GRAMMYS 2025

After missing last year’s Grammys, (I think our tv had conked-out at the time,) I was glad to see this year’s rendition, including the extra two hours of arrivals.

It was a good enough show, and pretty much kept our interest. And I absolutely adored the respectful-to-the-victims-of-the-LA-fires aspect of the presentation. It was good that host Trevor Noah kept gently shaming the rich folks and companies into donating big bucks to the relief effort.

But I think I liked the format better in the old days, when they did odd collaborations, and featured one nominated act performing in each genre before that category’s award was presented, even opera. I also missed the show ending with a giant jam sesh. Oh well.

And even though I originally wasn’t a fan of the table seating, (my original note about the sitch was, “I hate that they had people at tables instead of rows. The seating is so uncomfortable! For the guests and for us at home,”) I got used to it after a little while. It was actually nice that people could walk around and meet and greet. Who said I’m not flexible?!

By the way, I hope you read my arrivals tweets, @MajorCelebrity, that night. I don’t know if I’m going to repeat any of those bon mots and pix  in this wrap-up of the Grammys, so when you’re done reading this, perhaps you’d like to check-out what I put on there in real time.

E ARRIVALS

These hosts weren’t bad, especially Zuri Hall. But I must say that Wells Adams is one of the luckiest guys around to get gigs after being a contestant on The Bachelorette at some point. We didn’t watch the show back then, so I don’t know if there’s maybe more to him than I’ve seen since.  But first he gets to marry adorbs Sarah Hyland, then he gets the most unchallenging job ever—being the “bartender” on Bachelor In Paradise. And now he’s co-hosting this arrivals show! It’s all sort-of ridiculous.

Raye seemed so nice, and not at all full of herself.

Billie Eilish looked like a moron. (And then changed into a different outfit to sit in the audience, looking like a homeless person at a skateboard park!)

Coco Jones seemed nice, too. So did St. Vincent—she seems just like a normal girl who would be my friend, surprisingly to me.

Gracie Abrams’ dad has more money than anyone. So why did he not buy her braces???

Sheryl Crow was good and aware enough to say,”It’s different than a Grammys where it’s all about ‘what are you wearing,’ ‘who’s winning?’ It feels like people are really here to lift up the community.” Respect.

Even Billie Eilish didn’t look as idiotic as Jaden Smith! Get that entire family out of here already.

Does Nikki Glaser ever wash her hair? Nor own a mirror?

I have no idea who Doechii is, but what are her hips doing??? I hope that’s not a form-fitting dress.

And what the f is Chrissy Teigen wearing???

Tori Kelly is the most talented performer there, but just doesn’t get enough recognition. I hate that.

Kacey Musgraves forgot to get dressed for the Grammys! She’s wearing a top that people wear under their clothing. And not in a sexy way.

Has anyone ever seen Cynthia Erivo and Gollum together? She said her manicure took five hours. You all know I love me a good manicure, and I have a zillionth on my plate of what she does, but trust me—I would never waste that amount of time on a mani.

I have no idea who at least a third of these people are.

Mr. X’s new fave artist, Shaboozey, seemed like one of the nicest people. We love him!!! His being is as good as his wonderful music.

Why would Victoria Monet choose to showcase her saggy boobs and untoned stomach like that???

How much surgery has Cardi B had??? She doesn’t even have a real face anymore!!!

Julia Michaels is so homely and doesn’t do herself any favors with her excessive tattoos, but she seemed so nice.

Best New Artist nominee, the group Khruangbin, looks like three people who would definitely not know each other!

GRAMMY SHOW

Classy Trevor Noah is  a more perfect host than even usual to host this show in these sad times. Good for him to solicit more and bigger donations from the rich folks, and not be obnoxious about doing so.

I love that the show featured commercials for local businesses that burned down. They all made me cry.

Chappell Roan looked like a drag queen.

Dawes is a nothing band talent-wise. I hate that they’re getting fame because of losing their home and studio.  (The band is two brothers—one who is married to gazillionaire actress Mandy Moore, who shamefully promoted a GoFundMe to help her husband’s brother and other half of the duo, who lost his house in the Eaton fire, even though she could have just given him the money herself!)

It’s weird to me that Sabrina Carpenter was up for New Artist; I had seen her perform in a holiday panto show…nine years ago!  That’s not exactly “new.” But I do give her credit for her beyond-skinny upper body.

And what was her number about? All the fake mess-ups seemed to mean nothing. And what was up with all the chubby dancers? Performers usually do that when they’re not skinny themselves, but Sabrina doesn’t need that, at all!

What the f is wrong with Cardi B? I can’t even describe her stupid talking.

Why do these idiots change their outfits after they walk in?

The Doechii woman looks like an especial idiot, prancing around in her unattractive underwear. But at least her teeth look better than they did when she was arriving.

I’m far from a country music aficionado, but I feel that Beyonce won for Best Country Album because the voters thought that they had to give it to her.

By the way, (and I hate to say this about my fellow Capricorn,) it’s disgusting that her daughter, Blue Ivy, just turned thirteen, but has uber long fake nails and tons of make-up. She should just be a kid!!! (Meanwhile, Beyonce looked washed-out and old. Maybe from dealing with all of Jay-Z’s nonsense.)

I looove Teddy Swims and his song, Lose Control!

Alicia Keys had the best, most classy short nails. Mr. X pointed-out that’s because she’s a piano player.

Even though I love her song Hot To Go, Chappell Roan winning Best New Artist, (over deserving Raye, Teddy Swims, and Shaboozey,) is ridiculous. And creepy. And she looks like an idiot and a clown, (not to disparage clowns.) But she gave a good powerful speech.

I was glad to see JLo there, looking so happy. I keep thinking what a downer Ben Affleck would have been that night, were they still together.

I loved all the dancers on the show.

It was good of Shakira to mention immigrants. I always like her. I’m so glad that her young sons seem so sweet. But she does win for worst nails—they’re the anti-Cynthia Erivo ones!

Will Smith should not have been on there. Nor anywhere near show business, actually. He looked fat and old and weird.

I hate to say it, but Miley Cyrus looks like an old transgender hooker!

Diana Ross actually looked great. But of course, actually; she would not have shown up otherwise.

Kendrick LaMar is sort-of simple and sweet.

Why did that annoying Blue Ivy think she had to lead her mother up to the stage when Beyonce won the Album of the Year award?! I bet Beyonce regrets having kids now.

And notice—she did not thank Jay-Z nor her kids.

And that’s it for my thoughts on this year’s Grammys! But no worries if this isn’t enough snark honesty for you—upcoming are the Critics Choice Awards, the SAGs, and the Oscars. so, lots to look forward to.