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Los Angeles is bustling with Black celeb star power ahead of tonight’s Grammys, and per the usual, Clive Davis’ pre-party was the place to be.
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Held at the Beverly Hilton, the event featured artists, executives, and industry power players for the invitation-only affair long heralded as Grammy Week’s most coveted ticket.
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Hosted by the Recording Academy and the now 93-year-old music titan, the gala honored Republic Records founders and brothers Monte Lipman and Avery Lipman, who received the 2026 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award.
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The Associated Press reports that there were several performances throughout the evening, including from The Clipse and John Legend, who performed “The Birds Don’t Sing”…
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and Jennifer Hudson, who honored the late Roberta Flack with “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.”
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APreports that there was also a special moment when Clive Davis gave a shout-out to Don Lemon, who was recently released from custody following his arrest, and received a standing ovation.
Celebs Sizzle & Slay Clive Davis’ 2025 Pre-Grammy Party
Seen on the scene at the extravagant bash was Teyana Taylor, who looked clean in cream while kicking it with Colman Domingo…
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Lizzo, who brought her longtime love, Myke Wright…
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sizzling sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey…
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a drop-dead gorgeous Coco Jones…
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a whittled waist-baring Tyla…
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Winnie Harlow…
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and Shaboozey, who posed for pics with Pharrell.
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