It’s hard to gain entry or an invite to the annual Clive Davis pre-Grammy gala.
This year’s event at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday included performances from Maneskin, Lizzo, Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Hudson, Frankie Valli, Lauren Daigle, Latto, Lil Baby and Lil Wayne.
“This one night, we still break bread, we celebrate the music that basically and forever bonds us all,” said record producer Davis. “There are no awards. There are no winners or losers tonight. It’s just our passion that makes our heart beat faster. It makes our life so much more greatly purposed with joy and fulfillment.”
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson performs at the 2023 pre-Grammy gala at the Beverly Hilton.
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Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato walks the red carpet at the 2023 pre-Grammy gala.
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Myles Frost
Myles Frost performs dance moves and songs from Michael Jackson during the finale of the 2023 pre-Grammy gala.
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Record producer Clive Davis hugs Myles Frost after his performance at the 2023 pre-Grammy gala.
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Cardi B and Offset
Offset and Cardi B. kiss on the red carpet at the 2023 pre-Grammy gala.
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Lizzo
Lizzo performs at the 2023 pre-Grammy gala.
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Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello performs at the 2023 pre-Grammy gala.
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Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow performs at the 2023 pre-Grammy gala.
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Clive Davis, second from left, stands with the 2023 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award winners, Atlantic Records executives Craig Kallman, left, and Julie Greenwald, along with host Harvey Mason Jr., at the pre-Grammy gala.
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Maneskin
Maneskin performs at the 2023 pre-Grammy gala.
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