudity drama
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.
Will Smith draws mixed response at first awards show appearance since Oscars slap at Grammys 2025
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.
Will Smith draws mixed response in first awards show appearance since Oscars slap
Viewers emotional after seeing montage of devastation from LA wildfires
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.
Grammys 2025: Viewers emotional after seeing LA wildfires montage
Jaden Smith raises eyebrows after wearing a 'castle' on his head to the Grammys
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.
Coldplay's Chris Martin delivers emotional performance for Liam Payne at 2025 Grammys
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.
Coldplay's Chris Martin delivers emotional performance for Liam Payne at 2025 Grammys
Beyonce’s face goes viral after historic Grammys win
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.
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