Grammys 2025 recap: Best moments from music's biggest night

Legendary record producer and composer Quincy Jones was honored in a special tribute during the Grammys telecast, with actor Will Smith calling Jones "a mentor, friend [and] father figure" in a moving speech.

"All of Q's children and all of us who just loved him like he was our father know this: Quincy Jones always took care of people, and that's how he fed the world," Smith added.

The tribute featured some of music's biggest stars taking to the stage accompanied by Herbie Hancock on piano, including Cynthia Erivo singing "Fly Me to the Moon," Lainey Wilson and Jacob Collier performing "Let the Good Times Roll," Stevie Wonder singing "We Are the World," and Janelle Monáe bringing down the house with "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough."

Jones, who died Nov. 3, 2024, was a longtime music industry powerhouse who worked with some of music's biggest names, including Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson.

Jones won 28 Grammys during his life.

Shakira won the Grammy for best Latin pop album for "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran."

Jennifer Lopez presented the award to the singer.

"I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country," she said in her acceptance speech. "You are loved, you are worth it and I will always fight with you. And to all of those women who work really hard every day to provide for their families, you are the true she-wolves."

Shakira also thanked her kids in her brief speech.

Jennifer Lopez presented the award to the singer.

Others nominated in the category tonight included "ORQUÍDEAS" by Kali Uchis, "Funk Generation" by Anitta, "El Viaje" by Luis Fonsi and "GARCÍA" by Kany García.

Lady Gaga surprised her fans during the Grammys telecast by sharing a preview of her new single, "Abracadabra," along with a music video during a commercial break.

The preview of the song arrived ahead of her upcoming album, "MAYHEM," which will be released March 7.

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. took to the stage to speak about the work the organization has done in recent years to diversify and provide transparency in how it gives out awards.

"What we all want is an organization dedicated to the well-being of all music makers and one that reflects the entire music community, for now and for future generations," he said. "So, over the past few years, we have listened, we've acted and we've changed."

Mason pointed to the creation of initiatives like Black Music Collective, Women in the Mix and Academy Proud, as well as the organization having "completely remade" its membership. He said more than 3,000 women voters have joined and that the voting body is younger and comprises nearly 40% people of color, with 66% of members having joined since the "transformation began."

"It's a system rooted in fairness, integrity and the principle that every voice in our community matters," he said of today's organization. "Now, charting a new course is never easy. There's still work to be done, but I firmly believe we're on the right path."

He added, "As we've seen tonight, music is a powerful force for good. It heals us. It unites us. And we need that in this city right now."