11w ago / 10:54 PM EST

Trevor Noah pays tribute to D.C., Philadelphia plane crash victims

Sophia PargasSophia Pargas is a news associate for NBC News.

Before the annual in memoriam segment, host Trevor Noah reminded audiences of the devastating plane crashes that claimed dozens of lives last week.

"Tonight, as we reflect on the devastation that has hit L.A. this month, we also want to send our thoughts to all those impacted by the tragedies that occurred recently in Washington and Philadelphia just this past week," Noah said as he introduced the tribute section of the ceremony.

11w ago / 10:48 PM EST

Best pop duo/group performance

“Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

11w ago / 10:44 PM EST

It's looking like the Grammys will probably not wrap up on time

In true award show fashion, the Grammys will surely run too long.

They're slated to end at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET, but with under 20 minutes to go, there are still four awards to be announced, one special award to be handed out and three performances to go.

11w ago / 10:42 PM EST

Janelle Monáe brings MJ vibes to Quincy Jones tribute

Dressed in a Michael Jackson-inspired outfit, Monáe closed off the Grammy's tribute to Quincy Jones with a performance of “Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough.”

The song, from 1979, was produced by Jones.

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11w ago / 10:40 PM EST

Students from high schools destroyed in wildfires perform onstage

Student singers from the Pasadena Waldorf School in Altadena and Palisades Charter High School, which were destroyed in the wildfires, joined artists to perform during the Grammys' Quincy Jones tribute.

11w ago / 10:39 PM EST

Will Smith returns to awards stage to honor Quincy Jones

Will Smith shared his memories of Quincy Jones, who he described as a "mentor, friend and father figure."

Jones was an executive producer on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," the show that helped launch Smith's acting career.

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“I tried to do everything in my career to try to live up to Quincy’s demand,” Smith said. “All of Q’s children and all of us 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. Quincy taught us all that life is a feast, and you don’t stop till you get enough. And because Q was always the last at the party, we’re ending our loving tribute with a real thriller.”

The Jones tribute marked the first time Smith has appeared and presented at a major televised awards show since the 2022 Oscars, during which he slapped Chris Rock onstage.

11w ago / 10:33 PM EST

Stevie Wonder performs during Quincy Jones tribute

Stevie Wonder joined the Grammy stage to perform a beautiful medley of “Blusette” and “We Are The World” alongside jazz musician Herbie Hancock.

"Quincy was always there to help," Wonder said mid-performance. "I want to say to Quincy... I love you."

11w ago / 10:25 PM EST

Cynthia Erivo and Herbie Hancock kick off performance honoring Quincy Jones

Cynthia Erivo and Herbie Hancock kicked off the Quincy Jones tribute with a performance of Frank Sinatra’s and Count Basie’s “Fly Me to the Moon”

Both dressed in black, Hancock played the piano as Erivo sang beside him.

They’re the first of a lengthy lineup of performers for this tribute — with Lainey Wilson, Jacob Collier, Stevie Wonder and Janelle Monáe expected to follow.

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11w ago / 10:23 PM EST

Taylor Swift chats with Blue Ivy

After presenting her mom with the Grammy for best country album, Swift caught up with Blue Ivy during a commercial break.

I, for one, would love to know what these two had to talk about. Do we think Blue Ivy went to the Eras Tour?

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11w ago / 10:22 PM EST

So far, not many political moments at the Grammys

Aside from a few politically tinged quips, tonight has been relatively tame on political moments compared to some previous years.

The focus among presenters and performers alike appears to largely remain on L.A. wildfire relief efforts.