LOS ANGELES
The music world lost a giant when heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne died last summer. So, what better way to kick off the famed Clive Davis pre-Grammys gala Saturday night than with a tribute to the prince of darkness?
MGK (formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly) and country star Jelly Roll began the night of live music and tributes with Osbourne’s “I Don’t Wanna Stop” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” respectively, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.
“Rest in peace, Ozzy,” MGK said. “Bring it home, Jelly.”
Performances followed fast and furious from there: Alex Warren brought his “Ordinary” hit; Sombr performed “12 to 12”; Clipse and John Legend delivered a soulful story with “The Birds Don’t Sing.” Olivia Dean, a top contender for best new artist at the 2026 Grammys, sang “Man I Need.”
The highlight of the evening came from the trio HUNTR/X, performing “Golden” from “Kpop Demon Hunters” — a fictional girl group voiced by the very real singers Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami — in a full-throated vocal showcase.
Before the 93-year-old famed music executive Davis emerged on stage in a sequined suit to host his annual gala, Recording Academy President and CEO Harvey Mason jr. announced that the city of Beverly Hills had officially designated the event’s date, Jan. 31, as “Clive Davis Day.”
By James Kisoo
