2025 Grammy Awards: These Are The Backstage Moments You Didn't See On TV

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The 2025 Grammy Awards show was packed with unforgettable, history-making moments involving some of the music industry’s legendary artists and rapidly-rising stars. The show took place Sunday (February 2) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, and honored the city after the devastating wildfires last month (including with a QR code that leads to the MusiCares Fire Relief fund).

Viewers who watched live on CBS and Paramount+ likely caught major moments involving returning host Trevor Noah, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift and Shaboozey, to name a few, throughout the star-studded event. Beyoncé looked shocked to win the Best Country Album category for her history-making COWBOY CARTER record, Eilish delivered a captivating performance in honor of L.A., Roan shared a moving message after winning Best New Artist, and more.

However, there was more going on behind the scenes.

Check back with iHeartRadio for the full list of 2025 Grammy Award winners, some of the biggest highlights throughout the show (including can’t-miss performances, powerful speeches and moving tributes to L.A.), the stunning red carpet looks and more. Below, catch a glimpse of what some of your favorite celebs were up to during the moments moments you didn’t see on TV:

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Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift
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Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter
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Shaboozey and Olivia Rodrigo
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Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan
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Taylor Swift and SZA
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Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey and Doechii
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Beyoncé
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Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter
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Doechii and Jay-Z
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Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish and John Legend
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Taylor Swift and Tree Paine
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Lena Waithe and Doechii
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Charli XCX and Gracie Abrams
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Taylor Swift
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Lady Gaga and Shaboozey
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Chappell Roan
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Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Billie Eilish and Cynthia Erivo
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Troye Sivan, Charli XCX and George Daniel
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Sabrina Carpenter and Anthony Kiedis
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Shaboozey and Benson Boone
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Kacey Musgraves and Troye Sivan
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Janelle Monáe, Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys and Egypt Daoud
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Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga
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Will Smith
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Charli XCX
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Chappell Roan
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Shaboozey and Benson Boone
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Cardi B
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Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando
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Chrissy Teigen
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Teddy Swims and Lainey Wilson
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Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith
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Victoria Monét
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Alicia Keys
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Muni Long
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Tish Cyrus and Miley Cyrus
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Lucy Ritter, Andrea Ferrero, Allee Futterer and Sarah Goldstone
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Olivia Rodrigo
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John Legend and Billie Eilish
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Mustard and Ty Dolla $ign
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Troye Sivan and Gracie Abrams
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Javonda Jones and Coco Jones
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Doechii's dancers
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Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan, Chase Stokes and Harvey Mason Jr., CEO, MusicCares & Recording Academy
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Shaboozey, Charli XCX, and Teddy Swims
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Gracie Abrams and Shaboozey
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