NEW YORK — The upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards have generated excitement, and it’s the perfect moment to streamline your viewing party plans. Here’s some essential information to prepare you for the event.
The 67th edition of the Grammy Awards is set for Sunday, February 2, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. In light of the recent wildfires in the region, the Recording Academy has shifted its focus to support relief efforts for those affected by the disasters.
For those eager to catch the live event, the main ceremony will be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Additionally, subscribers to Paramount+ with Showtime will have the option to watch it live or on demand.
If streaming suits you better, the Grammy Awards will also be available on various live TV streaming platforms like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV that include CBS in their offerings. Paramount+ users can access the Grammy content the following day.
Fans looking to watch the red carpet arrivals can enjoy a three-hour streaming segment filled with interviews and fashion highlights, hosted by the Associated Press. This will be available on platforms such as YouTube and APNews.com.
In terms of nominations, Beyoncé leads the pack with 11 nods, reaching an astounding career total of 99 nominations, making her the most nominated artist in Grammy history. Having won 32 awards, she is also the most awarded artist in the ceremony’s history. Following her are Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Charli XCX, each receiving seven nominations. Taylor Swift and first-time nominees Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan have six nominations each.
Despite the destructive wildfires in Los Angeles, the Grammy Awards will continue as planned with a new objective of emphasizing relief efforts. The Recording Academy typically hosts numerous events surrounding Grammy week; however, many record labels, including Universal Music Group, BMG, and Warner Music Group, have opted to cancel their activities to redirect resources toward wildfire relief and recovery efforts.
The Recording Academy recently announced a streamlined schedule that now includes only four pre-Grammy events, all with a fundraising component. Several traditional activities, such as the annual pre-Grammy Black Music Collective event and the Grammy advocacy brunch, have been scrapped. Overall, a total of at least 16 pre-Grammy events organized by the Academy have been canceled.
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, remarked that the impacts of the wildfires have deeply affected the music community, and many involved in the industry have suffered losses. To assist, the Recording Academy and MusiCares have established the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort with an initial donation of $1 million; they have already distributed $2 million in emergency support thanks to further contributions.
Looking at the music industry’s broader response to the wildfires, Universal Music Group has axed all its Grammy-related events, including its artist showcase and after-party. Instead, funds typically allocated to these events will now be directed toward wildfire relief. Similar actions have been taken by BMG and Warner Music Group, which confirmed it will not be hosting a party this year and will also redirect funds to aid in relief efforts. The Warner Music Group, along with the Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund, has pledged $1 million for wildfire support.
MusiCares, an organization dedicated to assisting music professionals in financial, personal, or medical distress, continues with its annual Persons of the Year benefit gala scheduled for January 31 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This year, they will honor the Grateful Dead and include a commitment to wildfire relief efforts. A special appeal for donations to the wildfire relief initiative will be made during the gala, as communicated to members of the Recording Academy.
