18 Fun Photos from Backstage at the 2018 Grammys, Just Because
Allison Takeda
Allison Takeda
There was a lot to watch on the 2018 Grammys stage on Sunday, but there was a lot to see behind the scenes, too. Backstage at Madison Square Garden, celebs mingled, posed for photos, celebrated wins and big performances, and stole some quiet moments with their friends and significant others. Click through for 18 moments you didn't see on TV! (Photos via Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for NARAS + Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)
Rihanna, Pink, and Willow Hart: Pink and her daughter snagged a photo with Rihanna backstage. BRB, Photoshopping ourselves into this pic. (Photo via Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for NARAS)
Alicia Keys and Miley Cyrus: Fancy seeing you here! Cyrus, who performed with Elton John at the Grammys, ran into Keys in a hallway and stopped to catch up and pose for a pic. (Photo via Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)
Sarah Silverman and James Corden: Listen up! Silverman, who presented, had what looked like a heart-to-heart with returning host Corden. (Photo via Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)
Lady Gaga and Christian Carino: Love was definitely in the air backstage at the Grammys. Gaga, who gave a stirring performance of her songs "Joanne" and "Million Reasons," stole a kiss with her boyfriend of about a year. Earlier in the night, she fueled engagement speculation by showing off a huge diamond ring on the red carpet. (Photo via Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for NARAS)
Nick Jonas and Alessia Cara: Cara hung out with the "Chainsaw" singer after he presented her with the Best New Artist Grammy. (Photo via Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)
James Corden and Hailee Steinfeld: Corden caught up with presenter Hailee Steinfeld during a break from his hosting duties. (Photo via Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)
Cyndi Lauper, Julia Michaels, Andra Day, Kesha, and Bebe Rexha: Women supporting women was the best thing about the Grammys. After bringing down the house with her emotional performance of "Praying," Kesha posed with some of the ladies who took the stage with her. (Photo via Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for NARAS)
Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna: The "Loyalty" collaborators were all smiles after winning the Best Rap/Sung Performance Grammy. (We would be, too!) (Photo via Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy: Oh, is there a show going on? These lovebirds had eyes only for each other during the star-studded celebration. (Photo via Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for NARAS)
Katie Holmes and James Corden: Holmes, who presented at the Grammys, shared a friendly moment with the evening's master of ceremonies. (Photo via Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)
Bruno Mars: Do you believe in 24K Magic? After winning Album of the Year, Bruno Mars and Philip Lawrence celebrated by posing for a group photo with Grammys producer Ken Ehrlich and Recording Academy president Neil Portnow. (Photo via Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee: Grammys, on three! "Despacito" collaborators Fonsi and Daddy Yankee celebrated their successful performance backstage. (Photo via Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for NARAS)
Kesha and Bebe Rexha: Rexha, who joined Kesha onstage for her "Praying" performance, gave the Grammy nominee a well-deserved hug. (Photo via Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for NARAS)
Miley Cyrus: Off to the ball? Cyrus had a Cinderella moment after her performance with Elton John. (Photo via Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)
Trevor Noah and DJ Khaled: The Daily Show host bonded with DJ Khaled (looking sharp in an orange jacket!) backstage at Madison Square Garden. (Photo via Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for NARAS)
Cardi B: The "Bodak Yellow" singer — who performed with Bruno Mars at the ceremony — was hard to miss in her colorful Moschino getup. (Photo via Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for NARAS)
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock: The Best Pop Solo Performance nominee carried a white rose for the Time's Up Movement all night. (Photo via Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for NARAS)
James Corden and JAY-Z: JAY-Z went home empty-handed, but he looked like he was having a good time anyway. He and host Corden caught up backstage. (Photo via John Shearer/Getty Images for NARAS)