Grammys 2018: Go Inside All of the Star-Studded Parties with Cardi B, Camila Cabello, and More Of Music’s Biggest Names
For its 60th anniversary, the Grammy Awards are making a major move: returning to New York City for the first time since 2003. And what better way to celebrate the change than with a bunch of over-the-top, star-studded parties? The week kicked off early, with stars trickling in ahead of Sunday’s ceremony to cheers to music’s biggest night and, you know, actually listen to some music. On Thursday evening, Warner Music Group hosted a blowout event at The Pool and Grille that included a performance by Cardi B and brought out Ciara, Gucci Mane, Kelly Clarkson, and more. Meanwhile, Spotify toasted the Best New Artist nominees with a downtown concert that attracted actors Jared Leto and Ansel Elgort, as well as Hailey Baldwin. Here, go inside all of the week’s biggest parties.
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Cardi B performs onstage during the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party in association with V Magazine on January 25, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images for Warner Music Group)
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Ashley Graham attends the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party in association with V Magazine on January 25, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for Warner Music Group)
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Ciara attends the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party in association with V Magazine on January 25, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for Warner Music Group)
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Missy Elliott and Cardi B attend the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party in association with V Magazine on January 25, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for Warner Music Group)
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Petra Collins attends the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party in association with V Magazine on January 25, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for Warner Music Group)
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Kimberly Schlapman.of Little Big Town and Gayle King attend the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party in association with V Magazine on January 25, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images)
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Rita Ora joins Absolut Lime to kick-off Grammy Awards weekend with the first live performance of her new song, “Proud” at the Absolut Open Mic Project x Spotify event on January 25, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Absolut)
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Violetta Komyshan and Ansel Elgort attend “Spotify’s Best New Artist Party” at Skylight Clarkson on January 25, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Spotify)
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Jared Leto and Spotify CEO and founder, Daniel Ek attend “Spotify’s Best New Artist Party” at Skylight Clarkson on January 25, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Spotify)
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SZA performs onstage at “Spotify’s Best New Artist Party” at Skylight Clarkson on January 25, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Spotify)
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Justine Skye and Hailey Baldwin attend “Spotify’s Best New Artist Party” at Skylight Clarkson on January 25, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Spotify)
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Sting and Shaggy attend “Spotify’s Best New Artist Party” at Skylight Clarkson on January 25, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Spotify)
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Lil Uzi Vert performs onstage during The Points Guy Presents TPG Soundtracks Pre-Grammy Party With Lil Uzi Vert on January 23, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for The Points Guy)
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Justine Skye attends the Migos’ Culture II Release Party at Up & Down. Photo courtesy of Craig Giambrone.
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Offset, Cardi B, and Quavo attend the Migos’ Culture II Release Party at Up & Down. Photo courtesy of BFA.
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Camila Cabello attends YouTube brings the BOOM BAP to New York City With Lyor Cohen, Nas, Grandmaster Flash, Q-Tip, Chuck D and Fab 5 Freddy on January 26, 2018 at Industria in New York City.
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Musician Nile Rodgers performs onstage at the Tune of Time Bulova X GRAMMY Event on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for NARAS)
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Nas attends YouTube brings the BOOM BAP to New York City with Lyor Cohen, Nas, Grandmaster Flash, Q-Tip, Chuck D and Fab 5 Freddy on January 27, 2018 at Industria in New York City.
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Sam Smith attends Shinola Audio and Mark Ronson co-host a Grammys after-party at PUBLIC Hotels. Photo courtesy of BFA.
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Carlos Quirarte and Justin Theroux attend Shinola Audio and Mark Ronson co-host a Grammys after-party at PUBLIC Hotels. Photo courtesy of BFA.
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Dua Lipa attends Shinola Audio and Mark Ronson co-host a Grammys after-party at PUBLIC Hotels. Photo courtesy of BFA.
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Steve Madden and Fantasia Barrino attends Primary Wave Entertainment’s 12th Annual Pre-Grammy Party on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Primary Wave Entertainment)
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Mariah Carey and Jay-Z attend Roc Nation THE BRUNCH at One World Observatory on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
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Brooklyn Beckham attends Roc Nation THE BRUNCH at One World Observatory on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
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Winnie Harlow, Justine Skye, T.I. and Dej Loaf attend Roc Nation THE BRUNCH at One World Observatory on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Roc Nation)