Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars Cover 'California Dreamin'' in Hauntingly Beautiful Rendition at 2025 Grammys

Mar. 15, 2025

Lady GagaandBruno Mars' Grammy performance struck a somber note during music’s biggest night.

The “Die With a Smile” collaborators sang The Mamas and The Papas' song “California Dreamin'” topay tribute to Los Angelesfollowing the devastating wildfires during the2025 Grammy Awardsat Crypto.com Arena.

Gaga, 38, and Mars, 39, donned beige outfits and took the stage for their emotional rendition of the 1965 folk rock song. They were nominated at this year’s awards show for song of the year and best pop duo/group performance for their hit “Die with a Smile.”

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars in 2025.VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty

VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty

“This has been a horrible, scary time,” Gaga said during her set at thebenefit concert, which featured a solo version of “Shallow” fromA Star Is Born. “But during these times I feel like people come together and we see how much we need each other. And I want to always remember us just like this.”

She also performed a song she had written with her fiancéMichael Polansky.

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The Los Angeles wildfires left tens of thousands scrambling for safety,destroyed thousands of structures, businesses and homesandkilled 29 people.

In response to the devastating fires, the Recording Academy and MusiCares launched theLos Angeles Fire Relief Effort to Support Music Professionalsto help those affected, raising millions of dollars since launching.

The 2025 Grammy Awards are airing live from the Crypto.com Arena on CBS and is being streamed on Paramount+.

source: people.com