The 2025 Grammy Awards were a night to remember as history was made, outfit choices left little to the imagination, and a huge sum of money was raised to help those affected by LA wildfires

The Grammy Awards 2025 didn’t disappoint as Beyonce made history and Kanye West and Bianca Censori caused controversy.

The 67th annual ceremony celebrated the best of the year’s music – but there was controversy from the get-go. Even before the ceremony began, the main talking point was locked in thanks to Bianca Censori’s revealing outfit. Kanye West’s wife made a bold statement on the red carpet. Dropping a black robe, she revealed a see-through dress in which she left little to the imagination.

Fans were fuming online at her look, which could have even landed her in trouble with the law. According to California Penal Code 314(1), indecent exposure is defined as “when a person exposes his or her naked body or genitals in front of anyone who could be annoyed or offended by it. And one fan online jibed: “Every single time i have seen Kanye’s wife naked was against my will.”

Kanye and Bianca arriving at the Grammys ( 
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Bianca shocked with her outfit reveal ( 
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Kanye and Bianca didn’t hang around long, however. They were seen making their exit before the awards started. It’s claimed by a lip reader that Ye could have been the architect behind the daring display too. Lip reader Nicola Hickling offered insights from a clip of the couple, interpreting Kanye’s words to his wife. She claimed Ye said: “You’re making a scene now,” which Bianca acknowledged with a nod.

Inside the ceremony, host Trevor Noah – who was taking on the duty for the fifth year in a row – wasted no time in taking aim at new US president Donald Trump. The comedian jibed in his opening monologue: “I don’t know if you noticed there’s been a few changes in Washington. So I’m going to enjoy tonight, because it’s maybe my last time I get to host anything in this country.”

Then, as the stars were awarded their gongs, Chappell Roan was named Best New Artist and used her acceptance speech to deliver a powerful message to the industry and record labels. The star demanded that “labels and the industry profiting millions of dollars off artists would offer a liveable wage and healthcare, especially to developing artists”.

Beyonce, Kanye West and Bianca Censori at the Grammy Awards
And there were tears throughout the show from fans and celebs alike. As Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga performed an emotional rendition of California Dreamin’ as tribute to the LA wildfire victims, fans shared their feelings online. On Twitter/X, one user said: “I’d like to thank the #GRAMMYs for bringing me to tears with all the people who lost their home in LA as if I didn’t already feel so bad for them!”

The tears didn’t stop there. As the awards paid respect to those who are no longer with us, the In Memoriam section began with a touching nod to Liam Payne. The 31-year-old died in October last year and fans were moved to tears by the moment on the big screen. Alongside music from Coldplay star Chris Martin, Liam was seen posing in front of a graffiti wall and performing onstage during One Direction’s stadium tours.

One user online sobbed: “Not me starting to bawl my eyes out when Liam pops up on the Grammys. Miss you Payno.”

With other sweet segments, including Quincy Jones being honoured with the help of his Fresh Prince of Bel Air star member Will Smith, the awards kept coming.

Despite leading the nominations with six nods-including Album of the Year for “The Tortured Poets Department” and Record of the Year for “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone, Taylor Swift left the ceremony empty-handed. The Album of the Year honor went to Beyoncé for “Cowboy Carter,” marking her first win in this category after four previous losses.

In a surprising twist, Taylor took to the stage to present the Best Country Album award to Beyoncé. Reflecting on her own roots in country music, she remarked: “Hi, they say you never forget where you came from and I will never forget standing here, right on this spot, almost exactly 15 years ago accepting the Grammy Award for best country album.” The two superstars then shared a heartfelt embrace.

Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar was awarded song of the year and fans were quick to point out one person’s reaction to the accolade. Diana Ross had been tasked with presenting the award and seemed shocked by the reveal when opening the envelope to reveal Not Like Us as the winner

Fans on X loved her apparent reaction, with one saying the star had thrown “shade” at the rapper. They penned on the platform: “Did Diana Ross just throw shade with that ahh before she said Kendrick Lamar???? #GRAMMYs #SongOfTheYear” And a third shared their delight by quoting: “The Grammy goes to…. *ahh* Kendrick Lamar” – Diana Ross”

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All that was left to bring the night to a close was to announce the winner of Album of the Year. History was made as Beyonce finally took home the accolade for Cowboy Carter. However, her win wasn’t widely cheered with fans of Billie Eilish claiming the wrong person had won.

The award was presented by members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. They were treated to a standing ovation by those in attendance as they were welcomed to the stage to present the awards.

Throughout the show, host Trevor Noah kept pleading with viewers to donate where possible to help those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. At one point in the show he praised those at home for raising $7million. The final total wasn’t revealed, with those in the audience also donating.