Synopsis
Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga unite to honor wildfire victims with a touching rendition of “California Dreamin'” at the 2025 Grammys. Their performance, marked by emotion and nostalgia, follows a montage of the recent devastation caused by California wildfires. Gaga also premiered her new single, “Abracadabra,” during the event.Key Takeaways
- Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga performed at the 2025 Grammys.
- They paid tribute to wildfire victims with “California Dreamin'.”
- Gaga introduced her new single, “Abracadabra.”
- The performance followed a montage of wildfire devastation.
- “Die With a Smile” garnered two Grammy nominations.
Los Angeles, Feb 3 (NationPress) Artists Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga united to deliver a heartfelt homage to individuals impacted by the catastrophic L.A. wildfires, performing a duet of the iconic 1960s hit “California Dreamin'” at the 2025 Grammys.
The two music icons had previously showcased their playful sides with their chart-topping collaboration, “Die With a Smile,” in 2024; however, they adopted a more serious tone during their Grammy performance, kicking off the classic after a moving montage that illustrated the severe destruction from the early January fires, as reported by variety.com.
The lyrics “All the leaves are brown … and the sky is gray” are sure to resonate deeply with Southern Californians, as they reflect on Gaga and Mars’ rendition of John Phillips’ winter anthem in the upcoming months and years.
This performance marked one of two significant appearances for Gaga during the event; although it was her only live showcase, she also premiered her new single and music video, “Abracadabra,” during an extended commercial break.
“Die With a Smile” earned both artists nominations for two Grammys this year, competing for Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Recording.
In other news, Lady Gaga introduced a new track during the Grammys ceremony, not during the official performance slots, but rather amidst a commercial interlude.
She took advantage of this moment to debut the lively dance number “Abracadabra,” which is part of her upcoming album titled “Mayhem.”
The mid-ceremony unveiling of the song and its accompanying video had been teased earlier, although the title was not disclosed, coinciding with Gaga’s announcement last week about the “Mayhem” album release set for March 7.
Even though the video launch was not an official segment of the Grammys, Gaga acknowledged its placement by introducing it with a playful remark: “The category is… dance or die.”
