Lady Gaga owned the spotlight at the dazzling 64th Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday night. The 36-year-old singer looked stunning in a Robin egg-blue satin watteau gown by Elie Saab Haute Couture, complete with a dramatic bow that paid homage to Marilyn Monroe’s iconic outfit from the 1953 musical-comedy Gentleman Prefer Blondes. Gaga wowed the audience with a performance of songs from her latest album Love For Sale, a collaboration with Tony Bennett, which had earlier won the award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album that night. Despite Bennett’s absence at the ceremony due to his battle with Alzheimer’s, the 95-year-old artist made a special appearance via video to introduce Gaga on stage.
During the 64th annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Lady Gaga channeled her inner Marilyn Monroe with a captivating moment on stage.
Witnessing a sight to behold: the 36-year-old singer looked stunning in a flowing seafoam green silk gown, complete with a dramatic bow that evoked memories of Marilyn Monroe’s iconic outfit in the 1953 movie Gentleman Prefer Blondes. The crooner enthusiastically introduced the legendary Lady Gaga, who arrived in a black suit and greeted the camera with a wave. Lady Gaga then took the stage, delivering a powerful performance of the title track from her latest album in her dazzling gown, surrounded by her band in tuxedos. With her hair elegantly styled in a vintage updo, winged eyeliner and peachy pink lipstick complemented her glamorous look. To top it off, she wore sparkling diamond earrings that added an extra touch of sophistication to her ensemble.
Rocking the stage, Gaga owned her performance as she delivered a medley of songs to the audience on Sunday night.
Encouraging: In a heartwarming moment, 95-year-old Bennett made a special video appearance to introduce Gaga onto the stage.
Tony could not attend Sunday’s event due to his battle with Alzheimer’s, but he was there in spirit. After the lively song ended, the singer of Bad Romance spoke to the audience of fellow musicians and thanked them for being part of such a great community. She then made sure to let viewers at home know that she and her fellow industry professionals enjoy bringing joy through their work. “If you’re wondering how we feel, do we love you? Absolutely,” Gaga said before starting her performance of “Do I Love You” from Love For Sale.
A real expert: Right after that, Gaga started singing the lyrics to the title track of their album in her extremely glamorous gown, while her band, all dressed in tuxedos, played around her.
Stylish beauty: She rocked a retro-inspired updo with her striking blonde locks and sported winged eyeliner paired with a lovely peachy pink lip color.
Filled with gratitude, the singer from “Bad Romance” addressed her fellow musicians after finishing her lively song, thanking them for letting her be a part of such an amazing community. Emotions ran high during her performance, with screens behind her displaying touching footage of herself and Tony. Afterward, Gaga took the time to connect with other performers and nominees in the audience, sharing a heartwarming moment with her longtime friend Donatella Versace. She was also seen getting cozy with BTS member V, placing her arms on his shoulders and exchanging a sweet chat before planting a kiss on his cheek. Additionally, she had a fun chat and took a selfie with Lil Nas X during the show, striking a pose with the 22-year-old hitmaker and his custom grill. In a highly competitive category, Gaga and Tony emerged victorious, beating out other notable artists for the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album award.
All about the fans: She went on to assure viewers that both she and her fellow music industry colleagues thoroughly enjoy bringing smiles to their faces through their performances.
‘Curious about our feelings? Let me tell you, my love for you runs deep,’ Gaga expressed before belting out the song “Do I Love You” from Love For Sale.
She showed visible emotions during the amazing performance, with footage and photos of her and Tony appearing on screens behind her. This win is Lady Gaga’s 13th out of 34 nominations and Tony Bennett’s 19th out of 41 nominations. Their album was also up for Album of the Year, as well as nominations for their song “I Get A Kick Out of You” in categories like Best Music Video Of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Record of the Year. While Tony was invited to the ceremony, his son Danny mentioned to Variety that he would not be attending due to his health and ongoing battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Danny expressed Tony’s excitement at the age of 95 to once again be recognized alongside his musical collaborator and close friend Lady Gaga by the Recording Academy for their album “Love for Sale.”
Socializing: Following her show, Gaga took the time to chat and connect with other artists and nominees in attendance at the venue.
Close friend: She was caught on camera sharing a heartfelt reunion with her close pal Donatella.
Having a blast: She looked like she was really enjoying her conversation with Lil Nas X, taking a selfie with him during the show. She gave a big kiss for the camera, while the 22-year-old artist proudly displayed his unique grill.
Lovely: The hip-hop artist stood tall next to the petite Gaga as he gave her a warm hug at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Relaxed: Gaga was spotted getting cuddly with BTS member V at the glamorous Las Vegas gathering.
The musician looked incredibly dashing in an all-black ensemble for the evening. He expressed his gratitude for his album being nominated in six categories, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year, calling it a tremendous honor. Unfortunately, due to his ongoing battle with Alzheimer’s, Tony was unable to join Lady Gaga in performing at the Grammys. Therefore, Gaga will be performing solo to represent them both. Bennett’s son explained that Gaga will deliver a flawless performance from Love for Sale, Tony’s last album. Tony will be cheering her on from his home in New York City.
Nose to nose: Gaga and V appeared cozy as they stopped for pictures after meeting up at the Grammys.
