Grammys 2025: Here's What You Didn't See on TV

Even your eagle eye didn't catch these interactions, reactions and extra-celebratory moments during the 2025 Grammys Feb. 2 at Crypto.com Arena. And that's where we come in.

By Natalie Finn Feb 03, 2025 5:11 AM
| Updated Feb 04, 2025 12:40 AM
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Ah, the Grammys, the show where your favorite artists are literally dancing in the aisles.

And speaking of Taylor Swift, who caught Janelle Monae's blazer when the performer tossed it into the audience and wore it for the rest of the night... she avoided a run-in with Kanye West at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena. 

So you didn't miss anything there. (Contrary to rumors he was asked to leave, Kanye left after making quite the NSFW red carpet appearance with wife Bianca Censori.)

The theme of the Feb. 2 ceremony was community, the one that makes music and the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles, where the Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed thousands of homes in January, prompting the Recording Academy to rework music's biggest night into both a celebration and a fundraising endeavor.

Trevor Noah, hosting the Grammys for the fifth year in a row, announced toward the end of the evening that the telecast had raised $7 million for relief efforts. (See the winners list from the 2025 Grammys.)

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Meanwhile, he opened the night with a heartfelt tribute to the many members of the music world affected. That included Dawes' Taylor Goldsmith and his brother/drummer Griffin Goldsmith, who kicked off the night's myriad performances with a cover of Randy Newman's iconic "I Love L.A." with accompaniment from Brad PaisleyBrittany HowardJohn LegendSheryl Crow and St. Vincent.

Throughout the show, songs were belted out, awards were accepted (including Album of the Year by Beyoncé, at last), tears were shed and history was made. Performers included Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli xcx, Billie EilishBenson Boone, Lainey Wilson and Shakira.

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But even if you watched every minute of the nearly four hours of music and speeches, there were some special moments you missed.

And that's where we come in. Here is what you didn't see on TV:

Prolific Poets Department

Stealth Deadhead Taylor Swift posed with Bob Weir, a MusiCares Person of the Year in 2025 along with the rest of the Grateful Dead.

Yin and Yang

Charli xcx and Sabrina Carpenter look like a very glamorous version of the devil and angel we all have sitting on either shoulder.

Meet and Greet

Hello, Mr. Shaboozey, I'm Lady Gaga.

Making the Cut

Nikki Glaser now knows, one day you're in, the next you're puckering up to Heidi Klum.

Bustin' a Handshake

Busta Rhymes stopped to say hello to Teddy Swims and take in the art work.

Down Home Fashion

Lainey Wilson may have broken the country girl rules by trading in her boots for sneakers, but they were just so comfy.

Family Dynasties

Alicia Keys' sons Egypt and Genesis got to meet Miley Cyrus, who made a night of it with mom Tish Cyrus.

The Will Smith Pony Club

Willow Smith hitched a ride on a passing father.

Everybody at the Grammys Gettin' Friendly

Olivia Rodrigo wasn't a nominee this year, but she was in it for the socializing with the likes of Shaboozey.

Squad Check

The night was all about fun. for Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley, Taylor and Sabrina.

Birds of a Feather

Sabrina looked pretty thrilled to be sandwiched by Billie Eilish and Best New Artist winner Chappell Roan.

Fresh Princesses

"Please help me, my brother is wearing a castle on his head" is what we're imagining Willow said to Blue Ivy Carter as the pop scions greeted each other at the Grammys.

She Wolf's Cubs

Shakira held her sons Milan and Sasha's hands backstage.

Hello, Dahling

Miley and Latto preened for the cameras.

Up Close and Personal

Billie Eilish's version of smiling for the camera was a little extra.

Grammys Are a Girl's Best Friend

Sometimes Sabrina Carpenter only has time for a short n' sweet hello when she runs into people she knows at places like the Grammys.

The Popular Kids

It was wicked cool to see Paris Hilton and Cynthia Erivo have a moment on the Grammys red carpet.