What You Didn’t See at the 2024 Grammys: Taylor Dances to Olivia, Beyoncé and Blue Give Billie Her Flowers

It’s the end of the 2024 Grammy Awards!

Music’s biggest night on Sunday proved to be a historic night with Miley Cyrus winning her first Grammy for Best Pop Solo, Tracy Chapman coming out of retirement to sing “Fast Car” with Luke Combs, the legendary Joni Mitchell taking the stage for her first performance ever, Céline Dion returns to the spotlight after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome and Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year for the fourth time — a milestone that officially makes her the first artist to do so.

It was also a night full of news for Swifties who learned that the “Karma” singer has a new album, her 11th studio album titled Department for tortured poets.

But it was all recorded in the broadcast. Here’s a look at what viewers didn’t see on TV at the 66th Grammy Awards.

Miley Cyrus performs on stage during the 66th Grammy Awards.

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The hottest names in music started arriving on the red carpet of the Grammys. Lenny Kravitz was seen smiling with his entourage of loved ones and Olivia Rodrigo appeared “very restrained” as someone helped her gather the bottom of her dress before her photos.

Sofia Richie arrived with her husband Elliot Grainge. The pair held hands as they walked down the carpet, with Richie rubbing his baby bump before making his way towards the press and photographers.

Kelly Clarkson also lifted hearts when she walked down the carpet holding hands with her son Remington “Remy” Alexander. The mother-son duo made passers-by let out a collective “ouch” as they passed.

Before stepping onto the carpet, Swift smoothed Lana Del Rey’s hair and the duo got their teeth checked before posing for a photographer.

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Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers.

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After arriving at the venue, Noah Kahan gave fans a glimpse of the bathroom situation at this year’s awards in a video he shared on his Instagram Story. “Just a standard men’s bathroom that’s fucking disgusting, obviously,” he joked.

As they waited for the first award of the night (best pop solo) to be announced, Bo Burnham leaned over and hugged Phoebe Bridgers, who leaned back tightly. When Cyrus won the award, the duo stood up and Bridgers hugged him.

Billie Eilish gave an audience member a big hug before leading them by the hand to her table. During Chapman and Combs’ performance of “Fast Car,” Swift was seen enthusiastically singing and clapping along. She was also on her feet for SZA’s medley of “Kill Bill” and “Snooze.”

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SZA performs on stage during the 66th Grammy Awards.

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In the first commercial break of the night, Ice Spice and Bebe Rexha could be seen making their way to their seats with other patrons who were unable to get inside before the telecast began. During the second break, Joel walked up to Meryl Streep to say hello. Swift was also seen talking to Lainey Wilson.

At the end of the break, TJ Osborne was seen re-entering the arena with his boyfriend Abi Ventura.

During Cyrus’ first live performance of her award-winning song “Flowers,” Billy Ray Cyrus danced to his daughter’s song. During the second commercial break, Lionel Richie came over to Swift’s table where they hugged.

Rita Wilson approached a seated Mariah Carey, who skipped the red carpet. Mariah stood up to greet her

When SZA saluted Swift in her speech, the “Anti-Hero” singer excitedly jumped up and down at the mention. Soon after, Swift could be seen on her feet again during Rodrigo’s performance of “Vampires.” After hearing the song “I used to think I was smart”, the singer (34) pointed to her head as she sang the words.

Swift wasn’t the only one to come out, Clarkson was also seen singing and pumping her fist in the air during the bridge.

Taylor Swift on her feet during the 66th Grammy Awards.

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Olivia Rodrigo performed a bloody performance of the hit ‘Vampire’ at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

Later in the night, Swift accepted the award for Best Pop Vocal Album, and Jack Antonoff and Del Rey hugged after her win. During Fantasia’s tribute to the late Tina Turner, Osborne and Ventura danced to “Proud Mary,” gyrating together.

During the second commercial break, Gayle King approached Beyoncé to start a conversation.

Hugs circulated throughout the night in the Crypto.com arena. Rodrigo and Gracie Abrams were seen hugging each other before the talk, as were Swift and Ed Sheeran.

After speaking with Jelly Roll, Swift quickly crossed the room to return to her seat for Travis Scott’s performance. There you could see him dancing enthusiastically.

Towards the end of the night, Eilish spoke with Bridgers before going to King. Swift hugged SZA and chatted briefly before Eilish came over to give the artists some love.

Trevor Noah and Beyoncé.

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When Victoria Monèt won the award for best new artist, the audience went wild and applauded her. Swift was equally enthusiastic and started jumping up and down. The moment the commercial break started, she rushed out of her seat and rushed across the floor to give Ice Spice a big hug after he lost his best new artist.

Beyoncé and her Blue Ivy look-alike daughter both gave Eilish a standing ovation after her big win. The “Break My Soul” singer later gave Dua Lipa a big hug.

Dion’s surprise appearance brought the audience to its feet.

As guests left, staff handed out trash bags to protect those without umbrellas from the rain.

Watch PEOPLE’s full coverage of the 66th Grammy Awards as it airs live on CBS from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

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