Rei Ami, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Monte Lipman, Olivia Dean, Harvey Mason Jr., Laufey, sombr, Avery Lipman, Art Garfunkel, Darren Criss, Rickey Minor, Pusha T of Clipse, Clive Davis, Malice of Clipse, MGK, Jennifer Hudson, Jelly Roll, Shay Mooney and Dan Smyers of Dan + Shay, John Legend, Gayle King and Alex Warren photographed at the The Beverly Hilton on January 31, 2026 Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment "It feels like walking into a piece of history," Audrey Nuna says not long after making her way into the holding room alongside fellow KPop Demon Hunters singers Ejae and Rei Ami to take the class photo for their first-ever Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala. She's not wrong. For 51 years running, Davis and his coveted Grammy event have served as a time capsule capturing the biggest and best of what music has to offer in a given year. The performers, presenters and attendees he invites are a wonderfully random collection of stars, whether it's best new artist nominees, star athletes, powerful politicians and famous broadcasters. Related Stories Music 'KPop Demon Hunters' Trio Sets First Live Performance Outside the U.S. -- at BAFTA Film Awards Music Most Memorable Grammy Moments: Bad Bunny Makes History, Trevor Noah's Trump Jokes and Bieber's Shirtless Performance This year was no different, as this year's class included the likes of Olivia Dean, Sombr and Alex Warren, alongside party veterans like Jennifer Hudson and John Legend as well as the legendary Art Garfunkel. "Every year it's a new class, and every year there's somebody where you say 'oh my god, so-and-so is here," Gayle King, a regular attendee for the gala, tells THR after the class photo wrapped up. As for what keeps King coming back each year? "I love music, and I love the variety," she says. "Clive always seems to know who to ask and when to ask. It's not just a matter of getting the biggest star. Of course he gets that too. But he always finds the other people you talk about that just makes you go 'ooh.'" Putting such a high concentration of stars in one small room for a photo brings no shortage of blink and you miss it moments. Legend rolled in with wife Chrissy Tiegen beside him, who watched while the photos got shot. At one point, you hear Sombr tell King how much of a fan of hers he is, then get in a group hug with Alex Warren and Laufey. Moments later, he gets a dap up from MGK. "What's up brother," he tells the rapper/rockstar, as if they're old friends. Not long after the stars scattered once the photo was done, Ejae, Nuna and Ami could be found huddled in a circle on the ground. "Did someone trip?" a publicist asks with some concern as they as they look toward the pile. As it turns out, the girls are enamored with Charlie, Clive's cavalier king charles spaniel, who was on site Saturday evening too. As Ejae asks while the three singers rub Charlies head and belly: "Can he sit at our table?" Clive Davis Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk Art Garfunkel Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk Olivia Dean Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk Paul and Nancy Pelosi and Clive Davis Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk Laufey Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk Harvey Mason Jr. Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk Shay Mooney and Dan Smyers of Dan + Shay Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk Darren Criss Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk Jennifer Hudson Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk Alex Warren Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk Avery Lipman and Monte Lipman Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk John Legend Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk Sombr Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk Gayle King Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk Art Garfunkel and Clive Davis Photographed by Daniel Prakopcyk THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Sony Music Entertainment RCA Relaunches Iconic Jive Records; Mike Weiss and David Melhado Tapped as Label Presidents Obituaries Chuck Negron, Three Dog Night Singer and Co-Founder, Dies at 83 Neil Patrick Harris Grammy Winner Lola Young Confirmed to Perform at Elton John's Academy Awards Viewing Party united kingdom 'KPop Demon Hunters' Trio Sets First Live Performance Outside the U.S. - at BAFTA Film Awards Netflix Netflix to Air Special BTS Comeback Performance and New Documentary Super Bowl Kid Rock to Headline Turning Point USA's MAGA-Friendly Super Bowl Halftime Show Sony Music Entertainment RCA Relaunches Iconic Jive Records; Mike Weiss and David Melhado Tapped as Label Presidents Obituaries Chuck Negron, Three Dog Night Singer and Co-Founder, Dies at 83 Neil Patrick Harris Grammy Winner Lola Young Confirmed to Perform at Elton John's Academy Awards Viewing Party united kingdom 'KPop Demon Hunters' Trio Sets First Live Performance Outside the U.S. - at BAFTA Film Awards Netflix Netflix to Ai