Celebrities united through music and celebrations leading up to the 2026 Grammys, attending multiple Los Angeles gatherings. The week began with Warner Music Group’s pre-Grammys party, drawing stars like Benson Boone, Cara Delevingne, and Darren Criss. Couples Spencer House and Sonia Mena, along with Branden Cook and Katherine Hughes, danced and mingled at the event, which featured PinkPantheress performing and Rocco Ritchie DJing a remix of Madonna’s “Vogue.”
Mariah Carey took center stage at Friday’s MusiCares Person of the Year gala, joined by rumored beau Anderson .Paak. Jennifer Hudson, Kesha, John Legend, and others performed Carey’s hits, with Kesha admitting it was “intimidating” to sing for the icon. Carey swayed to the tributes, blowing a kiss after Legend’s rendition of “Hero.” Stevie Wonder surprised attendees, praising Carey’s talent and character before she closed the night with “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”
Saturday’s Clive Davis gala saw MGK and Jelly Roll honoring late rock icon Ozzy Osbourne. MGK dedicated “I Don’t Wanna Stop” to him, while Jelly Roll performed “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” Post-Grammys afterparties followed Sunday’s awards, with Universal Music Group’s bash attracting Paris Jackson, Shania Twain, and the Osbourne family—Sharon, Kelly, and Jack—still moved by the televised tribute to Ozzy.
Meanwhile, Steven Tyler hosted his 7th Annual Jam for Janie viewing party at the Hollywood Palladium, posing with Melissa Joan Hart, Billy Corgan, and others. The event, named after his song raising awareness for abuse survivors, also welcomed Flavor Flav and Carmen Electra, who stole attention with bold fashion choices.