Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the 2024 Grammys

Mar. 15, 2025

Beyonce and JAY-Z at the 2024 Grammys.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

The 66thGrammy Awardsbrought music’s biggest stars out for a night full of friends, fun and fan-favorite songs.But not every moment from the ceremony made it to the broadcast! Music’s biggest stars celebrated the evening of accomplishments together, catching up between winning announcements and live music.From hitmakers getting ready to take the stage toTaylor Swiftjamming out in the crowd, check out some of the best photos snapped inside the L.A. venue at the 2024 Grammys.

The 66thGrammy Awardsbrought music’s biggest stars out for a night full of friends, fun and fan-favorite songs.

But not every moment from the ceremony made it to the broadcast! Music’s biggest stars celebrated the evening of accomplishments together, catching up between winning announcements and live music.

From hitmakers getting ready to take the stage toTaylor Swiftjamming out in the crowd, check out some of the best photos snapped inside the L.A. venue at the 2024 Grammys.

01of 30Flavor Flav and Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift super-fan Flavor Flav— or “King Swiftie,” as he called himself — shared a photo of him and the pop icon during this year’s Grammys.“Y’all waited long enough,” the Hip-Hop artist wrote on X (formerly Twitter) after Swift announced her11th studio album,The Tortured Poets Department.

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Flavor Flav and Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift super-fan Flavor Flav— or “King Swiftie,” as he called himself — shared a photo of him and the pop icon during this year’s Grammys.

“Y’all waited long enough,” the Hip-Hop artist wrote on X (formerly Twitter) after Swift announced her11th studio album,The Tortured Poets Department.

02of 30Beyoncé and Jay-ZBeyoncé and Jay-Z.Kevin Mazur/GettyBeyoncéandJay-Zbrought their 12-year-old daughterBlue Ivyastheir plus-one on Grammys nightthis year.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z

Beyoncé and Jay-Z.Kevin Mazur/Getty

BeyoncéandJay-Zbrought their 12-year-old daughterBlue Ivyastheir plus-one on Grammys nightthis year.

03of 30Miley Cyrus and Maxx MorandoMaxx Morando and Miley Cyrus.Francis Specker/CBSMiley CyrusandMaxx Morandoshared a smooch after the singer won her first Grammy for “Flowers.” Later in the night, the superstar took home another golden gramophone for record of the year.

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Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando

Maxx Morando and Miley Cyrus.Francis Specker/CBS

Francis Specker/CBS

Miley CyrusandMaxx Morandoshared a smooch after the singer won her first Grammy for “Flowers.” Later in the night, the superstar took home another golden gramophone for record of the year.

04of 30Lana Del Rey and Taylor SwiftLana Del Rey and Taylor Swift.Francis Specker/CBSLana Del ReyandTaylor Swiftmight’ve worn contrasting outfits, but the friends and fellow nominees stayed close throughout the night. The duowalked the red carpet togetherupon arrival and sat next to each other during the ceremony.

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Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift

Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift.Francis Specker/CBS

Lana Del ReyandTaylor Swiftmight’ve worn contrasting outfits, but the friends and fellow nominees stayed close throughout the night. The duowalked the red carpet togetherupon arrival and sat next to each other during the ceremony.

05of 30Lenny Kravitz and Olivia RodrigoLenny Kravitz and Olivia Rodrigo.Francis Specker/CBSSeatmatesLenny KravitzandOlivia Rodrigocaught up at their table ahead of Rodrigo’s big performance of her nominated song, “Vampire.”

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Lenny Kravitz and Olivia Rodrigo

Lenny Kravitz and Olivia Rodrigo.Francis Specker/CBS

SeatmatesLenny KravitzandOlivia Rodrigocaught up at their table ahead of Rodrigo’s big performance of her nominated song, “Vampire.”

06of 30Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift.Francis Specker/CBSThe “Cruel Summer” singer — who won her lucky 13th Grammy and announced her upcoming new albumThe Tortured Poets Department— enjoyed every performance. Swift stood to sing along with Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs.

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift.Francis Specker/CBS

The “Cruel Summer” singer — who won her lucky 13th Grammy and announced her upcoming new albumThe Tortured Poets Department— enjoyed every performance. Swift stood to sing along with Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs.

07of 30Oprah Winfrey and Janelle MonáeOprah Winfrey and Janelle Monae.Francis Specker/CBSOprah WinfreyandJanelle Monáeboth glittered in black ensembles during the 66th annual ceremony, during which Winfrey was also on her feet for a number of performances.

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Oprah Winfrey and Janelle Monáe

Oprah Winfrey and Janelle Monae.Francis Specker/CBS

Oprah WinfreyandJanelle Monáeboth glittered in black ensembles during the 66th annual ceremony, during which Winfrey was also on her feet for a number of performances.

08of 30Billie Eilish and Dua LipaBillie Eilish and Dua Lipa.Kevin Mazur/GettyBillie EilishandDua Lipaboth performed their hits from theBarbiesoundtrack on stage, but in the crowd, they snuggled up to share a moment as friends.

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Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa

Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Billie EilishandDua Lipaboth performed their hits from theBarbiesoundtrack on stage, but in the crowd, they snuggled up to share a moment as friends.

09of 30Olivia RodrigoOlivia Rodrigo.Francis Specker/CBSAfter walking the carpet,Olivia Rodrigoheaded into the venue to see the ceremony’s opening and prepare to sing “Vampire” on stage.

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Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo.Francis Specker/CBS

After walking the carpet,Olivia Rodrigoheaded into the venue to see the ceremony’s opening and prepare to sing “Vampire” on stage.

10of 30Gayle King and Oprah WinfreyGayle King and Oprah Winfrey.John Shearer/GettyBest friendsGayle KingandOprah Winfreysparkled together in their glittering suits as the night carried on.

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Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey

Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey.John Shearer/Getty

John Shearer/Getty

Best friendsGayle KingandOprah Winfreysparkled together in their glittering suits as the night carried on.

11of 30Bebe RexhaBebe Rexha.Francis Specker/CBS via GettyBebe Rexhasnapped a selfie in her dramatic glam complete with opera gloves and statement rings on her fingers.

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Bebe Rexha

Bebe Rexha.Francis Specker/CBS via Getty

Francis Specker/CBS via Getty

Bebe Rexhasnapped a selfie in her dramatic glam complete with opera gloves and statement rings on her fingers.

12of 30Lenny KravitzLenny Kravitz.Stewart Cook/CBSLenny Kravitzflaunted his figure in a sheer shirt as he strutted backstage in his signature sunglasses.

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Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz.Stewart Cook/CBS

Stewart Cook/CBS

Lenny Kravitzflaunted his figure in a sheer shirt as he strutted backstage in his signature sunglasses.

13of 30Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus.Stewart Cook/CBSMiley Cyruschanged intoher third (of five!) outfit of the eveningto perform her song “Flowers.” Shortly before she took the stage, Cyrus scored her first Grammy win for the single in the pop solo performance category.

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Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus.Stewart Cook/CBS

Miley Cyruschanged intoher third (of five!) outfit of the eveningto perform her song “Flowers.” Shortly before she took the stage, Cyrus scored her first Grammy win for the single in the pop solo performance category.

14of 30Tish Cyrus, Miley Cyrus and Brandi CyrusTish Cyrus, Miley Cyrus and Brandi Cyrus.Neilson Barnard/GettyMiley Cyrus had the support of her momTishand sisterBrandi Cyruson her big night.

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Tish Cyrus, Miley Cyrus and Brandi Cyrus

Tish Cyrus, Miley Cyrus and Brandi Cyrus.Neilson Barnard/Getty

Neilson Barnard/Getty

Miley Cyrus had the support of her momTishand sisterBrandi Cyruson her big night.

15of 30Laufey and Phoebe BridgersLaufey and Phoebe Bridgers.Francis Specker/CBSLaufeyandPhoebe Bridgerswere glowing in their seats during the award show.

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Laufey and Phoebe Bridgers

Laufey and Phoebe Bridgers.Francis Specker/CBS

LaufeyandPhoebe Bridgerswere glowing in their seats during the award show.

16of 30LizzoLizzo.Stewart Cook/CBSLizzo looked sleek and chic backstage in her leathery lace-up dress accessorized with silver bangles and Sister Love hoops.

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Lizzo

Lizzo.Stewart Cook/CBS

Lizzo looked sleek and chic backstage in her leathery lace-up dress accessorized with silver bangles and Sister Love hoops.

17of 30Flavor Flav and John LegendFlavor Flav and John Legend.Francis Specker/CBSFlavor Flavrocked some heavy bling while his seatmate,John Legend, opted for a glossy black shirt with a plunging neckline.

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Flavor Flav and John Legend

Flavor Flav and John Legend.Francis Specker/CBS

Flavor Flavrocked some heavy bling while his seatmate,John Legend, opted for a glossy black shirt with a plunging neckline.

18of 30Meryl Streep, Billy Joel and Mark RonsonMeryl Streep, Billy Joel and Mark Ronson.Francis Specker/CBSBilly Joelstopped to greetMeryl Streepand her son-in-law,Barbiesoundtrack producerMark Ronson.

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Meryl Streep, Billy Joel and Mark Ronson

Meryl Streep, Billy Joel and Mark Ronson.Francis Specker/CBS

Billy Joelstopped to greetMeryl Streepand her son-in-law,Barbiesoundtrack producerMark Ronson.

19of 30Bo Burnham, Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers of BoygeniusBo Burnham, Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus.Christopher Polk/Billboard via GettyBoygenius’Phoebe Bridgersreunites with Taylor Swift months after opening for her on the Eras Tour. The two singers chatted with her Bridgers' bandmates and her rumored boyfriendBo Burnham.

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Bo Burnham, Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers of Boygenius

Bo Burnham, Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus.Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty

Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty

Boygenius’Phoebe Bridgersreunites with Taylor Swift months after opening for her on the Eras Tour. The two singers chatted with her Bridgers' bandmates and her rumored boyfriendBo Burnham.

20of 30Gayle King, Lionel Richie and Lisa ParigiGayle King, Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi.Francis Specker/CBSGayle Kingcaught up withLionel Richieand his girlfriendLisa Parigi.

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Gayle King, Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi

Gayle King, Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi.Francis Specker/CBS

Gayle Kingcaught up withLionel Richieand his girlfriendLisa Parigi.

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SZA and Lizzo

SZA and Lizzo.Stewart Cook/CBS

22of 30Taylor Swift and Jon BatisteTaylor Swift and Jon Batiste.Kevin Mazur/GettyJon Batisteflashed a peace sign while hanging out with Taylor Swift ona special night for both nominees.

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Taylor Swift and Jon Batiste

Taylor Swift and Jon Batiste.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Jon Batisteflashed a peace sign while hanging out with Taylor Swift ona special night for both nominees.

23of 30Ed Sheeran, Lionel Richie and Kelsea BalleriniEd Sheeran, Lionel Richie and Kelsea Ballerini.Francis Specker/CBSRepresenting a range of genres,Ed Sheeran,Lionel RichieandKelsea Ballerinishared a moment on music’s biggest night. (“We Are the World” remake, anyone?)

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Ed Sheeran, Lionel Richie and Kelsea Ballerini

Ed Sheeran, Lionel Richie and Kelsea Ballerini.Francis Specker/CBS

Representing a range of genres,Ed Sheeran,Lionel RichieandKelsea Ballerinishared a moment on music’s biggest night. (“We Are the World” remake, anyone?)

24of 30Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift and Jack AntonoffLana Del Ray, Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff.Kevin Mazur/GettyJack Antonoffproduced both of his seatmates' Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift’s respective albumsDid You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean BlvdandMidnights, both of which were nominated for album of the year.

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Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff

Lana Del Ray, Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Jack Antonoffproduced both of his seatmates' Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift’s respective albumsDid You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean BlvdandMidnights, both of which were nominated for album of the year.

25of 30Taylor Swift and Kelsea BalleriniTaylor Swift and Kelsea Ballerini.Johnny Nunez/GettyBlonde beauties Taylor Swift andKelsea Ballerinigot out of their seats to exchange air kisses.

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Taylor Swift and Kelsea Ballerini

Taylor Swift and Kelsea Ballerini.Johnny Nunez/Getty

Johnny Nunez/Getty

Blonde beauties Taylor Swift andKelsea Ballerinigot out of their seats to exchange air kisses.

26of 30Miley Cyrus and Lionel RichieMiley Cyrus and Lionel Richie.Stewart Cook/CBSOn her fourth outfit of the night, Miley Cyrus wowed in lace and feathers alongsideLionel Richiein his embellished jacket.

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Miley Cyrus and Lionel Richie

Miley Cyrus and Lionel Richie.Stewart Cook/CBS

On her fourth outfit of the night, Miley Cyrus wowed in lace and feathers alongsideLionel Richiein his embellished jacket.

27of 30Jack Antonoff, Mark Ronson, Troye Sivan and LelandJack Antonoff, Mark Ronson, Troye Sivan and Leland.Kevin Mazur/GettyJack Antonoff,Mark Ronson,Troye Sivanand Leland looked suave as they posed for a group photo in the crowd.

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Jack Antonoff, Mark Ronson, Troye Sivan and Leland

Jack Antonoff, Mark Ronson, Troye Sivan and Leland.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Jack Antonoff,Mark Ronson,Troye Sivanand Leland looked suave as they posed for a group photo in the crowd.

28of 30Terry Crews and Rebecca King-CrewsRebecca King-Crews and Terry Crews.Kevin Mazur/GettyThe Grammys were date night forTerry Crewsand his wifeRebecca King-Crews. The duo dressed in white and black suits with contrasting collars.

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Terry Crews and Rebecca King-Crews

Rebecca King-Crews and Terry Crews.Kevin Mazur/Getty

The Grammys were date night forTerry Crewsand his wifeRebecca King-Crews. The duo dressed in white and black suits with contrasting collars.

29of 30Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ziggy MarleyKingsley Ben-Adir and Ziggy Marley.Johnny Nunez/GettyKingsley Ben-Adir— who plays Bob Marley in the new biopicBob Marley: One Love— smiles alongside the late artist’s sonZiggy Marley.

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Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ziggy Marley

Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ziggy Marley.Johnny Nunez/Getty

Kingsley Ben-Adir— who plays Bob Marley in the new biopicBob Marley: One Love— smiles alongside the late artist’s sonZiggy Marley.

30of 30LizzoLizzo.Francis Specker/CBSStaying connected, Lizzo waved to her cell phone camera in between awards and performances.

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Lizzo.Francis Specker/CBS

Staying connected, Lizzo waved to her cell phone camera in between awards and performances.

source: people.com