The Grammy Awards, the biggest night in music, buzzed with celebrities, recording artists, major swag and over-the-top events. Checkout our roundup of the hottest people, parties and places during Grammy Awards weekend. By: Aphua Larbi-Amoah
Grammys Backstage Gift Lounge
Distinctive Assets hosted the annual Backstage Gift Lounge presented by ‘Tools By Gina’, where the show’s presenters, performers and celebs including Adele, Zendaya, Stevie Wonder, Justin Bieber, LL Cool J, Johnnie Depp, Pitbull, The Weekend, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood were treated to major swag including Belldini Apparel, fitness package from Fit Club TV, Flos Floris snap back hats, ‘Tools By Gina’ professional blow dryers and flat irons, designer sunglasses from Marchon, custom cocktails from The Natural Mixologist, NOON VR headsets, SCUF Gaming Infinity 1 controllers and accessories, SIS by Simone I. Smith jewelry + FOCUS for Men bracelets, Trespass performance clothing and truth x Vans by Kevin Lyons one- of-a-kind sneakers that encourage everyone to use their voices and creativity to end smoking for good. Celebs were also treated to 23k Gold salted caramel pecan praline from Phillip Ashley Chocolate. Photo Credit: Vivien Killilea/WireImage
Grammys In The Schools Live!
This year’s annual ‘Grammys in the Schools Live!’ took place at Club Nokia. This year Best New Artist Grammy Nominee, Sam Hunt, took the stage and performed with members of the Grammy Camp-Jazz Session. This annual event is a Celebration of Music & Education, presented by Ford Motor Company Fund. More than 400 students from the greater Los Angeles area joined in this celebration. Prior to the concert with Hunt, students participated in the Grammy Foundation’s Grammy Career Day program, bringing students in contact with music industry professionals to make them aware of careers that are available in music. Photo Credit: Getty Images
Warner Music Group Annual Grammy Celebration
The Warner Music Group rolled out the red carpet for their event held at Milk Studios featuring special performances by Missy Elliot, Lukas Graham and Bebe Rexha. The annual post-Grammy celebration was held in honor of the company’s 2016 GRAMMY nominated artists including Blake Shelton, Bruno Mars, Wiz Khalifa, Charlie Puth, Skrillex and more. Other celebs in attendance included Andra Day, Busta Rhymes, Icona Pop, Michelle Branch, Pharrell, Miranda Kerr, Sevyn Streeter and more. Guests were treated to a luxury bar experience, featuring specialty Tanqueray no. TEN cocktails and bottle service. Photo Credit: Webcargo
Universal Music Group’s 2016 Grammy After-Party
The Universal Music Group presented their Grammy After Party at The Theater at Ace Hotel. A-listers including Taylor Swift, Zendaya, Adriana Grande, The Weekend, Selena Gomez, Russell Simmons, Kristin Chenoweth, Kacey Mustgraves, Joe Jonas, Bella Hadid, Anna Kendrick, Brooklyn Beckham and more were in attendance. Photo Credit: Getty Images
Lucian Grainge’s 2016 Artist Showcase
Lucian Grainge’s 2016 Artist Showcase gave industry insiders highly coveted seats to performances by music’s most buzzed about and emerging talent. Universal Music Group’s 2016 Artist Showcase was presented by American Airlines and Citi at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles. The showcase included intimate performances by The Weekend, Tori Kelly, Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Chris Stapleton and Jack Garratt. Photo Credit: WireImage
The Sound Of Luxury Experience Presented by Code Nast, Lincoln Mercury & Revel
This special Grammy kick-off event was held at h.wood Group’s Henry in West Hollywood. It included performances from Tinashe and Brenna Whitaker. Nick Jonas was a special guest deejay and was joined by his brother, Nick Jonas. Photo Credit: Michael Bezijan/ Getty Images
