Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

World

White-hot looks, strapless gowns and crazy nails at the Grammys

-

Twenty years ago, Jennifer Lopez shut down the Grammys red carpet with her now legendary barely-there Versace green dress, open to her navel, that sent the internet into a full meltdown. How can anyone beat that?

Well, the music industry's brightest stars certainly gave it a go, strutting their stuff Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

White was a big trend, along with strapless gowns -- and super-long glittering nails.

Here are some takeaways from the red carpet on Grammys night:

- White-hot -

Breakout star Lizzo arrived early and ready for her close-up -- and with reason. She won three Grammys on the night.

US singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani stunned in a Dolce and Gabbana mini-dress
US singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani stunned in a Dolce and Gabbana mini-dress
VALERIE MACON, AFP

The 31-year-old singer and flautist stunned in a strapless white Versace corset gown with Swarovski crystals sewn in by hand, according to the Italian fashion house.

Her hair was slicked back in old Hollywood waves and she was dripping in diamonds, right down to her fingernails.

She opened the night with a tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash earlier in the day, and then a stirring medley of her hits.

One of her main rivals, country-rap sensation Lil Nas X, was a vision in white at the pre-gala award ceremony as he won his first-ever Grammy for best music video for his viral smash hit, "Old Town Road."

Actress Priyanka Chopra (L) and her singer-songwriter husband Nick Jonas were steamy on the Grammys ...
Actress Priyanka Chopra (L) and her singer-songwriter husband Nick Jonas were steamy on the Grammys red carpet
VALERIE MACON, AFP

Gwen Stefani -- who will perform with real-life partner Blake Shelton -- rocked in a strapless, shell-encrusted off-white Dolce and Gabbana mini-dress with thigh-high boots.

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, accompanying her nominee husband Nick Jonas, went for the shock factor with a JLo-esque down-to-there neckline on her caftan-like dress with silver accents and lots of fringe.

Demi Lovato -- in a stunning white Christian Siriano gown -- brought the Grammys audience to their f...
Demi Lovato -- in a stunning white Christian Siriano gown -- brought the Grammys audience to their feet with her raw performance
Robyn Beck, AFP

And pop singer Demi Lovato, making a major comeback after a near-fatal drug overdose in 2018, brought the audience to their feet with her raw performance of "Anyone."

She did so in a voluminous white long-sleeved gown made for her by designer Christian Siriano, who wrote on Twitter: "I love you and love creating for you!!!"

- High style -

US singer-songwriter Ariana Grande won the Grammy for best pop vocal album for
US singer-songwriter Ariana Grande won the Grammy for best pop vocal album for "thank u, next"
VALERIE MACON, AFP

Pop princess Ariana Grande arrived in an absolute cloud of a ruffled blue-gray tulle ball gown from designer Giambattista Valli and elbow-length gloves, her signature ponytail bobbing atop her head.

Strapless was a big trend on Sunday, and she joined the bandwagon.

Lizzo's onstage look was designed by Christian Siriano
Lizzo's onstage look was designed by Christian Siriano
Robyn Beck, AFP

Baroque pop singer Lana Del Rey looked elegant in a sparkling silver gown with a keyhole neckline and lots of dangling crystals.

And let's give another style shoutout to Lizzo for the glittering off-the-shoulder black Christian Siriano gown she wore on stage.

- Bright colors -

US rapper Lil Nas X wore a hot pink Versace cowboy suit to the Grammys
US rapper Lil Nas X wore a hot pink Versace cowboy suit to the Grammys
VALERIE MACON, AFP

Sometimes, it's all about making a splashy statement with some bright color.

Lil Nas X ditched his earlier white outfit for a hot pink Versace cowboy outfit complete with a studded cropped jacket and pants, a harness over a mesh shirt and the requisite hat.

Not to be outdone, Billie Eilish -- the big winner of the night with five awards -- was in head-to-toe custom black and lime green Gucci, and sneakers.

Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes went for a three-piece Louis Vuitton suit in a hue best described as cabernet.

And rapper Common rocked a turquoise suit on stage.

- Nail game -

US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish's nails matched her custom Gucci ensemble
US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish's nails matched her custom Gucci ensemble
VALERIE MACON, AFP

On Sunday, the music A-listers were all about the fingernails -- the longer, the better.

Eilish went for wild green nails that matched her custom Gucci threads.

Lizzo's tips were literally dripping with diamonds, or something diamond-like, anyway.

As her tune "Good As Hell" goes, "Head toss, check my nails, baby how you feelin'?"

And Spanish singer Rosalia -- a winner for best Latin rock, urban or alternative album -- said her dagger-like silver nails were "something special" she did for the night.

- Politics and music -

US singer Joy Villa makes her love for President Donald Trump clear on the Grammys red carpet
US singer Joy Villa makes her love for President Donald Trump clear on the Grammys red carpet
VALERIE MACON, AFP

Showbiz is generally unkind to Donald Trump, but a few with Grammys invitations have repeatedly used the red carpet to show their love for the Republican president -- and undoubtedly to get attention.

Singer Joy Villa went with a sparkly red gown with TRUMP 2020 emblazoned down the front in white block letters. On the back? IMPEACHED & RE-ELECTED. She capped the look with a blue and white cape.

Onetime 90s boy band singer Ricky Rebel arrived under a red lace umbrella, which he lifted to reveal a shredded sort of shirt and red leather pants, revealing his buttocks, on which were written: IMPEACH THIS.

And actress Megan Pormer wore a red gown with a super-high slit that read "NO WAR IRAN." Over it was a sort of cape made of the US and Iranian flags.

Twenty years ago, Jennifer Lopez shut down the Grammys red carpet with her now legendary barely-there Versace green dress, open to her navel, that sent the internet into a full meltdown. How can anyone beat that?

Well, the music industry’s brightest stars certainly gave it a go, strutting their stuff Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

White was a big trend, along with strapless gowns — and super-long glittering nails.

Here are some takeaways from the red carpet on Grammys night:

– White-hot –

Breakout star Lizzo arrived early and ready for her close-up — and with reason. She won three Grammys on the night.

US singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani stunned in a Dolce and Gabbana mini-dress

US singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani stunned in a Dolce and Gabbana mini-dress
VALERIE MACON, AFP

The 31-year-old singer and flautist stunned in a strapless white Versace corset gown with Swarovski crystals sewn in by hand, according to the Italian fashion house.

Her hair was slicked back in old Hollywood waves and she was dripping in diamonds, right down to her fingernails.

She opened the night with a tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash earlier in the day, and then a stirring medley of her hits.

One of her main rivals, country-rap sensation Lil Nas X, was a vision in white at the pre-gala award ceremony as he won his first-ever Grammy for best music video for his viral smash hit, “Old Town Road.”

Actress Priyanka Chopra (L) and her singer-songwriter husband Nick Jonas were steamy on the Grammys ...

Actress Priyanka Chopra (L) and her singer-songwriter husband Nick Jonas were steamy on the Grammys red carpet
VALERIE MACON, AFP

Gwen Stefani — who will perform with real-life partner Blake Shelton — rocked in a strapless, shell-encrusted off-white Dolce and Gabbana mini-dress with thigh-high boots.

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, accompanying her nominee husband Nick Jonas, went for the shock factor with a JLo-esque down-to-there neckline on her caftan-like dress with silver accents and lots of fringe.

Demi Lovato -- in a stunning white Christian Siriano gown -- brought the Grammys audience to their f...

Demi Lovato — in a stunning white Christian Siriano gown — brought the Grammys audience to their feet with her raw performance
Robyn Beck, AFP

And pop singer Demi Lovato, making a major comeback after a near-fatal drug overdose in 2018, brought the audience to their feet with her raw performance of “Anyone.”

She did so in a voluminous white long-sleeved gown made for her by designer Christian Siriano, who wrote on Twitter: “I love you and love creating for you!!!”

– High style –

US singer-songwriter Ariana Grande won the Grammy for best pop vocal album for

US singer-songwriter Ariana Grande won the Grammy for best pop vocal album for “thank u, next”
VALERIE MACON, AFP

Pop princess Ariana Grande arrived in an absolute cloud of a ruffled blue-gray tulle ball gown from designer Giambattista Valli and elbow-length gloves, her signature ponytail bobbing atop her head.

Strapless was a big trend on Sunday, and she joined the bandwagon.

Lizzo's onstage look was designed by Christian Siriano

Lizzo's onstage look was designed by Christian Siriano
Robyn Beck, AFP

Baroque pop singer Lana Del Rey looked elegant in a sparkling silver gown with a keyhole neckline and lots of dangling crystals.

And let’s give another style shoutout to Lizzo for the glittering off-the-shoulder black Christian Siriano gown she wore on stage.

– Bright colors –

US rapper Lil Nas X wore a hot pink Versace cowboy suit to the Grammys

US rapper Lil Nas X wore a hot pink Versace cowboy suit to the Grammys
VALERIE MACON, AFP

Sometimes, it’s all about making a splashy statement with some bright color.

Lil Nas X ditched his earlier white outfit for a hot pink Versace cowboy outfit complete with a studded cropped jacket and pants, a harness over a mesh shirt and the requisite hat.

Not to be outdone, Billie Eilish — the big winner of the night with five awards — was in head-to-toe custom black and lime green Gucci, and sneakers.

Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes went for a three-piece Louis Vuitton suit in a hue best described as cabernet.

And rapper Common rocked a turquoise suit on stage.

– Nail game –

US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish's nails matched her custom Gucci ensemble

US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish's nails matched her custom Gucci ensemble
VALERIE MACON, AFP

On Sunday, the music A-listers were all about the fingernails — the longer, the better.

Eilish went for wild green nails that matched her custom Gucci threads.

Lizzo’s tips were literally dripping with diamonds, or something diamond-like, anyway.

As her tune “Good As Hell” goes, “Head toss, check my nails, baby how you feelin’?”

And Spanish singer Rosalia — a winner for best Latin rock, urban or alternative album — said her dagger-like silver nails were “something special” she did for the night.

– Politics and music –

US singer Joy Villa makes her love for President Donald Trump clear on the Grammys red carpet

US singer Joy Villa makes her love for President Donald Trump clear on the Grammys red carpet
VALERIE MACON, AFP

Showbiz is generally unkind to Donald Trump, but a few with Grammys invitations have repeatedly used the red carpet to show their love for the Republican president — and undoubtedly to get attention.

Singer Joy Villa went with a sparkly red gown with TRUMP 2020 emblazoned down the front in white block letters. On the back? IMPEACHED & RE-ELECTED. She capped the look with a blue and white cape.

Onetime 90s boy band singer Ricky Rebel arrived under a red lace umbrella, which he lifted to reveal a shredded sort of shirt and red leather pants, revealing his buttocks, on which were written: IMPEACH THIS.

And actress Megan Pormer wore a red gown with a super-high slit that read “NO WAR IRAN.” Over it was a sort of cape made of the US and Iranian flags.

AFP
Written By

With 2,400 staff representing 100 different nationalities, AFP covers the world as a leading global news agency. AFP provides fast, comprehensive and verified coverage of the issues affecting our daily lives.

You may also like:

World

The coin's design includes the psychedelic 'magic piano' featured in the 1967 Magical Mystery Tour film - Copyright Royal Mint/AFP -There are few accolades...

Business

Can anyone remember the world before AI tools? Since the fateful launch of ChatGPT in November of 2022, the world has forever changed.

Business

US President-elect Donald Trump said Elon Musk would lead an efficiency drive under his new administration. — © AFP/File Kena BetancurThe Department of Government...

World

The Bahamas on Thursday said it had rejected a proposal from the incoming Trump administration to take in deported migrants.