The saw some of the biggest names in the music industry reunite in California for a night of celebration.
The 2025 Grammys had its fair share of big winners, with and Kendrick Lamar among them alongside first-time victors such as Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
Ahead of the televised ceremony, the stars made their mark on the red carpet donning their best frocks and suits, but it was and his wife who
Interestingly, Kanye and Bianca’s audacious display wasn’t the only shocker of the evening as pay disputes and fan outrage meant the 2025 Grammys were nothing short of eventful, reports .
One of the of the evening was Kanye and Bianca reportedly after the Australian native wore a with nothing else underneath.
On arrival, the 30-year-old wore a floor-length fur coat over her ensemble but discarded it upon reaching the red carpet, while Kanye rocked an all-black outfit with dark sunglasses. Bianca sparked concerns as fans worried she could face legal repercussions for indecent exposure under the California Penal Code 314(1).
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Chappell Roan’s financial plea
Chappell Roan clinched the Best New Artist award, triumphing over the tough competition, including pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter.
She used her victory to send a clear message to record labels and urged: “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 liveable wage and healthcare, especially to developing artists.”
Reflecting on her own journey, she detailed the challenges she faced after being dropped: “Because I got signed so young, I got signed as a minor, and when I got dropped, I had zero job experience under my belt, and like most people, I had a difficult time finding a job in the pandemic and could not afford health insurance.”
The Good Luck, Babe star highlighted: “It was so devastating to feel so committed to my art and feel so betrayed by the system, and so dehumanised to have to not have healthcare.”
“So record labels need to treat their artists as valuable employees with a liveable wage and health insurance, and protection. Labels, we got you, but do you got us? Thank you.”
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Beyoncé scooped three trophies at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards (Image: Getty)
Beyoncé record-breaking win
Beyoncé sculpted history at the Grammys with her country number, Cowboy Carter, which clinched Album Of The Year, further cementing her legacy as the Grammys’ most decorated artist.
Her first touchstone achievement came in 2023 when she surpassed the celebrated conductor Georg Solti and at this year’s ceremony, Beyonce also scooped up Best Country Duo/Group Performance with Miley Cyrus and bagged Best Country Album.
Beyonce set a record at this year’s Grammys, amassing an unprecedented 11 nominations, the highest ever for a female artist in a single year.
In an awe-inspiring show of solidarity, viewers dug deep into their pockets, donating over £5m to support the Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. The evening’s host, Trevor Noah, acknowledged the catastrophe and highlighted it several times during the show.
At the opening of the event, Noah reflected: “Thankfully, due to the heroic actions of firefighters, the fires have now been contained, and despite all the devastation, the spirit of the city has emerged.”
Chris Brown won a Grammy for best R&B Album (Image: Getty)
Chris Brown win backlash
Outrage brewed among viewers as Chris Brown took home Best R&B Album for 11:11 (Deluxe), adding another Grammy to his 2012 win for F. A.M.E.
However, it wasn’t just the accolades that sparked concern, as many couldn’t look past Brown’s history, including a felony assault conviction, prompting heated online responses.
One person expressed their frustration with: “Ew. You hate to see Chris Brown winning anything.”
Another dismayed viewer declared: “No way Chris Brown just won a Grammy in 2025… never tell me cancel culture is a real thing when that man still has a career.”
The Grammy Awards paid tribute to Liam Payne (Image: Getty)
In Memoriam tears
The night also delivered a special tribute to Liam Payne led by Coldplay’s Chris Martin who performed All My Love on piano accompanied by a string section.
One Direction fans were overcome with emotion during the In Memoriam segment, which featured a poignant tribute to the late Liam Payne, who tragically passed away at 31 last October.
The heartfelt tribute showcased clips from Liam’s illustrious career, accompanied by an audio clip of the star humbly reflecting on his achievements: “I never expected any of this to happen. You actually sit and think about it we’ve done some amazing things.”
Devastated fans took to social media, confessing that the tribute had left them in tears. One fan expressed their grief, saying: “I don’t want tributes, I want Liam back. He never deserved this at such a young age.”
While another wrote: “Not me starting to bawl my eyes out when Liam pops up on the Grammys. Miss you Payno.”
Will Smith remembered Quincy Jones at the 67th GRAMMY Awards (Image: Getty)
Will Smith’s return to the spotlight
Will Smith made a notable return to a major awards ceremony, following his highly publicized altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. He was joined by his children, Jaden and Willow.
During the ceremony, Will paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones, describing him as “one of the most influential and groundbreaking figures of our times”.
Will credited Quincy Jones for playing a pivotal role in his own career, stating that “you probably wouldn’t even know who Will Smith was if it wasn’t for Quincy Jones”.
As an executive producer on The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, Quincy Jones helped launch Will’s rise to stardom.