Yahoo News Grammys Parties 2023: Kim Petras, Shania Twain, Gayle and More Photos
Nearly every day leading up to the 65th Annual Grammy Awards has been a cause for celebration, so luckily Los Angeles has an after-party, pre-party or red carpet for every taste.
This year, the festivities stretched over a week with a stacked itinerary of the industry’s hottest events. Making appearances this year are artists like Kim Petras, Conan Gray and Shania Twain, as well as celebs like Jessica Alba and Kristen Bell.
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Below, go behind the scenes of the week’s festivities, from Republic Records’ artist dinner party to Spotify’s Women in Entertainment event along with pre-Grammy celebrations courtesy of Warner Music Group, ASCAP, TikTok and more.
As for the after-parties? Sony Music’s soiree was the place to be as it welcomed winner Harry Styles along with SZA, H.E.R., Steve Lacy and Doja Cat; UMG feted best new artist Samara Joy and Kim Petras, the first trans woman to win in the pop dual vocal category, while a host of roster artists mingled. Some even took the opportunity to consider collaborating — like Shania Twain and Stevie Wonder, who were spotted talking music.
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Shania Twain and Kim Petras
Shania Twain and Kim Petras cozy up in a photo booth at Republic Records’ artist dinner at Beauty & Essex.
Matthew Morgan and Gayle
Co-Head of UTA’s Nashville office Matthew Morgan and Gayle pose for the camera at UTA and BMAC’s VIP Preview of the Ernie Barnes Exhibition.
Coi Leray and Shania Twain
Coi Leray and Shania Twain strike a pose during Republic Records’ artist dinner at Beauty & Essex.
Jessica Alba, Arthur Lewis, Steve Cohen and Gina Charbonnet
Jessica Alba, Arthur Lewis, Steve Cohen and Gina Charbonnet attend UTA and BMAC’s VIP preview of the Ernie Barnes Exhibition in Beverly Hills.
Monte Lipman and Clemence Janin
Monte Lipman, CEO of Republic Records, and Clemence Janin attend Republic Records’ artist dinner at Beauty & Essex.
Dr. Stacy L. Smith and Kristen Bell
Associate Professor and Founder of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Dr. Stacy L. Smith and Kristen Bell attend the Spotify Women in Entertainment event at Spago Beverly Hills.
TiaCorine
TiaCorine shows off her sparkling chain during Republic Records’ artists dinner.
Gayle
Gayle attends UTA and BMAC’s VIP preview for the Ernie Barnes Exhibition at the UTA Artist Space in Beverly Hills.
Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, Lamont Brown and Shawn Holiday
BMAC Co-Founder Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, Lamont Brown and BMAC Co Founder Shawn Holiday attend UTA and BMAC’s VIP preview of the Ernie Barnes Exhibition.
Kim Petras and Conan Gray
Caught mid-conversation, Kim Petras and Conan Gray share the spotlight at Republic Records’ artist dinner. Petras is nominated in the best pop duo/group performance category for hers and Sam Smith’s ‘Unholy.’
Yuna
Yuna attends Spotify’s Women in Entertainment event at Spago Beverly Hills.
Jimmie Allen
Host Jimmie Allen celebrates UTA and BMAC’s VIP preview for the Ernie Barnes Exhibition
Desiree Gruber and Celine Joshua
Desiree Gruber and Celine Joshua, executive VP of Universal Music Group, attend Spotify’s Women in Entertainment event.
Yung Gravy
Yung Gravy strikes a pose at TikTok’s pre-Grammys party at Bar Lis.
Jeleel
Jeleel sported a black mesh tank to TikTok’s pre-Grammys party at Bar Lis.
Samara Joy
Best new artist nominee Samara Joy attends the TikTok Pre-Grammy 2023 Event at Bar Lis.
Benson Boone and Lindsey Stirling
Benson Boone and Lindsey Stirling pose together at the TikTok Pre-Grammy 2023 Event at Bar Lis.
Steve Berman, Dr. Dre, Marsha Ambrosius and John Janick
Grammy-nominated artist Marsha Ambrosius is gearing up to release her highly-anticipated debut album, “Casablanco,” a creative collaboration between herself and Dr. Dre.
An intimate listening experience took place at Interscope Records in Santa Monica on Wednesday night, with both Dr. Dre and Ambrosius describing the project as a “labor of love.” Ambrosius also explained how the news of Dr. Dre’s brain aneurysm scare resulted in the two of them creating a few records in the studio… eventually yielding a full body of work (clocking in at 11 tracks).
Said Ambrosius: “His rehab and resurgence back into wanting to make music to make people feel good again is what I needed, [and] ultimately what he needed.”
Omar Apollo
Omar Apollo wowed at the Warner Music Group pre-Grammy party. The nominated singer performed four songs at the Hollywood Athletic Club on Feb. 2, the same night he performed at the Spotify Best New Artist event.
Tom Corson, Omar Apollo, Aaron Bay-Schuck and Dylan Shanks
Warner Records’ Tom Corson, Omar Apollo, Warner’s Aaron Bay-Schuck and manager Dylan Shanks beamed with pride at the Warner Music Group Grammy party held at Hollywood Athletic Club.
Anderson .Paak
Anderson .Paak, aka Dj Pee .Wee, entertained guests at the Warner Music Group Grammy Party held at Hollywood Athletic Club.
Kevin Liles, D-Nice and Nile Rodgers
A certified power trio — 300 Elektra Entertainment’s Kevin Liles, star DJ D-Nice and the legendary Nile Rodgers — gathered at the Warner Music Group Grammy Party held at Hollywood Athletic Club.
Bebe Rexha
Bebe Rexha told Variety that her forthcoming album is a little like her look — ’70s. She was among the many Warner Music artists who gathered on Thursday. Among them: Charlie Puth, Coi Leray, Ingrid Andress, Lauren Daigle, the Black Keys and Wiz Khalifa.
Murda Beatz
Murda Beatz walked the carpet at the Warner Music Group Grammy Party held at Hollywood Athletic Club.
Saweetie
Saweetie strikes a pose at the Warner Music Group Grammy Party held at Hollywood Athletic Club.
Jax and Gayle
Jax and Gayle ham it up at the Warner Music Group Grammy party held at Hollywood Athletic Club.
Connor Echausse, Danja, Dave Pittenger and Sam Kling
SESAC hosted affiliates and industry friends for a pre-Grammy nominee celebration at the Dream Hotel on Feb. 2.
Amanda Seales
Amanda Seales hosts Grit Before the Gram at the West Hollywood Edition.
Connie Orlando and Toni Braxton
Connie Orlando and Toni Braxton attend Grit Before the Gram at the West Hollywood Edition.
Karleen Roy
The Vanity Group Karleen Roy at Grit Before the Gram at the West Hollywood Edition.
Jermaine Dupri and Nicole George-Middleton
Jermaine Dupri and Nicole George-Middleton, SVP, Membership, ASCAP & Executive Director, The ASCAP Foundation attend the ASCAP Grammy Brunch in The Garden at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on February 3.
D Smoke
D Smoke attends the ASCAP Grammy Brunch in The Garden at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on February 3.
Jenna Park Adler, Marcie Allen, Jacqueline Saturn and Jeanine McLean
The Manhattan Magnolias luncheon was an intimate affair hosted by Marcie Allen, president of MAC Consulting, and Jeanine McLean, president/managing partner of MBK Entertainment). Among those gathered at the 1 Hotel’s Melrose Room were Jacqueline Saturn, president of Virgin Music, and Jenna Park Adler, co-head of global hip hop/R&B touring at CAA (pictured) as well as Natalia Nastaskin (chief content pofficer, Primary Wave), Christine Lepera (partner, Mitichell Silberberg & Knupp LLP), Olivia Nelson (global campaign manager, hip-hop, Amazon Music), Madeline Nelson (U.S. head of independent label Relations, Amazon Music), Monika Tashman (partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP), Bianca Edwards (marketing director, Roc Nation), Shari Bryant (co-president, Roc Nation) and Lynn Gonzalez (EVP/head of business affairs, Def Jam).
Latto and the Kid Laroi
The Kid Laroi poses fangirl-style with best new artist nominee Latto, who hit the stage at Spotify’s Grammys party at Pacific Design Center on Feb. 02. The showcase included performances from all 10 of the nominees for best new artist including Anitta, Omar Apollo, DOMi & JD Beck, Samara Joy, Måneskin, Muni Long, Tobe Nwigwe, Molly Tuttle, and Wet Leg.
Sabrina Carpenter and Frankie Jonas
Sabrina Carpenter and Frankie Jonas share the spotlight at Spotify’s best new artist showcase on Feb. 2.
Wiz Khalifa and Muni Long
Wiz Khalifa and Muni Long pose for a photo inside Spotify’s best new artist showcase on Feb. 2.
Dustee Jenkins and Anitta
Dustee Jenkins, Spotify’s global head of communications and public relations, and Anitta attend the best new artist party on Feb. 2.
YG
Compton native YG took over the Kia Forum on Thursday Feb. 3. Openers included Ohgeesy, Kalan.FrFr, and Day Sulan.
YG and Roddy Ricch
YG’s Kia Forum show on Thursday night brought out several special guests, including Roddy Ricch (pictured), Mustard, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Ty Dolla $ign and Tyga.
YG and Big Sean
YG, seen with Big Sean, performed the hits “Toot it and Boot it,” “Left Right,” “I Just Wanna Party,” “You Broke,” “BPT,” and more at the Kia Forum, across the street from where he created his early music in his mother’s garage.
Slick Rick
Slick Rick is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Grammys, serving as the fifth hip-hop artist or group in history to be honored. On Friday (Feb. 3), the 57-year-old rapper was celebrated with a toast inside the Culina restaurant at the Four Seasons hotel in Beverly Hills. During the celebration, it was also announced Slick Rick’s new album will be arriving in April.
MC Lyte
MC Lyte hosted a toast to Slick Rick’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. The intimate event was attended by Nas, Kurtis Blow, Jermaine Dupri, Anthony Hamilton, Swizz Beatz and Jozzy, among others.
DJ Cassidy
DJ Cassidy spins at Slick Rick’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award celebration held at Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.
AE, Cher and Pharrell Williams
The hottest party of Friday night may have been its smallest as Steven Victor, CEO of Victor Victor Worldwide, and Italian luxury house Tod’s celebrated Grammy Nominees Pusha-T and The-Dream with an intimate (for 100) dinner at Matsuhisa in Beverly Hills. Seated at the center of the table was Cher, flanked by her boyfriend, Alexander “AE” Edwards, and Pharrell Williams.
Pusha-T
Pusha-T arrives at the dinner party which featured a curated multi-course menu by Chef Nobu. Rolls-Royce of Beverly Hills also provided 2023 models of the Ghost and Phantom vehicles for use by select guests.
Pharrell Williams and Usher
Pharrell Williams and Usher were among the industry heavy-hitters at Matsuhisa on Friday night.
Steven and Christine Victor
Steven Victor, host of the event, and his wife Christine Victor.
The Chainsmokers’ Alex Pall and Drew Taggart
The Chainsmokers’ Alex Pall and Drew Taggart hosted the JAJA Tequila-sponsored Party for No Reason at the Sheats-Goldstein residence in Beverly Hills on February 3.
Shailene Woodley
Shailene Woodley attends the JAJA Tequila-sponsored Party for No Reason at the Sheats-Goldstein residence in Beverly Hills on February 3.
Victoria Justice
Victoria Justice attends the JAJA Tequila-sponsored Party for No Reason at the Sheats-Goldstein residence in Beverly Hills on February 3.
Doug E. Fresh and Daniel Kaluuya
The UnitedMasters Celebration of Independence pre-Grammy party at the Hollywood Palladium on Feb. 3 honored independent artists with performances from Brent Faiyaz, Russ and best new artist nominee Tobe Nwigwe. Guests for the evening included Jay-Z, Beyonce, Future, DJ Khaled, Nas, Wiz Khalifa, Grandmaster Flash, Doug E. Fresh, Daniel Kaluuya and more.
Tobe Nwigwe
At the UnitedMasters Celebration of Independence on Feb. 3, best new artist nominee Tobe Nwigwe kicked off an explosive set, whose high energy was accompanied by a remarkable array of dancers and backup singers throughout. Notable moments included setlist tracks with wife Fat Nwigwe such as “Fye Fye” and a surprise appearance from rap group Coast Contra for the song “Destruction.”
UnitedMasters CEO Steve Stoute told Variety: “It was a groundbreaking day celebrating the power of independent music and Tobe being nominated for a best new artist Grammy. It shows all independent artists around the world that they have nothing but opportunity for greatness.”
Brent Faiyaz
Brent Faiyaz ended the night with an impressive run of tracks from recent release “Wasteland,” acclaimed EP “F–k the World” and more. Accompanied by an immersive stage design that mimicked a classy bar and lounge that further amplified his playboy persona, Faiyaz sang the night away with tracks like “Loose Change,” “Clouded” and “Dead Man Walking” — the Palladium crowd often singing every word right back to him.”
Future
Future is stopped for a photo at the UnitedMasters Celebration of Independence on Feb. 03.
Gayle King and Wiz Khalifa
Gayle King and Wiz Khalifa shared a quick moment at the UnitedMasters Celebration of Independence on Feb. 03.
Lauren Jauregui
Lauren Jauregui stuns at UnitedMasters Celebration of Independence at the Hollywood Palladium on Feb. 3.
DJ Khaled and Nas
DJ Khaled and Nas share some laughs at the UnitedMasters Celebration of Independence on Feb. 3.
Ella Mai
The Pendry West Hollywood hosted Boi-1da’s producer of the year celebration on Feb. 3, drawing guests Jack Harlow, PartyNextDoor, Ella Mai, Shenseea, Murda Beatz, Vic Mensa, Karrueche Tran, Coco Jones, Freddie Gibbs and more.
Shenseea
Shenseea attends Boi-1da’s producer of the year celebration at the Pendry West Hollywood on Feb. 3.
Dreezy
Dreezy flashes a smile at Empire’s Salutes to the Grammys with Adam Blackstone & Friends at City Market Social House on Feb. 3.
Hitmaka, Yung Bleu and Ghazi Shami
Hitmaka, Yung Bleu and Ghazi Shami pose for the camera at Empire’s Salute to the Grammys on Feb. 3.
Ghazi Shami, PJ Morton, and Busta Rhymes
Ghazi Shami, PJ Morton, and Busta Rhymes pose for a group photo at Empire’s Salute to the Grammys on Feb. 3.
JID
JID stops for photos on the red carpet for Roc Nation’s Brunch at Private Residence on Feb. 4.
James Blake and Jameela Jamil
James Blake and his girlfriend Jameela Jamil attend Roc Nation’s Brunch at Private Residence on Feb. 4.
Offset
Offset sports an iced-out look on the carpet for Roc Nation’s Brunch on Feb. 04.
Machine Gun Kelly
Machine Gun Kelly, nominated for best rock album, attends Roc Nation’s Brunch on Feb. 4.
Team Primary Wave
There was no heartbreak to be had at the Whitney Houston Hotel installation at the W Hotel in Los Angeles on Friday, Feb. 4. Fans of the late singer gathered that morning for a southern-inspired brunch and panel event. Hosted by Primary Wave and the Houston estate, Pat Houston (Whitney’s former manager and sister-in-law), Gary Garland (Whitney’s brother), and Whitney’s collaborators Rickey Minor, Michael Walden, Gordon Chambers joined together as they reminisced on the singer’s legacy in celebration of what would’ve been her 60th year of life. Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier moderated the event.
Pat Houston
Pat Houston attends the Primary Wave pre-Grammy Party on the rooftop of the Whitney Houston Hotel on Feb. 4.
B-Real
Cypress Hill’s B-Real attends the Primary Wave pre-Grammy Party on the rooftop of the Whitney Houston Hotel on Feb. 4.
SG Lewis and Chris Slade
SG Lewis and Chris Slade, senior manager of international marketing at Red Bull Records, enjoy the label’s Grammys viewing party on Feb. 5.
The Aces
Pop rock band the Aces attend Red Bull Records’ Grammys viewing party on Feb. 5.
Usher
Roller skates and “The Chronic” were the themes to Interscope’s Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace party. Hosted By Usher, who showed off his skating skills, the event was held at the Hollywood Palladium on Feb. 4.
Paul McCartney and Dr. Dre
Paul McCartney and Dr. Dre share a moment at the Interscope Roller Boogie Palace party held at the Hollywood Palladium on Feb. 4.
Jimmy Iovine and John Janick
Successive generations of Interscope leaders: label cofounder Jimmy Iovine and current chairman/CEO John Janick.
Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell
Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell attend Interscope x Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace celebrating Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic.”
Jeffrey Azoff, Jenifer Mallory, Harry Styles, Rob Stringer and Ron Perry
Album of the year winner Harry Styles popped by the Sony Music party where he was greeted by a room of cheers. Key architects of Styles’ career include (from left) manager Jeffrey Azoff, Jenifer Mallory, president of Columbia Records, Rob Stringer, chairman of Sony Music Group and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, and Ron Perry, chairman and CEO of Columbia.
Josh Kaplan, Peter Edge, Doja Cat, Rob Stringer, John Fleckenstein and Gordon Dillard
Josh Kaplan, Peter Edge, Chairman & CEO, RCA Records, Doja Cat, Rob Stringer, Chairman, Sony Music Group, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, John Fleckenstein, Chief Operating Office, RCA Records and Gordon Dillard.
SZA and H.E.R.
SZA and H.E.R. attend the Sony Music Entertainment 2023 post-Grammy reception.
Jon Platt and Maneskin’s Damiano David and Thomas Raggi
Jon Platt and Maneskin’s Damiano David and Thomas Raggi attend the Sony Music Entertainment 2023 post-Grammy reception.
Kelsea Ballerini and Brian Monaco
Kelsea Ballerini and Brian Monaco, president and global chief marketing officer of Sony Music Publishing, attend the Sony Music Entertainment 2023 post-Grammy reception.
Monte Lipman, Larry Rudolph, Kim Petras and Avery Lipman
Celebrating Kim Petras’ Grammy win at the Universal Music Group after-party held at Milk Studios, Monte Lipman, chairman and CEO of Republic Records, manager Larry Rudolph, and Avery Lipman, president/COO of Republic, flank the artist, the first trans woman to take the category.
Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo attends Universal Music Group’s 2023 Grammy after-party held at Milk Studios.
Jody Gerson and Marc Cimino
Jody Gerson, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group, and Marc Cimino, COO of UMPG, attend UMG’s 2023 Grammy after-party held at Milk Studios.
Samara Joy
Best new artist winner Samara Joy attends Universal Music Group’s 2023 Grammys after-party held at Milk Studios.
Joe Jonas
Joe Jonas attends Universal Music Group’s 2023 Grammys after-party held at Milk Studios.
Paris Jackson
Paris Jackson attends Universal Music Group’s 2023 Grammys after-party held at Milk Studios.
Roey Hershkovitz and Lisa Loeb
Roey Hershkovitz, UMG VP of Sound & Picture, and wife Lisa Loeb attend Universal Music Group’s 2023 Grammy after-party held at Milk Studios.
