"To be nominated feels amazing because it's my peers, it's the people that I see at work everyday and play music with that are recognizing me," said Carlile during red carpet arrivals. Carlile is nominated for a whopping seven Grammys, including the coveted album of the year award. The three exchanged pleasantries and posed for photographs together. Across the room congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul Pelosi made the rounds and said hello to singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile. Nearby Charlie Puth spoke with Oscar and Grammy winner H.E.R. The 88-year-old Valli sang "Can't Take My Eyes off You," which made Chance the Rapper, Kelly and Fox jump to their feet and sing along to the chorus line "I love you baby!" In between sets, Apple CEO Tim Cook was spotted deep in discussion with Hollywood producer Brian Grazer. "You're always surprised by who actually goes up there." This year's surprise performers included Lizzo, Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello with Latin Grammy winner Juanes, Lil Wayne, Grammy nominated Italian rockers Måneskin, and Frankie Valli. You never know coming in who all is going to be performing," he said. "I love that this event is full of surprises. JC Chasez of NSYNC fame has been invited to Davis's party numerous times and enjoys that details are never released in advance. Everyone in this business has a mom, but not everyone gets a Clive." Jennifer Hudson took to the stage to pay her respects by singing a rendition of Houston's 1986 hit "Greatest Love of All" and received a standing ovation. "Thank you for being her bodyguard Clive, and for every person in this room that you have stood behind and stood for. Clive, you are a miracle in her life," Costner said. "Neither one of us in the end could protect your beloved Whitney, but your fingerprints on her life are clean my friend. That clarity, that single mindedness is what I love about Clive." Costner continued his remarks to say Davis changed many lives for the better and began to choke up, fighting back his emotions when he spoke about Houston's death. "If Whitney didn't work, the movie doesn't either. It would always be about Whitney and that was all right with me," Costner told the audience during his 11-minute speech about his unique relationship with Davis. "For Clive, The Bodyguard will always be about the singer. She was staying at the hotel to attend Davis's party that year. Houston died tragically in 2012 due to an accidental drowning (with contributing factors of heart disease and cocaine use) in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton the night before the Grammy Awards. The evening's festivities began with Kevin Costner paying tribute to Whitney Houston, his co-star from the 1992 hit film The Bodyguard, and to honor Davis, who discovered Houston and mentored the late singer throughout her entire career. They posed for selfies and mingled with Olivia Rodrigo. Close by were Demi Lovato and her boyfriend Jutes. Across the room, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson convened with Oscar winner Adrien Brody and his girlfriend, Marchesa fashion designer Georgina Chapman. The two exchanged hugs and shared a boisterous conversation before Janelle Monáe joined in on the chat. Chance the Rapper and Diplo also greeted the couple while a few tables over were Lizzo and Cardi B. Avril Lavigne was among many that stopped by and had a long talk with Fox. "To be in the same category with Ozzy Osbourne, Elvis Costello, Idles and Spoon is crazy." Inside the Beverly Hilton's famed ballroom, Kelly and Fox sat directly in front of the stage and were swarmed by guests. I hear it's a cool party, the best party to be at." Kelly will be attending the ceremony on Sunday at the Arena in Los Angeles as a first time Grammy nominee hoping to take home the award for best rock album. "I'm here with my wife, so we're going to have fun and celebrate. "I feel really lucky to be invited and be with so many legends," Machine Gun Kelly, a first time guest, told Vanity Fair on the red carpet as he made his way into the gala. On Saturday, Clive Davis's star-studded pre-Grammy Gala returned for the first time since 2020, bringing together music icons, Grammy nominees, Oscar winners, politicians, Hollywood execs and tech titans to pay homage, celebrate and perform.
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