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

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 SwiftPhoto: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Charli XCX and Sabrina CarpenterPhoto: Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images
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Shaboozey and Olivia RodrigoPhoto: Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images
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Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell RoanPhoto: Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images
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Taylor Swift and SZAPhoto: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey and DoechiiPhoto: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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BeyoncéPhoto: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Taylor Swift and Sabrina CarpenterPhoto: John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Doechii and Jay-ZPhoto: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish and John LegendPhoto: John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Taylor Swift and Tree PainePhoto: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Lena Waithe and DoechiiPhoto: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Charli XCX and Gracie AbramsPhoto: Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images
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Taylor SwiftPhoto: John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Lady Gaga and ShaboozeyPhoto: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Chappell RoanPhoto: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Billie Eilish and Cynthia ErivoPhoto: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Troye Sivan, Charli XCX and George DanielPhoto: Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images
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Sabrina Carpenter and Anthony KiedisPhoto: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Shaboozey and Benson BoonePhoto: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Kacey Musgraves and Troye SivanPhoto: Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images
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Janelle Monáe, Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys and Egypt DaoudPhoto: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Bruno Mars and Lady GagaPhoto: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Will SmithPhoto: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Charli XCXPhoto: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Chappell RoanPhoto: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Shaboozey and Benson BoonePhoto: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Cardi BPhoto: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Miley Cyrus and Maxx MorandoPhoto: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Chrissy TeigenPhoto: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Teddy Swims and Lainey WilsonPhoto: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Anthony Kiedis and Chad SmithPhoto: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Victoria MonétPhoto: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Alicia KeysPhoto: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Muni LongPhoto: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Tish Cyrus and Miley CyrusPhoto: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Lucy Ritter, Andrea Ferrero, Allee Futterer and Sarah GoldstonePhoto: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Olivia RodrigoPhoto: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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John Legend and Billie EilishPhoto: Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
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Mustard and Ty Dolla $ignPhoto: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Photo: Getty Images North America
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Troye Sivan and Gracie AbramsPhoto: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Javonda Jones and Coco JonesPhoto: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Doechii's dancersPhoto: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan, Chase Stokes and Harvey Mason Jr., CEO, MusicCares & Recording AcademyPhoto: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Shaboozey, Charli XCX, and Teddy SwimsPhoto: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Gracie Abrams and ShaboozeyPhoto: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

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

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