Entertainment Awards Shows and Events Grammys Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the 2024 Grammys See Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Oprah and more stars singing and dancing along to all the hottest music of the year By Zoey Lyttle Zoey Lyttle Zoey Lyttle is an Editorial Assistant at PEOPLE. She writes digital specials across all entertainment verticals and has been working at PEOPLE since July 2022. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 4, 2024 11:55PM EST Beyonce and JAY-Z at the 2024 Grammys. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty The 66th Grammy Awards brought music's biggest stars out for a night full of friends, fun and fan-favorite songs. But not every moment from the ceremony made it to the broadcast! Music's biggest stars celebrated the evening of accomplishments together, catching up between winning announcements and live music. From hitmakers getting ready to take the stage to Taylor Swift jamming out in the crowd, check out some of the best photos snapped inside the L.A. venue at the 2024 Grammys. 01 of 30 Flavor Flav and Taylor Swift Taylor Swift super-fan Flavor Flav — or "King Swiftie," as he called himself — shared a photo of him and the pop icon during this year's Grammys. "Y’all waited long enough," the Hip-Hop artist wrote on X (formerly Twitter) after Swift announced her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. 02 of 30 Beyoncé and Jay-Z Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Kevin Mazur/Getty Beyoncé and Jay-Z brought their 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy as their plus-one on Grammys night this year. 03 of 30 Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando Maxx Morando and Miley Cyrus. Francis Specker/CBS Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando shared a smooch after the singer won her first Grammy for "Flowers." Later in the night, the superstar took home another golden gramophone for record of the year. 04 of 30 Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift. Francis Specker/CBS Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift might've worn contrasting outfits, but the friends and fellow nominees stayed close throughout the night. The duo walked the red carpet together upon arrival and sat next to each other during the ceremony. 05 of 30 Lenny Kravitz and Olivia Rodrigo Lenny Kravitz and Olivia Rodrigo. Francis Specker/CBS Seatmates Lenny Kravitz and Olivia Rodrigo caught up at their table ahead of Rodrigo's big performance of her nominated song, "Vampire." 06 of 30 Taylor Swift Taylor Swift. Francis Specker/CBS The "Cruel Summer" singer — who won her lucky 13th Grammy and announced her upcoming new album The Tortured Poets Department — enjoyed every performance. Swift stood to sing along with Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs. 07 of 30 Oprah Winfrey and Janelle Monáe Oprah Winfrey and Janelle Monae. Francis Specker/CBS Oprah Winfrey and Janelle Monáe both glittered in black ensembles during the 66th annual ceremony, during which Winfrey was also on her feet for a number of performances. 08 of 30 Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa. Kevin Mazur/Getty Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa both performed their hits from the Barbie soundtrack on stage, but in the crowd, they snuggled up to share a moment as friends. 09 of 30 Olivia Rodrigo Olivia Rodrigo. Francis Specker/CBS After walking the carpet, Olivia Rodrigo headed into the venue to see the ceremony's opening and prepare to sing "Vampire" on stage. 10 of 30 Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey. John Shearer/Getty Best friends Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey sparkled together in their glittering suits as the night carried on. 11 of 30 Bebe Rexha Bebe Rexha. Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Bebe Rexha snapped a selfie in her dramatic glam complete with opera gloves and statement rings on her fingers. 12 of 30 Lenny Kravitz Lenny Kravitz. Stewart Cook/CBS Lenny Kravitz flaunted his figure in a sheer shirt as he strutted backstage in his signature sunglasses. 13 of 30 Miley Cyrus Miley Cyrus. Stewart Cook/CBS Miley Cyrus changed into her third (of five!) outfit of the evening to perform her song "Flowers." Shortly before she took the stage, Cyrus scored her first Grammy win for the single in the pop solo performance category. 14 of 30 Tish Cyrus, Miley Cyrus and Brandi Cyrus Tish Cyrus, Miley Cyrus and Brandi Cyrus. Neilson Barnard/Getty Miley Cyrus had the support of her mom Tish and sister Brandi Cyrus on her big night. 15 of 30 Laufey and Phoebe Bridgers Laufey and Phoebe Bridgers. Francis Specker/CBS Laufey and Phoebe Bridgers were glowing in their seats during the award show. 16 of 30 Lizzo Lizzo. Stewart Cook/CBS Lizzo looked sleek and chic backstage in her leathery lace-up dress accessorized with silver bangles and Sister Love hoops. 17 of 30 Flavor Flav and John Legend Flavor Flav and John Legend. Francis Specker/CBS Flavor Flav rocked some heavy bling while his seatmate, John Legend, opted for a glossy black shirt with a plunging neckline. 18 of 30 Meryl Streep, Billy Joel and Mark Ronson Meryl Streep, Billy Joel and Mark Ronson. Francis Specker/CBS Billy Joel stopped to greet Meryl Streep and her son-in-law, Barbie soundtrack producer Mark Ronson. 19 of 30 Bo Burnham, Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers of Boygenius Bo Burnham, Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus. Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Boygenius' Phoebe Bridgers reunites with Taylor Swift months after opening for her on the Eras Tour. The two singers chatted with her Bridgers' bandmates and her rumored boyfriend Bo Burnham. 20 of 30 Gayle King, Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi Gayle King, Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi. Francis Specker/CBS Gayle King caught up with Lionel Richie and his girlfriend Lisa Parigi. 21 of 30 SZA and Lizzo SZA and Lizzo. Stewart Cook/CBS SZA couldn't stop smiling after she won her first Grammy for “Ghost in the Machine,” which was presented to her by her longtime friend Lizzo. 22 of 30 Taylor Swift and Jon Batiste Taylor Swift and Jon Batiste. Kevin Mazur/Getty Jon Batiste flashed a peace sign while hanging out with Taylor Swift on a special night for both nominees. 23 of 30 Ed Sheeran, Lionel Richie and Kelsea Ballerini Ed Sheeran, Lionel Richie and Kelsea Ballerini. Francis Specker/CBS Representing a range of genres, Ed Sheeran, Lionel Richie and Kelsea Ballerini shared a moment on music's biggest night. ("We Are the World" remake, anyone?) 24 of 30 Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff Lana Del Ray, Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff. Kevin Mazur/Getty Jack Antonoff produced both of his seatmates' Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift's respective albums Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd and Midnights, both of which were nominated for album of the year. 25 of 30 Taylor Swift and Kelsea Ballerini Taylor Swift and Kelsea Ballerini. Johnny Nunez/Getty Blonde beauties Taylor Swift and Kelsea Ballerini got out of their seats to exchange air kisses. 26 of 30 Miley Cyrus and Lionel Richie Miley Cyrus and Lionel Richie. Stewart Cook/CBS On her fourth outfit of the night, Miley Cyrus wowed in lace and feathers alongside Lionel Richie in his embellished jacket. 27 of 30 Jack Antonoff, Mark Ronson, Troye Sivan and Leland Jack Antonoff, Mark Ronson, Troye Sivan and Leland. Kevin Mazur/Getty Jack Antonoff, Mark Ronson, Troye Sivan and Leland looked suave as they posed for a group photo in the crowd. 28 of 30 Terry Crews and Rebecca King-Crews Rebecca King-Crews and Terry Crews. Kevin Mazur/Getty The Grammys were date night for Terry Crews and his wife Rebecca King-Crews. The duo dressed in white and black suits with contrasting collars. 29 of 30 Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ziggy Marley Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ziggy Marley. Johnny Nunez/Getty Kingsley Ben-Adir — who plays Bob Marley in the new biopic Bob Marley: One Love — smiles alongside the late artist's son Ziggy Marley. 30 of 30 Lizzo Lizzo. Francis Specker/CBS Staying connected, Lizzo waved to her cell phone camera in between awards and performances. Close