Was Sunday the ideal time for a massive industry award show in Los Angeles? Not necessarily, given the series of wildfires that devastated entire LA neighborhoods only just reached containment. That said, the fact that the city is still struggling to rebuild was reflected throughout the 2025 Grammys, with host Trevor Noah and musicians from and associated with LA—including Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars—delivering energetic performances that didn’t feel mournful, so much as like tributes to the resilient spirit of Angelenos. (Chappell Roan’s performance of her hit song “Pink Pony Club,” with its refrain of “I’m going to keep on dancing”, felt particularly apropos.)

Indeed, there was plenty to love about Sunday night’s Grammys (and, of course, some less-than-perfect moments, but why dwell on those?). Below, find a roundup of everything you missed.

The Grammys’ spotlight on LA’s fire-affected small businesses

I, for one, am always thrilled to see Doja Cat—never more so than when she’s lending her star power to a commercial for a small business impacted by the LA wildfires. The Grammys’ commitment to spotlighting some of the city’s hardest-hit businesses felt like a genuine and tangible measure of support, and it didn’t go unappreciated. (Neither did Charlie Puth’s cameo in an ad for a local martial arts studio, for that matter.)

Sabrina Carpenter’s extremely theater-kid-energy performance

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