The 2025 Grammy ceremony was full of emotion and solidarity. During the event, money was raised to support those affected by the recent fires in Los Angeles. The organizers dedicated part of the broadcast time to allow local businesses to advertise for free, with the intention of helping them rebuild their businesses.
Several moments highlighted the courage and resilience of the city. Host Trevor Noah noted, "In the darkness of times, the best that shines is humanity, and the people of Los Angeles are a perfect example of that." He also expressed his gratitude to the firefighters whose heroic efforts contained the fires and allowed the city to remain strong.
The presence of the firefighters at the ceremony was a symbolic gesture of recognition for their work. Local heroes walked the red carpet, taking selfies with the music stars gathered for the occasion. Los Angeles native singer Billie Eilish captivated the audience by performing her Grammy-nominated song, "Birds Of A Feather," with a stage inspired by California's natural beauty.
The night also featured a special opening act by the Los Angeles band Dawes, two brothers who had lost everything in the devastating fire. Additionally, artists like Sheryl Crow, John Legend, Brad Paisley, and Brittany Howard joined together to perform Randy Newman’s iconic song "I Love LA."
In a humorous tone, Noah mentioned that winners whose speeches exceeded a minute and a half would have to pay a fine of $1,000 for every extra second. However, the event was marked by solidarity and recognition of the strength of a city that, despite adversities, continued to shine both in its music and community spirit.
