By Eshana Saha
Published Feb 04, 2025

Hindustan Times
Entertainment

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Grammy 2025 highlights: Unforgettable performances of the night

The 2025 Grammys delivered an exciting mix of new talent, rising stars, and legends, with unforgettable performances that kept the show lively and unpredictable throughout its nearly four-hour runtime.

Doechii: Doechii delivered an electrifying Grammy performance, combining high-energy visuals and fierce execution while performing “Catfish” and “Denial is a River".

Charli XCX: Brat summer is proving to be a year-long phenomenon! Charli XCX’s performance brought her signature chaotic energy to the Grammys stage, performing “Von Dutch” and “Guess".

Chappell Roan: Chappell Roan’s Grammy performance of “Pink Pony Club” featured intense choreography, powerful vocals, rodeo clowns, and a giant pink pony, proving that she was born to be a star.

Sabrina Carpenter: Sabrina Carpenter wowed in sparkles with “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” showcasing outfit changes, tap-dance choreography, and pyrotechnics, capping off her breakthrough year.

Billie Eilish: Billie Eilish’s Grammy performance of “Birds of a Feather” featured stunning visuals, re-creating L.A.’s San Gabriel Mountains, and concluded with a heartfelt tribute to her hometown.

Shakira: Shakira's show blended intimacy with exuberance, starting on the arena floor with “Ojos Asi” and transitioning into an energetic “Bzrp Music Sessions Vol. 53.”

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars: Paying tribute to Los Angeles with a classy rendition of “California Dreamin’,” the duo showcased their vocal talents and thoughtful leadership over self-promotion.

The Weeknd: The Weeknd made a surprise return to the Grammys, performing “Cry for Me” and “Timeless,” marking his triumphant comeback with a captivating and timely showcase.