The 65thGrammy Awardswent down at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, featuring performances fromBad Bunny,Harry Styles,Lizzoand more superstars. In addition to everything viewers saw onscreen, PEOPLE witnessed so much more happening behind the scenes.
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On the Red Carpet
Some of the earliest arrivals on the red carpet wereShania TwainandSheryl Crow. After the country superstar finished an interview with Jeremy Parsons and Janine Rubenstein for PEOPLE’s live broadcast, the “Soak Up the Sun” performer held her hands as they greeted each other.
“Can I just say that I just got to hug Shania Twain? So, I can go home now,” Crow told PEOPLE on the carpet.
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Lizzo also arrived early to the carpet, showing up in an eye-catching red look alongside her entourage.
One of the first couples to arrive on the carpet wereMiranda Lambertand husbandBrendan McLoughlin, who adorably posed for photos together.
Maren Morrisarrived around 3:20 p.m. PT and took her time walking down the carpet, while her husbandRyan Hurdfollowed closely behind.
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Shortly after winning the best country duo/group performance award for theAshley McBryde-featuring “Never Wanted to Be That Girl,“Carly Pearcedetailed her gratitude for the honor, which marked her first nomination.
“I can’t believe I’m here. So I’m having a bit of an out-of-body experience. Country music is my whole heart and I feel so lucky that I get to be here and to get to be one of the people that represent our genre,” said Pearce, before revealing how she’s going to celebrate: “I’m gonna drink. I didn’t think I was but I think I’m gonna have to.”
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NomineesSam SmithandKim Petrasarrived on the carpet just after 3:30 p.m. PT alongside a group including drag performers Violet Chachki and Gottmik, all of whom wore devilish red looks ahead of the vocalists' “Unholy” performance. Before walking into the venue, Smith blew a kiss to photographers.
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Taylor Swiftarrived with her publicist Tree Paine just before 4 p.m. PT, around the time she won best music video forAll Too Well: The Short Film.
Speaking to a reporter around 4:20 p.m., musician and producerDiplorevealed he gaveAmber Rosea ticket to next week’s Super Bowl LVII.
Cardi Barrived in an all-blue look at 4:45 p.m. PT alongside husbandOffset, who held the “Up” rapper’s hand with both of his as they walked slowly down the red carpet.
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Inside the Show
Shortly after the ceremony kicked off,Dwayne “The Rock” Johnsongave Lizzo a quick hug before taking his seat.
Machine Gun KellyandMegan Foxwere spotted making their way to their seats at 5:11 p.m. PT.
AfterJennifer Lopezpresented the best pop vocal album award toHarry Styles, she returned to her seat and shared a sweet kiss with husbandBen Affleck.
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Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Lauren Hashian, and Dwayne Johnson at the Grammys.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Swift was up on her feet dancing to several performances, from Bad Bunny’s opening set toStevie WonderandChrisStapleton’s tribute toBerry Gordy and Smokey Robinsonas well as Styles' rendition of “As It Was.”
There was hardly a dry eye in the house during the “In Memoriam” segment, which featuredKacey Musgraves,Quavowith Maverick City Music as well as Crow,Bonnie RaittandMick Fleetwoodpaying tribute toLoretta Lynn,Takeoffand Fleetwood Mac’sChristine McVie, respectively.
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Swift, Adele andJAY-Zall left their seats around 7 p.m. PT to chat with fellow celebrities and guests.
While Smith and Petras performed “Unholy,“Beyoncéswayed along to the chart-topping pop song from her seat.
McBryde gave a speech about winning the best country duo/group performance award in the press room and revealed she received a congratulatory text message fromReba McEntire.
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“You’re gonna get a text from Reba, but I’m not gonna tell you why. This is what happened to me today. I got my phone back when we got back and it said ‘Congratulations, I’m so happy for you, Love, Reba.’ And I took a selfie,” continued McBryde. “That’s what I would tell a 16-year-old me. It gets really cool.”
Swift got up out of her seat once again to dance whileMary J. Bligeperformed the title track of her latest album,Good Morning Gorgeous.
During the star-studded performance to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop music, the “Anti-Hero” singer-songwriter took a video ofJack Antonoffdancing toRun-DMCas he rapped the 1985 classic “King of Rock.”
EmulatingRihannaat the 2017 Grammys andLorde at the 2018 ceremony, Lizzo was seen drinking from a bejeweled flask throughout the ceremony.
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After Adele received the best pop solo performance award for “Easy on Me,” she was seen having a ball and cracking up with Lizzo as the30performer fanned herself with a napkin.James Cordenalso walked over to congratulate the fellow Brit.
Around 8 p.m. PT, Adele took a photo with the young boys featured in Wonder and Robinson’s performance, who were psyched to pose with the superstar.
In a press room interview at 8:15 p.m. PT, Petras told PEOPLE about winning her first-ever award and where she plans to keep the gramophone trophy.
“I didn’t think it would happen, but I was like, ‘If I’m gonna win this, I’m gonna put this right here.’ It’s a spot in my kitchen — on my rhinestone pillow thing,” said the “Brr” musician, before sharing another way she’s looking to use the award. “I want to find out if you can do a shot out of a Grammy. So, wish me luck.”
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DuringSteve Lacy’s performance of “Bad Habit,” Swift walked over to hug Styles and a couple of people seated next to him as she caught up with the former One Direction member, who she famously dated in 2013.
Shortly afterward,Olivia Rodrigogot onstage to present the best new artist award to Samara Joy, and Swift was the first person to stand up for the “Good 4 U” performer.
At the Afterparties
Rodrigo changed into a little black dress before arriving to the UMG party alongside her BFF Conan Gray, both of whom posed for selfies with fans inside.
MGK and Fox arrived late to the same party, where they appeared to be in good spirits following the rapper-turned-rocker’s best rock album loss at the ceremony.
In the UMG event’s VIP section, Twain and Wonder sat together and chatted for over an hour.
source: people.com
