Megan Thee Stallion was joined by Janelle Monáe, Paris Hilton and Lana Del Rey in stealing the spotlight at Clive Davis’ Pre-GRAMMY Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
The Hollywood heavyweights descended upon the Beverly Hilton hotel for the legendary party hosted by Davis, which has taken place every year since 1976 on the night before the annual Grammy Awards.
Rapper Megan, 28, dared to impress in a barely-there gown featuring cut-outs as actress Janelle showed off her sculpted figure in a flower-themed bra and skirt.
Hotel heiress Paris, 42, looked like a golden goddess, while songwriter Lana kept it stunning in a chic black gown.
The invitation-only soiree also featured A-listers Serena Williams, Ice Spice, Paris Hilton, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Julia Garner and the members of Green Day.
Megan Thee Stallion was joined by Janelle Monáe, Paris Hilton and Lana Del Rey in stealing the spotlight at Clive Davis’ Pre-GRAMMY Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
The Hiss rapper, 28, dared to impress in a barely-there gold gown featuring cut-outs
Janelle looked every inch the glamorous movie star on the red carpet
Paris was dripping in elegance for the event
Lana was giving Old Hollywood glamour vibes
The event has become a cultural icon and a crown jewel of the music industry’s most important weekend, with a star-studded guest list and stellar performances remembered.
Davis opened up about the legendary soiree during an interview with Variety on Thursday.
‘We don’t discuss performances because the whole thing is a surprise. But in the audience will be [Motown founder] Berry Gordy and Diana Ross and Jay-Z and Beyonce and Bon Jovi, and newer artists will be there, like SZA, Ice Spice, Noah Kahan and [basketball great] Scottie Pippen and [tennis superstars] Martina Navratilova and Serena Williams.
‘I think it will be Nancy Pelosi’s 24th or 25th consecutive year. It’s a unique audience.’
He added: ‘We’re here for the party, so obviously, there’s so much on my mind right now.
‘People are flying in from all over the world and we’re hoping to meet and perhaps exceed their expectations. That’s a big challenge. I take it seriously, and I’m excited.’
Sponsored by Hilton, IBM and Mastercard, the Pre-GRAMMY Gala will honor Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt as the 2024 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoree.
‘Jon Platt is one of the music industry’s most illustrious leaders and I am thrilled that he will be this year’s Salute to Industry Icons honoree,’ Davis said in a statement.
Megan Thee Stallion looked like she didn’t have a car in the world at the event
With her raven tresses slicked back to show off her natural beauty, Megan commanded attention
The rapper blew a kiss to her adoring fans
Janelle rocked a matching choker
Paris added a matching clutch to the mix
Lana added a simple necklace to her ensemble
‘Jon’s longtime trailblazing commitment to supporting songwriters across the music spectrum as well as his staunch dedication to advocacy, diversity and equality in the music business are exemplary,’ he continued.
‘Artists and the industry at large are fortunate to have his insight and passion at the helm.’
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. added in a statement: ‘One of the most influential figures in the industry, Jon has consistently set the bar for leadership in music.
‘His ongoing commitment to equity, his dedication to quality, and his advocacy for artists across all crafts and genres have been an inspiration to music leaders everywhere. We look forward to an incredible evening dedicated to honoring his incredible impact.’
Throughout Platt’s leadership, Sony Music Publishing has fortified its historical foundation while also paving the way for future success.
This era has witnessed the establishment of groundbreaking collaborations with iconic songwriters such as Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, and Ashley Gorley.
Rocking a red-hued hairstyle to complement the ensemble, Dua Lipa posed like a pro at the legendary event
Mariah Carey was a vision in her sparkling silver gown
Sabrina Carpenter gave a leggy display in her couture
Serena Williams looked like the GOAT while taking over the red carpet
Andra Day sparkled in silver as she showed off her taut tummy as Keke Palmer was on fire in green
Chloe X Halle held hands to show off their sibling bond
Kylie Minogue proved she’s still got it in her daring number
Charli XCX dropped jaws in her bright blue gown
Shania Twain looked like a golden cow girl
Simultaneously, the company has welcomed a new wave of musical prodigies into its fold, including Olivia Rodrigo, Jack Harlow, Latto, Anitta, Central Cee, Kane Brown, and the Kid LAROI.
The bash arrives ahead of the 2024 Grammy Awards, which will be honoring music’s brightest stars in a celebration held at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles on February 4.
Hosted by Trevor Noah, this year’s celebration will air live at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and its streaming service Paramount+.
This year SZA tops the nominations with a total of nine nods, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song Of The Year. Taylor Swift follows close behind with six nominations, and will also be competing against SZA in the three aforementioned categories.
The majority of Swift’s nominations were for her acclaimed album Midnights and its single Anti-Hero, which earned some of the best reviews of her career.
Bebe Rexha was a knock-out on the red carpet
Ice Spice gave a leggy display for the red carpet
Lana Del Rey looked like a classic beauty in her black gown as Ellie Goulding took the plunge in her white jacket
Avril Lavigne looked eveyr inch the pop punk princess
Reneé Rapp looked like a goddess, Meg Donnelly sparkled in gold
Paris Hilton and Carter Reum looked like the enjoyed a night off from parenting duties
Lainey Wilson was a vision in white as she rocked a chic jumpsuit, as Amanda Kloots rocked a black mini dress
Kat Graham was the moment in her monochromatic ensemble
Julia Garner and Mark Foster were the picture-perfect couple on the red carpet
That track is up for Record of the Year, a category that honors the artists who recorded the song and its producers and engineers, as well as for the Song of the Year category, which honors songwriters. SZA’s track Kill Bill has also been nominated in both categories.
Swift has already made history in the Album of the Year category, currently tied for three previous wins with music legends Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder.
However, she is now poised to become the first-ever person to win the category four times if Midnights ends up victorious this year.
Billie Eilish and Miley Cyrus are also both up for six awards. Eilish’s nominations include Song and Record of the Year for her hit single from the Barbie soundtrack, What Was I Made For?
Debbie Gibson was pretty in pink as she showed off her ageless beauty
Bella Harris, Tyla and Coi Leray were absolute stunners at the star-studded soiree
Catherine Shepherd and Brandi Carlile held hands for the red carpet
Cyrus has the chance to win her first ever Grammy this year with her nominations.
Her track Flowers is up for Record and Song of the Year, while her album Endless Summer Vacation has been nominated for Album of the Year.
Olivia Rodrigo is another major name in competition for a trophy.
Olivia – who has already won three Grammys – has been nominated for six awards this year, including Album Of The Year, Record Of The Year, and Song Of The Year.
Other major nominees include jazz crossover artist Jon Batiste, the trio Boygenius (made up of Phoebe Bridges, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker), Lana Del Rey, Janelle Monáe and Victoria Monét, who was nominated for Best New Artist and multiple awards for her album Jaguar II and its singles.
Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus and Phoebe Bridgers of boygenius were quite the trio
Rocking a black and white number, Victoria Monet stole the spotlight
Coco Jones looked like she stepped off the cover of a fashion magazine
Mariah Carey and Monica posed for the shutterbugs
Katharine McPhee and David Foster looked loved up for their red carpet entrance
Selena Gomez’s boyfriend Benny Blanco made an entrance in a green suit, as Machine Gun Kelly looked every inch the rock star
The man of the hour, Clive Davis, threw up a peace sign
Gladys Knight, Diplo and Lenny Kravitz commanded attention during the soiree
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO exuded charm on the red carpet
Green Day was the moment on the red carpet
Tim Malone (L) and Don Lemon made quite the pair in their dapper suits, as Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen were all smiles
Jessica Betts (L) and Niecy Nash-Betts were the most adorable couple
Mark Ronson, Jon Platt and Babyface were dapper gents
Troy Sivan was all fringe for the Clive Davis event
In addition to the big names celebrating career achievements, a host of celebrities are set to be presenting at the show.
Christina Aguilera, Lenny Kravitz, Lionel Richie, Mark Ronson, Maluma, Meryl Steep, Samara Joy, Taylor Tomlinson, and Oprah Winfrey have all been announced as presenters.
Audience members and viewers alike will also be treated to an array of incredible performances, with Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Burna Boy, Dua Lipa, Luke Combs, Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Travis Scott, and U2 slated to perform.
Folk music icon Joni Mitchell will also be performing for the first time ever at the Grammy awards this year. She too is up for an award for Best Folk Album Category for Joni Mitchel AT Newport [Live].
Gayle King sparkled in her black suit
Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi looked happy and healthy while stepping out for the big night
Icon Dionne Warwick was pretty in pink
Tom Hanks (L) and Rita Wilson looked like Hollywood royalty
Van Jones was all smiles in his classic black tuxedo as JC Chasez kept it dapper in navy
Sloane Cavitt Logue and Scottie Pippen commanded attention on the red carpet
Newscaster Ari Melber joined the ranks of the glitterati
Dove Cameron and Damiano David were a vibe
The War and Treaty were absolutely stunning in their finery
George Clinton and Carlon Thompson Clinton showed off their unique fashion sense
Ne-Yo (R) and a guest looked fabulous in their gear
Maluma rocked an animal skin coat over his maroon suit
Chuck D and Flavor Flav looked ready to have a good time
Romeo and Monica turned heads as they took over the red carpet
Jason Ritter and Melanie Lynske were an adorable couple at the event
Sammy Hagar and Kari Karte made a cute couple while Verdine White and Shelly Clark stole the spotlight
Legendary songwriter Diane Warren kept it casual
Music icons Jackie Valli (L) and Frankie Valli looked chic in their black ensembles
Jessica Ledon and David Guetta showed off their pregnancy news as Josh Groban and Natalie McQueen were all smiles
Peso Pluma (L) and Nicki Nicole took over the red carpet in the couture numbers
Martina Navratilova and Julia Lemigova made a splash
Josh Flagg and Candy Spelling took over the red carpet with their fierce fashion
Joan Collins looked fabulous in her feather-trimmed jacket
Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter enjoyed the shindig
Mark Ronson and Meryl Streep made quite the dinner party
Chet Hanks, Rita Wilson, Desmond Child, and Tom Hanks posed together
Grace Gummer and mom Meryl Streep share a moment
Flavor Flav and Jack Antonoff looked ready to record a duet
Victoria and Megan puckered up for a selfie
Peace and love for Benny Blanco and Jelly Roll
Chris Tucker (L) made a rare public appearance
Serena Williams speaks at the event in her stunning gown
Stevie Wonder and Tomeeka Robyn Bracy were fashion icons at the event
Tom Hanks made it a memorable night by giving a speech
Machine Gun Kelly, Jon Bon Jovi and Stephanie Rose
Clive Davis made sure to welcome his guests
Michael Rubin and Robert Kraft were paling around
Ice Spice looked incredible as she took to the stage to perform
Lainey Wilson gave a rousing performance in her epic ensemble
Laurie Lynn Stark, Cher and Jesse Jo Stark were ready to party
Megan showed off her fit physique in the dress
Tyrese Gibson rocked a trench coat for the evening
Flavor Flav and Sabrina Carpenter looked like old friends at the event
Todd Tucker and Kandi Burruss enjoyed the festivities