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Everyone knows that music is important to throwing asuccessful party. And it’s no secret that musicians love attending them.
The week leading up to the 57th annual GrammyAwards, the likes of Beyonce and Jay Z, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift all hit various red carpets to mingle with the industry’sbest.
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To get things started, Delta Airlines threw a fete at SohoHouse in West Hollywood on February 5. Gone Girl actress Emily Ratajkowski stoppedby as did Jordin Sparks and Questlove. That same day, Leona Lewis and Ciarashowed off their legs at Essence’s Black Women inMusic event at Avalon in Hollywood.
Lady Gaga along with dapper Tony Bennett spent their Friday evening at the MusiCaresPerson of the Year celebration that honored Bob Dylan. Gaga opted to wear ablack sequin gown that was sheer in most parts.
RocNationand Three Six Zero kept the party going on Saturday with brunch. At a privatemansion, Kim and Kanye made their way to the party to mingle with Beyonce and Jay Z,Kelly Rowland, Rihanna and many more. Beyonce took some selfies with girlfriendsand enjoyed some Armand de Brignac Brut Rose while her hubby and host mingled nearby.
Tobeat the heat, Kanye sipped a D’USSE cocktail as he chatted with Rihanna. Demi Lovato also stayed for a bit and caughtup with Nick Jonas.
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CliveDavis threw his annual pre-Grammy soiree at the Beverly Hills Hilton. SamSmith, Rita Ora, Iggy Azalea, Smokey Robinson and Mary J. Blige sang theirhits for the several hundred guests including Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, whobrought boyfriend Patrick Schwarzenegger. Taylor sang along and was the perfectparty guest, dancing along to all the performances with her new rocker BFFs, the HAIM sisters.
Meanwhile,at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, Nicki Minaj got on the microphone for theirSaturday night party. Rounding out the pre-bashes, Zendaya and Ashanti posedtogether at the Primary Wave party at RivaBella.
Don’tthink the party stopped Sunday after the Grammys ended. Warner Music Group, Sonyand Universal celebrated their artists with mega after-parties. Rita Ora changed out of her sequined dress and into something more colorful while Sam Smith was certainly the man of the hour.
Findout where Sam Smith continued his night to remember and others here: